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Hayley’s phone dips in and out until I can hear both her and Dot clear as day. “I’ve got you set up to bluetooth now. Mom just got off the phone with Adam, he’s on his way to you now. One of us will be there soon, Lay.”
Dot speaks next, her calming, sweet voice making me cry harder. “You’re doing so good, Alayna. You are so strong and brave. You’ll be surrounded with so much love soon you won’t even know what to do. I’m still working on getting in touch with Rhys and Hudson, but as soon as I do, they’ll be running to your side as well.”
“I hope so.” I wipe the tears from my eyes, shimmying into my leggings and oversized sweater the best that I can. “I’m going to try to go to the living room.”
“Okay, Lay. We’re about ten minutes out from you,” Hayley informs me, her calm such a drastic change from the panic only minutes ago.
“Hudson!” Dot says, relief in her voice. “Lay is in labour. You need to leave work and meet us at the hospital. Your sister and I are on our way to get her, as is Adam. We can’t get in touch with Rhys, though.”
Another contraction hits, this one way too soon after the last one. They’re getting closer together faster than they should be. I’m just shy of thirty four weeks along right now. None of this should be happening.
“Call Rhys and I will, too.” Dot’s voice breaks through the pain. “Lay? Are you okay? Hudson, I will talk to you soon.”
A strangled sound comes from my throat, the pain so intense I have to hold my breath just to push through it.
“Breathe, Lay. Deep, slow breaths, sweet girl. I know it’s hard when it hurts that much, but you need to remember to breathe. It won’t do you any good if you pass out from lack of oxygen,” Dot explains, walking me through the pain. “Breathe with me. Follow my rhythm.”
Leaning against the hallway, I try my best to follow what she’s saying. It feels impossible when my insides are trying to crush me and burn me alive all at the same time. I’ve never felt pain like this in my entire life which is saying something with the shit I’ve been through.
The front door slams open as the contraction fades and ice cold fear drenches me from head to toe. What if it’s Kevin? I’m in no state to fight him off. If he’s making his move, I’m as good as fucking dead right now.
Adam runs into the hallway, his face so pale I’m scared he’ll pass out. “Fuck, Lay. I just broke so many fucking laws to get here. I’m pretty sure I’m parked on the front lawn. What can I do? Where do you need me? Holy fucking fuckballs, this is scary.”
A half-laugh, half-sob comes out of me at his insanely wide eyes and terrified babbling that just barely makes sense. “I need to go to the hospital,” I say slowly, fighting back more tears. “Help me to the truck?”
“Hospital. Yes,” Adam says, rushing over to my side and sliding an arm around me. The one simple form of contact has me feeling safe, finally. “I’ve got you, baby. Everything is going to be okay.”
“Thank you,” I murmur, clutching to him like a lifeline. “Thank you for coming.”
“Always, Lay. I will always come,” Adam reassures me, tears welling in his eyes. “You are not alone. We’re going to get through this. All of us.”
The trip to the truck takes an extra five minutes when another contraction hits. They may only be a minute or so long, but fucking hell it takes a while to be able to think straight after them, let alone walk.
Dot and Hayley pull up as we get outside, rushing out of their car to meet us.
“We’ll take both of you in Hayley’s car.” Dot redirects us from the truck to the car. “There’s no way you’re getting in that truck in the state you’re in, Lay. In you go.”
Hayley looks on, her blue eyes and blonde hair so much like her brother’s I start to cry again. I want all of my guys with me. It feels wrong to not have all three of them here with me.
Hayley nods her head, as if she knows what I’m thinking. “He’ll meet us there, Lay. I promise. Rhys is on his way as well. Mom finally got in touch with him after Adam showed up.”
“They’re both coming? They'll be at the hospital?” I ask, wanting confirmation one more time.
Adam kisses the top of my head, holding me tightly against him as if he could take my fear, pain, and worries away.
“They’re both coming.”
At my nod, Hayley climbs in the driver’s seat beside Dot while Adam helps me into the back and slides in beside me. He touches me wherever he can, giving me comfort and support as we head to the hospital. This is not how I thought any of this would go, but that’s the theme of my life.
I’m still angry and hurt by the actions of Rhys and Hudson lately. However, when push comes to shove and things go wrong, I want all three of my guys there at my side. Love knows no bounds, or so they say. I hope I don’t find those bounds any time soon.
Chapter 18
Chapter Eighteen
Rhys
Rhys
