Page 163 of Set me Free

As the reception was winding down, Arielle stood, tapping her champagne glass with a fork.

“I just want to thank everyone for coming and celebrating this special day with Brodie and me. But before the night ends… we have a little surprise.”

Brodie wrapped an arm around her, grinning like a fool, before kissing her cheek.

“We’re pregnant!”

The room exploded into cheers, with family members jumping up to hug them, and I felt tears prick my eyes at how happy my cousin looked.

I found Creed’s gaze across the room, and he smirked at me.

Neither of us knew at that moment just how much Arielle’s announcement would change our own plans.

A few daysafter the wedding, with my show on hiatus and Creed’s season officially over, we packed up the kids and flew out to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for the summer.

We brought Ms. June to help with the kids and, surprisingly, invited Tasha along too.

Our private villa was a modern paradise, perched on a secluded cliffside overlooking the ocean. The house was all floor-to-ceiling windows, infinity pools, and white marble interiors—luxury at its finest.

By the time we got the kids settled, it was late, and after tucking them in, Creed and I finally crawled into our massive king-sized bed.

I was relaxed, happy, and exhausted…but also thinking about something.

Creed turned on his side, draping a strong arm over my waist. "You good?"

I bit my lip, staring at the ceiling. "...Ari's baby news got me thinking."

He arched a brow. "Thinking about what?"

I turned my head toward him, my voice soft. "Maybe it’s time for another baby."

Creed went still for a second before he leaned up onto his elbow. "You serious?"

I nodded.

He exhaled a slow, deep breath before grinning, that signature Creed Langston smirk making my stomach flip. "I thought I’d have to convince you first."

I laughed, rolling onto my side to face him. "Nope."

He brushed a curl behind my ear. "So what you saying?"

"I’m saying… I’m getting off birth control. Whatever happens, happens."

His grin deepened, and he pulled me closer. "You know I want you to have all my babies, right?"

I smiled against his lips. "How many we talking?"

Creed smirked. "Like six."

“I know you fuckin lying.”

“Two more then. One more of each.”

“I think I can do that for you.” I giggled, pulling him down for a kiss. “I love you Langston.”

“I love you more Beautiful.”

Whatever the future held for us, we were ready.

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