Jackson snuggled his face into my neck, and I held him just a bit tighter. My heart couldn’t have felt more full if I wanted it to.
“Nolan?” Linnzi’s voice called out.
I turned my head and saw her standing on the porch. Her expression was one of worry and love.
“Pretty sure I finally wore him out,” I said.
She nodded. “Good, Mom and Dad are on their way over to watch him.”
I sat up, which caused Jackson to slide down into my lap. He laughed as Duke walked up and licked him on the face. Jackson gently started to pet him.
“Why?” I asked.
Linnzi bit into her bottom lip and let out a nervous laugh. “My water broke.”
Five hours later, I cried as the nurse placed my newborn daughter, Raney, in my arms. The most beautiful blue eyes stared up at me as I sat down on the bed next to Linnzi in utter amazement. This was our third child, and each time I was awestruck by it all. “Hello, sweet baby girl,” I whispered.
Raney formed a little O with her mouth, almost as if she was saying hello.
“She’s beautiful,” Linnzi whispered as she reached over and kissed Raney on the cheek. “So beautiful.”
I gently moved my finger over her face as I took in every inch of her. I pulled back the blanket and checked her toes and then her fingers. Then I wrapped her back up and placed her into Linnzi’s arms. “You are amazing, Linz. Thank you.”
The smile on my wife’s face made my heart beat faster. The love that seemed to be pouring out of her left me breathless.
Her gaze moved up to mine. “Why are you thanking me?”
I leaned down and kissed her. “For giving me another miracle.”
She giggled. “You did play a part in it, Mr. Byers.”
With a nod, I replied, “I guess so. But you did all the work.”
“That’s true,” she replied with a wink.
Linnzi looked back down at Raney and sighed. “She looks like her.”
“I know she does.”
Linnzi wiped a tear away. “She certainly is calmer than Amanda was.”
I laughed. “Amanda was screaming the moment she came into the world.”
Raney looked up at Linnzi and seemed to be studying her.
“I feel like she’s looking into my soul,” Linnzi whispered.
Then, Raney’s little gaze moved to me, and I felt my breath hitch.
“I have a feeling this little girl is going to change the world,” I softly said. My daughter gripped my finger with a strength that surprised me.
“She already has,” Linnzi said with a smile as she looked up at me. “She already has.”
The End
Other Books by Kelly Elliott
Coming Soon
Strong Enough (Meet Me in Montana #4) - February 9, 2021
The Butterfly Effect (Boggy Creek Valley #1) - April 6, 2021
Fool for You (Southern Bride #7) - June 1, 2021
Playing with Words (Boggy Creek Valley #2) - August 3, 2021
The Right Moves (Southern Bride #8 - Last in Series) - September 28, 2021
She’s the One (Boggy Creek Valley #3) - November 30, 2021
Stand Alone
The Journey Home
Who We Were*
The Playbook*
Made for You*
*Available on audiobook
Meet Me in Montana Series
Never Enough*
Always Enough*
Good Enough
Strong Enough (February 9, 2021)
Southern Bride Series
Love at First Sight
Delicate Promises
Divided Interests
Lucky in Love
Feels Like Home
Take Me Away
Fool for You (June 1, 2021)
The Right Moves (September 28, 2021)
Cowboys and Angels Series
Lost Love
Love Profound
Tempting Love
Love Again
Blind Love
This Love
Reckless Love
*Series available on audiobook
Boston Love Series
Searching for Harmony
Fighting for Love
*Series available on audiobook
Austin Singles Series
Seduce Me
Entice Me
Adore Me
*Series available on audiobook
Wanted Series
Wanted*
Saved*
Faithful*
Believe
Cherished*
A Forever Love*
The Wanted Short Stories
All They Wanted
*Available on audiobook
Love Wanted in Texas Series
Spin-off series to the WANTED Series
Without You
Saving You
Holding You
Finding You
Chasing You
Loving You
Entire series available on audiobook
*Please note Loving You combines the last book of the Broken and Love Wanted in Texas series.
Broken Series
Broken*
Broken Dreams*
Broken Promises*
Broken Love
*Available on audiobook
The Journey of Love Series
Unconditional Love
Undeniable Love
Unforgettable Love
*Entire series available on audiobook
With Me Series
Stay With Me
Only With Me
*Series on audiobook
Speed Series
Ignite
Adrenaline
COLLABORATIONS
Predestined Hearts (co-written with Kristin Mayer)
Play Me (co-written with Kristin Mayer)*
Dangerous Temptations (co-written with Kristin Mayer)*
*Available on audiobook
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