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He pecks me on my lips with a smile on his face. “For you, yes, always. Come on, let's finish cleaning up and lie in bed.”
Ghost gently puts me on the ground, and we finish washing up. By the time we are done, I can hardly stand. We get out and dry off and head for bed. I walk over to my side and flop on the bed with my naked ass up in the air without a care in the world.
I can hear Ghost laughing behind me as he turns on the TV and shuts the light off before getting into bed. I roll over as he gets in and climb under the covers. He pulls me to his side. I lay my head on his chest, closing my eyes, listening to the beat of his heart. “God, I feel like I could sleep for a year.”
Ghost holds me closer and kisses the top of my head. “Me as well, babydoll. I swear today has aged me by ten years.”
I lift my head and look at him. “I knew you would come for me today. Even though I was scared, I knew you would be there when I needed you the most. I’m free because of you, and I can’t thank you enough.”
He rolls us over until he's hovering on top of me. “No, Scarlett, don't you see it was all you. You not only kept yourself safe but Grandma Silvia, hell, even Alex today. You're the brave one here, and I’m so proud of you.” His words hit deep; they were the words that I truly needed to hear. The last remaining piece of my shattered heart mends itself back together. “Sleep, Scarlett, I have you. You're safe now.” He rolls us over once again until my back is to his front.
“I know you do; you always do.” My eyes close and I fall into a deep sleep with the love of my life wrapped around me. My Ghost, my love, my protector.
Epilogue
They say time heals all wounds, and in my case it’s true. I do have my odd moments where I stop and think about everything I went through or where I think I’m not enough. Of course, because who wouldn’t? But then I look around at my life and how far I’ve come, and I smile because I know I have truly made it. It wasn’t easy. Some nights I would wake up in a cold sweat, trapped in a god-awful nightmare, and Ghost was right there with me telling me I’m okay and safe. So between Ghost and some intense therapy, I’m healthier than I’ve ever been. I’ve gained weight where I needed it the most, and I’mmore carefree.
It’s been five months since that dreaded day, and a lot has changed since then. I’ve quit my job at the general store and now work on my drawing business. Which also helped a lot with my therapy. Grandma Silvia was a big help as I felt like I was abandoning her, but she sat me down and, well, in true Grandma Siliva fashion, she basically fired me. Telling me I need to go after my dreams now, it’s my time to see the world. It was scary at first to put myself out there, but with everyone’s help, I now have a thriving business. The demand for my work has been overwhelming but amazing at the same time. I did eventually draw a bigger picture of the MC and gave it to them as a thank you for everything they did for me, and it now hangs proudly in the living room at the compound.
There’s been a buzz around the MC as it seems all the women are now pregnant. Lord, I swear these men planned this, which wouldn’t surprise me. Hailey, Savannah, and Willow are all expecting. And as I look down at the little stick on the counter that’s flashing pregnant, I guess I can be added to that list. It’s not like Ghost and I have been doing anything to prevent it. I’ve been feeling a little off lately, and this just confirms why. A few weeks after everything went down, Ghost whisked me away for a week-long vacation to a secluded island. Telling me I needed to relax. I swear we didn’t even leave the house. Let's just say I really enjoyed what that man could do with his tongue. We couldn't keep our hands off each other. What surprised me the most was that he had planned for us to get married. He had everyone fly in so we could have our family there and got married at sunset on the beach. It truly was magical. Joker even walked me down the aisle.
Now here I am, sitting on the bathroom floor, scared out of my mind, but excited at the same time. I know for a fact our child will get all the love, encouragement, and support they need. Now, just to tell Ghost.
“Scarlett, where are you? We have to leave soon if we want to meet everyone at the restaurant on time.” Ghost yells in the house as I can hear his boots hitting the stairs. Well, I guess here goes nothing.
I stand up on shaky legs and wash my hands in the sink. “In the bathroom.” I yell back, and my voice wobbles from the overwhelming emotions I’m feeling right now.
He walks into the bathroom, looks at me, and I can see his eyes narrow. He steps fully inside. “What’s wrong? You look like you're ready to cry.”
I take a deep breath and smile at him as the first tear drops from my eyes. “I’m pregnant.”
His body goes stiff absorbing that information before his smile pops out showing his dimples I love so much. He places his hands on my still- flat stomach. “We’re having a baby?”
I nod my head as I laugh and cry at the same time. “Yes, I just took a test; we will still have to go to the doctor to confirm it. But, ya, you are going to be a daddy.”
Before I know it, Ghost drops to his knees and lifts my shirt up, kissing just below my navel. “Hi my baby boy, your mommy and daddy love you so much. I can’t wait for the day when I can hold you in my arms.”
Oh Lord, here come the waterworks. I swear this man is so sweet, though he will say otherwise. I can’t help but laugh at what he just said. “Ghost, you do know it could be a girl, right?”
He stands up and narrows his eyes at me. “Nope, it's a boy, I feel it. Besides, we need a few boys first before we can have a girl. She needs all the protection she can get. Who else is going to keep those hormonal teenagers away? Because no boy is ever going to be good enough for my princess.”
I throw my head back and laugh. He truly is crazy. “I think we have a while before we even need to worry about that.”
He nods his head, deep in thought. “You're right. I have time to come up with a plan. Maybe I can get the guys to help me.”
I just know he is going to drive me crazy during this pregnancy, but I love him for it. “I will ask the girls who they go to see and make an appointment in the morning. But we should really leave now.”
I walk out of the bathroom with Ghost following close on my heels and head downstairs, slipping on my shoes. “Are you sure you're up to going? Maybe you should lie down; you do look a little pale. Hell, maybe I should call Joker to come over and check you out.”
I close my eyes and take a deep breath, and turn around. Smiling at my crazy, overprotective husband. “Ghost, I am fine, trust me I’m perfectly healthy. I am over the moon happy about being pregnant. But please, for the love of God don’t come between me and my food, or we are going to have problems, okay? The cheese fries and wings are calling my name.” I guess I really do have claws, and it only took me being pregnant to get them.
Ghost throws his head back and laughs. “Damn, babydoll, okay, message received. Don’t come between you and your food.” He pulls me into his chest as he wraps his arms around me. I sigh, breathing in his scent. This right here is my happy place. “I love you, Scarlett.”
“I love you too, Camden. Now come on, your baby is hungry. And when we come home, you can show me just how happy you truly are.” I pull out of his arms and make a run for it, knowing he’s going to catch me. I scream as he lifts me into his arms and carries me toward the truck. I guess no more bike rides for a while now.
He slams his lips down on mine in a heated kiss, soaking my panties. Hell, all he has to do is look at me and I want to jump him. He pullsback, and my breath is coming out in pants. “Oh, babydoll, you're playing with fire. You just wait until we get home.”
He opens the door and sets me inside. “I’m counting on it, big guy.”
Ghost may be rough around the edges, but to me, he truly is the love of my life, and I wouldn’t give him up for anything. My protector, my life, and his heart are the place I call home.
