A Matter Of Justice (Grey Justice #4)(99)
So she waited alone, worry and hope her only companions.
She had so much to say to him, so much to tell him. And one very special surprise. He was going to be a father. Yesterday Sister Nadeen had called. The family that was to adopt Somer had learned they were expecting a new baby. Though they were heartbroken about the decision, they didn’t feel they could give Somer the care and attention she would need or deserved. It had taken all of two seconds for Irelyn to tell Sister Nadeen that she and Grey would love to be Somer’s parents.
There were issues to resolve, a process to go through, but Irelyn had no doubts that it would work out. She also had no doubts about Grey. He would be thrilled with the news.
Now if only he would come home to her.
Noting that her feet felt frozen and her coffee had gone cold, Irelyn stood. She would refill her cup, slip on another pair of socks, and return to her spot. She was halfway to the door when something stopped her. Had she seen a movement on the bridge, or was that just more mist coming to settle?
Her heart skipped a beat, and her breath left her lungs. No, it wasn’t mist. It was the dark figure of a man walking on the bridge. Hurriedly, she put the mug down, dropped the blanket, and then jumped off the porch. Her heart racing as fast as her feet, she ran toward the man who was coming closer and closer.
Just where the bridge began, she stopped and waited. The earth fell still around her. The mist parted, and she could finally see his face. Gratitude and unbelievable joy filling her, she ran into his open arms and sighed softly as they closed around her.
“Hello, my love,” he growled softly.
“Hello, my husband,” she replied. “I’ve missed you.”
Pulling her closer, Grey held her close, absorbing her warmth. “I’ve missed you, too.”
“It’s over?”
“Yes, it’s over.”
She pulled away slightly to look up at his face. “And you’re all right?”
“I am now.”
She took his hand and pulled him forward. “Let’s go home.”
They walked together toward the cottage. She would ask him at some point to tell her what happened. He would need to share it, and she would be there to help him through it. But for now…for now, she would rejoice that the man she loved and adored was back home with her, safe and sound.
Grey and Irelyn together again.
At last.
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Other Books by Christy Reece
Grey Justice Series
Nothing To Lose, A Grey Justice Novel
Whatever It Takes, A Grey Justice Novel
Too Far Gone, A Grey Justice Novel
A Grey Justice Novel Box Set
LCR Elite Series
Running On Empty, An LCR Elite Novel
Chance Encounter, An LCR Elite Novel
Running Scared, An LCR Elite Novel
Running Wild, An LCR Elite Novel
Last Chance Rescue Series
Rescue Me, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Return To Me, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Run To Me, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
No Chance, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Second Chance, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Last Chance, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Sweet Justice, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Sweet Revenge, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Sweet Reward, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Chances Are, A Last Chance Rescue Novel
Wildefire Series writing as Ella Grace
Midnight Secrets, A Wildefire Novel
Midnight Lies, A Wildefire Novel
Midnight Shadows, A Wildefire Novel
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to the following people for helping make this book possible:
My husband, for your love, support, numerous moments of comic relief, and almost always respecting my chocolate stash.
Keith Frost, for your expert advice on guns. Any mistakes are my own.
The amazing Joyce Lamb, for your awesome copyediting skills and fabulous advice.
Marie Force’s eBook Formatting Fairies, who always answers my endless questions with endless patience.
Tricia Schmitt (Pickyme) for your gorgeous cover art.
The Reece’s Readers Facebook groups, for all your support and encouragement.
Anne, always my first reader, who goes above and beyond, and then goes the extra mile, too. And also for giving me Irelyn’s name.
My beta readers, Crystal, Hope, Julie, Alison, and Kris for their great suggestions.
Kara for reading a finished version and making excellent observations and for finding those things no one else found.
Linda Clarkson of Black Opal Proofreading, who, as always, did an amazing job. So appreciate your eagle eye, Linda!