The brothers watched as Lily slept. She was exhausted and needed it. True to be told, she did well today. It was her first time and she took all seven of them like a champ!
Earlier when she said she wanted to talk to them, had all been holding their breath, waiting for her decision, and the relief they felt now was palpable. She had chosen them. She was theirs.
Nick stood at the head of the room, his eyes lingering on the spot where she lays. For someone who had always been steady and composed, he felt his heart swell with emotion. He was glad that they had all taken the time to be patient with her, to give her the space she needed to make her own choice. It had been difficult at times, holding back when all he wanted to do was wrap her up in his arms and tell her everything would be oka
