Chapter 267

Felicity's pov

Opening my eyes slowly, I groan as the surroundings drift into focus. I am in a hospital with beeping machines and sterile white walls around. But none of that matters because Joseph is right here beside me, sleeping peacefully. Looking at his gentle face makes me feel an overwhelming surge of love and gratitude.

Instinctively, my hands rub my stomach as if cradling the life growing within it. This is all new to me; I am still trying to comprehend what just happened. The attack- fear- relief… it’s all too much. But one thing is sure: Iskander is dead. The person who wanted to destroy me, my family and future is gone.

I remember how uneasy I felt before the assault, that dark choking feeling settling deep down in my belly; If only I had listened. But now? Now I have Joseph, my rock and savior.

My gaze wanders back to him; his chest rising up and down with every breath. He’s such a generous guy; such a wonderful soul who loves without measure; wh