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"Late December," I reply, feeling the first flutters of excitement as I realize that our baby will be born in the midst of the holiday season.
"A perfect Christmas gift."
Anthony's smile turns melancholy for a moment, and I can see the weight of responsibility settling on his shoulders.
He has always been fiercely protective of those he loves, and now, with the knowledge of our child growing within me, I know that instinct will only grow stronger.
"Are you okay?" I ask, searching his eyes for any hint of doubt or hesitation.
He takes a deep breath, steeling himself, before answering.
"I will be. This is... a lot to take in. But I meant what I said earlier, Diana. We'll figure this out, together."
His arms tighten around me, drawing me closer, and I rest my head against his chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
Tears prick at the corners of my eyes, but they're tears of gratitude, of relief.
For the first time in months, I feel safe.
"Anthony," I whisper, my voice choked with emotion.
"Thank you."
He presses a tender kiss to the top of my head, his breath warm against my skin.
"Always, Diana. Always. Now, tell me, I don’t think our child should be born out of wedlock. Do you?”
I blush.
Chapter 30
Epilogue
The heavy oak door creaks open as I carry Diana over the threshold of our newly purchased penthouse.
The scent of fresh lilies and vanilla waft through the air, courtesy of the interior designer Diana hired.
My heart pounds with each step as I make my way to the master bedroom.
Diana giggles and wraps her arms around my neck, peppering light kisses along my jaw.
I lay her gently onto the king-sized bed with its silk charcoal gray sheets and plush velvet headboard.
Dozens of candles flicker around the room, casting shadows that dance across Diana’s beautiful face.
She smiles up at me, her emerald eyes glowing in the candlelight.
“Husband,” she purrs, reaching up to loosen my tie.
A surge of desire and love washes over me as I gaze down at my wife.
My wife.
After all these months, she’s finally mine.
And hey, no one was shot this time around.
We had the perfect wedding. Just us two, a priest, my brother and one friend each.
