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“I love you, too.”
He chuckled, and his chest rumbled in my ear. “I know. You told me when we were fighting.”
I pressed my cheek against his chest, savoring the feeling of being here. “I wasn’t sure you heard me.”
“I don’t think I processed it until later. I was so lost in my head.”
“I love your faults, you know. I love everything about you.”
“I love you, too.” He kissed my temple.
“Did she forgive you?” Emmett asked as his entire family appeared out of nowhere.
Knox looked at me with so much love. “I’m a lucky man.”
“You sure are,” I said as he kissed me, and Addy said, “Ew.”
I didn’t feel bad about kissing Knox in front of her. I was just so happy that Knox had come to his senses and realized that he wasn’t doing his family any favors by shutting us out.
“What are you all doing here?” I asked them.
“We wanted to see the lights,” Lori said from her golf cart.
Knox helped me down from the carriage. Addy walked ahead, with Knox’s brothers trailing behind her. Knox put his arm around me and kissed my temple. “I can’t believe you’re here.”
“I can’t believe it either. I thought it was going to be the worst night ever. I was dreading having to tell Addy we were over.”
“I’m so thankful you didn’t. I never want to let you or her down again. I won’t,” he said firmly.
“No one is perfect.”
“I want you to feel the force of my love, no matter what’s going on in our lives. I don’t want you to doubt me again.”
“I want that, too.” We walked slowly behind his family, with Addy chatting a mile a minute and everyone chipping in to answer her questions. I loved my family, and I was happy that Gary was trying, but there was something about being part of the Monroe family that was even better.
I loved this family, and I loved the farm. And most of all, I loved Knox Monroe. I felt part of something bigger. I had a feeling this farm held magic year-round and not just at the holidays.
Epilogue
Sarah
We planned Addy’s party, then spent Christmas Eve with Knox’s family. They had a huge bonfire behind the main house, and we made s’mores and ate chocolate-covered popcorn, chocolate-covered pretzels, and cookies. The treats and refills of hot chocolate were endless.
Knox stayed overnight with us so he could open presents with Addy and me in the morning. I never thought we’d be in a place to be this close on Christmas, but I was so grateful for everything we went through. His mother’s health scare triggered him but enabled him to deal with his unresolved issues regarding his dad.
After a lazy morning watching Addy open and play with her presents, we went to my parents’ for brunch. Then Gary picked Addy up from there.
We spent that night on the farm, taking a walk to see the light display and talking about our future. As much as I hated being away from Addy, it was good for Gary to have that time with her, and for me to have some to myself. I was hopeful that Gary would step up more and use his visitation.
The morning after Christmas, I woke up at Knox’s house. He pushed my shirt up and kissed my stomach. “How soon can you move in with me?”
I blinked away the sleep to see him clearly. “Are you serious?”
His lips lifted into a smile. “I like waking up with you in my bed.”
“I have Addy, though. Are you sure you’re ready to be a full-time parent? You’ll have to be a parent figure for her. I don’t want to rush you if you’re not ready.”
He sobered as he lifted slightly off me. “I want her here, too. I love you both.”
