by Lacey Black
Livie starts to clap as the book ends, but I’m pretty sure it’s not because of my altered version. Brandon has yet to say anything, so I keep quiet, waiting. My hand shakes as I start to close the book. His hand stops me. With a gentle touch, he reaches forward and tenderly touches the grainy ultrasound photo.
My vision blurs and it’s not until then that I realize I’m crying. When my eyes connect with his, I see tears in his eyes as well. A wide smile breaks out across his face moments before he pulls me against his hard body and crashes his lips down on mine.
“A baby?” he whispers, his lips warm and comforting.
“Yeah.”
“God, I love Christmas,” he proclaims before placing another chaste kiss on my lips. Turning towards Livie, he tells her, “Livie, guess what? Mommy’s going to have a baby.” There’s no much awe and wonder in the words that I can’t help but slip deeper in love with this man, especially when he reaches over and places his hand on my stomach.
“Baby!” Livie exclaims, reaching down and touching my belly right beside her father’s hand.
Christmas Eve will always hold a special meaning for us.
And it just keeps getting better.
~ The End ~
Acknowledgments
So many helped with this story.
First, Sandra Shipman who called me on the phone and said, “NO! Your storyline is good, but what about…” And from that, this story was born. Thank you!!
My author friend, Amanda Lanclos, for inviting me to be a part of the original Mrs. Claus Anthology.
Thank you to my team behind the scenes – Kara Hildebrand, Joanne Thompson, Holly Collins, Brenda Wright, Ink Slinger PR, and Freya Barker, who designed this amazing cover, as well as my family and friends.
And to the bloggers and readers – thank you for promoting and purchasing this fun, little Christmas novella! May your holidays be filled with love, laughter, and books!
About the Author
Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and a chocolate lab. Lacey loves watching NASCAR races, shooting guns, and should only consume one mixed drink because she’s a lightweight.
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Standalone
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