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“It’ll work out. You’ll see.
“I hope so. It sounds like an amazing opportunity for you.”
“It’s an amazing opportunity forus. It will help our family.” And at the end of the day, that was what was most important. Gia was a businessperson; she’d understand.
Everly rested her head on my shoulder. “The only thing missing this weekend was Wren. She’s going to love the library. Did she know?”
“I wanted it to be a surprise for her too. But I talked to her about us getting engaged.”
“You did?” She sat up so she could see my face.
I paused the show on the TV. “Whomever I marry will be in her life too. I wanted to be sure she was okay with it.”
“And she is?”
“She was excited about it. Happy to have a stepmom.”
She hesitated before she finally asked, “So, it’s real? We’re really going to get married?”
Wondering where the doubt was coming from, I said carefully, “I asked you to marry me, and you said yes.”
She bit her lip. “There’s a part of me that thought it was an act. I remember your attorney saying it would look better if we were engaged.”
“The proposal was real. Our relationship is real. I care about the custody case, but none of this is an act for me.” I expected there to be a bit of doubt around it, but I wanted to ease her mind.
I grinned, rolling her so that she was on her back, and I hovered over her. “Do I need to show you how real it is?”
“Uh-huh.” We made love again, this time slow and easy. I wanted her to be present for each moment, touch, and kiss. Everly was it for me, and I wouldn’t let anyone come between us. I wanted more time with Wren, and Everly would fight for that beside me. We were a team. A family.
I whispered my feelings over her skin, hoping she’d feel the words embedded in her skin. When she came around my cock, I watched the play of emotions cross her face, the ecstasy, the pleasure, the love. I never wanted to forget this moment.
I’d been so scared to take this step, but it had been easier than I ever imagined. Because on some level, we were fated. Friends since childhood. This was our moment. The right time for us to be together.
* * *
The week after Thanksgiving, our lives were back to their normal pace. It was no longer the protected bubble we’d lived in all weekend. Everly was back at work, and I was busier than ever with holiday-related parties and events.
Basketball also started this week. I had a coach’s meeting and our first practice. My time was about to become a lot more limited. I knew it would be worth it, but I missed the alone time Everly and I had. When nothing else could penetrate.
I worried that Everly would get into her head and start doubting us again. She was the wild card in this situation.
I was happy taking Wren to and from practice. It was more time with her, even though it wasn’t entirely one-on-one. I still had to coach the team. A few of the girls had never played before, so it was challenging teaching them both the rules and the skills. But Wren loved it and made it worth it.
After practice on Saturday, I got a message from George that they were at the hospital.
“I think this is it,” I said to Wren as we walked out.
“What’s it?” she asked absentmindedly while dribbling the ball through the parking lot.
“Your mom’s at the hospital. They think the baby’s coming.”
Wren grabbed the ball, carrying it now.
“Are you excited? It’s okay if you aren’t.” I wasn’t sure how to navigate this situation. I just wanted her to know I’d always be there for her.
When I opened the rear passenger door to my truck, Wren climbed in. “You think he or she will like me?”
“How could they not? You’re lovable.” I tweaked her nose, which always elicited a giggle but not this time.
