The doctor’s lips pressed into a thin line. “The baby has been taken to the NICU for observation. Since he was born prematurely, we need to monitor his breathing and overall condition carefully.”
A son.
Ava just gave birth to a son. How miraculous was that?
The revelation hit me harder than I expected, stealing the breath straight from my lungs. My fingers twitched at my sides, a sudden, unfamiliar ache forming in my chest. It was different, stronger than anything I have ever felt.
Phoenix exhaled shakily. “And Ava?”
The doctor hesitated, and my stomach dropped with fear. “She is stable for now.” He finally said. “But she lost a lot of blood, and we won’t know the extent of any complications until she wakes up.
A slow exhale of relief slid past my lips just as Phoenix let out a chok
