Chapter 780

Chapter 125 : If This Was the Last Night Pt. 1

“Heather, you’re going to be missed!” Piper gave me a tight hug. It was my last day working at the Hill’s Clinic.

“I’ll miss you too, Piper.” I hugged her back. “Thanks for everything, and sorry that I kinda bailed on you and your brother. It’s just—”

Piper shook her head. “No, not at all! I totally understand that you want to focus on getting your place ready for the baby. Your due day is less than two months away, and you’ve got to do what’s best for you and your family.”

Victor came around the corner, joining us in our goodbyes. “Piper, why don’t you close down the clinic? I’ll walk Heather out.”

“Yes, sir!” Piper playfully saluted her brother and left us.

“Victor, please, there’s no need,” I argued, shaking my head.

“Actually, there is, Heather. You’ve helped out so much and with it being so close to your due date, I want to make sure you’re safe as long as you’re around. It is sort of my responsibility as your doctor.”

“Well, in that case, thanks a lot.”

He walked me toward my new home. As much as I didn’t want to take up any more of his time, as a pregnant woman, I was a lot safer with a former elite warrior walking me home.

It was almost dinner time now, and the sun was getting ready to set. Still, the streets seemed busier than ever with everyone heading home after a long day at work.

“Heather…”

I paused and glanced at Victor. “Yes?”

“Did you resign because of what I said a few weeks ago?” he looked at me with deep concern.

I took a half-step back. “No. Victor, no. That’s not the reason at all. It’s just time for me to move on.”

Victor sighed and nodded. I could see the relief on his face.

“Well, in that case… you know you’re always welcome back. Any time. Even after you have the baby. You’re family, alright?”

“Thank you, Victor. That means a lot.” I nodded to him.

“Hopefully, Heather, our paths will cross again.” Victor grinned at me.

“I hope so, too,” I said honestly. Piper and Victor had taken good care of me. I wished that life would treat them well. “You know, you don’t need to walk me all the way back. This is far enough. My new neighborhood is very nice and safe.”

“Are you sure?”

“One hundred percent!” Smiling, I stepped closer and gave him a friendly hug. “May the Goddess Bless you, Victor. You take care, too.”

Victor nodded as I released him. I left him on the sidewalk as I headed home.

About a month ago, we moved to a much nicer neighborhood. We even got ourselves a cottage for more space. A small one-bedroom apartment wasn’t big enough for Soren’s recovery, nor would it be enough for a baby.

barely able to wiggle a finger. The most he could do was turn his head and wink

rigorous schedule to re-train

point, like a driver had left his vehicle. When the driver was back, although the vehicle was in perfect condition, unfortunately, the driver

a degree regardless of whatever blessing he received from the White Queen or the healing spell I’d been pouring into him. Physical therapy to rebuild his

whole exercise room where he could work on

body. I asked him to slow things down. Seeing how worried I was, he

his pride wouldn’t allow him to just sit in

have to wait until I was asleep to train. It was better so he could rest at

However, standing was still a challenge, and he hadn’t been able to

in my tracks. The back of my neck prickled and I was pulled out from my thoughts about Soren. Someone was

the sun hadn’t fully set yet. There were a

I shook my head.

went by frequently. In fact, I’d just seen a few after Victor left

edge of her own lawn to worry

up my pace as I turned the corner. A cottage with white picket fences

through the

was so cute. We paid decent money for the rent, but luckily, I’d saved enough to afford it for at least

when I got back from my job, almost as much as I loved

I pushed the

“I’m back,” I announced.

be greeting me back. But

I called, going through the house, but

and my heart

round, melon belly, I hurried

fear from earlier justified? He hadn’t left the house on his own since waking up! He couldn’t get very far with his

Suddenly, I paused.

have sent men to get him and take him away from me. With Soren in his current state, there was no way he could win a fight

have

me without telling

my head. Soren was attacked, abducted, or…killed. My mind was in a mess and

this happen

hurried to the back of the house and out into the

me, staring off into space. The red-orange glow of the setting sun painted the

rubbed my eyes and stared at Soren and

“Soren…?”

out of whatever daze he was in

bird, a golden halo of light around him, as he approached. The flaming sky burst around him and made him look like a phoenix reborn from

“You…you’re walking!”

Just before I reached him, I slowed down. He might have been walking but

the distance between us and took me into his arms. “Yes, I am. And

missed it for the entire day

hard on the lips. I melted into him, sighing and putting my arms around him, responding to him

I was almost out of breath,

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