Epilogue
Cage
Five years later…
“Did you get enough to eat, babe?”
She nods, patting her little baby bump. “If you keep feeding me like this, I’m going to turn into a cow.”
My eyes drop to the top of her shirt, locking on those two plump mounds that keep getting fuller by the day. I’m definitely a fan of the changes occurring to her body. All those curves are fun to grab onto.
She shakes her head, rolling her eyes at me. “They aren’t meant to feed you, mister. They’re meant for the baby.”
My teeth sink down into my lip. “I think they’re big enough for the both of us.”
She smacks my arm, and I can’t help but chuckle. It’s time for me to get my girl home for some fun. I pull a Benjamin out of my pocket and place it down on the table.
“You sure are a big tipper, Outlaw.”
It wasn’t like we had the best service, but I’m too eager to get my girl back and show her the present I got her, so I don’t want to wait on the waitress to finally make her way back over to us.
I take my girl’s hand and help her up from the table.
“Don’t be jealous, Cowgirl. I’ve got an even bigger tip for you. ”
This time she can’t fight the giggle. “You’re incorrigible, mister.”
“I’m just craving my woman is all.”
To this she leans up and gives me a kiss, slipping me a little tongue before she pulls away. I’m gonna need some alone time with her before her sisters and my brothers show up.
“Thank you for making me feel sexy when I feel like a blimp.”
I hate that she feels that way. She’s as beautiful as ever.
“Baby, no matter what size you are, you will always be the sexiest woman I know.”
“Holden?”
The sound of that old familiar voice has me stiffening. My girl looks up at me, and it’s as if she senses it. She’s never met Kimberly. Never seen a picture. But Payton reads me like a book. She knows something’s wrong.
“Can we help you with something?” She turns and steps in front of me as if she’s taking a protective stance.
Kim’s eyes drop down to her, growing round when she notices her belly.
“I’m… um… I’m his um…” She’s my nothing.
“You’re the one who fucked his father,” Payton supplies the words for her, and I have to bite back a smile.
Kim’s face turns beet red. Don’t know why she’s embarrassed. She’s always bragged about being with my dad. But maybe she’s feeling a little intimidated by my gorgeous wife.
“I’d like to say I hate you for what you did,” Payton says, “but I’m actually really thankful you fucked up your chance with my husband.
He’s the most amazing man I’ve ever known.
” My girl looks up at me, and I fall even deeper in love with her.
She has no idea what she just did right there.
I never thought I could be in the same room with Kim without feeling the rage boil through my veins. But right now, I’m smiling.
“Come on, baby. It’s time to get on home so I can give you your present.” I’ve been waiting all damn day to surprise her with her new pony. I’m eager to get on out of here, so I can see those pretty eyes light up with excitement.
“You spoil me rotten.” She leans up and plants a kiss on my lips. Soft and sweet, but over much too soon. “If you’ll excuse us, we have important matters to get to.”
She pushes past my ex, locking our hands together, reminding me how fucking lucky I am.
I will never forgive Kim and my father for what they did, but I am thankful that they chose each other.
It forced me to realize that there was something a hell of lot better out there for me. Something absolutely perfect.
“How you doing, Outlaw?” she asks as soon as we step outside of the diner. I pull her in close, kissing the top of her forehead, breathing in her sweet scent.
“Couldn’t be better, Cowgirl. Couldn’t be better.”