Page 39 of Knotty Escape
“Like everything we’ve ever wanted,” River agrees.
“Thank you,” I blush, but now I really need some answers, because I saw the price tag on this bitch, and I could work foryears and still never afford this dress. So how can these men afford it?
“We own this boutique, Lila. And others like it,” River says, pulling me away from Harrison, and into his arms. “We can afford everything in this store twice over, well, more than twice over.”
“And the apartment is just one of our properties here in the city to make our commutes easier. We own a house a little outside the city. We’re taking you there next,” Wes adds, looking smug.
“A house?” My brain stutters on the knowledge that this pack is more than financially stable. The beautiful apartment hinted at their wealth, but this is beyond what I had imagined.
“Six bedrooms, four bathrooms. A greenhouse, pool, and room for a playground. The nest is huge, baby. You’re going to love it.” Harrison looks so fucking excited, and it’s infectious.
“I can’t wait to make you come in every room,” Wes adds, winking.
“I hope you don't think–”
“Let me stop you right there, Lila. We know you like us for who we are and not our money. We weren’t trying to hide it from you. And we're not using our money to try and manipulate you into being with us. We're just ready to show you everything we have to offer you.” River pulls me in and kisses me, and I melt for him.
He didn't need me to say it. He already knows me so well.
“Can we take you to the house?” Harrison asks eagerly.
“I would like that,” I murmur. “Can we maybe save the shopping trip for another time, like maybe after I have time to process how wealthy you three are?”
“Sure. We already had some stuff sent to the house anyway. Plus, after we show you the house, we can take you to Home Nest and Beyond,” Wes says as he unzips the back of the fancy dress.
“I would like that,” I admit. I don’t know if I could handle a shopping trip centered on me, but things for the house? That sounds fun. We’re building something more. A home.
I don’t know what our future holds, but I think that’s okay. I’ll love every moment with them while I have them, and if one day things change, I’ll be okay.
I know what love should look like now.
Gentle and caring. Playful and fun. Free and comfortable.
This is what I’ve always wanted.
“I love you,” I say gently, rising to place a kiss against my alpha’s cheek. Wes freezes, but only for a second.
“Fuck, I love you too, Lila!” Wes spins me in his arms, kissing me silly.
“Wes, I’m getting dizzy!” I giggle, shaking my head until he puts me back on my feet.
“I’ve been in love with you since the day we met,” Wes admits, as Harrison pulls me into his arms.
“I love you so fucking much it hurts,” Harrison confesses, pulling me in for a long and steady kiss. He’s so romantic. I can’t imagine a day without him.
“I love you too,” I say breathlessly when he pulls away from the kiss to hug me tightly.
“And me, omega? How do you feel about me?” River asks, arms crossed over his chest.
“You, Alpha, you I love more than I ever imagined possible,” I confess, stepping before him, looking up into his eyes.
“Good, because I love you more than life itself, Lila,” River says, pulling me into his arms. I fit here perfectly.
Not a happy ending, but a happy beginning.
Epilogue
Lila
