Page 161 of Violet

But then something breaks through.

“Violet…” His voice cracks and his eyes shine.

But it isn’t fear I see. It isn’t sorrow. It’s joy. Pure, unrestrained joy.

He cups my face, his lips crashing against mine. Laughter spills between the kisses. His hands are trembling as they cradle me, and when he pulls back, there’s no mistaking the happiness etched across his face.

“We’re having a baby,” he repeats, like he needs to hear it again just to believe it.

I nod, a tear slipping down my cheek. My insides are buzzing with nerves. “We are. Is-Is that okay?”

“Fuck, Princess. It’s more than okay. It’s…” He smiles. “It’s everything I have ever wanted. Am I scared? Hell yeah. But?—”

“You’re not going to lose me,” I whisper, my fingers brushing through his hair. “You’re not going to loseus.I promise.”

That’s all it takes. His arms tighten around me, holding me like he never intends to let go. And in that moment, I know we’ll be okay.

We’re going to have our own pack. Our own family.

Our own movie-worthy happy ending.

THE END

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