Ruby Book Three of the Precious Stone Series

By M. A. Silver

When the young red head that Lizzie tried to help is brought into the surgery after being badly beaten by her sadist Dominant, it is up to the arrogant, but highly skilled Dr. Drew Mathews to put her back together and keep her alive. But Ruth is more than she seems.

Drew Mathews lost his wife and unborn baby in a tragic auto accident years ago. After that, he kept to himself, occasionally going to the "Play Pen" to satisfy his need to Dominate. Then the tiny woman comes into his surgery and every time he touches her, he feels a little more of his heart heal.

Can Ruby's gift and healing nature help Drew heal his heart?

Ruby is the third book of the Precious Stone Series. It can be a stand alone read, but is best read as part of the series. It is complete with a HEA ending.

• Language: English
• Publisher: M. A. Silver
• Release date: Jan 12, 2018
• ISBN: 9781370583478

M. A. Silver

M. A. Silver lives in the southern California desert area around Palm Springs.

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Ruby

Book 3 of the Precious Stone Series

M. A. Silver

Copyright © 2018 by M. A. Silver

This novel is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people or real locales are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination and any resemblance to actual events, locales or persons, living or dead is coincidental.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Ruby

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Moonstone

The Ruby

What follows is information for entertainment purposes only and taken directly from several internet sites. It is not meant to provide any kind of medical advise. So, if you’re sick or have any of the malaise mentioned below, seek medical help. But maybe take a bit of the metaphysical to heart. I mean, what could it hurt? MAS

Rubies throughout time have been said to have many positive effects and mystical properties. The ruby is associated with the sun, and was thought to preserve mental and physical health. In the middle ages, rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy. It was thought the stone darkened when danger was near.

For thousands of years, Ruby was considered the stone of love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life. Like no other gemstone in the world, Ruby is the perfect symbol for powerful feelings. The other important element of Ruby besides fire is blood, and Ruby is said to restore vital life forces and increase energy and vigor. Ruby is also known as the stone of courage, and legend tells us that a person possessing a ruby can walk through life without fear of evil or misfortune.

Physically, rubies are thought to energize and balance, stimulate heart chakra and encourage a passion for life, but never in a self-destructive way. They overcome exhaustion and calm hyperactivity. They detoxify the body and blood, treat fevers, diseases, and restricted blood flow. They are good for the heart and circulatory system and stimulate the adrenals, kidneys, reproductive organs and spleen.

Emotionally, it is believed that rubies improve motivation and the setting of goals. They promote positive dreams and clear visualization and aid in retaining wealth and passion. They bring up negative anger in order for change and removal. They also promote dynamic leadership. They bring a positive and courageous state of mind- one that is sharp, hyper aware and concentrated. They make you stronger during times of controversy or dispute and shield against physical attack. A ruby is also said to be a settler of disputes, having the power of reconciliation. A ruby is dynamic, and brings about passion and enthusiasm, attracting sexual activity.

Prologue

Lizzie and Mack met Dr. Andrew ‘Drew’ Mathews outside Ruth’s room after Drew’s last office appointment. Ruth had been moved from ICU three days earlier and seemed to be making a little progress. She had been put in a walking cast and was now able to get out of bed and at least make it to the bathroom by herself.

Together they walked in and found Ruth sitting in the chair, looking out the window. The sun was shining in from behind her, turned her hair a brilliant, deep, ruby red. Ruth slowly turned her upper torso to watch them walk toward her while Mack stayed further back. Slowly, she raised herself out of the chair and walked to the bed, climbing in cautiously. Drew watched the way she moved. Or more, how she didn’t move. Her head. She kept it straight, forward and he wondered if his guess about her neck was correct.

Ruth? How are you doing today? Lizzie asked.

No she mouthed.

Lizzie and Drew were taken back. It was the first time she’d tried to communicate.

No? No, what, Ruth? Lizzie asked gently.

