Georgia looked at me, and I knew what I had to do.
“You listen to me, Paige Hamilton. You’re going to push out our baby and bring him into this world. You’re a cold-blooded assassin.” When I said that, the nurse looked at me. “You’re a fighter. You’re a warrior. You take down terrorists, drug dealers, bad people. You don’t quit. That’s not who you are. You weren’t made to quit. You don’t hesitate in any situation. Where is she, Paige? Where is that woman I fell in love with?”
“God, I hate you.” She stared at me, bared down, and pushed as hard as she could.
“I see his head. One more, Paige,” Georgia said.
“AH!” Paige shouted as she gave one more big push, and the sweet cry of our son could be heard throughout the hospital.
“You did it. He’s here.” I kissed her lips.
Chapter Thirty-Six
Paige
I lay back against the bed, my body heavy and exhausted in a way no fight had ever made me feel. Every muscle in my body trembled, but it didn’t matter. Because I was holding my son, Gabriel Parker Hamilton, in my arms. He was small. Perfect. He was pulled into this world, and I would make sure he was always protected, whether he liked it or not.
“We did this,” I said to Parker, as my finger trailed down Gabriel’s tiny cheek.
“We sure did. He’s perfect, Paige.”
“He’s perfect like his father.” She smiled.
I handed our son to him, and instantly, the powerful, controlled attorney who could dismantle an entire courtroom disappeared. In his place, something else entirely. A father.
I wasin the hospital for two days, and I couldn’t wait to go home. Parker warned me that our family was there waiting to celebrate the birth of our son.
I stepped through the front door with Parker behind me, carrying the car seat and diaper bag. Everyone welcomed us home and put on quite a spread of food. The moms took turns holding Gabriel, and then reluctantly handed him over to Harrison and Love.
I went into the kitchen for a bottle of water. Gabriel wheeled himself behind me.
“He’s beautiful, Paige.”
“Thank you, Gabriel. I’m so happy.”
“I know. And rightfully deserved. I will admit that I’m touched you named him after me.”
“If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be here. You saved me, Gabriel, and I will spend the rest of my life thanking you. You’re very special to me, and you will be just as special to Gabriel.”
“Stop.” He wiped his eye.
“Aw. Is the mighty Gabriel getting all emotional?” I smiled.
“Maybe, I am. And you know what? I’m good with it.”
I leaned over and hugged him.
After everyone left, the house was quiet. Too quiet. Gabriel was sleeping in Parker’s arms when I walked into the living room.
“He’s perfect, Paige. Thank you.”
“I know he is. What are you thanking me for?”
“For you. For him. For this new family we have.”
“You’re going soft, Hamilton,” I smirked.
“Maybe I am. But only with you and our son.” He leaned over and kissed my lips. “You do realize he controls the house now, right?”