Millie grins. “A while ago. I told you I was prepared for anything.”
Troy looks at me, his eyes twinkling. “What do you think, babe? You wanna marry us tonight?”
I bite my lip, feeling the excitement bubble up inside me. “Why not?” I say, a playful smirk forming. “I mean, we’re already here. All our people are here. It’s Christmas...why not?”
The men exchange glances, their faces lighting up in that way that makes me feel like the luckiest woman alive. Jared stepscloser, and I catch the warmth in his eyes. “If you want it, we’ll make it happen. You know that.”
“I do,” I say, my heart racing. “I want it.”
The next thing I know, Millie’s pulling out a small notebook and flipping it open. “All right, we can make this quick,” she says. “It’s Christmas, after all, and we’ve got lots of fun things to do!”
The guys step aside, letting her work her magic. The kids are running around, playing with toys, but it’s all just background noise compared to what’s happening in the moment. I’m about to marry my men—all of them. And somehow, it feels so right.
I step to the makeshift altar in our living room—of course, it’s not actually an altar, but it’s as close as we’re gonna get.
The kids are giggling, and I can hear them whispering to each other, watching us. I feel the warmth of the moment. There’s no rush, no stress. Just us. The family I’ve always dreamed of.
Millie’s voice comes through loud and clear. “We’re gathered here today, on this very special Christmas, to celebrate the love and commitment between Savannah and her men—Troy, Jamie, and Jared.”
It’s short. It’s sweet. It’s perfect.
And before I know it, I’m standing there, the guys looking at me like I’m the only person in the room, their eyes full of love.
Troy’s the first to speak, his voice steady, but full of emotion. “Savannah...I don’t even know how to begin to say how much you mean to me. From the moment I met you, I knew I’d be spending the rest of my life with you. And now, with our babies, this...it’s everything. I love you, more than you’ll ever know.”
Jamie steps forward next, his voice low, filled with that quiet intensity he has. “Savannah, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I never thought I’d find someone like you, and now...I don’t want to imagine my life without you in it. You’ve made me a better man. And I promise I’ll love you, forever.”
Jared is the last to speak, and I swear, the whole room feels like it’s holding its breath.
He looks at me, his eyes soft but strong, and his voice cracks just a little when he speaks. “You’ve changed everything for me, Savannah. The way I see the world. The way I want to live. You’re my heart. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”
“I love you all,” I whisper, my voice thick with emotion. “I love you more than I ever thought I could. And I promise, no matter what, I’ll always be here.”
Millie smiles, her voice softening. “By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you all married. You’re a family. Forever.”
We all hug, laughing and crying at the same time. It’s messy. It’s perfect. It’sours.
And just as we’re pulling apart, the doorbell rings again.
I open the door, blinking in surprise as Coach Nate steps in, his arm around Jade. He smiles at me, his eyes filled with pride. “I hope I’m not interrupting.”
“Not at all,” I say, grinning. “You’ve come just in time.”
“I didn’t miss the wedding, did I?” he asks, chuckling.
“Kind of,” I laugh. “We just wrapped up.”
Jade smiles at me, her hand resting on Nate’s arm. “Congratulations, Savannah. I’m so happy for you.”
“Thanks,” I say, my heart swelling with warmth. “We’re happy, too.”
Nate looks at me for a second before his eyes glint with something like mischief. “Actually, Savannah, I’ve got a proposition for you.”
I raise an eyebrow. “What’s that?”
“How’d you like to officially join the Chicago Icebreakers as the team chef?” he asks, a smile on his face.
I blink, my jaw dropping. “Wait...are you serious?”