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"Except I am. How can I give five guys everything they need in a relationship?"

"There isn't a limit to your love, Pen. If they're happy and you're happy, then it's working. Just relax and enjoy it. It's much more fun that way, trust me."

She sighs. "They may not even all be on board with it."

"You haven't had that conversation yet?"

Pen shakes her head. "I'm too scared. Every time one of them tries to bring it up, I do something to distract them, like start a fire or faint.”

"Pen!" I can't help but giggle at her panic-stricken features.

"I don't want to lose any of them, Isla. They’re my best friends”

"Maybe the guys and I can visit and get the ball rolling. Get them used to the idea and see how a relationship like that would work."

"I think that's an excellent idea." She takes a sip of her beer, the tension leaving her body.

"I think it's time for me to call it a night," Charlie says, stifling a yawn as she tries to stand up. Cam jumps to his feet and grips her forearm, helping her to her feet. I hug her tightly, then watch as she waddles into the house surrounded by her men. I can't believe they're going to have a baby in two weeks. Tears immediately fill my eyes at the thought. I'm so happy for them.

"You okay?" Pen asks softly, swiping a tear from my cheek.

"Yes," I whisper, swallowing hard. "I just can't believe how much things have changed. A year ago, I would have never dreamed any of us would be where we are now."

"It's a fucking miracle, isn't it?" I laugh, grab a paper towel, and wipe my nose, trying to get my emotions back under control. "I hate to leave, but work starts at five in the morning, and I don't want one of the guys to get hurt because they didn't get enough sleep."

"You guys aren't driving back tonight, are you?"

"Yes, but we have to leave now, or we'll miss the ferry," she says, pulling out her phone to check the time.

I wrap her in my arms, burying my face in her shoulder. "I've missed you, Pen. Let me know what day works best for you, and I'll bring the guys out to see your place."

"Deal. Love you, Isla."

"Love you, too," I whisper, releasing her and watching her usher her crew out like a mother hen.

"You're really lucky, you know," Henry murmurs, hugging me from behind, his chin resting on top of my head.

"Why's that?"

"Your family is amazing."

"They are, aren't they? And how lucky is Pen to have found a crew that cares about her so much and gets along so well?"

"It's not hard when they're all united by one thing."

"What do you mean?" I ask, pulling his hand up and kissing each of his knuckles.

"They're all head over heels for her, Isla."

"You think?"

"I know. I was watching them the entire night."

"That makes me happy. She deserves to have people who are willing to move mountains for her."

"I love how you love, baby girl," he says softly, turning me into his chest and hugging me tightly. I breathe him in, relaxing in his embrace. All of the outside noise disappears, and I'm home. I break away from him when I hear the clink of glass bottles as Dylan and Theo start to clean up. Between the four of us, the entire house is sparkling in under twenty minutes.

"Now what?" Dylan asks once we're finished, glancing at his watch. "It's not even nine-thirty yet."

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