Total pages in book: 84
Estimated words: 82265 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 411(@200wpm)___ 329(@250wpm)___ 274(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 82265 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 411(@200wpm)___ 329(@250wpm)___ 274(@300wpm)
“Holy shit,” Palmer says.
“Right?” Piper agrees.
“Are we surprised?” Jade asks. “We all knew this was coming.”
“Did you?” Ramsey asks.
“No.” I shake my head. “We said we were in this forever but never talked about marriage. Not seriously, anyway. A comment here or there with me moving in, but… no.”
“Welcome to the family.” Kennedy smiles.
I return the gesture. These amazing ladies will be my sisters-in-law. Blakely, Remi, my nieces, and the two baby boys who I’ve yet to meet will be my nephews. And best of all, Sterling Kincaid will be my husband. I get to marry my best friend.
I’m engulfed in hugs, and that’s how Blakely finds us. She joins in, and even though I know it’s coming, she didn’t ruin it for me. I know Sterling, and he’s going to make it special.
EPILOGUE STERLING
Sterling
Everything is set up. I’ve triple-checked every detail. The one wild card I’m not sure about is Blakely. She and I had a breakfast date this morning. Alyssa opted not to go because she had things she wanted to get done before girls’ night. When we got to the restaurant, I told Blakely I had a secret and showed her the ring. Partly because she’s cool as hell, and I wanted to see her ooh and ahh over it. The other part was so that she would tell Alyssa.
I know my girl. She’s going to be so preoccupied with the knowledge that I bought a ring that she’ll never suspect that when she gets home tonight, I plan to ask her to be my wife. She’s been living here for two weeks, and I’ve never been happier. I love her things spread out all over the house.
I love her.
We’re going at this like we’re being chased by wild bears, but I don’t care. I want her tied to me in every possible way. I want to start the next phase of our lives. I’m ready for our forever, and I know she is too. We haven’t really talked about marriage outside of saying that we’re both in this. Sure, I’ve mentioned our future and kids a time or two in the last couple of weeks, and she always smiles. No arguments, which means she’s ready for this.
My phone rings, and I pull it out of my pocket. Glancing at the screen, I see that it’s Rushton. “Hey,” I greet him as I pace the floor.
“How are you holding up?”
“Good. I’ve checked everything, and it’s good. Thanks for your help today, even though you were late,” I tease.
“That’s what brothers are for. And I was late for a good reason. I was doing my civic duty helping a damsel in distress.” He chuckles. “Is everyone gone?”
“Yeah. Everyone pretty much left the same time you did.”
“I figured the married few would stick around and offer some advice,” he jokes.
“We’re solid,” I tell him.
“Yeah,” he agrees. “I really think you are. Nervous?”
“Anxious, but not nervous. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that she’s not going to say yes.”
“I’m happy for you, Sterling.”
“I’m happy for me too.” I laugh. “Sorry, but fuck me, I just want my ring on her finger, and a wedding date set, and babies. I want this house full of them.”
“Too bad she doesn’t have a sister,” he says with humor in his voice.
“You looking to settle down, little brother?” I tease. He’s always joking about taking Alyssa away from me; at least he did before I pulled my head out of my ass and told her how I feel.
“Looking? No. Not really. Would I if the right woman came along? Most definitely.”
“You’ll find her when you least expect it. Just be careful when you do. Don’t let Blake find out. She’s ruthless. She told me at breakfast this morning that I needed to smile more to find a wife. That her dad smiled a lot when he found Kennedy. I ended up showing her the ring to convince her I was all set on the finding a wife front.”
“That girl. I’m telling you, she’s a handful and so damn smart for her age. I feel sorry for her first boyfriend when we’re all there sitting on her front porch.”
“She’s—” I stop when I hear another car. “Tink’s home,” I tell him.
“Good luck, brother. We’ll all be waiting to hear from you.”
“Thanks.” I end the call and toss my phone on the couch. I don’t need it for what I’m about to do. I head toward the door and open it for her. “How was girls’ night?”
“Eventful, but it always is when we get together. Especially if Blake is there.” She smiles and tilts her head back for a kiss, and I deliver.
“I was just talking to Rush about her. She’s a handful.”
“Right? But she’s so damn sweet.”
“Yes. Yes, she is.” I pull her into my chest, wrapping my arms around her. “Are you tired? I thought maybe we could sit out on the deck and talk.”