Epilogue

ONE YEAR LATER

Ijuggle the car seat with my three-month-old son and my purse as I unlock the heavy wooden door of the large library my mate built on the Orc settlement.

After the whole fake stalker situation, Kodi refused to let me get a job anywhere he couldn't keep a close eye on me, so we negotiated. Instead of him building my dream library on our property where no one but me and our kids could enjoy it, he built a massive, modern library on the Arch Orc Settlement.

"Good morning, Briella." Aric rushes up and takes Cameron's seat out of my hand. The youngest Arch brother has gotten over his shyness and now treats me like the little sister he never had.

"Good morning." I smile at him and drop my purse on the counter before flipping the switch on the wall that turns on everything in the library. My husband spared no expense when he planned the stunning building.

This modern library is a stunning fusion of classic inspiration and contemporary design, created to cater to the diverse needs of its patrons, the Orc community. As you enter, you are immediately greeted by large, floor-to-ceiling bookcases that stretch ambitiously toward the high ceilings, their rich, dark wood tones providing a sharp contrast to the bright, airy space. The shelves are meticulously arranged and brimming with books of all genres, their spines offering a colorful mosaic that tempts the visitors to explore further.

Intermixed with these traditional features are state-of-the-art computers, seamlessly integrated into the set-up. These modern workstations are equipped with the latest technology, reflecting the library"s commitment to digital access and multimedia learning.

Natural light floods the library through large windows, illuminating the sleek, minimalist interior. Soft, inconspicuous LED lights under each bookshelf ensure that each title is easily readable, merging functionality with design.

An impressive information desk sits in the center of the room with a little nook behind it for me to keep our son occupied when I'm not helping someone in the library. Along the back wall, there are cozy reading nooks and advanced study pods to provide private areas for individuals to study or read their selections.

Each day, several of the Orcs pop in to check on me for my overprotective mate, and I use the opportunity to learn more about them. I'm pretty sure one of my former coworkers in New York would be a perfect match for Oren, but my mate refuses to let me work my matchmaking magic on his Orc friend.

"Do you need any assistance today, female?" Aric asks after he does his security sweep through the library.

I've even gotten used to the Orcs calling me female. "I'm getting a load of books around noon," I tell him and chuckle to myself when I remember the look on the delivery guy's face the first time he drove up the settlement's front gates and was greeted by several seven-foot-tall green giants. "Would you mind coming back then to keep an eye on Cameron while I go through it and make sure everything is right?"

"It would be my pleasure." He smiles, showing off his impressive white teeth and tusks before heading for the door.

"You're the bestest ever," I tell him, just to see if I can get him to blush. Yep, there it is, the adorable pink tint to his green cheeks.

Cameron chooses that moment to pipe up and remind me he needs attention.

After I deal with my impatient son's needs, I turn on the main monitor behind the information desk and press the link to dial my shifter mate. Within a few seconds, his handsome face appears on the large screen. "I made it okay." It's a daily routine. I get settled and take care of Cameron then video conference my mate so he can see we made it safely. "But I'm sure you already knew that since Silas dropped me off."

He smiles and shrugs. "Silas stuck his head in my office and let me know you made it."

I roll my eyes at his silliness. Even though there never really was a threat to me, he still insists on going overboard with my security. Each of his agents has a day of the week to drive me to the settlement, and my mate picks me up himself in the evenings.

A loud cry sounds in the background, and I turn to see Cameron's red angry face and flailing little fists. "I think your son needs attention. I'll see you later."

"I love you, Beauty." Kodi winks and my girly parts wake up.

"I love you, too, Bossy Bear.

He blows me a kiss as I end the video call and turn to my outraged son.

"Okay, little bear, let's see what has you so upset."

Once I rock him to sleep, I take him to the back room and lay him in the ornately carved baby bed one of the Orcs made for the library. I dim the lights and slip out of the room to let him nap while I get my work done.

Every now and then, I glance at the security monitor to make sure he's still sleeping, but our little guy naps like a champ. His morning nap usually lasts at least two to three hours and gives me plenty of time to get stuff done before he wakes up and wants attention.

The day flies by, and before I know it, the time comes for Kodi to pick me up. At four-fifty-five, he comes strolling in the library door and pulls me into his strong arms. "I've missed you, Beauty."

