Epilogue

EPILOGUE

Six months later, summer stretched its golden fingers across the Ranch, bringing with it the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the sound of laughter echoing through the trees. The sun hung in the sky, casting warm light over the property as Jessica stood outside the main Ranch building, surrounded by the familiar faces of her friends.

Her heart fluttered in her chest, an overwhelming mix of emotions flooding through her. It was finally here—moving day. The day she would leave the Ranch that had been her sanctuary for over eighteen months and move into the home her Daddies had built for her, for them, over on the Ridge.

Jessica had been ready for this for a long time now. She’d grown so much since the first time she met Sebastian, Rowan, and Forrest, but they—and Catherine Denten, her therapist—had insisted she take her time to make sure she felt truly secure in her decision. It hadn’t always been easy to wait, but deep down, she knew it was the right thing. Now, though, the wait was over.

Tears pricked at the corners of her eyes as Sadie stepped forward, wrapping her arms around Jessica in a tight hug. “I’m going to miss you so much, Jessie,” Sadie said, her voice thick with emotion. “Even though I know I’ll see you all the time. It won’t be the same without you here every day.”

Jessica clung to her friend, fighting back the tears. “I’m going to miss you, too. But it’s not goodbye,” she whispered, her voice wavering. “I’ll come back all the time. I promise.”

Sadie pulled back slightly, giving Jessica a watery smile. “You better. And I’m coming to see that new house of yours as soon as I can.”

A chorus of voices echoed around her as the rest of her friends chimed in, each offering their well-wishes and promises to visit. The Little community at the Ranch had become her family, and even though she knew she could come back every day if she wanted, leaving them felt like closing a chapter in her life.

But she was ready for the next one.

As she hugged each of her friends goodbye, Jessica felt a steady presence behind her. She didn’t need to turn around to know her Daddies were there, watching her with those protective, loving eyes she’d come to depend on. They hadn’t rushed her. Not once. Even when she’d had moments of doubt or fear, they’d been there, reassuring her that this move was on her terms.

When the last of her friends gave her one final hug, Jessica took a deep breath and turned to face her men. Her heart skipped a beat at the sight of them—Sebastian, his strong, silent presence grounding her; Rowan, his playful smile tugging at his lips; and Forrest, with his warm, nurturing gaze that always made her feel safe.

“You ready, babygirl?” Forrest asked gently, his hand extending toward her.

Jessica nodded, her heart swelling with love and anticipation. “I’m ready, Daddy.”

The drive to their new home wasn’t long. They’d picked a place close enough to the Ranch that Jessica could visit her friends whenever she wanted, but far enough away to give them the privacy they craved. As they pulled up the long driveway, Jessica felt her breath catch in her throat. The house was perfect. She felt this way each time one of her Daddies picked her up for visits. A cozy, secluded sanctuary nestled among the trees, with wide windows that let the sunlight pour in and a porch that looked out over the valley.

It was everything she could have dreamed of.

The Daddies had spent months making sure it was just right—customizing every little detail to make it feel like her home, their home. And now, she was finally going to live in it.

Rowan hopped out of the car first, coming around to open Jessica’s door with an exaggerated flourish. “Welcome home, princess,” he said, grinning down at her as she stepped out of the car. His eyes sparkled with excitement, and Jessica couldn’t help but laugh as she took his hand, feeling the warmth of his palm against hers.

Sebastian and Forrest followed close behind, each of them carrying small boxes of Jessica’s things as they led her up the porch steps and into the house. It was bright and airy inside, with the scent of fresh wood and flowers filling the air.

Jessica’s eyes scanned the now familiar space, taking in the soft colors and the comfortable furniture. As always, it felt like she’d stepped into a dream. Her heart thudded in her chest, but something about the way her Daddies were looking at her made her pause. There was an energy in the air—something that made her stomach flutter.

“We’ve got one last surprise for you, sweetheart,” Sebastian said, his voice deep and soothing.

“A big one,” Rowan added with a mischievous wink, bouncing on his heels.

Forrest stepped forward, his hand slipping into his pocket as he pulled out a small velvet box. Jessica’s breath caught in her throat as she stared at it, her heart pounding so loudly in her ears that she could barely hear anything else. She knew what this was. She could feel it in her bones.

Forrest knelt in front of her, his eyes never leaving hers as he opened the box, revealing a delicate leather collar. It was simple, but beautiful, with a small silver heart-shaped lock dangling from the front.

Jessica’s breath hitched as her eyes filled with tears.

“This is our promise to you,” Forrest said softly, his voice steady and full of emotion. “To love you, to protect you, to be there for you every day for the rest of our lives. We want you to be ours, Jessica. Forever. We can’t all marry you in the conventional sense, but we can do this. Offer you this. Will you wear this collar for us? Will you be ours in every way?”

Jessica’s world tilted, her chest tight with love and joy. She looked up at Sebastian and Rowan, seeing the same intensity in their eyes—the same desire to make her theirs, to commit to her fully.

Tears spilled over her cheeks as she nodded, her voice thick with emotion. “Yes. Yes, I want that. I want to be yours. Forever.”

Forrest rose and his hand trembled slightly as he fastened the collar around her neck, his fingers brushing against her skin in the gentlest of touches. Rowan and Sebastian stood beside her, each placing a hand on her shoulder, grounding her in the moment.

When the collar was secure, Jessica looked up at them, her heart overflowing with love. She reached out, pulling all three of them into a tight hug, her body trembling with emotion as they surrounded her with their warmth.

“I love you,” she whispered, her voice thick with tears. “I love all of you so much.”

“We love you too, sweetheart,” Sebastian murmured, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.

“More than you’ll ever know,” Rowan added, his voice soft and full of affection.

Forrest’s hand caressed the back of her neck, his thumb brushing against the collar. “You’re ours, Jessica. Forever.”

And with that, Jessica knew—this was her future. This was her forever. Her heart, her soul, her everything belonged to them, just as they belonged to her.

The past was behind her now, and the life she’d always dreamed of was here, within her grasp. And as she stood in the warm embrace of her Daddies, the sun setting outside, Jessica knew she was home. Finally, completely, and forever home.