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.I was so gladhe could sleep through almost anything.Mikey would be up shortly, and I wanted to be able to watchwithout sneaking out to soothe a crying baby. I could have held him, babe, Gavin whispered against my ear, letting his lips skim over my neckon purpose.I turned to face him with our lips only inches apart. I m okay, I whispered.He placed his lips on mine and nipped at my bottom lip. Have I told you today how beautiful youare? he asked. Not today, I replied. I must be slipping. He trailed his fingers over my cheek. You are amazing, he said, looking atme lovingly. Thank you, handsome. I leaned into his touch. What s on your mind, cowboy? Just thinking about how lucky I am.How glad I am that I woke up before it was too late. Hewrapped an arm around me, pulling Garrett and me closer and placing a kiss on the top of my headand whispering against me,  I love you. Right back atcha, Mr.Tennison.I sat surrounded by my boys, and I couldn t have been happier.The road to get where we are wasa rocky one, but it had made us stronger.We needed the struggles in life to know that what we have isreal.Gavin is my rock.We fought to make it to the top, but the view from up here is well worth all theheartache.***GavinI held Maria close, looking down at my sleeping boy in her arms.I knew what he was feeling,because his momma made me feel at peace too.She is my solace, my angel who saved me fromdarkness.I was a fool to ever believe I could ignore what I felt for her.All that time wasted, pretending shedidn t have a hold on me.Never again would I ever waste another moment without her.Mikey stood along with the rest of his class, and my heart swelled even more.That little man wasmy best friend.Without him, today might have been a whole lot different.He had saved Maria andGarrett, and he would forever be a hero in my eyes.Naming Garrett after Mikey felt like the rightthing to do, after what he had done for his brother.Garrett Michael Tennison would one day know that his big brother had saved him and his momma.I would make sure of that.He may not be my blood, but that boy is my son.The love I have for himand for Garrett is no different.They both are my boys, and Maria feels the same.My family.I love the sound of that.My family.***KoriListening to all the little children sing brought tears to my eyes.Rhett would be out there before Iknew it.I couldn t believe how big my little man is getting already.Grace sat on Reed s lap, playing with his fingers.His knee was bouncing to keep her happy.Rhettsat between us as he played with my phone.A small ping of sadness lingered in the back of my mindas I thought about how much Blake had missed out on.Reed was my first love, the man I was meant to share my life with.I believe that now.Blake wasand would forever be a part of my life, but my heart now belongs to the gorgeous man next to me.I looked up and our gaze locked.He smiled and winked at me.Damn, my heart still flutters whenhe does that.He still makes me feel like he did when I was fifteen and he flirted with me out by thelake.He could melt me with one look. You okay? he asked, reaching around Rhett.He placed his hand on my back and rubbed gently,up and down. Yeah, I m good.How could I not be? I have everything I need right here, I assured him. And you always will, he stated.***ReedI had never felt more complete than I did right now.Everyone I loved sat right here in the sameroom, with the exception of my mom and dad.Dad was at home waiting for Kori and me.We were having dinner at his place tonight.I waspretty sure Helen would be there too.Helen was a widow friend of his who has been spending a lotof time with us lately.She was good with the kids and seemed to be able to handle my dad.Not manypeople knew how.My mom s absence still sat heavy on my chest at times, but I believe she knew how my life turnedout.She knew how I felt about Kori.She knew that I had messed up when I was younger and that Iregretted it more than anything I had ever done.So I had to believe she knew I had found my way backto the woman who held my heart.No one else ever would.My kids and Kori are my destiny.I see another little one in there somewhere, but that is a matterfor a later time.Grace pulled my hand up toward her mouth, and I felt her drool drip down onto my wrist.I shiftedher on my lap and she looked up at me, cooing.My little girl is the perfect miniature version of hermomma.Yeah, she had my eyes, but the rest is Kori.I was in for some trouble when she got oldenough to date.I shivered at the thought. What s wrong with you? Kori whispered with a grin on her face. I just had a thought I didn t much like, I whispered back. What thought? she asked curiously.I looked down at Grace and then back to Kori. She can t date, like ever. Kori giggled, and Ilooked at her with a serious expression. Babe, I ain t joking.She isn t allowed to date, not  til she isout of the house.I wouldn t be able to handle that. What about Rhett? she asked. That s different, I replied. Not different, she stated.Before I could reply, she laughed and continued. It s a long whilebefore that time comes, daddy.She was right, but I meant what I said.Grace was not dating, at least not if I didn t go along too.AcknowledgementsMy husband and Children, you three are my world.Thank you for being the most amazing peoplein my life.I love you with all my heart and thank you for making it possible for me to accomplish mygoals.For accepting that during my times of writing and editing I may not be all you need but lovingme anyone.Jillian my PA.Thank you for picking me up when I fall, for motivating me when I need to be andhelping me through my lows.You are without a doubt and angel [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]