Page 166 of Bastian

And it is all because of Sebastian.

When he took me from a world of pain and sorrow, that’s when my life started, and now years later, I am still living the life of my dreams.

I wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self that it is okay to dream even when it hurts because dreams do come true.

You just have to fight for them and never, and I mean never, lose faith.

Because good things take time…

And someday did come.

For me.

For my sisters.

We won.

“I love you, darling.” My husband whispers while kissing my temple.

“And I, you, Sebastian…” I breathe out, leaning on him.

Feeling his heart beating, his chest rumbles when he asks. “And in the next life?”

“I’ll find you and love you just the same.” I vow.

“That damn dog shat all over me. Little lady, come get this little shit.” Benjamin’s voice booms, ruining the moment and making all my kids laugh aloud.

Now that he’s here, our family is complete.

Now, all my humans are where they’re supposed to be, and that is how I know happy endings do exist.

Or happy beginnings, because for us? The Kentons? There is no ending.

Just beautiful beginnings.

* * *

Five months later, on a warm spring day, life surprises us once again with another pair of twins.

This time twin girls were born.

Like night and day.

Haven and Ambrose Kenton.

To Sebastian’s dismay…my girls look like mini replicas of myself.

Something I’ll regret later on once they’re grown.

I am sure…

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