Epilogue

-Naomi-

“ W hat do you think you’re doing?” Reese’s voice startled me as he entered the house from his evening run, catching me halfway down the stairs.

“I’m taking a stroll,” I teased, flashing him a mischievous grin.

“Yes, and you’ve been explicitly instructed not to!” he admonished, ascending the stairs and effortlessly scooping me up, carrying me back to where I started.

“Reese, I’m starving!” I complained as he gently deposited me onto our bed, his concern evident in his eyes.

“Then I’ll fetch you something to eat,” he promised, his tone softening.

“And I’m bored!”

“Well, I can provide some entertainment,” he teased, shedding his shoes and joining me on the bed, his lips finding mine in a passionate kiss.

I giggled with delight before pulling back slightly to gaze at the incredible Alpha I was mated to.

“I’m perfectly fine,” I assured him.

“Yes, because you’re following the doctor’s orders and resting. You can go on adventures once our little one arrives,” he gently reminded me, his hand resting on my swollen stomach.

“Are you still sure you don’t want to find out the gender?” I asked, curiosity lingering in my voice.

“No, I’m content regardless,” he reassured me.

“Yeah?”

“Yeah, because this little one is a product of our love. They’ll be cherished no matter what,” he affirmed, his love evident in his eyes.

My heart swelled with joy as I drew him closer, savoring the warmth of his embrace. Suddenly, a loud rumble emanated from my stomach.

“I think that was our baby. I might be giving birth to a tiny monster,” I joked, earning a hearty laugh from Reese.

“I’ll fetch you some food,” he declared, but before he could move, I pulled him into another kiss, momentarily distracting him.

“I love you,” I whispered.

He gazed at me with adoration, his hand tenderly cupping my cheek.

“I love you too, more than words can express,” he murmured before kissing me passionately and bounding out of bed.

“Don’t wander off. I’ll be back to entertain you,” he promised.

“Oh, and how do you plan on doing that?” I teased, a playful glint in my eye.

“Don’t tempt me,” he warned with a smirk.

“It’s the only fun I have these days,” I chuckled.

He smiled at me as he reached the door, glancing over his shoulder to check on me one last time before disappearing. But I knew when he returned, he wouldn’t leave my side. He rarely did, even when I wasn’t pregnant. With each other, we had found the missing piece, and we were bound to always be together.

The End.