I got a request from a guest reviewer today, and I thought I'd fulfill it. Thank you for the reviews on the last installment of "Stolen Moments." You guys are the best! Keep the Klaroline faith, my lovelies! We shall see Klaroline soon!
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
Every prayer has been answered
Every dream I have's come true
And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
Klaus reached into the crib and gently lifted out his son, Liam, whom he had crying on the baby monitor, holding him gently in his arms and soothing him until he quieted down. He loved this precious baby he held in his arms, and made silent vow to guard him like a treasure. His family was the most important thing in the world to him and anyone who tried to come in between that was going to be in for a fate worse than death.
Kissing the infant's forehead, he whispered, "Let's go see Mommy, shall we?"
Receiving a smile from his son, Klaus walked out of the nursery and walked toward the bedroom, where his wife, Caroline was waiting for them. She greeted both of them with a smile that was just as bright as the golden blonde in her hair.
"Is he ready for his feeding?"
"He sure is, love," her husband replied. "He couldn't wait to come and see you." Sitting on the bed, he gently handed her the baby. "Here you are, sweetheart."
Caroline smiled at her husband and kissed him as she took Liam into her arms and pulled down her nightie so that he gain access to her breast. Klaus watched his son and his wife bonded and a smile appeared on his face. There was nothing more precious than seeing the joy of a mother and her child bonding, and seeing how good a mother Caroline was, it made the moment even more special.
Throughout a good portion of his life, Klaus longed for something like this. His own mother was a bitch who wanted to rid the world of the creatures she created, so when he found out that Caroline was pregnant, he made a vow that he would never do to his child what was done to him, because no child deserved to be put through that sort of hell.
The day Liam was born was the happiest of his life, second only to his wedding day. Seeing his son for the first time made him feel like he had a purpose, and that purpose was to provide for his family and make sure that they had everything they needed.
Caroline looked up and saw him watching her. "What are you thinking about over there?"
Her question brought him back to earth somewhat. "Oh, just about how lucky I am to have you and our son in my life, and how much both of you mean to me."
"Well, you're a very good father to Liam, Klaus," his wife replied. "I see the way you are with him and it makes me happy. This is a second chance for us both, you know, considering how our lives, for lack of a better term, sucked before we met."
"I think you're right," said Klaus. "This is our second chance." He looked at Liam, who was still suckling away. "He's certainly changed our lives for the better."
By this time, Liam had finished with the right breast and Caroline switched over to the left. Klaus smiled again as he watched. He wasn't lying when he said that their son had changed their lives for the better, having had difficult pasts to overcome, even though Klaus' past was far more violent than Caroline's.
He's definitely a beautiful baby, with my hair and Caroline's eyes, he thought. There's nothing I wouldn't do for him or his mother. Anyone who dares threaten them will answer to me, make no mistake about that.
No sooner did he complete that thought than Caroline felt Liam letting go of her, which meant that he was finished feeding. She then gently placed him on her shoulder, patting his back until she heard him burp, laughing a little before shifting him to the crook of her arm so that she could adjust the straps of her nightie.
Once she had adjusted herself, Caroline gently rocked him in her arms, stroking his arm with her finger. As she continued to do this, she looked at Klaus, who had intently watching her the whole time, his earlier smile still on his face.
"Would you like to hold him? I have to go to the bathroom."
Klaus nodded. "Don't worry about it, love. I'll handle things from here."
Caroline smiled and gently handed Liam over to her husband before heading to the bathroom. She would've gone earlier, but her son needed to be fed, so she held it as long as she could. Now that he was satisfied for the time being, she now had the opportunity to take care of herself. After she left the room, Klaus cradled his son in his arms and smiled down at him, kissing his forehead again.
"I love you, Liam Niklaus," he whispered. "I love you and your mommy with everything that I am, and nothing will change the way I feel about you, nothing. All of the riches in the world wouldn't compare to the joy that you two bring to me."
Note: As I mentioned in my first note, this was a request from a guest reviewer. She told me that she had gotten inspired watching a documentary about childbirth and how a father watching a mother breastfeeding like she was a unicorn, so she requested that I do a one shot for "Stolen Moments" along those lines. Anyway, enjoy, lovelies and have a great week!
