A Heart Reborn (The Doctors of Atlants Book 3)

by BK Harrell

  “Okay, mom. I’m glad your dating some. I think it’s great for you. You don’t have to worry about me so much.”

  Tears threatened Sarah’s eyes, because Harry sounded so grown-up in what he said.

  “Have fun, and don’t stay out to late. You have work tomorrow.”

  Sarah couldn’t help but laugh. “Yes, sir. I love you, so much.”

  “Love you too, mom.”

  Sarah hugged Harry and her mom on her way out the door. She sat in the back of the limo and sipped the champagne that Coop had sent. Her nerves were a little on edge, since she didn’t know where she was going. The car pulled into the circular drive of the Hilton downtown and she was greeted by the doorman who opened her door and gave her another note to read.

  Dearest Sarah:

  I’m so glad you chose to come. Take the elevator to the top.

  Love,

  Coop

  Sarah was excited. She’d never been to Nikolai’s Roof. She made her way up to the restaurant to find a very handsome Coop waiting for her in a tuxedo, man did he look hot.

  Coop watched Sarah emerge from the elevator and swore he had never seen a more beautiful sight. He walked over to Sarah and kissed her on the cheek. “You look beautiful.”

  “Thank you for the dress and the shoes. They make me feel beautiful. You are a sight to behold in that tux.”

  Coop allowed Sarah to loop her arm through his as he escorted her to their table. Coop watched Sarah’s eyes beam with happiness, and he was glad he had chosen to surprise her this way. He was going to have to give an extra big tip to his personal shopper at Sak’s.

  “Have you ever been here?”

  “No. Thank you for thinking of everything.”

  “You’re welcome, but the happiness in your eyes is thanks enough. I hope you don’t mind, but I already ordered for us. I wanted to surprise you in every way.”

  “I can’t wait.”

  Sarah and Coop sat and talked while the waiter worked around them and presented them with a bottle of 1988 KRUG Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Brut and the Osetra Caviar. Sarah had never experienced caviar before, and happily let Coop feed her the delicacy. After the caviar, they were served a seared fois gras. Sarah was impressed with Coop’s ability to order for her especially when they presented the herb crusted lamb chops for the main course. Sarah had never experienced lamb chops that were so succulent and moist. The lamb chops were paired with a Chateau Lafite Rothschild, that she was sure was more than her car cost but went down smoothly. Sarah didn’t think she could eat anymore, but the Grand Marnier Soufflé was to die for, especially with the hundred-fifty-year-old Grand Marnier.

  By the time they were finished, Sarah could barely breathe in her dress, but she wasn’t complaining. Coop paid the bill and escorted her back downstairs. “Thank you for coming out with me on a work night. I know you have other obligations, and it was last minute, but I couldn’t go another day without seeing you.”

  “I love you, Coop. Thanks for the wonderful evening.”

  “You’re welcome and I love you, too. I wish we could spend more time together, but I want you well rested for your patients tomorrow. I’ll see you Friday night at the rehearsal dinner.”

  “I’ll see you then. Talk to you tomorrow.”

  Sarah kissed Coop one last time before he put her in the limo and she rode away. By the time she got home, she hoped her mother would be asleep, but no such luck. As she walked into the house, she went immediately to the living room to see her mother.

  “How was your date?”

  “It was great, but you don’t always have to wait up for me. He took me to Nikolai’s Roof for dinner. It was wonderful, but just spending time with him did my heart good. I had such an emotional afternoon, and I really needed this.”

  “What happened today?”

  “Don’t laugh, but I actually went to confession. I felt so much better afterwards.”

  “Good for you. We really should make more of an effort to go to mass. Harry is at the age where he would understand it more.”

  “I agree. I’ll put it on the list of things I need to be better at. I hate to run, but I need to get to bed.”

  “Good night. See you tomorrow.”

  Sarah walked up the stairs and texted Coop that she had gotten home safely. She read his response and after getting ready for bed, she fell asleep with a smile on her face.

