Total pages in book: 67
Estimated words: 61746 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 309(@200wpm)___ 247(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 61746 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 309(@200wpm)___ 247(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
“Please, I’m so close,” I breathed out, feeling pressure thrum between my thighs. I was right on the edge.
Marlo covered my mouth with his and snaked a hand down to press his fingertips against my clit as he continued pounding into me over and over. He didn’t stop until I trembled beneath him, weak cries breaking from me. He clenched his jaw and released inside of me with a groan, his body soon stilling.
I caught my breath and embraced him, letting my eyes flutter shut as I sank into the brief moment of peace where everything felt okay. Everything felt safe and perfect. But that was not my reality, not until Michael was finally taken down.
If that was even possible.
Chapter 24
Marlo
Since Madison had incredible news to share, the guys were called to the shop, and Madison’s friend dropped Chloe off so that we could all be together. We were all family, and our family was about to get a little bigger.
I could tell that Madison was nervous as we all stood in the middle of the quiet tattoo shop, so I moved to her side and placed my arm around her waist.
“It’s the best news we could ever hear right now,” I assured her, not wanting her to be scared of the guys’ reactions. They were just as hooked on her as I was, and they all wanted families and children of their own. They just hadn’t found the right woman until now.
The fact that Madison was pregnant didn’t take away an ounce of love that I had for the children I already had, and I was looking forward to introducing them to Madison, Chloe, and our baby whenever they were born. It would take a lot of explaining since this was far from a conventional relationship situation, but it made me happier than ever.
Me and the guys shared so much together. We kept each other in line and were there for each other when times were dark and when they were amazing. This was one of those amazing moments that I was glad to share with them, and I knew that they would be happy to share Madison among all of us. We all offered her something unique, and as long as she was happy, we would be happy.
“Okay,” Madison said before reaching her hand out to take Chloe’s, pulling her closer. She breathed in deeply before her eyes swept over the guys. “I’m pregnant.”
The guys only needed a second to process her words. The next second, the shop was full of excited voices as they all came over to her to fawn over her. A look of relief crossed her face as she accepted warm embraces and kisses on her forehead.
“You have no idea how happy this makes me,” Marcus told her as he cupped her face.
“Me too,” Madison replied as happy tears streamed down her face. “I was so scared at first, but I shouldn’t have been. I know you guys.”
Marcus smiled and nodded.
“Yes, you do,” he said, pressing his forehead to hers for a brief second before stepping away so that Gus could embrace her.
“There’s nothing I want more than this,” Gus murmured to her as he cupped the back of her head in a protective manner. “This baby will be loved and protected like none other.”
Madison visibly relaxed as she listened to his comforting words. She gripped his upper arms as she gave him a grateful look.
“That’s all I’ve ever wanted for my children,” she said. “I want them safe and happy.”
Bryce scooped Chloe up.
“What do you think, Chloe? How do you feel about having a baby brother or sister?” he asked her.
“Yes! I can’t wait!” Chloe exclaimed as she clapped her hands together, her happy laughter ringing throughout the tattoo shop.
“Me either,” Bryce chuckled as Baker came over to give Chloe’s hand an affectionate squeeze.
I stood back and watched the scene with a proud warmth on my face, my chest feeling squeezed from a surge of happiness. I couldn’t believe this was the life I got to have. After struggling for so many years through addiction and then getting sober, I thought I was doomed to live in a cycle fighting for my life and my sobriety.
But I made something good out of my life. I fought for more, and I couldn’t be happier for what I got out of that. A full family. A wonderful woman by my side. A baby on the way.
However, the only thing standing in between me and being able to enjoy that life in peace was Michael. He would still try to strip it all away, to crush everything I had worked so hard to achieve. Somehow, we had to stop him.
Ti put his arm around Madison’s shoulders, pulling her close to his side.
“Congratulations, doll. I already know how damn good of a mom you are, so this is quite the lucky baby,” he told her with a small grin on his face.