Wicked: Sweet Temptation [Wicked Series Book 4] (11 page)

The wail of a crying baby split the air the next instant and Mick’s heart skipped a beat. He spun on his heel, looking at everyone waiting and couldn’t find his voice. He stared at them, seeing the wide eyes and smiles before he jerked the door open.

Faith was the only thing he saw. The doctors and nurses, Jessi, all the equipment … it vanished as he stared at her. She was smiling at him. For the first time in hours she looked happy to see him.

“Go on in,” Holly said from behind him. “I think its safe this time.”

He walked in, letting the door shut behind him. A nurse with a tiny bundle haphazardly wrapped was looking at him, smiling. “Would you like to see your son?” she said.

My son?

He grinned and nodded his head, walking across the room and looking down at
his
son. He knew without a doubt the baby was his the moment he looked at his tiny face. He was a funny color and still needed a bath but there wasn’t any denying who this kid belonged to. He looked like his dad.

“He’s tiny,” the nurse said, “but he appears to be perfectly healthy.” The nurse gestured to a bassinet in the corner and said, “Let’s get him cleaned up and you can go show him off.”

He started to follow her but stopped, looking back over at Faith. She was still staring at him and he crossed the room to her with three long strides. He leaned down and kissed her sweaty forehead, her eyes and cheeks, then her lips before saying, “I love you, Tink.”

“Love you too, Mick.”

He smiled down at her, straightening when her eyes widened all of a sudden and she gasped. He glanced to the doctor, watching as she stepped back between Faith’s parted legs.

“Faith, you were right,” she said, looking up briefly. “You were too big to only have one tiny baby in there.”

Mick’s eyes widened and he had to force himself to take a breath.

“I see the head,” the doctor said. “Give us a big push, Faith.”

When Faith grabbed his hand, Mick nearly collapsed.
Twins?
Jessi laughed and stepped closer to the bed. “Mick? You did know Faith and Jacob were twins, didn’t you?”

He looked up and shook his head. Jessi’s laughter grew, Faith’s moans got louder and the room slowly dimmed. The doctor saying, “It’s a girl!” was the last thing he heard before his eyes rolled back and he hit the floor.

The End

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LILY GRAISON resides in North Carolina, a stones throw away from the Blue Ridge Mountains and a few hours from the Outer Banks. First published in 2005, her debut novel won a Reviewers Choice Award. Writing mainly in the contemporary romance genre, Lily also dabbles in erotica, paranormals and occasionally in a fantasy realm of her own making. Her love of adventure, and a very active imagination, take Lily to worlds she can only imagine.

Visit Lily at: www.lilygraison.com

Lily’s other Novels:

Destined Hearts

A love that transcends time. A Passion that couldn’t be denied.

Caitlyn Edwards has always lived her life between two worlds. One … in the hustle and bustle of modern day Boston, where she spends her days taking care of her widowed father and helping him run their small auto repair shop. The other … in the arms of a man she only sees in her dreams. Her nights are filled with promises of a love so passionate, she’s spent the last fifteen years trying to find out who he is.

William Davenport is a man torn between duty and what he wants. He’s led a life only the privileged and very rich can afford, but his controlling father still feels the need to dictate his every move. A chance encounter with Caitlyn triggers dreams of a life he can’t remember living and soon a woman he can’t seem to forget, starts to invade his every day world.

Will Caitlyn and William discover their past in time to change their future? Will the mistakes of years gone by repeat themselves? Or will a love once denied be reunited?

That First Christmas

Meredith Gunter has always been Daddy’s little girl. Spoiled all her life, she’s never had to ask for anything and expects to get exactly what she wants. When she wrecks her car on the way home from college for Christmas break, she finds herself stranded on the mountain in the middle of a snowstorm, in a one-room cabin with a man she can’t help but want.

Travis Gregory has lived alone on the mountain for the last four years. He has little contact with the outside world and prefers it that way. When he spots a girl on the side of the road, his conscience won’t let him abandon her. The redhead captivates him instantly.

Worlds collide when Travis and Meredith try to co-exist in his one room cabin. Can they fight their growing attraction when the nights get longer and the storm isolates them from the rest of the world? Can two people, from such different worlds, ever truly be happy together?

Wicked: Tempt Me Not (Book 1)

Devin Shaw, front man for the band, Wicked, is forced into seclusion by his manager after his destructive behavior almost destroys the band. Sent to a remote cabin alone isn’t Devin’s idea of fun, but to save his career, he’ll do what it takes.

Holly Baker, escaping the hassles of her big city life, arrives in the mountains of Tennessee and awaits the arrival of her friend, Roxy, to start their two-week vacation. Their plans change drastically when Roxy is called away at the last minute, leaving Holly to fend for herself.

Devin and Holly’s worlds collide when a mix up strands them in the same cabin. Alone with nothing but each other for companionship, how will Holly react when she realizes she’s trapped with none other than the hottest lead singer the country has seen in years? Will Devin be able to work with a constant distraction the pretty brunette offers? Or will the two discover that sometimes temptation is a wicked dessert best served hot.

Wicked: Leather and Lace (Book 2)

Roxy Carlisle is on a mission. She’s been in lust with Luke Harris, lead guitarist for the band Wicked, for two years. When her best friend, Holly, hooks up with the bands lead singer, and asks her to tag along to New York with her to meet the band, Roxy couldn’t pack her bags fast enough. The chance to meet Luke in person was a dream come true. Even better if her ultimate fantasy of finding herself in his bed were to happen. One way or another, she was determined to have him. That is, if Holly’s hair-brained idea of playing hard to get doesn’t backfire in her face.

Luke Harris loves women and they love him. All he ever has to do is speak to them and they fall all over themselves to be the lucky lady of the night. That all changes though when a feisty brunette comes barreling into his life and changes all the rules. She’s immune to his usual charm, or so it seems, but something in her eyes tells him otherwise.

Has Luke finally met a woman he can’t seduce? Can Roxy follow her plan and not give in when Luke sets his sights on her? When sex is all you’re after, can you walk away when your heart demands more?

Wicked: Jade Butterfly (Book 3)

Christian Palmer, bass player for the band Wicked, isn’t your typical rocker. Much to his band mate’s amusement, he’s quiet, shy and looks like your average boy next door-but that’s all about to change. An encounter with a girl he can’t seem to forget calls for drastic measures and with the help of his friends, Christian goes from dud to stud in hopes to wow the girl of his dreams.

Jessi McClure has led a fairytale life. She has a job she loves, friends she can count on and couldn’t want for anything else. Until she meets, and photographs, an unlikely rock star. Running into him again was just dumb luck, but when their paths keep crossing, she can’t help but notice the change this shy, gorgeous guy has taken on and is drawn to him even more.

When fate keeps stepping in and hands you something you didn’t realize you wanted, do you throw the chance away or hold on with both hands? Will Jessi get more than she bargained for when the man she thought she knew turns out to be so much more? And can Christian hold on to the girl of his dreams when a misunderstanding threatens to tear them apart?