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“Babe. It’s not like I’m getting married. We both know I’d never do that.” She laughs quickly, but there’s something almost wistful in it. “I couldn’t be happier, Linny. Seriously. I mean, all those lectures you gave me about not getting pregnant…”

“It’s ridiculous, I know.”

Willa laughs, twisting in so she can hug her sister and kiss her cheek. “It might be, but it’s the best kind of ridiculous. You guys are going to be the best parents, and you’ll make such cute babies.”

“Babies?” Lynette chokes.

“Who stops at one?” Willa wiggles her brows. “I think you guys need a private moment, so I’ll go keep getting things ready. When you’re feeling better, come get me and we’ll fix your makeup.”

“Oh my god, don’t worry about that right now.”

“I’m not worried. No one’s worried. I love it that you’re finally trusting me to glam you up. I’m not going to let you get out of it for anything.”

Willa closes the door for us on her way out.

“Bullet…” Lynette breathes, looking up at me in reverence, as if I’m the amazing one. “You’re crying.”

Now that she points that out, I realize how pinched my cheeks are from the wetness streaming down. “You’re my world. You’re my heart and my soul. I will love you unfailingly until the day they put me in the ground.”

“Which will be never,” she shudders. “Never.”

“Never,” I agree, stroking her hair. “There’s never going to be a time when I leave your side.” I know I can’t promise that, but I’m giving her my oath anyway. I’ll fight against life itself to make good on it.

“I want to get through this and then go buy a test. I’m certain, but I’d like to see it there right in front of me. It almost doesn’t feel real. It’s so early, but I’ll make a doctor’s appointment. I—oh my god this is so much.”

“I’m right here. We’ll do this together. I can get you a test and help you find a doctor and make your appointments. I’ll go to each and every single one with you.”

“You have the range and—”

“The range nothing. The club is handling the construction side of everything. I’m here to help you, no matter what you need. Always.” I kiss her forehead and her cheeks, dipping my lips in the salt of her tears. “We’ve built a life here in Hart and this is just the beginning.”

“The cats are going to have a baby brother or sister.” She laughs finally, softly, but it’s pure magic. “I’m glad we chose the house with enough room to grow, even if it wasn’t the one we really wanted.”

We looked at several and ended up picking this one, even though neither of us really loved it. We had a vision, though, one we shared together, of what it could be. I know that once the range is finished, the guys from the club will be here, helping me renovate. I might have to move that up now, but even if I have to hire someone, I’ll make sure everything Lynette wants done is finished in time for the baby.

“Any house with you is the home of my dreams.”

She swats my shoulder lightly. “You’re so corny sometimes.” Her eyes shine. “But I love that. I love you. I’m still so scared, but I’m starting to be excited. And happy.”

“I’m so very happy. I thought I had everything in the world there was to have, and then I met you, and you’ve taught me the meaning of love. You’ve shown me how to be alive. You breathed life into a heart I didn’t even realize was so cold. I know it’s been a big change moving here. I know how much you gave up for me, even when we weren’t together. I’ll never stop appreciating it and everything else you do for me.”

I thread our fingers together and bring them to rest on her flat stomach above the stunning green satin dress.

“This is another beginning. Our very own family.”

She holds tightly to me and I hang onto her with every bit of my strength, wonder, and love. She’s so much more than my world. We’re creating a universe together, day by day. I can’t wait to welcome this new addition. Our very own biker prince or princess.

THE END