  ***

  Sarah was excited when she woke up Friday morning knowing she had a day off and the wedding plans were done. All that was left was a little practice, a dinner and the big event. She stretched in bed and laid there thinking about the night to come. She and Coop hadn’t been able to see each other except for Tuesday night. She was going to have a big night with him and planned to wake up sated and well rested. Sarah picked up her phone to look at the time and was happy to see she had slept later than usual, and should have plenty of energy for the night to come.

  Sarah, went downstairs to get coffee and found her mother still sitting down at the bar drinking her coffee.

  “Good morning, Sarah. Sleep well last night?”

  “Yes, and good morning to you too, mom. Thanks for taking care of Harry for the weekend. It’ll be a busy one. I’m due to meet the girls at the hotel for lunch, and then make sure there are no last-minute problems. Then an afternoon of relaxation and drinking champagne.”

  “It must be so hard to be you,” her mother said with a smile.

  Sarah drank her coffee and moved back upstairs to get ready for the day. She took longer than normal doing her hair and makeup. She had chosen a long sleeve periwinkle shift dress with matching wedge heels. She wanted to look good for Coop.

  Sarah walked into the St. Regis, checking into her room a little after noon. She wanted to be early for lunch, and with Atlanta traffic you could never be too sure. They agreed to meet at The Wine Room for lunch. Sarah had never been, but she read up on the restaurant in the room and couldn’t wait to try out the cuisine.

  Sarah walked in to find the all the bridesmaids waiting for her to arrive. She was happy to see Jennifer and Aubrey were able to join them. They were both beautiful young women who were growing up too fast. Before they knew it, they would both be falling in love and bringing their own young man home. Sarah chuckled to herself at that thought. She knew Lincoln and Cole would both be over-protective fathers. Lord help them both.

  “Hello, everyone. Sorry I’m late.”

  “No, we’re just all early. Is your room okay?”

  “Great. I think it’ll be very suitable for tonight.” Sarah said raising her eyebrows.

  All the girls laughed, even Aubrey and Jennifer, since most of them knew Coop would be spending the night.

  They enjoyed lunch and the light conversation which focused on the wedding and the honeymoon. Sarah was happy for Marcie. She’d found her happily ever after, and Sarah was slightly jealous that she was still chasing hers.

  “I wanted to thank you guys for the massage and facial yesterday. It melted all my stress away. Now I’m ready for the big event. I just wish my sister was here to see it.” Marcie said.

  Nicole rubbed her back and said, “I know, Marcie. She’ll be here though in spirit. She’s been looking out for you for a longtime.”

  Marcie blinked back tears as she took Jennifer’s hand. “We know she’s going to be here in spirit.”

  They all continued to drink, talk, and drink some more until the limo arrived to take them to the church. Sarah loved weddings, but she knew they would be standing for a long time through all the catholic blessings and the vows.

  They all arrived at the church to find the guys waiting on them. This was the first-time Sarah had met Cole’s family. They seemed wonderful. His parents seemed like they were still deeply in love, after all the years they had been married.

  The rehearsal went well, and Sarah was beaming when she walked back down the aisle and saw Coop waiting for her in the back of the church. After she finished her trip down t
he aisle, she left Cole’s brother and jumped into Coop’s arms.

  “I’ve…kiss…missed…kiss…you…kiss…so much this week. Tuesday night just wasn’t enough time for me.” Sarah kissed Coop deeply tasting the mint of his mouthwash as their tongues dueled for supremacy.

  Breaking the kiss, Coop looked at Sarah and saw the pure lust in her darkened chocolate eyes. “I’ve missed you too, baby.” Coop set Sarah down and took her hand leading her out of the church and to a waiting town car. Coop stood by while the driver opened the door for them and they settled in for the ride to Bones. “As hungry as I am right now, I’d rather take a few loops around the perimeter and ravage you instead.”

  “Don’t worry about that right now. We have a very nice room at the St. Regis to accomplish that tonight.” Sarah took Coop’s hand and slid it up her thigh until she reached her bare center.

