by Rene Folsom
“That’s perfectly fine,” I agreed.
“We all know the reason we’re here is because of this minor blood issue between the two of you. Over the past six years, Jesse has been keeping tabs on you and, frankly, I trust her instincts more than I would my own. She speaks very highly of you, Ella, and claims you have a pure heart,” Drake explained with a slight pause. “Usually the madness sets in fairly quickly after transfusion. But, since you were comatose, we decided to wait things out and see how they went before we acted too abruptly.”
“Thank you for that,” I said, so he would know how grateful I truly was for that courtesy.
“You’re very welcome. I’m glad we didn’t act too hastily. You’re definitely one of a kind, Ella.”
“That she is,” Jonah chimed in while looking my way to show his sincerity.
“As of now, we see no danger with regard to your situation. However, we do have one more important matter to discuss,” Leon said, speaking through the silence.
“Oh, really? What is the issue?” I asked.
“Children,” the two men said in unison.
Chapter Eight
I knew this was going to be their condition. Even though they were fine with my blood flowing through Ella, they were not going to be fine with us as a couple. With our blood mixed, having a child together would be deemed as too dangerous in their eyes.
The shock on Ella’s eyes told me she understood what they were getting at.
“What about children?” Ella asked, probably just to make sure and hear it from their mouths.
Drake leaned forward and used his hands as he spoke. “The fact that you two can’t have children is definitely an issue considering you’re practically inseparable.”
“Look, we know that mixing Soul Seers blood is frowned upon, especially when it comes to two Soul Seers having children, but look at the obstacles we’ve already overcome. I think once the time comes, we’ll be able to handle it,” I explained rather adamantly.
“You haven’t told him, have you?” Leon asked Ella. Ella just looked stunned as her eyes darted between the two men and myself.
“Tell me what?” I asked with confusion.
“Jonah, I’ve been meaning to tell you, but there was never a good time. I honestly didn’t think it would come up this way,” Ella said with a slight quiver to her voice.
Softening my stare a bit, I said, “It’s okay. You know you can tell me anything. What’s up?”
Knotting her hands in her lap, she finally looked into my eyes and said, “I can’t have children.”
“What do you mean?” I asked. I was utterly confused. Did she think she couldn’t because of their ridiculous rules?
“I mean, I’m not able to have children,” she repeated again. “You know that scar that runs up the side of my body?”
I nodded.
“Well, that happened in the accident. And when that happened, several organs were severely damaged,” she explained as a tear rolled down her cheek. “My uterus was one of the most damaged. So, I’m not physically able to have children.”
I was stunned. Unsure of what to do, I just sat there and stared at this beautiful, damaged creature before me. She was stronger than I ever imagined and I loved her even more for it.
Holding out my arms, I let her close the small gap between us so I could hold her.
“I’m sorry,” she said. Her voice was muffled into my chest and followed by a dainty little sniff.
“Don’t be sorry. It’ll be just fine,” I soothed.
“Well, that’s all sweet and everything and I hate to interrupt,” Drake said rather abruptly. “But what I meant was your actual inability to have children is an issue—however not impossible. The reason I brought it up was because I want you to see a healer.”
Ella’s head rose from my chest and she wiped a few stray tears from her cheeks.
“A healer? What are you talking about? They told me it was irreparable,” Ella said with doubt in her voice.
“To a human doctor it may be irreparable. But to a Soul Seer who has the special gift of healing, anything is possible,” Leon clarified.
“But—and not that I’m not grateful—but why would you want her to be able to have children? Surely you don’t want two Soul Seers reproducing, right?” I asked.
“Actually,” Drake said, “Ella is special. And I believe a child created by the two of you would be even more special in its own unique way.”
“Really?” Ella said as her face lit up with excitement and relief. “Why the exception? What makes me so special?”
“The fact you have a pure soul makes you very special, Ella,” Drake affirmed. “Of course, we’ll want to keep in touch with you so we can see how things are going. And if you ever need any help with anything, we’re always here.”
After a few awkward goodbyes and an exchange of information, Drake and Leon left us alone by our lake.
“I’m so sorry I didn’t tell you sooner, Jonah. I was just so scared of the reality and—”
Placing my fingers on her mouth shut her up long enough for me to lean in for a kiss. Deepening the kiss, I made sure she understood just how much she meant to me. Pulling away, she looked into my eyes and smiled.
“Thank you, Jonah,” Ella whispered with labored breath.
“For what?” I asked, wondering why she felt the need to thank me for anything.
“For saving my life.”
As I looked into her beautiful amethyst eyes and could see my own reflection, it dawned on me that she was the one who saved me.
Epilogue
The past five years have been heaven and hell all wrapped into a big ball of love. Because of those trials, I am now able to spend time with the two most important people in my world.
Folding my arms across my chest and leaning my shoulder against the door jam, a smile crosses my face while sneaking peeks of my slumbering boys. As the sunshine streaming through the sheer window curtains warms the room with a lustrous glow, I can’t help but wonder what life would be like if the Sideri hadn’t recommended Healer Willow.
Willow is a kind, old woman who I have remained friends with over the years. Her powers to cure and rejuvenate someone’s ailments far exceed any other Soul-Seer talents—at least in my opinion. The healing process is not an act of magic, but instead lies within our own minds. Willow’s only power is to influence the sick into harmonizing with their conditions and gain the ability to heal on their own.
Throughout the healing process, I’ve had to focus on the good, bad, and ugly in my life. I can honestly say, the enlightening process has made me a better and more well-rounded Soul Seer.
Tiptoeing over to the glider where Jonah lay and placing my hand gently on his shoulder allows me to see what he sees, feel what he feels, and know what he knows. At this moment, he sees Lukas, he feels Lukas, and he knows that Lukas is special far beyond what words can express. Watching them play and hearing his laughter makes me smile as I eavesdrop on their dreams.
Mommy?
Yes, dear?
Mommmmy!
What is it?
“Mommy!” he hollers, making us both jump with startling jolts.
My heart pounding in my chest is the most prominent result of his insistent need to get my attention. Jonah picks his head up and looks around in a daze.
“Luke, you scared me,” I gasp, while holding my hand over my heart.
Luke reaches his plump, little two-year-old hand out as if he wants to touch me and thinks, I sowwy. Finally making contact with my cheek, I feel a sudden calm overtake my body—like a glassy lake on a serene, summer day.
My hand involuntarily leaves my heart and grasps onto his little fingers, holding his warm palm tight against my cheek.
“Aunt Jesse is coming over to play with you,” I tell him in hopes he will become excited to see her.
Looking at Jonah, I whisper, “Our little man is so stinkin’ cute.” My compliment awards me with a dazzling smile from Daddy
while Luke’s hand pulls away.
Deciding he is still a bit tired, Lukas lays his head back down on Jonah’s chest and pats his little hand repeatedly over his daddy’s heart.
The End
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As an award-winning web and graphic designer, Rene Folsom has always grasped the ability to transform information into art. After many years in the design industry, capturing the attention of the reader with great graphics was no longer her only goal. While her artistic side will always be her source of inspiration, Rene has found that branching out into the literary world with her heartfelt, romantic, and rather steamy stories by combining her love of art and reading was just the next step in her journey.
Being a mother of three and wife of one, Rene has had to juggle career, kids, family, grocery shopping, and stain removal. Years of experience have provided her plenty of creative material to work with. Using both words and design, taking these very different experiences and bringing them all to paper has proven to be quite enjoyable for both writer and reader alike.
Residing in sunny Central Florida, Rene Folsom now adds the title of “author” to her belt, providing contemporary and paranormal romance stories to her readers.
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