Ashlyn
I awoke with a start when I didn’t feel baby boy on my chest. I thought maybe I had rolled over, but I was still lying on my back. I sat up, franticly looking around the room.
I didn’t let out the breath I was holding in until I saw Derek walking around the tent, holding his son. I held my hand over my chest, panting. I didn’t realize how scared I was.
“Derek.” I breathed out.
“Babygirl.” He came to sit on the bed with me. I wrapped my arms around his neck, careful not to squish the baby. My cheek was resting against his.
“I’m so glad that you came back to us.” Derek whispered. And I could feel his tears on my cheek.
“I’ve missed you so much. And I’m so glad that I could heal you.” I told him with tears in my eyes. I’ve missed everything about him, his touch, his scent. The w
