Epilogue

EPILOGUE

NOVEMBER

After our baby girl, Lana, was born, my life changed drastically. I knew it would be tough, but I never could have prepared for the utter exhaustion and sleep deprivation that followed. It feels like we haven’t slept in years, even though it’s only been a few weeks since she arrived.

Every night has been a blur of feedings, diaper changes, and crying. I'm not sure if it's my cries or Lana’s; they are kind of melding together at this point. My husband and I are like zombies, shuffling through our dark, quiet house, trying to keep the baby calm and quiet so we can all get a few precious moments of rest.

But despite the exhaustion, I can’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder every time I hold my daughter in my arms. She is a tiny, perfect being, and I can’t believe that we created her. Even amid the chaos and the constant need for attention, I can’t imagine my life without her.

As I rock her back to sleep for what feels like the millionth time tonight, I know that this was just the beginning. The road ahead will be filled with challenges and sacrifices, but it is all worth it for this amazing little bundle of joy in my arms.

SIX YEARS LATER

It’s been six years since Lana was born, and my life is completely different now. I never could have imagined how much love and joy my children would bring me.

Lana has grown into a curious and clever little girl, always eager to explore the world around her. Two years ago, we welcomed another bundle of joy into our family—our son, Wyatt.

Having two young children is definitely a handful, but Lincoln and I have learned to adapt and work together as a team. Our days are filled with playtime, tantrums, and sticky fingers, but every night, when they are both fast asleep in their beds, we look at each other with exhaustion and love.

But tonight is different. He has an extra spark in his eye tonight as he leads me upstairs to our bedroom. The kids have been tucked in bed for hours, and we finally have some alone time.

As he pulls me close and kisses me hungrily, I can feel the familiar heat building inside of me. It’s been so long since we’ve had a moment like this – just the two of us. A moment that is more than just a fast fuck. I can tell he’s going to take his time on me tonight.

But as we start undressing each other in haste, I moan loudly as he sucks on my nipple, then there’s a sudden noise from down the hall. We both freeze for a second, listening intently to see if one of the kids has woken up.

When everything stays quiet, my husband chuckles softly and growls in my ear, “Shh… you’ll wake the kids.” He wraps those hands I love so much around my throat, and that’s all it takes for us to forget about anything else except for each other.

As he moves inside of me with urgency and passion, I can’t help but think about how far we’ve come in our journey as lovers and parents. From sleepless nights and endless diapers to this moment of pure pleasure with the man I love.

And even though our lives may never be the same again – full of chaos and constant demands – there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than in this moment with my husband.

As we both come, I know that there will be many more nights like this, but maybe not anytime soon once I tell him about baby number three on the way…