“They’ve been trying for a baby,” Trent continued softly.
I snapped my attention to him. Dante hadn’t told me he and Sirena were trying for a baby.
“Really?”
Trent nodded. “Yeah. Sirena told Cady. I think it’s why he’s here. He’s been frustrated because for the last few months, he’s been trying with Sirena. It’s been putting a lot of pressure onthe relationship with him, her, and the guys. He tracks her cycles and won’t let the guys near her. Stitches told him to go before they locked him in the underground. So here he is.” Trent paused. “Of course, it’s also you, and I think he loves you more than anyone else in this world, aside from little princess over there and Sirena. You two are a pair, so you won.”
I swallowed at his words. “Trent?”
“Yeah?”
“This hot chocolate is awful.”
He chuckled. “I’m really not good at the domestic things. I’m grateful for Cady. I’d live on fast food if it weren’t for her.”
“I’m glad you have her,” I said.
“Me too.” The affection in his voice was all I needed to hear.
“OK, listen up,” Anson called out.
Everyone’s attention went to him. Evan came back to me with two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pulled me onto his lap.
“Here’s the plan. The livestream continues as planned. We have sound and video already at the venue, doing their thing. Security has been tightened for the event. We leave here for the sound check at three. Evan, you, Trix, and Ellis will join us at six. Klaus will stay behind with you guys and ride with. I’ll have Trent, Ryder, Dante, and some other security with us. The remaining security will go with you guys. We will put on this show and move to the next venue. Once this nightmare of a tour is over, we’re going home.” Anson swallowed hard. “For a bit.”
“A bit?” I raised my brows at him as he came toward me. He and Evan shot quick looks to one another as Klaus came into the room and took a seat next to me and Evan.
“LeeLee, I wanted to do this in Italy, but I can’t help myself.” He went to his knee in front of me and took my hand.
“I have loved you since the moment I saw you. Nothing in my life felt real until I met you. I was lost, searching my darknessfor something to make it seem worthwhile. Then, you came into my life. I wasn’t expecting you, but I am so glad I went to Black Falls that day to see you and Evan on stage.” He breathed out and kissed my knuckles. “I usually have all the right words, but I don’t this time. All I have is my heart that I’m laying out before you in the hopes you’ll keep it safe for me.”
He paused and pulled a velvet box from his pocket.
“Would you do me the absolute honor and marry me, too?”
Evan gave my waist a gentle squeeze, and Klaus shifted next to me.
“Y-Yes,” I managed to say before he was slipping his ring onto my finger next to Evan’s. A simple diamond band that matched Evan’s ring perfectly.
Anson’s lips met mine in a sweet, deep kiss before we broke apart, his forehead resting against mine.
“I love you, songbird.”
“Oh, Ani. I love you too,” I whispered before I threw my arms around Anson’s neck and sobbed softly. I knew there were places that allowed us to marry. We’d spoken about it randomly over the years, but now it was going to be a reality.
And Klaus.
I looked over at him as I pulled away from Ani.
He smiled and took my hand.
“Congratulations, hummingbird,” he murmured, kissing my knuckles before releasing me to Evan, who wasted no time claiming my lips.
“Our family is growing, baby,” he whispered, pressing his hand to my stomach. I knew he was ready for all the next steps, and I was too. “I am so happy.”
I kissed him again before breaking away and dragging Ani to us so I could kiss him.
“Nice,” Trent catcalled.
