As do I.
Me and our little baby growing inside me.
EPILOGUE
ZANDER
Three months later
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It was no surpriseto any of us when the girls adopted Courtney into our group with open arms.Riley gave birth to a baby girl, Tyler, and they’re like one big mom’s group.I don’t know why Mason hasn’t popped the question yet, but Lexi doesn’t seem fazed.
Initially, Court and I discussed having just one best man and bridesmaid because Kylie was her obvious and only choice, but then she wanted Emily and Gemma in the bridal party.So today, standing beside me as I wait for my beautiful bride are Drew, Sebastian, and Mason.
Why those three?
Short straws.No joke.We stood around my kitchen counter, and the guys pulled straws.I couldn’t choose; they’re all important to me.
Dereck, Colt and Damon walk over carrying a silver hipflask and set of shot glasses.
“Dudes, I’m about to get married.”I laugh.“Always happy for a drink, but maybe later.”
“The girls are delayed another ten minutes,” Colt says.“So, I’m helping your nerves.”
“No nerves,” I tug my collar, and Dereck laughs as they pour out a shot of the whisky.
“Let’s raise a glass to Jack,” Sebastian says.“We pledged to let only women we love into our worlds, and so far I think we’re doing a good job.”
The moment hangs heavy in the air as we glance at one another, lift our shot glasses, and toss them back.
The memories and grief of our youth are never far away.Jack didn’t deserve to lose his life over money.Over greed.
“I only met him once,” Dereck lowers his glass.“Good guy.”
“Yeah, he was.Think he truly loved her?”I ask the guys now that we are older and have experienced what love is.
