Epilogue
—Julian—
“Daddy, how do I look?”
“Like the most beautiful flower girl in all the world.”
Capri beamed, grabbing onto her uncle’s hand. “I’m ready now.”
“Are you?” Christian questioned, nodding at me.
“Never been so ready for anything in all my life.”
“Good to hear.” My best man patted me on the back.
The last three months sped by, and I’d wasted no time in demanding Autumn to begin planning our wedding. We were exchanging our vows on the ranch, and she was adamant on it being in our home. Saying it was part of her dream from when she was a little girl.
It was small and intimate. I was still very much a private man, and I didn’t want to share our day with anyone other than family and close friends.
The press was having a fucking field day with our wedding, and I had to hire security and built tents because reporters were flying over our estate, trying to get the first picture of us as man and wife.
Although, I didn’t let any of that get to me. There wasn’t anything I wanted more in this world than to have Autumn take my last name. Capri’s last name was also changed to Locke.
By law, my family was mine now.
As soon as I witnessed my girl coming down the aisle to become Mrs. Locke, all I could think about was how lucky I truly was. My gaze never left hers the entire time.
She was breathtaking.
Her hair flowed loosely down her face, wearing very minimal makeup, fully aware I wanted to see those freckles.
She wore a fitted white gown that accentuated all the curves of her body, but I was the only one who knew what was really beneath her wedding gown, triggering my cock twitch at the mere thought.
I smiled a reassuring smile as her old man placed her hand in mine. “I couldn’t be happier for you.”
“Thank you, Dad.”
He nodded, loving the fact that I’d called him that.
Even when I was younger, they always insisted I address them as Mom and Dad, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it.
I no longer had that issue. Winking at her mom, who was sitting in the front row, I turned my attention back to the woman who was moments away from becoming my wife.
The minister proceeded, until he finally arrived to the part I craved the most…
Our vows.
“Autumn, if it weren’t for you, I’d be living a lonely life.
I found my soulmate through my best friend, and I will forever be grateful for the gift that is you, kid.
You make me a better man, father, and human being.
I’d be lost without you, and I was for over ten years.
Everything I’ve made for myself is because of the love and faith you had in me.
Words can’t express how much I love you, how much I need you, how much you mean to me.
Capri and you are my entire world, and your parents and brother make it better. ”
Tears slid down her face, and I wiped them away.
“You were made for me. I knew that then, and I know that now. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you.”
Although she was still crying, she’d never looked more beautiful in my eyes.
—Autumn—
“Julian,” she breathed out. “You’re everything I ever wanted. From the first piggy back ride I was yours.”
He scoffed out a chuckle.
“I fought for you and lost, but a part of me thinks we had to go through that to appreciate and value what we really do share. Our love has always been all consuming, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me, and I can’t ever thank you for giving me Capri.
The way you love her…” I sucked in a breath.
“It’s just … everything I knew it would be.
You’re everything I knew you would be. I love you so much.
I never stopped, and I never will. You’re the best part of me. I love you, Julian Locke.”
The minister proceeded. “By the power vested in me by the state of Texas, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Julian, you may kiss your bride.”
He gripped onto the sides of my face and brought me over to him.
I went effortlessly, and we claimed one another’s lips for the first time as husband and wife.
We spent most of the evening dancing in each other’s arms, enjoying all the wedding traditions.
Wanting to savor every second of our day.
Until he grabbed my hand, leading me to the barn where we could be alone for a couple of minutes.
“I can’t believe no one suspects.”
“Julian… stop it.”
He kissed my lips. “Kid, you’re six weeks pregnant.”
“I know! I didn’t want the press to find out and say you’re only marrying me because I’m pregnant.”
He laughed, kissing me again. “I don’t give a fuck what the press thinks and says.”
“I know. It’s one of the things I love the most about you. It’s why you have me as your publicist. I put out the fires you love to start. Well, that and your huge cock.”
He laughed so hard his head fell back. “God, I fucking love you, Mrs. Locke.”
“I love you, Mr. Locke.”
Crouching, he kissed my belly. “I can’t wait to meet you.”
I rubbed his head, and when it disappeared under my dress, I exclaimed, “Julian!” before I could stop him—who was I kidding. Before I could come in his mouth, we were interrupted by Kinley’s voice.
“Christian! I can’t be here! I need to leave!”
“For fuck’s sake, Kinley! You can’t leave my little sister’s wedding!”
“I don’t care! It’s your fault that no one knows the truth, and the longer I’m there, the harder it is to not tell everyone.”
Julian popped back up, staring straight at me. The concern evident all over his handsome face. We were both rendered speechless when Christian announced…
“We’re not ruining their wedding because you want to tell everyone right now that we’re getting a divorce!”
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