Destined (Embracing #3)

by Delisa Lynn

“How did you do this, Li?” I ask through my sobs.

  “We wanted you to have something of his for Angelena, so Liam and Kade tracked it down. Now we need to have them put it in the nursery.” She smiles

  “I love it. Thank you so much. Umm, Lila?”

  “Yes, sweets. What is it?”

  “Either I pissed myself or my water broke,” I say, looking down to the floor.

  “Good heavens. Addie, Maddie, Greyson...shit, call your dad, AJ,” she says as she guides me to the front door. “Crap, Rory! Oh, Maria,” she yells.

  “Calm down. Just get Ashton here.” I smile at her. I’m trying to stay calm, but the contraction I had earlier feels a lot worse now. I know I should’ve told them I was having contractions, but I thought maybe it was just Braxton Hicks contractions.

  “Mommy, are you okay?” AJ asks, holding my cell in his hand. He called me mommy. That’s the first time he’s ever said it to me.

  “Yes, baby. I’m ready to have your little sister.” I hug him.

  “Cool. Um, did you wet yourself?” He scrunches his nose.

  “Yes, you can say that.” I laugh.

  The contractions are strong, so strong that I can feel them shooting through my entire body. I allow Lila to guide me outside and into the car. My mind goes back to the conversation with Ashton this morning.

  “Baby, you can deliver at any time. You better stay in this house and in this bed until you do,” he orders.

  “Yeah, yeah. Look, you can’t lock me up like I’m some animal at the zoo,” I spit.

  “I’ll show you an animal.” He smiles. “Really, you are very swollen and need rest. I’ll bring you sushi for dinner. Just please stay in bed.” He kisses me.

  “Sushi? Hmm, yes. I’ll do anything you say, sir.” I moan against his lips.

  “Fucking hell, I better go. This no sex shit is killing me, especially when you do that shit,” he says as he moves my hand from his pants.

  Laughing at him, I say, “Don’t be a whiny ass. We can still have sex.”

  “The hell we can. You’re supposed to be in complete bed rest. I have to work. I’ll see you tonight.” He kisses me again. “Love you, shorty.”

  “Back at ya, Ellis.”

  ***

  Ashton

  “Baby, she is beautiful. She looks just like you,” I say as I run my finger over my little angel’s face. She has a head full of black hair. Her eyes are a beautiful blue.

  “Ellis, I think we did a fine job.” Ansley winks. She just gave birth and is even more beautiful than before. She has a glow.

  “Yes, you did. I’m so proud of you.” I kiss her forehead.

  I was at work and received a call that she was in labor. I met her at the hospital. I’m not sure who was more nervous, me or Kade. He was with me when we got the call. Lila brought Ansley to the hospital and Maria stayed with all the kids.

  I watch my beautiful woman talk to our daughter. The love she has in her heart for me and our kids is a love I never thought I would find.

  Walking into Storms that warm, June night changed my life. I found my soul mate that night. She and I both have been through some fucked up shit, but, in the end, we were able to forget and move forward.

  “Hey.” She rests her hand on mine. “What about Storm?”

  I smile, knowing exactly what she’s talking about. “Angelena Storm Ellis?”

  “I think it’s perfect and it fits her.” We’d been going over middle names for months. Once we found out that we were having a girl, we decided on Angelena, to represent Angelo.

  “I love you so much,” I say, placing my lips on hers.

  “Thank you. You’re truly my savior,” she says, wiping a tear away.

  “It was all fate, baby.”

  I hate all the bad shit she’s endured, but she is where she belongs now. The storms landed her in Storms Bar and into my life.

  We are her family.

  The End

  Playlist for Destined

  With Arms Wide Open by Creed

  When It Rains by Kid Rock

  Right Where I Belong by Good Charlotte

  I can Wait Forever by Simple Plan

  Shoot To The Moon by Nora Jones

  Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol

  The Story by Brandi Carlile

  Save Me by Jem

  Brutal Love by Greenday

  I’m A Mess by Ed Sheeran

  Stay With Me by Sam Smith

  Not In That Way by Sam Smith

  Lay Me Down by Sam Smith

  Cardiology by Good Charlotte

  Addicted by Saving Abel

  3Am by Matchbox Twenty

  Fighter by Christina Agularia

  Demons by Imagine Dragons

  Nobody Knows by Pink

  Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

  Until The End Of Time Justin Timberlake

  Acknowledgments

  I’m always afraid I’m going to leave someone out. I like to ramble and I feel like that’s what I’m doing, so please forgive me if I forgot you.

  First, thank you to all of my readers. Without your support this wouldn’t be possible.

  To my husband, thank you so much for putting up with me and my characters although you think I’m on Facebook half the time instead of writing. You’ve always told me to chase my dreams and without you this wouldn’t be possible. I would have never leaped without your encouragement.

  Jessika Harper, although we’ve never met, I feel like I’ve known you all my life. You have become one of my best friends. Thank you for everything! I love you hard, BT! #ashtonisyours

  Ashley Johnson, thank you so much for being a message away. Thanks for sending me crazy memes when I need a good laugh.

  To my Limitless Publishing team, thank you all so much. Thank you for taking a chance with me. I’m honored to be a part of such an amazing team.

  My IndiePendent Girls, thank you for always being a message away. I love you all.

  Embracing Ladies, you all rock. Thank you for loving my characters as much as I do.

  Robin Harper, you’re amazing! Thank you for all my beautiful covers and all the hard work you put into them.

  Tiffany Cole, you’re an amazing editor. Thank you for being a huge part of my books.

  Joyce Cumbo, thank you for being a wonderful friend. Your support means so much to me.

  The Hype PR, thank you for all of your help with the cover reveal, blitz and tour.

  Thank you to all the blogs and bloggers. You all are a huge part of this community. We would be lost without you.

  About the Author

  Delisa Lynn grew up in Columbus Ohio, she is currently residing in Western New York with her husband and fur daughter Sophie. During the day she works as a Medical Assistant and at night, she types away on her laptop, allowing her characters to escape her mind. Pink is her favorite color, and she loves anything animal print. She loves traveling, shopping and baking. When Delisa isn’t working or writing you can catch her snuggled up with her kindle reading about her newest book boyfriend.

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