Gasping for breath, she tried again. No… uth. she whispered her voice sounding like she had a throat full of gravel.

Lizzie come forward and sat on the edge of the bed, putting her hand on Ruth‘s arm. Drew walked around the other side of the bed.

Oou… call… uby…

Lizzie smiled in understanding. You want to be called Ruby?

Yeth… Ruby hissed, relaxing.

Well, Ruby, I’m Lizzie and this is Mack. Do you remember us?

Ruby blinked in acknowledgement.

And you remember Dr. Mathews?

Drew took a step closer to the bed.

Ruby? Does your neck hurt? Drew asked.

Again, a blink.

Ruby, may I touch you? Drew needed her to trust him. She’d been through too much at the hands of a sadist male. He needed her to trust him.

Blink.

Very gently, Drew put his fingers under her jaw, and felt heat radiate up his fingers, hands and arms. Not sure what just happened, he didn’t move for a second. Then gently squeezing, moving down and around until his hands were in front and directly under her jaw. Pushing gently he watched her eyes widen and tears filled them.

Shhh, it’s okay, Ruby. I think I know what’s causing the problem. Something not caught earlier and for that I apologize. We’ll talk about that later.

Lizzie had watched Dr. Mathews examine Ruby and felt she knew what he was looking for. If she’d guess right, hopefully they could help Ruby.

Ruby, you’re going to be discharged soon. Do you have someone we can call, or that can help you while you get better?

They all saw the fear in her eyes when Lizzie mentioned calling someone.

No! Ruby mouthed, trying to infuse as much emphasis into the word that whispered out of her.

Shhh, Ruby, it’s okay. Mack and I want you to come stay with us. Would you like that?

Ruby looked from Lizzie, who sat next to her, her hand resting on Ruby’s arm, to Mack who stood back, arms crossed across his chest, holding himself apart, then her eyes shifted across to the doctor, whose hand lay gently on her shoulder. She raised her hand and laid it over Lizzie’s womb and closed her eyes. Lizzie would have been stunned, but she felt a warm and tranquil pulse radiate through her where Ruby touched. Mack tensed, but didn’t move.

Then Ruby removed her hand, opened her eyes and smiled gently. She pointed to Lizzie and then Mack.

Ba…be. she rasped.

Drew watched the look of shock take over Lizzie’s face, then heard a loud thud. He looked over to see Mack had fainted.

* * *

It took Drew and two orderlies to get Mack up and sitting on the other bed in the room. Drew had grabbed an ampoule of smelling salts and crushing it, waved it under Mack’s nose until he slapped at Drew’s hand.

I’m fine! What the hell happened? Mack asked looking at Lizzie who had a huge grin on her face and then at Ruby, who had her hand over her mouth to cover the grin.

You fainted, you big lug! Drew laughed loud and long at the thought.

Lizzie watched Mack to make sure he was alright, then turned back to Ruby, her eyes soft and searching.

Ruby, I’m not pregnant. she said gently.

Ruby blinked and pointed to Lizzie’s abdomen. Ba…by… she mouthed. Boy… she choked out and gasped for breath.

Drew was at her side in a flash. Putting his hands under her jaw bone, he gently lifted.

Relax, sweetheart. Breathe, through your nose. Shhh… Just breathe through it. Good girl… easy darlin‘… Drew needed to keep eye contact to let her know he was there for her. Drew was looking into Ruby’s light brown eyes, noticing for the first time the gold flecks. Slowly her breathing slowed and he felt her relax under his hands. Then she brought her hand up, one small hand wrapped around his thumb. He felt the shock, then soothing heat work it’s way up his arm and into his chest. A calmness came over him and when her hand released him, he felt bereft. Ruby watched him, then pointed her finger, touching his chest. Tay… oou… Then she closed her eyes and relaxed back against the raised head of the bed and fell asleep.

