One Christmas Knight
“She looked drowsy but wouldn’t settle.
When Damon arrived around eight in the morning, Emma let him know before he’d even come in off the porch. Other than a flash in the depths of his eyes, his expression remained neutral. Calm. She hung his coat as he made a beeline to see the baby.
“Hey, Shell-Bell,” he said, hovering over her where she lay on the bed. “How you feeling today?”
The baby blinked slowly then pulled the most adorable pained face and gave a whimper that made Emma’s stomach turn. If she had just one wish, she’d make certain no child suffered. Upset tummies, ear ache, viruses…they would all be banished for good.
“There’s no rash,” she said.
“Let’s check her out anyway.”
Five minutes later, Damon was finished his examination. “Temperature’s a little high again.”
Emma lifted the swaddled baby into her arms.
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