Page 197 of The Silver Fox Brother

"You can believe in me. In us. I will always protect you."

"I know," Winter whispers.

"Do you?"

She nods. "Yes."

I kiss her softly, careful of my split lip.

When we pull apart, Winter settles back against my side and I keep my arm around her.

"So what happens now?" she asks quietly.

"Now we figure it out," I say.

"One step at a time."

Epilogue

Winter

Two months later, I'm standing in the ground floor atrium of Tribeca Sterling Tower. The project is complete.

The grand opening event is in full swing. About seventy people fill the space—investors, realtors, brokers, press, staff, and high society figures who want to see what Knox Sterling built.

The atrium is stunning. Thirty-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, the custom chandelier I designed hanging in the center like a piece of art. Every detail came together exactly as I envisioned.

I'm wearing an elegant navy dress that conceals my growing bump. At three and a half months pregnant, I'm starting to show, but the cut of the dress hides it well.

Knox is beside me, his hand resting on my lower back as we move through the crowd. He's in his element—confident, composed, shaking hands and accepting congratulations.

Tom approaches us with a wide smile.

"Winter, the design is incredible. You outdid yourself."

"Thank you, Tom. It was a team effort."

Fletcher appears next, clapping Knox on the shoulder.

"Congratulations, both of you." He glances at me with a knowing look.

"On everything."

Knox smirks. "Thanks, Fletcher."

I see Kate and Amy arrive through the main entrance and excuse myself. They rush over and pull me into a hug.

"Oh my god, you look amazing," Kate says, stepping back to look at me.

Amy grins. "And this turnout is incredible. Look at this place!"

"Thank you both for coming," I say.

Kate leans in and lowers her voice.

"How are you feeling? The baby?"

"Good. Tired, but good."