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She smiles, cupping my cheek. “I’ve been waiting for you, too.”

I feel euphoric that we no longer have to sneak around, and Skye wants to make a life here in Stoney Creek. With me, Trinity and our little Daisy.

She’s everything I ever hoped for, and more. So much more.

Come what may, I’ll be here. Ready to build a life with the woman I love.

The woman that changed my life.

My Skye.

EPILOGUE

Skye

I headed back to North Carolina for a week to see my folks and break the news to my friends in person. Izzy and Nadine knew my plans to stay in Stoney almost as soon as I knew, and they were happy for me, but also sad to see me leave. Luckily, it’s not that far to visit, so it isn’t like I’m going to fall off the grid and forget them. We had a lovely dinner while I was home and a few drinks to mark the occasion. Izzy reminded me about the dream she’d had about me falling in love with Gabe and staying in Stoney Creek. So she felt as though she’d predicted the whole thing, we all had a chuckle at that. They were already excited about planning a girls’ trip as soon as possible so they could meet Gabe, Trinity, and sweet Daisy.

I’ve only been back in Stoney Creek for a few hours and can’t wait to see Gabe. It felt like the longest week of my life because we’ve been inseparable since that night we claimed our love for each other in front of the family. It all happened so fast, but at the same point, it doesn’t feel like we’re jumping in too hastily. It feels like this is our time, and it’s just perfect.

I’m driving my car back to Stoney, so I don’t have to keep relying on Gran’s VW; not that it’s done me wrong during the time I’ve been here. But still, my own car will be a real godsend.

I stop in at Stone’s Throw for a cup of tea after the long drive and shoot Gabe a text.

Me

I’m back, baby. Just rolled into town. Grabbing a tea. I can do the school run

Gabe

Fuck I missed you. Why don’t you come straight here? It’s not time for pickup yet

He makes no bones about what he wants, and I love it. During the week he never stopped telling me what he was going to do to me when I got back to town.

Me

I know what you’re thinking ?? BTW me and Trin have something special lined up for you tonight

Gabe

Really? Like what?

Me

If I told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise

Gabe

Is it something I haven’t seen before?

Me

Not telling. You’ll have to find out for yourself.

Gabe

Fine. But meet me at the house in ten

Me

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