The Darkest Secret
An Hope Holmes Adventure Book III Chapter IXL
Faith Robin
An hour later…
Miss Moriarty leaned over and took her other shaking hand, as they left the room. When they were alone she spoke to her friend.
Meanwhile…
"Holmes… don't you dare give up on us!" I whispered sharply to my friend as Hope looked at me. Her face was pale and she managed to whisper. I leaned in closer to hear what she had to say to me. "What is it?" I asked her softly, my eyes showing my concern for her.
"I…. need to … speak with… a midwife… don't mention this to them," Her voice barely above a whisper. Her eyes were slightly focused and pleading.
"I'll try to bring one around when everyone has dissipated," I whispered back to her, and then I heard someone at the door. I looked up as she looked up at me with a grateful look.
"What did she say?" Her father asked of me leaning heavily on his cane.
"She asked me to send you in on my way out," I said with a small smile, releasing her hand. I rose from her bedside. "Feel better soon old girl." I said to her as I walked away. Her father slowly made his way into the room and to her bedside. I quietly disappeared out of the room and into the hallway, beginning to search for the nurse's office.
Meanwhile…
"Hey sweetheart," I said as I took my daughter's hand. She acknowledged me by squeezing my hand. Her eyes were open and were beginning to focus slightly.
"Father…" Her voice whispered out. She sounded hoarse and tired.
"Shhh, don't speak just rest," I whispered gently rubbing her hand, as she obeyed, her eyes falling shut. I sat at her side as she fell into peaceful sleep.
A/N: And 7 more tolls to go. Hope you are all enjoying the story and reviews are still welcomed.
