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Chapter 42
JADE
Ten Months Later
Happily ever after. That’s how all the happy fairy tales are supposed to end. However, I never believed my story would.
I was the villain, the damaged damsel, the insignificant side character who was never to be mentioned again. At least that’s what I expected out of life, and I wasn't mad about it. I actually preferred it that way.
Or so I thought.
Though all of that was before I met my other half. No, not Prince Charming, he isn't in this story either. My other half was someone as fucked and damaged as me. We were the unlikely pair, the twisted tale of opposites who in the end were more alike than they ever would have imagined. I thought we were destined to end up like Romeo and Juliet, a tragedy.
Instead, we were Shrek and fucking Fiona. Choosing to love above everything and ending up with our unexpected, yet completely desired, happy-ever-after. I must admit though, it wasn’t without challenges, and definitely not without sacrifice.
My Prince Charming turned out to be the gentile ogre, the broody monster with a heart of fucking gold. Mind you he was ridiculously gorgeous and not green and hideous, but you get the point. And although I was no princess, I learned I wasn't the bad guy either. I was dealt a horrible circumstance, and just like my girl Fi who was left all alone in her tower waiting for her savior, I was alone. Only I never knew I needed to be saved. I never thought I’d want to be saved. But I was, only not from the fire breathing dragon, but from myself. From my own fucked-up mind and traumas, and my ogre, well he needed me too.
Despite everything, or instead because of all that transgressed between us, we came out on the other side stronger and more united than we could have ever predicted. Sebastian defeated the monster who threatened to destroy him, making him fear he would become just like him. Whereas I got over my fear and past all my trauma, realizing I was never alone. In fact I was surrounded by the only people I’d ever need.
Now, here we are. The two of us, each with a beautiful baby in our arms, standing on the porch of the beach house Bass bought off his father. For us, our home. I still can’t believe I have my own place to call home. I always lived on borrowed land staying in rented mobile homes, then moving to the foster house, and ending up at the academy dorms.
None of that was ever enough, though I figured that’s all I’d ever had. However now, I have more than I ever dreamed of.
“Shh, shh” I coo, rocking my sweet baby boy in my arms. His wild blond hair, already long and curling behind his ear, glistens underneath the beautiful golden sunset. Gray eyes, just like his father’s watch me with an admiration I never thought I’d see from anyone other than Bass. “Momma loves you Onyx James, and I will for the rest of my life.”
Beside me Sebastian cradles Sapphire, swinging her back and forth, my baby girl giggling in her father’s arms. She’s already a daddy’s girl and a total thrill seeker, preferring to be swung over rocked. Bass holds her up in the air, her chubby little arms and legs kicking back and forth, as the most beautiful of smiles appears over her soft features. My children are remarkably beautiful. Each one a perfect mix of their father and me.
Ace and Scarlett appear, walking up the steps of the house toward us, Caeli giggling loudly as she waddles before them. The moment she sees Saph and Onyx she lets out a loud squeal of excitement. These three already have a bond unlike any other. Only a year old, as of today, but they are inseparable.
“How are my birthday babies,” Scarlett yells, reaching out to take Onyx out of my arms, just as Bass lowers Saph to the floor with Caeli. It’s like looking in a mirror with those two, both exact replicas of their mothers. The girls jump up and down, holding hands, and laughing loudly as Onyx wiggles out of Scarlett’s arms, begging to be put down to join them. He rushes over, nearly tackling Caeli to the floor in a big bear hug.
“Woah there little man, be careful,” Ace jokes, grabbing the two of them before they hit the floor. “You’re going to hurt my little angel.”
“Where are my beautiful nieces and my handsome nephew?” Stella shouts, exiting the house. The three of them turn to their auntie, rushing over into her open arms. “My little birthday babies, are you ready for some yummy cake?” It is truly amazing seeing that girl smile. After everything she went through in the past year with Stephan losing his damn mind and aiming his wrath on Stella. There is no better site than seeing her thrive.
Of course Saph is the first to shout, my precious little gem has a huge, sweet tooth like her momma. “I’ll take them inside, why don’t you four go take a walk or something. We still have about an hour before guests show up,” Stella says, taking the girls by the hand.
“We’ll go finish setting up outside,” Scar suggests, looking at Ace who walks up the steps with a large cooler. “We brought over some ice for the snow cone machine we bought, and of course they delivered the carousel.”
“I still can’t believe you ordered an actual carousel,” I scoff at my sister, who finally accepted her late father’s inheritance. Of course she denounced the rest of the Smoak’s inheritance, that was to be split between herself and her cousins Alek and Drea, but Maxwell had quite a few million separate. Combine that with the money Ace inherited from his trust fund after turning eighteen, they’re fucking loaded.
Scar glares at me with her hands on her hips, “They are Caeli’s favorites. She loves horses and the carousel music box Ace bought her for her birthday calmed her before bed last night. It’s a godsend.”
“Oh lord these kids are going to be fucking spoiled,” Bass sighs out loud. “I bought Onyx his first guitar yesterday, and Saph a real sapphire and diamond necklace.”
I nod my head in agreement, “They will be loved, cared for, and given everything they deserve. It’s the least we can do.”
Ace and Scar walk off toward the back of the house, while Bass reaches for me, enveloping me in a hug. “So, it seems like they have everything under control. How about you and I sneak away for a moment and head upstairs.”
“Sebastian Silver, are you suggesting you and I sneak off and have a quickie in the middle of our children’s first birthday party.” I ask, feigning shock.
He gazes into my eyes, and gone is my loving boyfriend, but in his place appears my ferocious lover. “No Jade Wolfe, I’m demanding you let me take you upstairs and fuck your brains out before I’m forced to come back down and act civilized in front of all the guests.”
I chuckle wholeheartedly, grasping his face in between my palms. “Oh baby you’re not fooling anyone. Everyone knows you’re a savage beast, but you are my savage beast. So take me in your arms and have your way with me Sebastian.”
He grunts in response, picking me up and carrying me upstairs to our bedroom.
My monster turned out to be the hero of my story. He asked me to believe in us, and after fighting against it, against all odds, I finally gave in and followed my heart. I would never again be alone. I had my alpha and together we started our little pack.
This is what true happiness feels like.
