Chapter 23
Heaven ran her hand across Adalyn’s back while leaning against the side of the crib. Her daughter grunted as she stretched her tiny body and nestled her cheek on the mattress. She was content, belly full, and ready for a long nap. Her breathing steadied to a normal rhythm, one Heaven had to appreciate, if just for a moment.
She stared at the clock between the bedroom windows. Hard to believe it was half past noon. The gray sky made it look like evening. It might as well be. It seemed like an eternity had passed since she saw her husband…no. He wasn’t her husband.
Her chest ached.
Dylan needed to be here. They had many things to discuss. He hadn’t left the main house, but Layne had. In fact, Layne had come inside the cottage not long after Heaven and Adalyn. He hadn’t bothere
