The Rýkr Duet
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Epilogue
Easton – (Ten Years Later)~
I stared out the window and I found that warming sensation flooding my chest again. I was grateful for the life I had, and I still felt that gratitude down to my soul often.
It had taken a while to find that perfect balance between the daughter my parents had raised and my new life as Easton’s wife, but I had finally managed it. Over the years, relationships had mended, and things had progressively gotten better.
Avalon getting married and pregnant right away had helped things tremendously. Ten years later, she and Griffin had one set twins, one son, and she was pregnant with their final addition to their family. My sister’s been rocking the wife and mother gig since the beginning and she was so damn happy that I always smiled when I thought of her.
“I don’t blame you for hiding out.” I turned at my sister’s voice. “Our children are horrible.”
I barked out a laugh. “They are not.”
She eyed me. “Lying to yourself only hurts your soul.”
Easton and I had gotten married the following summer after he had crashed into my life, and we had two sets of twins, and that was it for us. The second we’d been hit with the news of another set of twins coming our way, I had shut down shop. These days, my vagina was purely used for pleasure.
“I wasn’t hiding,” I said, remarking on her first comment. “I actually came up here to take some pictures.”
“Sure, you did,” she snorted.
I cocked my head. “What are you doing up here?”
She started rubbing her tummy. “I was looking for a place to have a quickie with my husband,” she chuckled. “Sexy time is going to come to an end soon.” Avalon was already eight months pregnant.
“You don’t feel guilty having sex in your in-law’s home with your children nearby?”
“Nope,” she answered shamelessly.
Life was perfect.
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Easton – (Ten Years Later)~
“Christ, can’t you keep it in your pants?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about?” my brother said, though he kept avoiding my gaze.
“We’re having a family get-together, for fuck’s sake, Griff,” I kept on. “Have some shame.”
He finally looked up at me after adjusting his tie. Ten years later, I was the assistant mayor to Rýkr, and Griff was mine and Dad’s right-hand man, so we were often wearing suits and ties. “Please, like you haven’t already had your way with your wife,” he scoffed.
He wasn’t wrong. “Yeah, well, at least I greeted the family first.”
His brows jumped. “You’re not the one who had to work on a Saturday, asshole,” he pointed out. “I just came from the office and I missed my wife.”
“Apparently, so,” I joked.
Griff flipped me off. “You’re a dick, Easton.”
“So I’ve been told,” I smirked.
Flipping me off again, he took off to join the party out back. It was Mr. and Mrs. Lively’s anniversary, so we were having a family party.
Just as I was on my way to join them, I felt a pair of arms wrap around me from behind, and love settled everything inside me. “Hey, baby.”
She came around until she was standing in front of me, her arms still wrapped around me. “Hey.”
“What are you doing?”
“I was standing guard while Avalon got herself some sexy time,” she grinned.
I laughed. “Like any good sister would.”
Her grin turned wicked. “What do you say about some sexy time?”
“I’d say it’s a good thing you’re wearing a skirt,” I automatically replied.
“Good, because I know just the place,” she whispered against my neck.
“Grab a towel, baby, because you’re going to need something to scream into.”
Yeah, life was perfect.
The End.
Acknowledgments
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The first acknowledgment will always be my husband. There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude for having this man in my life. There is a little bit of him in every hero I dream up, and I can’t thank God enough for bringing him into my life. Thirty years, and still going strong!
Second, there’s my family; my daughter, my son, my grandchildren, my sister, and my mother. Family is everything, and I have one of the best. They are truly the best cheerleaders I could ever ask for, and I never forget just how truly blessed I am to have them in my life.
And, of course, there’s Kamala. This woman is not only my beta and idea guinea pig, but she’s also one of my closest friends. She’s been with me from the beginning of this journey, and we’re going to ride this thing to the end. Kam’s the encouragement that sparked it all, folks.
And, finally, I’d like to thank everyone who’s purchased, read, reviewed, shared, and supported me and my writing. Thank you so much for helping make this dream a reality and a happy, fun one at that! I cannot say thank you enough.
About the Author
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M.E. Clayton works full-time and writes as a hobby. She is an avid reader and, with much self-doubt, but more positive feedback and encouragement from her friends and family, she took a chance at writing, and the Seven Deadly Sins Series was born. Writing is a hobby she is now very passionate about. When she’s not working, writing, or reading, she is spending time with her family or friends. If you care to learn more, you can read about her by visiting the following:
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Facing the Enemy (Ramsey & Emerson)
Engaging the Enemy (Roselyn & Liam)
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If You Could Only See (Mason & Shane)
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The Problem with Sports (Nathan & Andrea)
The Problem with Dating (Gideon & Echo)
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Our Broken Pieces (Mystic & Gage)
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The Bishop (Leonardo & Sienna)
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The Holy Trinity Next Generation Series (In Order)
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Real Shadows
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