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“You’re quiet. You not overwhelmed by all of this?”
She still hesitated for a minute. She’d gotten what she’d wanted as she drove west. A new life and a future for her child.
How was it possible she’d gotten love, too?
“Sometimes it’s a little overwhelming.”
“Families have a way of doing that.”
She hesitated, wanting to say this exactly right.
Perfectly, really.
“But it’s all wonderful, even when it’s a little big to take in all at once.”
“I think impending parenthood is supposed to be big and a little overwhelming.”
“But it’s perfect because it’s us, Nikolas. You and me and the baby here soon.”
He pressed a kiss to her forehead. “You never told me what you thought about the names I mentioned this morning. Ashley and Avery are great girl names. Especially now that the OB told you what you’re having.”
“I already know what I want to name her.”
“You do?”
“Yep.” She nodded, awestruck at the love and happiness that welled inside of her as she thought about their future.
Together.
“Clara. After your mother.”
Although she’d rarely seen him speechless, Nova was pleased to see she’d managed the feat.
“You’ve given me love and a life I couldn’t have ever dreamed of, even a few months ago. I want to name our daughter after the woman who made you the man that you are.”
Tears sheened his eyes, turning them a vivid green. “I’d love that.”
He took a deep breath, gathering himself.
“You’ve done the same for me, Nova Colton. You’ve given me a life I didn’t even know I wanted. And now it’s here and I couldn’t be happier.”
He pressed a kiss to her lips, willing the action to say as much as was in his heart. “I love you. Forever, Nova.”
“And I love you. Forever, Nikolas.”
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