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The man didn’t realize it, but he had a heart that was so big it was near bursting.

And my kids and I were the only ones who were lucky enough to see it, witness it, and feel it.

Oh yes... over the years, my husband, my life, my heart, has definitely made the stars wince at the brightness we created.

Xander

Twenty Years Later

I scrolled through my messages, and when my eyes landed on a certain text thread, I smiled.

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Save Xander’s Ass Text Thread

Xander – I fucked up. Need her back.

Grimm – Been waiting.

Kettle – Same.

Saint – Favorite flower?

Me – Star gazer lilies.

Saint – Favorite candy?

Me – Twix.

Nuke – Zagan MC already got the call to keep an eye out for her.

Me – Thanks.

Saint – Favorite meal?

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“Dad?” Niko called out.

I looked up at him and saw that Mason and Marianne were with him and lifted my chin.

“Going out for a ride.”

I looked at Mason and Marianne and lifted a brow, “Helmets?”

Marianne winced, “We are never forgetting those again.”

Mason grimaced, “Yeah. Thought you were scary, but compared to Mom? Yeah, no.”

I smiled.

Huge.

Niko chuckled, “You like that?”

“Fucking love, it. Why do you think I push her buttons?”

Just then, I heard it.

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