Total pages in book: 13
Estimated words: 11405 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 57(@200wpm)___ 46(@250wpm)___ 38(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 11405 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 57(@200wpm)___ 46(@250wpm)___ 38(@300wpm)
“Wonderful. Now by the power vested in me by God and the great state of West Virginia, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride.”
Just like that, we’re married and she’s mine forever. After signing the license, Alton promises to file it with the state, and we ditch Golden and Piers. The house isn’t quite ready to move into yet, so we head straight for July’s little room above the saloon. It’s just across the street, and we are naked, in bed within five minutes.
“I love you, wife,” I groan as I slide into her slowly.
“I love you too, husband,” she whispers, taking all of me.
There is no greater feeling than making love to your wife. None and I get to do it for the rest of my life.
EPILOGUE
JULY
TWO MONTHS LATER
The last two months have been crazy. I met all of my sisters plus two, found out who the sperm donor was and holy hell, the President of the United States. And found out I was pregnant. Oh did I mention we got married two weeks after he proposed? Yeah we wasted no time doing anything.
“What do you think of this?” I ask Hannah. She is helping me pick neutral colors for the nursery while she is nursing her new baby.
“I think it is perfect actually. It would work for a boy or girl.” I nod my head agreeing with her. I have to hide my smile because Boone and I have a secret. Due to not knowing much about my family history especially on my mom’s side, we decided to have an amnio done. That along with the ultrasound proved that everything is alright, but it also let us know we are having twins. We asked not to know gender.
“How do you do it?” I ask her, wondering how she handles a newborn and a toddler.
“With help. Jude and I are partners. We work together. I never feel like I am doing it alone and that makes it more joy than not.” I nod because I can see what she is saying.
“Where is my wife?” my husband calls from the front door. Hannah smiles and stands.
“That means Jude will be getting home soon. How about you and the girls come by my place tomorrow and we have lunch.”
“That sounds good.” Ever since that first dinner they have included me in everything. Heck, this entire town is one big family. Everyone knows everyone and it feels real, not fake, like big cities. I didn’t know it until I got here but I have been searching for this my entire life. A family. A place to belong.
“There you are,” he says coming up behind me wrapping his arms around me.
“How was work?” I ask turning so I am facing him.
“It was busy. How was your day?”
“Same. I got off early and had time to meet Hannah for a mini girl’s day.” His hands are snaking up my dress gripping my ass.
“Lucky me.” Oh God. His teeth sink into my neck and now there is nothing else in my mind but this man being inside of me.
“Please, Boone. I need you.” I beg him. Growling, his mouths takes mine and I am in her arms with my legs wrapped around his waist.
“I will need you until my last breath.” And he spends the next few hours showing me how much. I was running toward my future, but little did I know he was waiting for me, in a coffee shop, at my first stop.
Now, I will follow him anywhere.
Forever.
EPILOGUE
BOONE
TEN YEARS LATER
Finding out the president was July’s father was… interesting to say the least. I didn’t vote for the man. His politics weren’t to my liking but he’s a great father-in-law and grandfather. With Armstrong for a father, she also found out she has eleven sisters and a brother besides the president’s younger children. Family affairs are huge and loud, but July loves it. So do I.
Our children, Jason and James are our lives. They are nine years old and play every sport imaginable.
They’ve just gone to bed and July is in the shower. I’m waiting for her in our bed. Marrying her the day after I proposed might seem strange, my own family didn’t understand it, but it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. July is my world, and I’d give her anything to make her happy. All she needs is me and our boys but… I lose my train of thought when she comes out of the bathroom naked and still a little damp. Fuck, she looks amazing. She always has and always will.
“Hi,” she says, smiling at me. “They go to bed okay?” she asks, tossing her towel into the hamper by the dresser.
“Yes. They are already asleep,” I murmur, mesmerized by her.
“Good. I have some news.”