Kyra-“Have patience.” Caleb said for the millionth time since Hunter left with my father almost six months ago.“We haven’t heard anything since they left. What if something has happened?” I paced Caleb’s office, wringing my hands together.“If something happened, I am sure we would have received word.” Caleb stood and walked around his desk, stopping me in my tracks. “Right now, you need to calm down. It isn’t good for either baby.”My shoulders slumped as my hands moved to my stomach. It was almost twice the size it had been when I carried the twins, Kalen and Ryleigh. I still couldn’t believe I was carrying a both Hunter and Caleb’s child. I also can’t believe that it hasn’t even been a year since I lost Hunter.Now that he was back, I wished I had been able to spend more time with him. Not even three days after his return, he left again. Any day I would be giving birth, and my only wish was he could be here.In the days after the attack, Artemis was behind, I barely had a chance
Kyra-“No, and I don’t plan to. With everyone busy right now, I figured I would wait to set something up after they are born. I can’t ask everyone to drop what they are doing and come home and wait for me to give birth. It might be safer to wait until after they are born and call everyone. We can do something before my mother takes them to live with her.” My voice dropped at the mention of my children leaving me at such a young age.I wanted to be able to take care of them, hold them, and show them how much I love them. The idea of them not being here as infants broke my heart. I also knew the best thing was to send them to the only place that could guarantee their safety.After they were safe, I hoped that I could ensure their safety and deal with the looming threats. Even if I couldn’t prevent every threat, Artemis was the most pressing. Talon was too. I heard Zac say he had someone on Talon’s trail as Talon was searching for Hunter.Because of Talon, it helps ease my troubles regar
Kyra-Looking over Rex’s shoulder, my eyes widened when they landed on Hunter. A massive grin broke across my face as I couldn’t believe Hunter was back. Just in time, too. He couldn’t have come at a better time.“Hunter!” I screamed as I hit Rex repeatedly on the shoulder until he let me down.When my feet touched the floor, I shoved Rex out of the way and walked toward Hunter. I wanted to throw my arms around him, but I didn’t have that much courage. Even if I loved him and he said he loved me, it wasn’t the same. His love was likely his subconscious.He said he felt the urge to protect me, but he didn’t know why. If I had to guess, I would say that the lingering remnants of who he used to be gravitated him toward me. I wanted to think it was more than that, but he didn’t know me other than what he observed and what he was told.“Sorry, I am late. Ace told me I needed to return but didn’t tell me why. Now I understand.” Hunter’s gaze fell on my stomach, with a look in his eyes that
Kyra-“What name did you pick out?” Hunter asked.“Theron or Theo for short.” My palms felt damp as I told him nervously.For what felt like an eternity, Hunter didn’t say anything. His eyes fell to his hands, which were folded on his lap. I wouldn't say I liked this situation regarding Hunter. I remembered everything, while he didn’t remember anything about me.We loved each other, but our relationship was now complicated. It was as if we were both treading on thin ice around each other. It didn’t help that we didn’t have any contact for six months. If I could connect with Ace again, maybe I could figure out what was happening inside Hunter’s head.Since Hunter returned, Ace was no longer connected to me. I was beginning to feel lost without Ace. At least with him, I felt as if Hunter was still with me. As I looked at Hunter, I felt as if he was slowly slipping through my fingers, and I was going to lose him forever.I don’t know what happened to him during the six months he was away