Page 58 of Reckless Games

In the distance, headlights approach, and I breathe a sigh of relief. We’ll get through this, no matter what I have to do to ensure that’s going to happen.

“Adam,” Lake whispers.

I brush her cheek. “Yes, baby girl?”

“Kiss me.”

I lean in without hesitation, taking her lips. Sealing mine to hers in a promise.

“Happy New Year,” she mutters against my mouth.

I breathe out a chuckle and hold her hands tighter. “Happy new life, baby girl. This is just the beginning.”

Epilogue

Lakeyn

One Year Later

“AndhereIthoughtpeople didn’t get invited twice.” Stella stops in front of me, her red hair shorter than it was last year but with the same bright smile as always. “You’re already making Adam a better man.”

“I’m sure he agrees with you.” I wink. While I once thought it was impossible to reach his heart, it’s where I live now. “I’m so happy you made it.”

I wrap Stella in a hug.

“Of course.” She pulls back and smiles, squeezing my arms. “Happiness looks good on you. Or is that just the post-fuck glow keeping you perma-happy.”

“Both?” I can’t bury the smile that breaks free.

“Well tell him to keep it up.”

“I will.” Except I don’t have to. Adam knows what I need. He reads my body like he reads my mind. And I’ve never been more at peace.

“There you are.” Ivy stops beside us, wrapping her arm through Stella’s. “Stella, we’ve got two mountains of muscle to climb, and you’re coming with me.”

Stella and Ivy met at my wedding to Adam, and they became fast friends, which made it an easy decision to invite them both here this holiday season.

“Lake, go find your man and let him do unspeakable things to you.” Ivy nudges my arm.

I can’t help the blush that climbs my neck. Adam might have tested every limit I can imagine in bed, but standing in front of my sister and friend, I still can’t help that my cheeks heat with the reminder.

“We’ll catch you tomorrow.” Ivy tugs Stella’s arm. “Stella and I have some needs of our own to attend to.”

“Hey, Ivy.” I stop her as she turns to walk away. “Thank you.”

If it wasn’t for my sister pushing me to accept Adam’s invitation last year, my life wouldn’t be what it is now.

After everything settled from the accident, Adam refused to wait an appropriate amount of time to propose. Impulsive as ever, we got married after only a few months of dating. To anyone else, it might seem rushed, but when the heart knows what it wants, sometimes you have to listen.

We both understand that life can take a turn at any moment, and we’re not going to waste any of it.

Ivy smiles. “You know I’ve always got your back, sis.”

With a final wink, the two of them disappear into the crowd.

Adam almost cancelled the Midnight Manor festivities this year, but I convinced him not to. His business is dangerous, but it’s his life. I understand and support him unconditionally.

I didn’t fall for a prince; I fell for a ruthless man. And I wouldn’t want him any other way.

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