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"Do you think Preacher's okay?" I ask as I perch on the edge of the rocking chair. "I hate the thought of him hurting, Gray. I hate that we're so happy and he's not."
He slides his hand around my waist and presses a kiss to my arm. "That, honey, is something we can't control. We tried to keep it in. I fuckin' tried to make sure he never found out the truth 'cause I knew it could destroy him. But we've done what he wanted. We've given Tyson a happy home. Our son is happy, protected, and loved."
I nod. "He is. I didn't think I could love someone so purely, but I do. He's amazing, Gray, and I'm honored that I get to be his mom. I really am. I just hate that you lost your best friend to gain something so special."
"Trust me, honey, I know what I gained, and it's so fuckin' much more than I could have ever dreamed. Not only do I have my son, but I have you, and that's somethin' that is priceless. While I understand that Preach needs space and I'm givin' it to him, I'm hopeful that one day, we can fix the rift that's now grown between us."
I love that he's hopeful, but I'm not sure if there's a way back from this. I truly wish there was because I know that would make Grayson so damn happy.
I glance down at Tyson and see that he's fast asleep, his tiny chest rising and falling. I brush my hand along his head, so damn grateful to have him in my life. "He's asleep, handsome," I whisper. "Come on, let's put him to bed and we'll try and get some sleep." I rise to my feet and watch as he puts our son to bed.
"If you wanted to sleep, you shouldn't have put that damn robe on," he growls low against my ear as he wraps his arms around my waist. "You should know better than to flaunt your sexy body in front of me, honey."
I shiver at his words. God, he makes me so damn horny. It never changes. With just words, he can have me begging for more. It's crazy how in tune my body is to him.
Once we reach our bedroom, I turn in his arms and smile. "Then I get to be on top this time."
His eyes flash. "Fuck yeah," he growls as he unties my robe. "Fuckin' love you, Es, so fuckin' much."
I press against him. "I love you too, Gray. With all my heart."
He slams his lips over mine and I cling to him. Round five here we come.
I pray that this love we have never ends. That no matter what, I'll always have my family. I'll always have Gray.
EPILOGUE
REAPER
One year later
"Yo, Reap," Mayhem yells as I cross the forecourt.
After the shooting that injured Preach last year, we managed to have the shop repaired and re-opened within a few weeks. We didn't lose any clients as we continued working on the custom rides at the clubhouse. Once we fixed up the shop, we ended up expanding. It's finally finished, and it's doubled in size. It gives us a lot more room to play with and we can have more customers. It has only helped us earn more money and gain more clients.
"What's up?" I ask. Things settled down after we moved back to Esme's home. The brothers were indeed reamed out by the women, who were pissed, and they apologized, which I accepted. I didn't want to return to full-time living at the clubhouse. Both Tyson and Esme were happier at the house, and I know that's because it's quieter. For Es, while she was recovering, it was having home comforts, and Tyson was happy to be with Esme. My brothers and I are fine. We're just like a normal family. Shit happens and you argue but it's nothing serious and it's sorted out in a few days.
"You heard from Esme today? Ef's not answerin' her cell."
I lift my shoulders and shrug. "Nope. I dropped her off at the clubhouse about forty minutes ago and Effie wasn't around. Why? What's up?"
"She's playin' matchmaker with Malice and I'm havin' my cell constantly blown up by him tryin' to make me get her to quit."
I chuckle. "Man, you know what Ef's like. Once she has her mind set on somethin', she's not goin' to stop until she gets what she wants, and right now, she wants her brother to settle down. Can't blame the woman, especially when he's bringin' random women around your kids."
That's something that has pissed Effie off more than anything. She detests the women he brings around, and whenever she complains, he assures her that it's not a random woman. Yet the next time he's around, it's a new woman again. Ef's had enough and she's on a mission to find him a nice woman to settle down with. I'm not going to inform him that it's not just Effie, but all the women. They're determined, and I doubt anything is going to get them to stop.
He sighs. "How's Esme gettin' on?"
My woman's six months pregnant. I swear, seeing her carry my child has made me want to keep her knocked up permanently. She's fucking glowing. Pregnancy suits her, and she's loving it too. She's an amazing mom. Tyson fucking adores her. We're having another boy, and Tyson's excited. He can't wait to meet his brother, and he keeps touching Esme's belly, hoping it'll help the baby come quicker.
"She's good. Sexy as hell," I say with a grin.
He shakes his head. "You're an ass. Now, are you here to do work or to annoy me?"
"Well, I'm not workin' today, so you can work that out," I say with a grin. "I'm here to have a meeting with Ace. Is he in the office?"
He nods. "Everythin' okay?"
