Epilogue
COLT
The Woods’ annual Christmas party is in full swing.
It has been a year since I made River and Theo mine, and hands-down, it has been the best year of my life.
We found something that each of us needed and we rolled with it. They complete me, as cheesy as that shit sounds, but it is true.
I was floating through life until Theo. He was the missing piece I needed to pull River and me together.
My brothers always asked why I never made a move on River, and I tell them the same thing over and over again. One, the age gap scared the shit out of me, but I think both of our souls were waiting for Theo.
My boys are across the room talking to my father, who is laughing at something River has said, and it warms my heart seeing them fit in so well with my family.
River is always the one who flirts just to make you smile—he has a soft heart filled with love for anyone who needs it. And Theo, well, that man surprised us all when he went public with our relationship to stop a competitor from getting one up on him in the press.
He got some hate for it, but with River and me beside him, he got through it. Thankfully, most of the public did not care who he was in love with, and neither did any of his partners.
Life is fucking good.
But it could be better.
“You ready for this, big brother?” Cormac asks as he and Ridley join me at the bar.
“Born ready.” I wink, making him groan, and he rolls his eyes.
“Always with the cheese, brother.”
I nudge Cormac with my elbow, making him laugh.
“I am happy for you, man; they are good for you,” Rid adds.
“They are. Fuck, I have never felt this happy before, so I am ready for this next step.”
“What will you do about kids in the future? I heard Mom asking River, and he gave a vague answer,” Cor adds.
Watching my boys laugh with my father, I see Lanie run over to River, who smiles down at the little girl, smoothing his hand over her hair.
I know he loves that little girl like she was his own, and I do believe that he would be a good father one day.
We have had a short conversation about it, and right now, neither of us wants kids.
“We are happy, just the three of us right now,” I explain.
“Fair. I love my nieces and nephews, but I am not sure I am cut out to be a dad,” Cormac admits.
He is a great paramedic, and I know he is all about his career. I just happen to know that he likes a certain ER nurse, who one day might change his mind.
“Colt, honey, it is time.” I smile, seeing my mom step to us men.
I whistle loudly to get the room’s attention.
With the Christmas music playing, the million and one Christmas lights twinkling, and the fire roaring across the room, everything looks fucking perfect for what I am about to do.
My heart fills with love as both River and Theo turn to look at me.
“Come here,” I command, my voice deep, and both boys know to listen to their Daddy.
River is dressed with his usual flare, in green plaid pants, and a red plaid vest over a black dress shirt. Theo is wearing a maroon long-sleeve dress shirt tucked in tight black pants. They make his ass look so good.
Me, I am in my usual black suit, but for River I added a red tie with white snowflakes on it.
They walk toward me and the music lowers to a light hum. The chatter stops as everyone’s attention comes to the three of us in the room.
Silverpine is not a judgmental town, so we are thankful that we were accepted as a thruple.
Stopping right in front of me, I see my family, along with Miss Patty, Neve, and Lanie, all close in.
“Is this what I think it is?” River giggles in a high-pitched sound, making everyone laugh.
I sigh, shaking my head with a smile on my face. Theo leans in, kissing his cheek.
“Babe, can you give the man a chance to speak before you ruin his effort?”
They only call me Daddy when we are in the bedroom or at home. Out in public, I am Colt or some endearment they want to use. No fucker needs to know what we get up to in the privacy of our bedroom.
“My life has always been lived to the fullest, yet I found something lacking. Days on my motorcycle out on the open road would help but I always came back here to Silverpine, needing something more. River, you have always had a piece of my heart, and some would say that I wasted time not being with you, but I believe deep down and I know you feel it too, that our souls were waiting for Theo. I love you both with all of my heart. I will respect, protect, and be loyal to you until my last fucking breath.”
“Colt,” my mother scolds me.
People laugh, and I wink at her.
“You have me. In any way that you want and need it. I want you both to be mine until we are called home to our maker.”
I drop to one knee in front of them. River gasps, his hand going to his mouth, and Theo smiles, tears in his eyes.
He never thought he would get this kind of love and fuck me, it is an honor to hold his heart with River.
“Yes. Oh, fuck yes. Finally,” River cries out.
I get to my feet, and he jumps into my arms, kissing me wild and sloppy. Smiling against his lips, I set him on his feet.
“I love you, River.”
“I love you too, Colt.” My heart fucking skips, because he usually says, ‘I love you, Daddy.’
River moves to my side, giving me room to see Theo, who is standing like a statue, smiling at us, tears slowly rolling down his cheeks.
“What do you say, Theo? Will you be ours?”
He nods his head, and I step to him, cupping his jaw and kissing him like my life depends on it. Theo is soft and shy, whereas River is bold and full of confidence.
River moves closer, an arm around each of us, and he kisses my cheek then Theo.
“I fucking love you both,” he whispers. “I think a Christmas wedding seems fitting, don’t you, my loves?”
Me and Theo laugh softly, both kissing each of River’s cheeks.
“I think a Christmas wedding would be perfect. I love you both so much. Thank you for keeping me.”
My heart fucking soars at his words, and pulling them closer to me, I kiss them both. Everyone claps and cheers for us.
“We are perfect. The alpha, the flirt, and the nerd. A perfect combination,” I tell them.
We spend time with our families, and enjoy the last Christmas with us having different names. By the time Christmas comes around next year, they will both carry my name, letting any fucker who tries to take them from me know that they belong to me.
Their Daddy.
THE END