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I can’t believe the complete change of heart he’s had. It feels good, knowing he finally trusts me to give his daughter the future she deserves. I know how much Cors wants her father in her life, so this is a better outcome than I ever could’ve expected.

But Cora still has to let him back in. I can see hesitance in her eyes, and I don’t blame her. Her father let her down. But then she steps forward and hugs him hard.

“I’m so glad you changed your mind,” she whispers. Her father kisses the top of her head and I feel relief. As they break apart, the Dean reaches out to shake my hand and I take it.

“You take care of her and we won’t have any issues,” he tells me. “Welcome to the family.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll never let her down,” I growl. This is exactly what I hoped for. I can be with her forever and have her father’s blessing. Now Cora is happier than she ever thought possible. The two most important men in her life have ended their feud. She doesn’t have to hurt anymore.

The future is ours for the taking.EpilogueNine months later...CoraMy belly is so big, swollen from pregnancy, that it’s beginning to hurt my back. I’m so tired all the time, but I’m ready for our beautiful baby boy to come into the world. Pregnancy has been a beautiful thing, but I’m ready for it to be over now and meet my baby.

I feel him kicking in my stomach and press my hand to my belly so I can feel it. As I lie in bed, having a lazy day in preparation for the birth, I smile at the thought that the baby can’t wait to get out either.

“We’ll meet each other soon, little one,” I whisper to him. “I’m going to give you so much love...you hear me? Your Dad and I are going to be such good parents to you. We’ll never spoil you, but we’ll give you the world. We won’t be strict, but we’ll make sure you grow up to be a good man. We’ll let you follow your dreams, whatever they might be. You’re going to have the life you can’t even dream up yet.”

He kicks again and I smile to myself, closing my eyes with my hand resting on my stomach. I’m already craving how things will be when I have my baby. I’m looking forward to being a Mom. I want to do it all; breastfeeding, late nights rocking him to sleep, taking in his gorgeous baby smell, showing him off to various members of our family, making friends with other moms so we can gush over our kids together. And even though this whole process has been exhausting, and definitely not an easy ride, it’s so worth it. Just the thought of the birthing process is scary, but I know I can do it with Dylan by my side.

There’s a knock at the door and then he enters the room, holding a tray with my breakfast on it. I blush. He brings me breakfast in bed every morning that I don’t have to be up for classes, and I still can’t believe how lucky I am to be with him. Of all the women in the world, he picked me...even though he could have anyone he wanted. As he smiles and hands me the tray, I feel a rush of love for him. After almost nine months together, even though all my hormonal mood swings, and rough nights, he still shows me every single day that we’re made for one another. He makes me happier than I ever thought possible.

“How are you this morning, baby?” he asks as he kisses the top of my head.

“I feel tired, but I’m good. I’m always good when you’re here,” I say, and kiss his lips.

“I wouldn’t miss being around you for the world. Especially now when the baby is due. Does anything feel different? If you’re concerned about anything I can call the doctor again.”

I take his hand in mine. “No, it’s okay. I’m not worried. I know everything will be okay as long as you’re here with me. You’re all I need.”

“I’m right here,” he growls, kissing me again. I sigh into the kiss and he pulls me even closer. I can tell he wants me right this second. My pregnancy hasn’t killed either of our appetites for one another, though it’s been a few weeks since we’ve had proper sex because of the baby bump. Still, my body responds to him every single time he touches me. I feel a wetness between my legs and I wish that I could have him right now. His hand finds its way between my legs.

“We’ll be able to have one another again soon,” he growls in my ear. “And I’m going to remind you exactly how good it feels when we’re together.”

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