“Alaina was blissfully unaware of those events, however, for Sean Michael McKenzie finally made his appearance at precisely noon on the tenth of January. Despite the fact that Alaina’s water had broken and her pains were almost instantly severe, her son chose to take his time coming into the world. With an immediate understanding of the situation, Ian had enwrapped her in her cloak, swept her up, and carried her outside to the carriage. By then, she was shivering fiercely, and already learning t...he meaning of the combination of the words labor and pain. He was anxious, angry, and called her a little fool, but then, in retrospect, that was nothing considering some of the things she called him as the night progressed to morning. The doctor Ian summoned was a kindly sort, but of the firm belief that a fair amount of suffering had been dictated upon women by God himself—and who was he, as a mere mortal, to intervene? It was almost good to have Ian to argue with as the hours wore on. Despite the fact that the doctor suggested he be about his own business, have a drink in his library, go for a midnight ride, Ian remained with her once Lilly—who had the most irritating “I told you so”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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