Epilogue
Emma
I lie back, letting out a low sigh. When I look down at my stomach, my smile grows rueful because I’m as big as a whale now, and yet I love it. I adore having Logan’s baby in my belly, and look forward to giving birth to our daughter.
At that moment, my boyfriend appears at the bedroom door looking somewhat disheveled and sweaty. His black hair falls across his forehead in a damp mess, and the outline of his shirt clings to his broad shoulders from exertion.
“Damn, putting together a crib is harder than I thought,” he grunts. “What the hell.”
“You mean a crypto billionaire can’t assemble baby furniture?” I tease. “But I thought they made this stuff to be easy!”
Logan merely shakes his head before coming over to press a deep kiss to my lips.
“I think it’d be better for me to use some of my crypto to pay someone to assemble this damn thing,” he growls. “But whatevs. I’m almost done, although our baby girl better appreciate it.”
“She’ll appreciate it,” I coo, winding my arms around his bronzed neck. “And I’m thinking about naming her Logania. What do you think?”
My boyfriend shoots me a wry look.
“Really, baby? Logania? I appreciate the vote of confidence but it’s a little weird.”
My eyes go wide with mock outrage.
“Okay, well then how about Richarda? Or Rickarda, for my dad?”
My boyfriend merely nuzzles my neck before pressing another deep kiss to my lips.
“Or how about Rosie, after Redline and Roses?” he murmurs. “That’s definitely better than Rickarda, Richarda, or Logania.”
I giggle because my shop has taken off. After the confrontation with my dad, Logan was true to his word and helped me secure a physical location for my first store, in addition to being my first big investor.
But it paid off because within months, sales had taken off, both online and offline.
The best way to describe it is that the two sales channels complement each other.
There are some folks who like to see product in person, and when they do, they post their purchase to social media.
Then, other people see my creations and bingo! Sales growth becomes exponential.
But as much as I adore my business, it’s not everything to me. Instead, my first priority is my family, with this man and the beautiful baby we’re expecting. So I wrap my arms around firmly around Logan’s bronzed neck before gazing adoringly into his eyes.
“I love the life I have with you,” I murmur. “Thank you again, Mr. Blackshaw, for making my dreams come true.”
“Always,” Logan growls, pressing another kiss to my lips.
“You and the baby are everything to me, sweetheart. And I’m glad Rick’s come around too, although I have to say your dad is dead-set on you getting your degree at some point.
Maybe not this year, or not even in the next five, but sometimes in the future. ”
I smile.
“Yes, and it’s fine. I’ve made a promise to him, and I will graduate at some point. But can I tell you a secret?” I whisper to the handsome man.
Logan’s blue eyes flare as he pulls me close.
“Anything sweetheart.”
I smile winsomely.
“Well, I don’t miss Evergreen at all, to be honest. It was just so stressful and bad all the time, and deciding to quit was a huge relief. I don’t think I could have lasted much longer.”
Logan dips his lips to capture mine in another passionate kiss.
“Good,” he rasps. “That’s what I like to hear.”
“Plus,” I add, “did I tell you about my friend Minnie? That girl needs a break from Evergreen too because the school is getting too crazy.”
Logan drops his black brows.
“Minnie? Who’s that? Do I know her?”
“Yes!” I squeal. “She’s best friend from school. The one whom I was confiding in when we were dating.”
The alpha male nods, still looking mystified.
“Oh right, sorry, honey. No woman comes even close to you when it comes to sweetness and good looks, so I hardly remember her.”
“Oh you!” I squeal with laughter. “You’re just trying to get into my pants again! But Minnie’s in a genuinely weird position,” I say, dropping my voice. “You know her parents recently divorced, right? Actually, it’s not her biological dad. Her mom is divorcing her stepdad.”
“I’m sorry to hear it,” Logan growls. “And yes, I am trying to get into your panties, sweetheart. Always.”
I roll my eyes before smiling.
“But the divorce is super-bizarre. Minnie says that there’s a lot of blame and recriminations being tossed around, and her stepdad’s bent on revenge against her mom.”
“Okay, that fucking sucks, but it happens,” Logan drawls. “I mean your parents divorced acrimoniously too.”
“I know,” I say in a solemn tone, my eyes wide. “But this is where it gets really messed up. Minnie says she thinks her stepdad’s trying to sleep with her as part of some revenge plot against her mom.”
That makes my boyfriend blink.
“Are you serious?” he drawls.
“I am. Isn’t that so messed up? I mean, I understand wanting revenge on your ex-spouse. But sleeping with your ex-wife’s daughter ? And trying to get her pregnant?”
At that, Logan holds up a hand.
“Wait, he’s trying to get your friend pregnant ? As in Minnie’s already slept with said stepdad, and suspects this is happening?”
I color.
“Well, maybe. Okay, yes, Minnie admitted to hooking up with him once or twice. But she swears it was a impulsive thing?—”
“It doesn’t sound impulsive if he’s now actively trying to knock her up,” Logan drawls in a dry tone.
“Okay, okay, so Minnie’s definitely got some skin in the game,” I admit. “But can you imagine getting pregnant by your stepfather ? OMG, what has the world come to? Her mom is going to go bonkers.”
“I think that’s the point, sweetheart,” Logan drawls before sliding a big hand over my bulging belly. “He wants his ex-wife to hurt and rage. But no more about your friend because I have my own woman to worry about, and I want to make her happy... with her panties off, of course.”
Then, the alpha male’s mouth seizes mine as his hand slips beneath my loose clothing and through my wet folds because Logan always craves my curves.
Maybe we met at Club Z many moons ago, and maybe we indulged in a sordid kink together.
But I’m not ashamed to own my kinky side, and even better, Logan supports me and joins me when we play.
After all, the alpha male loves me just the way I am . .. and I adore him for it.
THE END