The Sinful 7 of Delite, Texas 7: Her Double Delite Angels (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Dixie Lynn Dwyer

dealing with this. As she forced herself to close her eyes and try to get some rest, she saw both Colton and Evan in her mind and relished in the fact that they were so handsome and strong and that they were interested in her. When they spoke about the future and about waking up with her in their bed, so badly she wanted to jump into that fantasy with them and be that perfect woman to care for them and show them love. She felt the tinge of guilt for lying to them.
    But how could she explain? It wouldn’t be fair to place her burden on them when their relationship was new and young.
    She couldn’t think about a future, not until she was certain she actually had one.
    Ava took a deep breath and did something she hadn’t done in ages. She prayed.
    God, send me some guardian angels. Help me to get through this. I need all the help I can get.

Chapter 6
     
    Ava slowly opened her eyes at the sound of someone’s voice. She blinked a couple of times as a woman wearing a medical coat covered in smiley faces smiled at her.
    “That’s it, Ava. You did really well. The surgery is over, and Dr. Nickles will be in momentarily. How do you feel?” she asked.
    Ava felt as if she were in a fog. It was as if she’d had the best sleep of her life, and waking up was difficult.
    “Okay. I feel so tired.”
    “That’s understandable. The anesthesia will do that. It should wear off soon. Your sister Susanna is waiting out in the sitting room. Would you like me to go get her?”
    Ava remembered that the hospital said relatives only, and since Susanna and the girls were her only family now, she didn’t see any harm in lying. Plus, Susanna was the one who told the grumpy lady in admittance that she and Ava were sisters.
    “Yes, please,” she told the nurse, who then disappeared out the door.
    Ava tried to sit up when she felt the bandages against her breast.
    She wasn’t in any pain, and that she was grateful for.
    She closed her eyes as she tried to wake up. She thought about Evan and Colton. Evan, with his handsome features and shoulder-length brown hair. She wanted to run her fingers through the locks and feel his muscular arms hug her. Then she imagined Colton, pressing his back against hers and his strong arms encasing her in his protective shield. They were both so sexy and sweet. Her chest tightened and a feeling of sadness consumed her. She shouldn’t be thinking about them and needing them that way. She hardly knew them, yet felt as if she had known them forever. God, please let the cancer be gone.
    A few minutes later, Susanna arrived and slowly approached.
    “How are you doing, honey?” she asked then leaned down to kiss Ava’s cheek.
    “I feel good. Just waiting for the fuzziness to wear off.”
    “I’m going to leave you two alone a few minutes, while I go get the doctor. Call me if you need anything,” the nurse stated then left the room.
    “What time is it?” Ava asked.
    “It’s around noon.”
    “Why did it take so long? I went in at ten.”
    “I don’t know. The doctor said typically an hour, but he was adamant that he would take his time and be sure to remove the lump. I’m sure he’ll explain everything when he gets in,” Susanna stated then smiled softly.
    Ava squeezed her hand.
    “Thank you for staying and waiting for me.”
    “Of course. We’re sisters remember? We stick together.”
    Ava smiled then leaned back and closed her eyes.
    “I can’t believe the surgery is over. God, Susanna, I hope he got it all.”
    Just then the door opened, and Dr. Nickles entered.
    “Hello, ladies. I see you’re awake, Ava. How are you feeling?” He approached on the other side of the bed and took her hand into his.
    “Okay.”
    “Good. Well, everything looks great. I went in, removed the cancerous lump and a little bit of tissue surrounding the area. This tissue is being looked at by a pathologist right now. If they don’t show any signs of cancer, which I’m confident they won’t, then I think we got