* * *

The three sat in Drew Mathews’ office waiting for the timer to count down. After Ruby’s pronouncement, they’d gone back to his office where Drew had handed Lizzie a cup, a little pregnancy stick and told her to pee. Taking the cup, Lizzie had gone into the bath just off Drew’s office and done just that. She took the little stick and had dunked it. That was seven minutes ago. Only three minutes to go.

She couldn’t have known. I mean, she has to be wrong. Right? Lizzie asked no one in particular. I mean, if she’s right, how did this happen? Or how did she know?

Lizzie, you’re a nurse, do you have to ask how it happened? Drew grinned as Mack still looked a little green around the gills.

No, I mean, I’m on the pill! Lizzie cried.

Nothing is 100% Lizzie. If you missed a couple of days, like when Mack was in the hospital, that would be all it would take. Would it be such a bad thing? If you were pregnant? Drew asked. He’d never told anyone of his desire to become a father. Or that his wife had been 13 weeks pregnant when she’d died in that auto accident.

No, it wouldn’t be a bad thing. I’d love to have Liam’s baby! I mean, I’m almost thirty and I never thought I would meet a man, fall in love and be a mother.

The little bell rang and Lizzie grabbed Mack’s hand and dragged him up and to the bathroom. Drew remained where he was. This was for them. He would just be an intruder.

He heard Lizzie’s sob and Mack’s voice gently soothing her. Together they came back and the radiant look on Lizzie’s tear streaked face told Drew everything he needed to know.

Congratulations to both of you. He stood and held his hand out to Mack who shook it. Then he kissed Lizzie on the forehead and left his office to give them a little privacy.

* * *

After leaving his office, Drew walked across the campus and up to the third floor of the hospital and silently let himself into Ruby’s room. He sat in the chair by the side of her bed and gently laid his hand on her left arm above the cast, where it lay on top of the thin sheet covering her tiny frame. Leaning closer, he softly laid his hand on her forehead, stroking her hair back from her face. His eyes were unfocused, his hand on automatic. He continued to stroke her hair, until he became aware of those beautiful gold flecked, light brown eyes watching him. His other hand lay lightly on her arm.

How did you know, Ruby? Drew asked quietly.

She didn’t answer, just watched him.

ive… wit… oou… she rasped. No… dem…

Oou… nee… she said, but the last word she could only mouth, me…

Chapter 1

Ruby, you can’t stay with me. That wouldn’t be proper. Besides, I work long hours and can’t be there to take care of you. Drew tried to explain. What he couldn’t explain, especially to himself was why the idea of Ruby living with him felt so right, so good.

Ive… ith… oou… Ruby felt like her throat and tongue were going to explode. Her voice, once soft, high and childlike was strange to her own ears. ‘HE’ had hated her voice and she was not allowed to speak when with him. Now, gravely and horse, she didn’t recognize it as her own. Even after not speaking for all these weeks, the pain was intense.

Ruby, Lizzie and Mack want you to live with them. Don’t you think you’d be more comfortable at their home?

Ruby gently laid her free hand over Dr. Mathews’ where it lay on her arm above her cast. Drew felt the gentle heat where her hand touched his, then felt as it made its way up his arm, across his chest, where it settled. A sense of calm over took him and he once again, leaned over, looking deeply into Ruby’s eyes. The gold flecks seemed to glow and the brown of her eyes turned golden.

Tay… wit… oou… and removing her hand from his, Ruby laid it over his chest.

Again, Drew felt a sense of peace steal over him. When she finally removed her hand, she laid back against the raised head of the bed, closed her eyes and gently fell asleep.

He sat there for the next hour stroking her hair, wondering why she felt he needed her.

* * *

It was the rattle of the meal cart that woke Ruby the next morning. The aid, an elderly Hispanic woman, whose name tag read Elena came in and set the tray on the table next to Ruby’s bed and moved the table so it was over the bed. Ruby smiled at the aid, noticing she looked sad. As much as Ruby wanted to touch her, she knew she didn’t have the strength this morning to deal with the woes