Chapter 19
Epilogue
“I can’t believe you’re actually a father,” Brax said to his brother Adam.
“Believe me, the news is still sinking in. But I couldn’t be happier about it.” Adam’s grin was ear-to-ear, so Brax didn’t doubt it one bit.
“And now you’re about to get married after swearing off the institution a few months back,” Brax continued. Times were definitely changing.
“To the most incredible person in the world if I do say so myself,” Adam practically beamed.
“I wouldn’t argue how happy the two of you are together. Lovesick puppies with a new baby to boot.” Brax smirked. “One down. Seventeen to go.”
Adam laughed out loud as he jiggered with his bowtie.
“Somehow, I doubt the rest of the Firebrands will be at the altar anytime soon,” Adam said. “I could barely get half the family to show up today.”
“The tension about the will isn’t helping,” Brax said before adding, “what’s the hurry about tying the knot, though?”
“When you find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and you know with one hundred percent certainty in your heart that she’s the one…there’s no reason to wait,” Adam said.
Brax couldn’t relate. But then, he’d never fallen so head over heal in love for anyone.
“Don’t get me wrong, I love that some of my family will be around to witness. But all I truly need is Prudence, the baby, and my best man,” Adam continued like what was happening was perfectly normal.
Strange, because Brax figured his older brother would be the last one at the altar, especially after what happened with Libby. She’d never been right for Adam, and Brax had never once seen his brother look at Libby in the same way he did Prudence.
But the former relationship gave him one perfect daughter and that was something to behold.
Brax tugged at the collar of his shirt, thinking it was a little too tight for his liking.
“Why can’t people get married in jeans and a t-shirt?” he complained.
“I doubt any guy would object to that,” Adam laughed.
Their mother burst through the door at that exact moment, as if on cue. Angel was in her grandmother’s arms.
“You both look very handsome. Good job,” she said proudly as she stood back and took them both in.
Their mother had been acting odd lately, but not today. Today, she beamed with pride. Or, at least, she did when she looked at Adam. Another emotion Brax couldn’t quite pinpoint was present when she looked at him.
Adam caught Brax’s attention. He made eyes before dusting imaginary lint off his jacket. His brother acknowledged the reference to their conversation before their mother had walked in. Yes, mothers were most likely the reason guys didn’t show up to their wedding day in anything but a tuxedo.
And Brax had no plans to put on one of these for himself anytime soon.
To find out if Brax continues to hold out once he’s reunited with a special someone from the past, click here.