Epilogue
LELAND
It’s my wedding day.
That thought has been running around in my head since I woke up this morning.
I never thought in a million years that I would make it to this point with anyone, much less two men.
Vince and Zac gave me more than their love, they gave me my life back.
They gave me the strength to admit there wasn’t a damn thing wrong with me, to go to therapy, to try medication again and to be able to live like I wanted.
It’s been two months since that night at the club when I proposed, but we set a date that night and stuck to it.
As soon as we closed on the house, we were ready.
We picked out everything together from our rings to our decorations and had fun with it.
Now I’m standing on our upstairs balcony watching everything being put into place by Oliver, Payton, my mom and the guys’ moms.
When my mom showed up I had my doubts of course, but she’s proven to me so many times that she has changed and she’s getting help.
We’ve even attended several therapy appointments together so I can learn to have a relationship with her.
She’s accepted me for who I am, and she absolutely adores Vince and Zac.
When I told her I was getting married I think she was happier than I was.
She also agreed to perform our commitment ceremony.
“Not thinking about running are you?” I turn to the sound of Jace’s voice with a smile. He walks over, wraps his arm around my neck and kisses the top of my head. “I’m proud of you.”
“Me too.” I might have a few minor freakouts which everyone already expected, and I always ended up at Oliver’s house.
The guys and Oliver would let me have my meltdowns, tuck me into bed and then Vince and Zac would be there the next morning.
They knew I wasn’t going anywhere, but my mind has conditioned me to believe that I’m making all the wrong decisions.
My heart knows exactly what it wants though, and that’s my guys. “I didn’t think I’d get here.”
Jace tightens his arm and I wrap my arms around his waist. I’ve become so close to Jace, Aiden, and Toby because of Oliver, and I couldn’t be happier.
“I knew you would. Some people just process differently, but I always knew you would see Vince and Zac for the men they were. I also knew they would be the ones to help you through your struggles. You are perfect for them, sweetheart.”
“Thank you. Not just for what you just said and always putting up with my meltdowns, but for loving Oliver and letting me still have a part of him too.”
“We’ve always known you and Oliver were a package deal, but we love you as much as he does.” I look up at him and he kisses me softly on the lips. “You always have a place with us too.”
We’ve had a couple more nights where we gave into our desires and merged the groups into one.
I’ve grown extra close to Oliver’s guys because of it, but especially Jace.
We end up gravitating to each other and the last few times I’ve ended up between him and Vince, which is like winning the daddy lottery.
“You always have a place with me also.”
Someone opens the door and I turn around to see Oliver standing there with a huge smile on his face. He claps his hands excitedly. “It’s time.”
My nerves kick up and Jace squeezes me into his side tighter. “You’ve got this.” He pulls away long enough to straighten my jacket and then grabs my hand. He pulls me to the door, gives Oliver a kiss and then slaps him on the ass. “Don’t you have somewhere to be?”
“Yes, Sir.” Oliver hurries back down the steps and we follow behind him.
The closer I get to the backdoor that leads to the gardens, the tenser I get. Jace stops at the door and turns to me, grabbing both hands. “Just breathe, sweetheart. I’ll be here every step of the way.”
“What?” I ask, confused.
Jace grins. “Vince and Zac knew you might need a little help getting to them, so I’m walking you down the aisle.”
I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry so I kiss him hard instead. I jerk back and look out the door. “Oops. I don’t think I want to explain that to my mom.” Jace laughs. “But thank you.”
Jace turns back around, and holds his arm out for me.
I put my arm through his and grab his bicep in a death grip.
The doors open, and my breath catches when I see Vince and Zac waiting for me at the end of the aisle.
Oliver and everyone went all out with making sure the flowers in the garden were in bloom that Vince has become obsessed with.
Him and my mom can spend hours out here with them.
White fold out chairs are decorated with flower garlands, and they’re filled with our closest friends.
It’s a little weird to have our families here with people from the club, but I’ve made a lot of friends from there since Oliver and I took the pole dancing classes.
Jace gives me a second to take everything in and then I tug his arm. “Come on. I have men to marry.”
Jace leads me down the aisle and my nerves settle.
I see my life stretching out before me and I can’t wait to start it.
When we get to Vince and Zac, Jace kisses my cheek and puts my hand in Vince’s.
Zac grabs the other one and they hold each other’s, forming a circle with me in the middle.
Mom clears her throat and everyone takes their seat.
“We’re gathered here today to witness love in its purest form. I’m happy I get to be the one to unite these three in their union…”
The ceremony continues and I can’t keep my eyes off my guys. Their eyes are filled with love, understanding, and excitement. I answer at the appropriate times and my hands shake as I slide their wedding bands onto their fingers, but my heart is so full it feels like it could burst.
“Leland,” I look at mom and her eyes are filled with happy tears. “You may kiss your husbands.” She leans forward. “But keep it slightly PG for your moms’ poor eyes.”
We laugh and we take turns kissing each other. Everyone erupts into hoots and hollers, making us laugh again.
We turn around and Vince and Zac lift my arms into the air. “We caught him!” Vince calls, making me crack up.
They lead me to the part of the garden they sectioned off for the reception and the DJ kicks in as soon as we step through the door. I spend the rest of the night dancing with my husbands, Oliver, Jace, Aiden and Toby.
I might have taken the hard, long way to get here, but I know this is where I’m meant to be. I’m meant to love these two men, and to let them love me. Although I still have moments of doubt, it’s nothing they’ve ever done to make me feel that way. They’ve given me everything and then some.
I plan on giving them my all too.
I just had to give in.