"I missed you, too," I tell him as Cameron pipes up in the background. "I think your son wants your attention, too."

I smile and watch as my mate walks over to the playpen and lifts the small baby against his chest. "How was your day, little man?" He blows a raspberry against the side of the baby's neck, earning himself an adorable giggle.

"He had a great day." I turn off everything and hurry to pack our bag while Kodi occupies Cameron. Our son might be preoccupied with seeing his father after a long day, but his hunger will soon cut in and turn him into a grumbly little cub. "I'm all set," I tell my mate and watch as he expertly hooks our little one into his car seat.

"Let's head home."

* * *

Later that evening, I step out of Cameron's room and gently close the door.

"He was exhausted. He didn't even put up a fight," I whisper as I walk over to the breakfast bar where my husband is typing away on his laptop.

"That's my boy," Kodi proudly professes before closing the laptop and spinning around on the barstool. "How was your day? Are the full-time hours too much at the library?" When we opened the library, my mate only wanted to open the library part-time, but I managed to convince him that being there isn't like a job to me. I love having something to do with my time while my husband works his long hours.

"Not at all, I love working on the Orc settlement. I've never been happier."

"What can I say? I live to make you happy." He wraps his strong arms around me and pulls me close to his warm body. As his massive cock hardens between our bodies, I forget all about our conversation as my girly parts wake up wanting attention.

"I've never been happier. Except…,"

"Except what?" My Bossy Bear leans back and frowns down at me.

"Except it would be nice to have another little one. That would make me very happy." What can I say? I've learned how to get my way with my beast.

"Your wish is my command." I give a little squeak when he lifts me against his chest and heads for the bedroom. "Do you think Cameron is down for the count?"

"Heck yes. Aric and Oren both took him for stroller rides around the settlement." It's adorable to watch the massive Orcs pushing the modern black stroller down the winding paths lining the Arch settlement.

"Then we should have plenty of time to work on number two." He lays me back on the bed and steps back to rip away his clothes. I drag my comfy summer dress over my head and drop it on the side of the bed before unhooking my bra and letting it fall off. Then I slip my thong off and kick it somewhere in the corner.

Watching me, he tears off his belt and reaches for the button of his dress pants. I lean up on my elbows and watch the show.

Once my handsome mate is completely naked, I crook my finger at him. "Come here and knock me up."

His roar fills the room as he stalks toward me with his strong cock bouncing against his stomach. When he steps close to the bed, I wrap my hand around his hard shaft and give it a little squeeze before leaning forward and wrapping my lips around the tip. His familiar taste fills my mouth as I suck him to the back of my throat. His entire body tenses as I increase my efforts.

A tremor runs through his massive frame, and he steps back out of my reach. He lies on the bed and pulls me into his arms before whispering against my lips, "We can't accomplish our goal if I'm coming down your throat, mate." His warm lips cover mine, and my brain short-circuits as he devours my mouth.

He slowly runs his hand down my chest, leaving goosebumps in his wake. When he closes his lips around one of my nipples, sparks of electricity flow down my spine.

My mate presses two fingers deep into my pussy and curls them, pressing hard on the spot that drives me nuts. "Please," I beg, needing his hard cock to fill me up.

Kodi doesn't make me wait. He places his hard erection at my wet opening and slowly presses forward as I wrap my hands around his shoulders to hold on.

He lifts my legs up and positions me like he wants me with my heels resting on his shoulders. In this position, I'm powerless to do anything except hold on for the wild ride.

"Come for me, Beauty," he growls and releases my legs before leaning over to gently nip the spot at the base of my neck that bears his mark.

The second his teeth close around my skin, my body detonates. I throw my head back and cry out his name as my body detonates.

His cock jerks deep inside my pussy, and I hold my breath, hoping his potent cum takes root. Kodi drops down on the bed next to me and pulls me into his arms.

"Thank you for giving me the fairy tale, Bossy Bear," I whisper against the side of his neck as I snuggle into his warm embrace, thanking my lucky stars for the enchanted forest and the legendary spell that brought my beast into my life.

He runs his hand through my messy hair before pushing it back out of my face. "I'd give you anything. I love you more than anything else in this world, little Beauty."

Life couldn't get any better than this.

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