Duty to Love (14 page)

“Charlotte.” James tested the name he had chosen. They
had agreed beforehand that it would be his choice. He had chosen Charlotte for
if it were a girl.

Her face crumbled, and she let out a wail. James felt
adrenaline rush through him, as intense as at the start of a battle. Instead of
fighting he took flight, up the stairs as quick as he could without actually
running and burst into Amelia’s room. Luckily it was just Amelia and Arthur
left inside. Held in Arthur’s arms she looked to be sleeping, but as soon as
she heard the baby her eyes opened.

“It’s all right, James. I’m surprised she was quiet
that long. Bring her here so that I can feed her.”

James placed the baby reverently in Amelia’s arms.

 
“Thank you,”
said James speaking and looking to both Arthur and Amelia in turn.

“I feel so incredibly blessed,” Amelia whispered,
deftly freeing a breast to placate Charlotte, before looking up at him.

James saw his love reflected in her eyes. He felt
moisture pool in the corner of his own. Arthur smiled a smile that James knew
was one that had been hidden for many years. This was their time. If duty had a
reward surely this was it.

The End

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