Total pages in book: 80
Estimated words: 79438 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 397(@200wpm)___ 318(@250wpm)___ 265(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 79438 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 397(@200wpm)___ 318(@250wpm)___ 265(@300wpm)
“I’m asking you to give yourself to me. To spend every day of your life with me. To love me above all others.”
I begin to nod even though he’s not done proposing.
The corner of his mouth lifts. “After the first time we made love, you said yes to marrying me.”
I let out a burst of laughter. “God. Thanks for that reminder.”
His smile widens. “So I owe you a question…”
Looking at him with anticipation, Callan drags the freaking moment out before he asks, “Will you marry me, Lily?”
Darting forward, I throw my arms around his neck. “Yes. A million times, yes.”
Callan holds me for a few seconds before letting go. “I need to see my ring on your finger.”
Laughter bubbles from me as I watch him slip the stunning diamond onto my ring finger.
“Perfect,” he whispers before framing my face with his hands and crushing my mouth beneath his.
Callan
(Five years later…)
Standing next to Dad while he grills some steaks, I say, “Did you read the paper this morning?”
“No.” He gives me a questioning look. “What did I miss?”
“Judge Harrison has been exposed for the corrupted bastard he is. Apparently he’s under investigation for taking countless bribes.”
Dad’s eyebrows fly into his hairline. “Well, it’s about time.”
“Yeah.” I stare at the sizzling meat, feeling a sense of justice after so many years.
Lily didn’t even bat an eye when she heard the news and just muttered that he got what he deserved.
The women come out of the house with salads, plates, and cutlery. My eyes lock on Lily’s glowing face, and it makes the corner of my mouth lift.
She’s twenty-two weeks pregnant with our first child, and as soon as the steaks are done, we’re shooting fireworks that will reveal the gender of our unborn baby.
I’m a little nervous. Don’t ask me why. It doesn’t matter whether we have a boy or a girl as long as our baby is healthy.
Walking to my wife, I wrap an arm around her waist and place my hand over her growing pregnant belly. I press a kiss to her temple, then ask, “Are you nervous.”
She shakes her head. “No, I’m excited. I want to stop calling our baby all kinds of fruit and give him or her a name.”
As I chuckle, Dad says, “Steaks are ready. I’m just letting them rest in the oven. Be back now.”
My heartbeat speeds up as we wait for Dad to return from the kitchen.
Lily leans into my side, and tilting her head back, she looks up at the night sky.
“Okay. Let’s get this show on the road,” Dad says as he joins us again.
He comes to stand next to us while Daniel checks that the fireworks are ready. He grins at us. “Three…” The fucker pauses for way too long. “Two…”
“Light it already,” Lily laughs. “You’re killing us with the suspense.”
“One…” Daniel lights the fuse and darts away from the fireworks.
There’s a whistling sound, and the next second, the fireworks explode into the sky. At first, it’s yellow, and with another bang, blue rains down on us.
Christ.
My eyes instantly mist up, and grabbing Lily, I hug the fucking shit out of her.
“We’re having a boy!” she shrieks in my ear.
Dad pats my back, and soon, we’re surrounded by our excited friends and family.
Not caring, I frame Lily’s face and press a hard kiss to her mouth.
Her eyes shine up at me as she whispers, “We’re having a boy.”
“I know.” I’m so fucking emotional when I say, “Dylan.”
She nods, tears spiraling down her cheeks. “Dylan.”
I sink to my knees in front of her and press a kiss to her stomach.
We’re naming you after Daddy’s best friend.
I can’t wait to meet you, my boy.
When I rise to my feet again, Lily wraps her arms around my neck and rests her cheek against my chest.
Letting out a contented sigh, she says, “Thank you for giving me this unforgettable life.” She watches as our family and friends celebrate our good news, then whispers, “We have a beautiful family.”
“We do,” I agree.
The End.