Shattered Wings

Epilogue

This last year has been one of the best years of my life. Lachlan and I got married a few weeks after he asked me to marry him. At that point, I think we’d both been waiting our entire lives, I just didn’t know it yet. It took me a while to catch up. He was my savior while waiting for me to figure it out.

Our wedding was a small beach affair. We ended up getting married on Navarre beach, the same beach we went to the day he asked me to marry him. The timing was just right for a sunset wedding. Remi was there and so was Ava, Lach’s sister. My mom and Lena were there as well. Blakely was our little flower girl. It was picture perfect. I couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Our honeymoon was local. We stayed at a nice resort in Destin. Mom and Lena both stayed in town to watch Blake for a few days for us. I was too scared to leave my baby girl. Going across the country wasn’t an option at that point. So all we did was relax by the pool and have sex, lots and lots of sex. If I wasn’t already pregnant at that point, my husband would have made it happen then.

Harlow James Riley, our baby boy was born four months after we said I do. He’s the perfect version of his daddy. I swear when I stare into his green eyes, it’s just like looking into Lachlan’s. Lowe didn’t get a damn thing from me and that’s perfectly fine. He’s got the best daddy in the world and so does Blakely.

It’s been about eight months since Lowe was born and things have really settled down. Lachlan is working over at a security firm that Remi opened. Their friendship is stronger than ever. He’s just like a part of the family. Ava has been around a lot more often too. We’ve gotten close this past year. Something has been bothering her lately though. She hasn’t opened up to me about it so I’m hoping she’ll talk to someone.

Ava is actually in town this week to watch Blake and Lowe while Lach and I go on our official honeymoon. We’re heading to Brazil. I’ve always wanted to go so hubby is making my dream come true. Everything is packed and ready to go, bags are already loaded under the plane.

Lachlan just went to get me a latte. The days have been long and the nights have been even longer with Lowe in the house. He’s finally starting to sleep through the night but mama is tired, extra lately.

The hair on the nape of my neck begins to tingle. I swear eyes are on me. It’s a feeling I haven’t felt in a very long time. Turning around, I don’t see anyone. You’re safe, Lachlan will always keep you safe. Out of the corner of my eye I spot a cute little boy. He looks to be a year or so older than Blake. There’s something so familiar about him but I can’t place what it is. Looking up, I catch sight of a man that I thought died well over a year ago. No! That can’t be Jaxon. My eyes must be playing tricks on me. Rubbing my eyes, I blink a few times and they’re gone. What the fuck was that? I’m losing my mind.

Lachlan comes walking up, a strange look on his face too. Can this day get any weirder? It’s time for a vacation. Catch ya on the other side!