Epilogue

Icarefully tucked away all the generous gifts from the girls, our little impromptu shower having come to an end so that we could all get ready for the game.

I smiled down at the little pile of gifts, my hand resting atop my very swollen belly.

“How are my girls doing?” Gareth asked as he entered our resort room, looking stunning as hell in his hiking gear. He and the boys had done some strenuous trek today, one that I clearly couldnt do in my condition.

“Perfect,” I answered him, tipping my head as he crossed the room to kiss me. “Just perfect,” I said as he pulled away.

He dropped to his knees before me, smoothing his hands over my pregnant belly, and planting a kiss atop it. “Good,” he said, standing again. “Thats what I like to hear. I need a quick shower and then Ill be ready for the game. Are you excited?”

“Im always excited for shower time with you, husband,” I teased, eliciting a low growl from him that made my toes curl in my shoes.

“Then what are you waiting for, wife?” he asked, his eyes going darker in challenge.

My heart fluttered as I hurried into the resort’s lavish bathroom, quickly stripping out of the dress I wore. I didnt think this feeling would ever go away, this excitement at the life that wed created for ourselves.

An hour and a half later, Gareth walked by my side as we made our way to where the poker room had been set up.

“Look at you,” Crossland said as we entered the room. “When am I going to meet my goddaughter?

“I thought she was going to be my goddaughter?” Asher said.

“Wait, is there such thing as a God-uncle?” Ethan asked.

Weston laughed, rolling his eyes. “The first among us to have a child. I would have never called it. Im so glad we didnt bet on it. I totally would have lost.” He smiled at me.

“Dont worry,” Gareth said. “Youll all have an important role in this princesss life.”

Crossland leaned closer to Gareth, lowering his voice slightly. “But Ill still be the godfather officially, right?”

Gareth chuckled. “If thats what you need to hear.”

Crossland beamed. “Yes, I win.”

“Its always about winning with you, isnt it?” Aspen teased him, crossing the room to stand by his side.

I smiled at the inner circle that filled the room, Gareth’s friends having fully accepted me into their world and into their family without a second thought. I smoothed my hand over my belly, knowing my soon-to-be-born daughter literally had the best family in the world to get to know soon.

Gradually, the boys started to take their seats, and the girls and I shared an excited look as we sat down at the five new chairs that had been added to the table.

I glanced around, the five of us girls barely able to contain the excitement as we sat in our seats.

“Who’s dealing?” I asked, adrenaline surging through my veins at claiming my spot at this table.

My spot and this beautiful life.

My spot next to my incredible husband.

“I am,” Daisy said before Asher could reach for the cards. She winked at him and started shuffling.

We fell into easy chatter, and still ridiculous-to-me bets, but I knew that there was no place better suited for our little chosen family.

The newest chapter of my life had started the first time Id attended the billionaire’s game, and now, as I looked ahead to the future? I couldnt think of a better place to start the rest of my forever.

THE END