The Goddess Gets Her Guy by Ashlyn Chase

Author:Ashlyn Chase
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2019-10-10T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Ruth’s reading was interrupted by the first sharp pains of labor, and she began timing her contractions. Five minutes apart. It was time to call her father. She punched in her father’s number and waited until it went to voicemail. Dammit. He’s probably off in the rain forest and doesn’t have a signal. Thank goodness I have Kizzy as a backup.

Rain was coming down heavily. She couldn’t drive herself, since her dad had their rental car, so she’d have to take a taxi to Kizzy’s place. She just had to be sure her sister was home.

After only a couple of rings, Kizzy picked up. “Hi, Ruth. What’s up?”

“My time is up. I’m in labor.”

Kizzy gasped. “Oh my Goddess! Where are you?”

“At the hotel. Dad was going to drive me in our rental when the time came, but he’s probably off in the rain forest and unreachable. Of course, he has the car, so I’ll take a cab or Uber. I don’t want you driving in this rainstorm.”

“I’ll be right there.”

“No! I just said I don’t want you driving in this. I’ll come to you.”

“I’m at Gabriella and Antonio’s place. Do you have the address?”

“I think so. Let me check my contacts.” A moment later, Ruth saw that she did indeed have the number and address of the Fierros’ home. “Yes, I have it. I’ll be right over.”

Kizzy squealed with delight. “How much time between contractions?”

“Five minutes. Plenty of time.”

“Okay, great. Firstborns usually take a little longer, so we’re good. Do you want me to call the cab for you?”

Ruth laughed. “I’m in labor, not helpless. Of course I’ll call my own cab. In fact, I can see one sitting outside the lobby. I’ll be there in a few minutes.”

Kizzy signed off, sounding as excited as Ruth felt.

* * *

The cab ride was harrowing. Ruth didn’t know if that was why her contractions were picking up or not. Maybe this kid just wanted to come sooner rather than later. The cab driver weaved in and out of traffic. In the torrential downpour, Ruth wondered how he could see anything. “You must have the roads memorized.”

He didn’t answer. Maybe he didn’t speak English—or maybe he was deep in concentration.

If she got to Kizzy’s safely, she’d be happily surprised.

A contraction hit just as they were pulling up to the Fierros’ home. Gabriella and Kizzy ran out to meet her, carrying two open umbrellas. They threw open the door to the back seat. “You’re here!”

“By some miracle,” Ruth mumbled. “Let me pay the driver.”

“I’ll pay the driver,” Gabriella said. “You and Kizzy get inside out of the rain.”

Ruth rolled her eyes. “Thanks, Gabriella, but I’ve got it.” She handed the cab driver a $20 bill, and he thanked her for her generosity and wished her good luck.

Luck wasn’t the only thing involved. She had cast a protection spell around the vehicle as soon as she realized it would be a dangerous trip. In other words, the minute he stepped on the gas.

Kizzy and Gabriella got on either side of her and helped her heave herself out of the back seat.

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