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Major motions to the bassinet, and we follow Harley’s lead and wash up before going near the babies.
Two little bundles of blue are lying face to face. Rosy cheeks, full lips, wisps of dark hair under their caps.
My heart stops.
They are so precious.
Major hands one to me. “This is Levi. And this is Koby.” He places the second baby in Ace’s arms.
My heart pitters at the name, knowing it’s a tribute to Major’s childhood best friend who died tragically.
Harley is instantly at their side, her eyes welling with emotion. “He’s perfect.”
“He’s so small. Don’t they need to be hooked up to a machine or something?” Talon’s question is laced with distress.
“They didn’t feel small sliding out of my vagina at five a.m. Freaking bowling balls taking their time,” Jewls sneers.
“Jesus, woman,” Tom grumbles, peeking over my shoulder. “This ain’t no bowling ball.”
“Tell that to my—”
“Jewls, don’t say it.” Toby scrubs his eyes. “Some things a brother doesn’t need to imagine.”
“To answer Talon’s question, the boys are almost six pounds each and healthy.” Jewls scowls at her brother.
“Perfection,” I whisper, snuggling Levi’s sweetness. “Here.” I ease him into Ford’s arm. He curls him delicately to his chest.
It’s my turn to tear up at the sight of the tiny bundle compared to Ford’s large frame.
The sentiment doubles as I peer around. So much love and happiness floats in the air. Even Shayla is wiping her cheeks.
The timing is awful and it may make me the most selfish person in the universe.
Today is about Major and Jewls.
Their family.
Two little miracles who will turn into bad asses in training.
But my heart overrides my logic and is bursting.
“Ford?” my voice cracks.
His eyes meet mine, the blue-green depths pulling me further in. Realization dawns as I speak.
“The answer is yes.”
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FORD
It’s about fucking time.
I inspect the ring, the lead weight in my gut evaporating at the glimmering diamonds polished to perfection.
The day I designed this ring seems like a lifetime ago.
Six weeks of waiting to slide it on Rowan’s finger.