  Coop was shocked by Sarah’s boldness, but even more stunned by the fact that again she wasn’t wearing any panties. Coop had to use every ounce of self-control he had to keep from pushing Sarah down in the seat and taking her right there. Thankfully, the driver pulled up to the valet stand and stopped the car, giving him a reprieve, but he was going to suffer through dinner, knowing what was waiting for him as dessert.

  Dinner was great, but Sarah was so turned on that she couldn’t wait to get Coop back to the hotel room and strip him naked. She was ready to have her way with him to the point she wanted to throw him on the table and eat him instead of the succulent bone-in-filet she had sitting in front of her. As dinner went on, Sarah’s needs intensified especially when Coop decided to slide his hand up her thigh and play with her creamy center. Sarah was close to having a When Harry Met Sally style orgasm in the middle of the restaurant.

  When everybody said their goodbyes, Sarah grabbed Coop’s hand and almost ran out of the restaurant dragging him behind her, which was almost comical given their size difference. By the time they got in the car, Sarah was ready to combust. She closed the divider between the passenger and driver compartment before straddling Coop’s lap and kissing him deeply. She could taste the bourbon on his tongue, as they performed a dueling tango. Sarah broke the kiss and worked her way off Coop’s lap. Her hands worked furiously to unbuckle his belt and free his throbbing erection. Sarah’s slim fingers encircled his shaft, and slowly stroked him up and down lowering her lips to the velvety crown, before she licked his shaft and took him deep in her throat massaging the crown as she swallowed. The motion of the car made her work easier and as they turned the corner towards the hotel, she felt Coop swell and then explode down her throat. Sarah sat up and straightened her dress, and put little Coop away just as the valet opened the door.

  This time, it was Coop pulling Sarah behind him and racing to the elevator. As soon as the door closed, Coop pressed Sarah up against the mirrored wall and proceeded to give Sarah a punishing kiss. Coop was so on edge, he was ready to explode in his pants, and embarrass himself like a high school virgin. He didn’t care about the damn video footage. All he cared about was getting inside of her as soon as possible. Fortunately, it was a short elevator ride, and the doors were open before he could get on with the business at hand. Cole took the key from Sarah and shoved it in the lock, but for some reason, he couldn’t get it to turn green. Finally, after three tries, the door opened and they nearly fell inside.

  Coop picked her up and held her against the wall, as he used his free hand to drop his pants and push inside of her. He nearly lost it at the feel of her tight, hot, wet heat that encased him. When Sarah started to undulate her hips, and move with him nestled inside of her, Coop had to call on the Holy Father, Jesus and the baseball Gods to keep from immediately falling over the edge. Taking control, Coop took her hands and pinned them to the wall before he started to thrust into her. This wasn’t their gentle love making, but one born of lust and need. Sarah’s moans spurred him on, and she clenched around him, he felt his release barrel down his spine just before he spilled his seed deep in her womb. Coop thanked God that he was strong and able to hold them both up, because he needed to get her to the sofa or the bed before he collapsed.

  Sarah laid on top of Coop, stroking his chest as they tried to catch their breaths from their frantic love making. She had never been taken like that before, and the roughness had turned her on more than she had ever been turned on before. Not she had never had a quickie before, but this was something different. This wasn’t scratching an itch, it was filling a need in their souls. Sarah kissed Coop’s neck, and felt the power of his bounding pulse beneath her lips. She did that to him. She got him so excited that her heart wanted to beat out of her chest. That thought was so powerful it brought tears to her eyes.

  “Baby, are you okay? Did I hurt you?”

  “No…I’m just so happy. I’m so in love with you, and we always connect on such deeper level. I feel like every time we make love, you’re touching my heart and soul. Sorry for crying all over you.”

  “Trust me, it’s okay. I love you too, and you can cry on me anytime.”

