Reckless Love (Cowboys & Angels 7)

“Of course, sweetheart. I know Melanie wanted to be here as well. Heck, everyone wanted to be here. The one thing I know for sure, you will not be alone. Everyone is dying to see the princess who made such a grand appearance.”

“Except Aunt Vi,” Trevor said with a laugh. “Aunt Vi seems to have lost her passport in Ireland and is not in any hurry to find it. What a coincidence, right?”

I giggled and glanced at Aurora. She was sleeping like a perfect little angel. I swore she hardly ever cried unless she was hungry. For someone who demanded our attention from day one, she really was the best baby. Every nurse who worked with her said she was such a good baby.

Leaning my head back, I drifted off to sleep and didn’t wake until I felt Trevor’s arms around me, lifting me out of his truck.

“Baby, we’re home,” he whispered before placing a kiss on my cheek.

“Mmm…take me up to bed.”

“I would, but your mom is currently standing in front of me holding Aurora.”

Snapping my eyes open, I pursed my lips. “I didn’t mean that! I meant for a nap!”

He laughed and set me down. Before I had a chance to walk away, he pulled me back to him. His hand softly cupped the side of my face.

“You know how much I love you, right?”

A warmth spread through my chest and settled in my belly. “Yes. You know how much I love you too, right?”

Trevor nodded. “I only want to make you and Aurora happy.”

Lifting up on my tippy toes, I kissed him gently on the lips. “You make me the happiest woman on Earth. I love you.”

“Love you, too.”

When I turned back to my mother, she handed me Aurora in her tiny little carrier. All five pounds and eight ounces of her.

Trevor opened the door of the house and walked in. As much as I would have loved to have everyone here greeting us, Trevor and I asked that they let us settle in and wait a week before we had visitors. I was glad everyone had been so understanding.

It still was a bit sad to come home and have no one there to greet us, though.

Trevor and I walked into Aurora’s room and I smiled. It was decorated in a Winnie the Pooh theme. Everything was ready, and I felt the tears building and an ache prick at the back of my throat.

“Her bassinet is in your room. Why don’t you both take a nap?” my mother said.

Nodding, I walked to our room. I was scared to death to take Aurora out of her car seat and place her in the bassinet. With shaking hands, I did.

The moment I stepped back, I covered my mouth then looked at Trevor with a panicked look.

“What if…”

Placing his finger on my lips, he shook his head. “She’s going to be fine. We’re going to be fine. I promise you.”

Chewing on my lip, I nodded.

“Come on, lay down and rest okay? I’ll come in and check on both of you every few minutes.”

“Promise?” I asked, my voice full of fear and anxiety I didn’t want but couldn’t shake.

“I promise.”

After a week passed, Aurora was finally ready to have her first visitor.

Trevor walked toward the back of the house and looked out the window. He’d been doing it all morning.

“Don’t you want breakfast, Trevor? At least something before my folks get here?”

“Yep, in a second. I want to head out back.”

“Out back?” I asked, glancing over to him.

The doorbell rang, and Trevor quickly turned and answered it. Lori, Corina’s mom walked in.

“Lori?” I asked, surprise laced in my voice.

“Oh my goodness, let me see the princess!” she stated as she walked over to me.

“What are you doing here?” I asked as she gave me a hug and peered down at Aurora.

“Trevor said you guys might need some help watching Aurora, so I’m here to help.”

Peeking back at Trevor, I gave him an incredulous look. “We didn’t talk about needing help with the baby just yet.”

“No, we didn’t. And we only need Lori’s help for a little bit. Aurora isn’t due for a feeding for another few hours. Let’s get her in her bassinet and let me take you outside for some fresh air.”

Trevor was terrible at secrets. I could tell by the smile on his face, he was up to something.

He lifted a brow at me as he walked back toward us. He picked up Aurora and headed to the master bedroom. Lori followed.

“Lori, what’s going on?”

“Beats me.”

“Liar. You’re just as bad at this as he is.”

I started for the back door, and she stopped me.

“Scarlett, let’s get Aurora settled. You get changed and come out back. Please don’t ask him any questions. He did this for you and wants to surprise you.”