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“I’m going to be dead at work,” she whispers.
“Take the day off.”
She lets out a soft chuckle. “You’re a bad influence.”
“You still love me,” I tease her.
“Yeah, I do.”
“Get some sleep,moya malen'kaya lyubov'.”
Just as quick as Vincent, Everleigh drifts off to sleep. I lie awake listening to their soft breaths, and calmness I’ve never felt before settles in my heart.
Before I have to take Viktor to the office for a meeting, I create a three-way call between Misha, Armani, and myself.
Misha is the first to answer. “Wow. It’s the second time you’ve called me in a row. Miracles are happening.”
Armani’s face appears, and seeing Misha and me, a wide smile curves his mouth. “This is a surprise.”
“Before Misha spoils the surprise, I have news. Get Tiana,” I say.
Seconds later, Tiana’s cheek is pressed against Armani’s.
“It’s so good to see you, Alek,” she says.
“I have good news and good news,” I tease. They all give me expectant looks. “Everleigh’s alive.”
There’s a collective cheer, and Tiana actually looks like she’s going to cry. “Oh, my God. How did you even find her?”
“I found her at Viktor’s house. Turns out she’s friends with Rosalie.”
“That must’ve been so emotional. How are you holding up?” Armani asks.
Misha just watches with a huge smile on his face.
“It was a shit show. I kind of lost my mind,” I admit. “But everything has been straightened out.” I grin at them. “And I have a son. Everleigh named him after Vincent.”
“What the fuck?” Armani mutters in disbelief.
“Yep. I’m a father. My boy is three years old.”
“Jesus,” Tiana whispers. “Your entire life has changed.”
“For the better,” Misha adds his two cents. “I’m happy for you, brother.”
“Yes, we’re so happy for you,” Tiana agrees.
“You found your woman,” Armani says. “But is she willing to pick up where you left off?”
“Yes. She’s as amazing as I remember. It’s like we were meant to love each other.”
Unable to hold back the tears, Tiana sniffles, “God, this is the best news ever. Have you told Mama?”
“Not yet, and don’t you dare tell her before me,” I warn them.
“We won’t,” Tiana promises.
We talk for a long while and take the opportunity to catch up on each other's lives.