  Sarah continued to lay in Coop’s arms thinking that this was how she wanted to end every night with Coop. She was done with foolish thoughts and wishful thinking. She was going to go through the depths of hell if she had to keep his love. Sarah moved enough to look into Coop’s eyes. She could stare into his azure blue eyes any day, but tonight they seemed brighter and more vivid. She could feel his breathing change, and she knew that he was aroused again. All she could do was hold on for the ride, as he nudged her over onto her back and moved between her legs. His erection was pinned against her thigh as he kissed her and moved his hands to cup her breasts. She shuddered as his thumbs brushed across her nipples, making them even more painfully erect. Sarah was about to shove his head down where she needed it most when he moved and took her nipple into his mouth, nipping and sucking. Her body shook as she neared another orgasm. Sarah knew her nipples were sensitive spots for her, even more so after Harry was born, but she had never orgasmed simply from having her nipples played with. So, when Coop moved to her other nipple and bit down on the taut nub she was surprised when she exploded.

  Coop couldn’t wait any longer. As he moved to spread Sarah’s thighs, she wrapped her legs around his waist begging for him to enter her. Coop entered her in one thrust, feeling as if he was home. Every time he was with Sarah, he knew this was where he was supposed to be. Coop set a tortuously slow pace, his eyes never leaving hers. He felt the perspiration build and he watched a drop fall from his forehead and roll down the valley between her luscious breasts. This was right. This was what he had searched ten years for, to be with the woman who completed him. Even though he felt Sarah try to urge him on with her heels, he was not going to be deterred from taking his time and savoring this experience. Coop reached his hand between them and slowly stroked her clit as he felt himself getting closer and closer. Finally, Coop felt Sarah let go as she called out his name and took him into blissful oblivion with her.

  As Coop rolled off Sarah and pulled her into his arms, he felt as if he had just run for an inside the park homerun. Coop, knew at that moment, no matter what else happened in life, he had won the greatest prize of all. As he laid there holding Sarah, he felt her finally relax and her breathing even out as she fell asleep. Coop couldn’t sleep if his life depended on it. He was so wound up, all he wanted to do was stay up all night with Sarah and keep making love to her. Coop kissed her on the head and whispered, “I love you, Sarah. You’re the one for me.”

  As Coop laid there, he kept thinking about life with Sarah and what they could be together. He smiled at the thoughts he was having and finally drifted off to sleep.

  The next morning, Coop awoke to Sarah still laying in his arms, their legs entwined and her naked breasts pressed against his chest. This was going to be a great day. Now if he could just convince her that all their days should start like this he would be a happy man. Coop watched as Sarah slowly arose from her deep sleep and stared into her beautiful eyes.


  “Good morning, beautiful. Did you sleep well?”

  “Good morning to you too, handsome. I slept very well. Especially with my own personal heater to snuggle up to,” Sarah said as she stretched up to kiss Coop’s lips. “I wish I could stay like this all day, but I have to get ready, we have hair, nails, and makeup that has to be done, and we’re having a brunch before we get started.”

  “I understand. I have to get ready and meet the other guys, so we can be ready for our bat archway salute to Cole and Marcie. I’ll miss you, but I’ll see you at the wedding and then at the reception. I love you, Sarah Buckley. Don’t forget that today.”

  “I love you, too, Harrison Cooper and I couldn’t if I tried.” Sarah kissed him bye and walked out the door.

  Sarah arrived at Marcie’s suite to find everyone standing around waiting for breakfast, the smile on Marcie’s face was well worth all the planning and meetings they had been through. She walked over and hugged Marcie and kissed her on the cheek. “Ready to get married?”

  “More than you know. I can’t wait for Cole to see me in my dress and then become his wife. This is the start of my new life.”

  “I’m so happy for you. Cole is the best man for you, and will give you a lifetime of love and happiness.”

  Everyone sat down to eat as the food was delivered. They enjoyed the Eggs Benedict and Mimosas. By the time they had finished eating, the makeup, hair, and nail people had arrived. They all took their turns and by three o’clock, they had been pampered and made ready for the wedding. They took their gowns and accessories and headed down to the limos for the ride to the church. The ride was short, but everyone seemed be getting giddier with each passing mile.

  The bride’s room at the church was set up exactly as they had specified. They had champagne, strawberries, and chocolate for the bride and bridesmaids with cider for the teenagers. Although, she had seen Nicole and Marcie slipping them a little champagne to toast with everyone else. The time came for them to get dressed as they saw the guests starting to arrive.