Page 18 of Justice

“Let’s go tell everyone about our baby girl.”

Excitement flows through me at the thought of my daughter, and I can’t wait to see my parents’ reactions after finding out we’re having a girl.

Almost everyone in the club is waiting for us inside when we arrive. Christopher holds the cupcakes in one hand and takes my hand in the other.

My mom starts grinning from ear to ear, and my dad is smiling, too, holding her to his side and keeping her from running toward us.

I’m glad we got three dozen cupcakes, because almost everyone has shown up today.

“We got cupcakes with the center of it the color of the baby’s gender,” I explain and open a box of the cupcakes, holding them up for everyone to take one. “Everyone will take a bite all at once.”

It makes me teary-eyed at seeing everyone here for me. My dad walks up to me first, kissing my forehead before taking a cupcake, and my mom joins him with a hug before taking one.

Lane and Amelia, Christophers parents, are right behind my parents. Amelia touches my cheek sweetly. “You’re glowing, sweet girl. Congratulations to the both of you.” She looks between me and her son. In a way, she is giving her approval that she is okay with this.

I hand the box of cupcakes off to someone else then I pull her into a tight hug, not even realizing how much I needed to hear that.

Next to pull me into a hug is Tiffany, who is Christopher’s sister. “I knew you and my brother were going to be endgame.” She pats my back, taking a cupcake and smiling.

One by one, they approach. Aiden and Grace with their children—Reid, who is currently training with Christopher, Leah, and the twins, Jake and Alex. Next are Travis and Bailey, along with their kids, Gabby and Gabriel. Joslyn and Wilder arrive with their four children, Mason, Cole, Harlan, and Olivia, with Mason also training alongside Christopher. Lastly, Tristanand Lynn from the Grim Sinners Club come forward with their children, Michaela, Zane, and Trinity.

Some members of the Devil Souls MC are present as well, including the president, Kyle, and his partner, Chrystal. Shaylin and Butcher—Christopher's aunt and uncle—are here with their own children, Tiana and Zach. I feel immense joy seeing all of them gathered here for this occasion.

At this point, everyone has a cupcake in hand, eagerly waiting for us to give the signal.

"Three, two, one, GO!" Christopher and I shout together.

Everyone takes a bite at the same time, then look down at the bitten cakes to see the color.

Then, an eruption of cheers fills the room as everyone sees the pink filling inside their cupcakes. "It's a girl!" Amelia shouts, and the room bursts into more applause and joy.

Tears stream down my face as I look at Christopher, his eyes equally filled with tears of happiness. He pulls me into a tight embrace, whispering, "We’re having a daughter."

Around us, friends and family hug and congratulate us.

My parents join the chorus of congratulations, their faces beaming with pride. My dad's eyes are moist as he kisses my forehead again, whispering, "We're so happy for you, sweetheart."

This moment, surrounded by everyone we love, feels like a dream. The room is filled with laughter and tears. As I look around, I am overwhelmed by the love and support of our family and friends. This is more than I could have ever hoped for, and I know our little girl will be loved beyond measure.

That is what matters. It doesn’t matter how she was conceived because right now, this moment is what matters the most.

Stalker

Does she really think she can just move on from me? Our love? The way she smiled at me like I was the only man on earth?

I waited until she was ready, until it was time for her to realize she was mine.

We had one night together, and I had to slip her something so she would just accept our love. I thought once she knew who I was and how good I could make her feel, she would fall in love with me. But she looked through me like I was a ghost.

Why can’t she see me? I have watched her for almost four years—and nothing.

We are soulmates.

They have her in such a tight hold that she can’t see me. Her family is evil, and I know they’ve brainwashed her.

I will make her see—I will rescue her from them.

And my baby.

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