Total pages in book: 67
Estimated words: 61746 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 309(@200wpm)___ 247(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 61746 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 309(@200wpm)___ 247(@250wpm)___ 206(@300wpm)
“Of course,” Ti replied, volunteering to go. He smiled down at me as he placed his hand on my shoulder. “I love you.”
“Love you,” I said as a dreamy look filled my face, feeling proud of myself and grateful for their support.
My pregnancy with Nicholas, whose name meant victory and symbolized how me and the guys could overcome any obstacle, was harder than my pregnancy with Chloe. I ended up quitting my waitressing job when I was four months along because the nausea and soreness of my feet and back were difficult to handle while on the job. I didn’t like not doing some sort of work, so the guys offered me the role of “office manager,” where I basically ran the shop’s social media accounts and did some admin stuff.
Honestly, it was way more fun than waitressing, and I got to spend more time with Chloe, the guys, Aisling, and my mom, who was surprised but supportive of my relationship with the guys. She only cared that they treated me right, and she quickly saw how in love they were with me. I was happier than ever before.
When the rest of the guys poured into the room with Chloe and Aisling, I smiled and showed Nicholas off to all of them, feeling surges of happiness when I saw how emotional they all were over their new son.
“Chloe, do you want to hold your baby brother?” I asked her.
Chloe nodded, nearly bouncing out of her skin because she was so excited.
“Yes!” she said as she lifted up on her toes to try to get a better look at Nicholas.
Marcus took her hand and guided her to sit down on one of the padded chairs in the room. He walked over to me, leaning down and pressing a gentle kiss against my lips.
“Missed you,” he told me.
“I missed you,” I said before looking at the others. “I’m glad you’re here now.”
“We’re not going anywhere,” Gus promised me as they all surrounded my bed.
I smiled and carefully handed Nicholas, who was comfortably swaddled in a white hospital blanket, to Marcus. It felt weird at first not having Nicholas pressed to my chest, but I loved and trusted these men. Gradually, I relaxed into my pillows.
“He’s so cute!” Aisling told me as she moved to my side, taking my hand in both of hers and giving it a proud squeeze.
“The cutest,” I agreed with a look of awe on my face as I gazed at the guys and how they fawned over their son. It was one of the most beautiful sights.
Aisling followed my gaze and let out a soft sigh.
“You really scored big, Madi. You’re more loved than most people,” she said.
I gave her hand a squeeze.
“Hey, you’ll get your own happily ever after. Just like one of your romance books,” I told her with a cheeky smile. She dreamed of being swept off her feet and taken on some grand adventure like she’d read about in her books, and I hoped she felt the love that I did from the guys.
Aisling laughed a little.
“Yeah, let’s see if a biker gang full of hot guys shows up and woos me,” she replied.
I shrugged and lifted my eyebrows at her.
“Life surprises you in the craziest ways,” I pointed out. I never expected the life that I had now, but I was eternally grateful for it.
Aisling smiled and gave me a gentle hug before stepping away to let Taj check on me.
“Is my mom and Leah on the way?” I asked Taj.
Taj checked his phone where he had been giving my mom updates and nodded.
“She just picked up Leah from the airport. On their way now,” he said.
I motioned to my phone, excitement glowing in my chest. I finally got to see my sister and have her meet the men who made me happier than I had ever felt before in my life. We had some major catching up to do.
“Can you hand me my phone? I want to call Leah real quick. She’s probably freaking out,” I laughed softly.
Taj chuckled and placed my phone in my hand.
I looked over at Chloe, my chest warming at the sight of her carefully holding her little brother. She gazed down at him with pure awe written all over her face, and I took a mental picture of that moment. I would treasure this day forever. Surrounded by the people I loved with my new baby finally out in the world.
What an incredible day. What an amazing life.
“Niko will be the most amazing tattoo artist in the world,” Bryce cooed to his son as he knelt next to Chloe.
Baker chuckled and gently touched Nicholas’s soft head, feeling the gentle wisps of brown hair.
“Yes, he will,” he replied, his voice full of awe.
“I’ll be an archaeologist!” Chloe quipped.
Gus rubbed her back in an affectionate manner.