Wanted by Her Lost Love

either mother or child deteriorates. It’s important sheremain calm and not be stressed in any way. Even ifwe’re able to bring down her blood pressure and putoff the delivery until closer to her due date, she’ll beon strict bed rest for the remainder of herpregnancy.”“I understand,” Ryan said quietly. “Can I see hernow?”“You can go in but she must remain calm. Don’tdo or say anything to upset her.”Ryan nodded and turned to walk the few steps toKelly’s room. He paused at the door, afraid to go in.What if his mere presence upset her?His hand rested on the handle and he leanedforward, pressing his forehead to the surface. Heclosed his eyes as grief and regret—so much regret—swamped him.Finally he opened the door and eased inside. Itwas dark with only a light from the bathroom toilluminate the room. Kelly lay on the bed, a vast arrayof medical equipment on either side of her.He approached cautiously, not wanting to disturbor upset her. He hovered by her side, staring downat her pale face. Her eyes were closed, but her brow