Falling_A Bad Boy Billionaire Romance
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I spoke my vows, and she spoke hers before exchanging rings, though I remembered little of it all beyond the love I had for Izzy. And soon…just another seven months away…she’d not only be my wife, but the mother of my child. A child I couldn’t wait to welcome into this world.
I kissed my bride to the cheers of my family, friends, and all who’d come to share in our joy, my heart overflowing with happiness. “I love you so much, Izzy.”
“I love you too, Slater. I always will.”
Family reunions weren’t something my family did often, but with my older brother Conor here from Ireland with his wife and children, and Andrew here from Vermont, it seemed like fate was telling us to throw a party—especially when the rest of my brothers and cousins were around for once.
Ash and Wren.
Conor and Paige.
Finn and Skylar.
Locke and Emie.
Dane and Avery.
All my brothers. All their wives. All their children.
We were all here, having a lovely time on a gorgeous summer day.
I scooped up my daughter, Lena, as she ran away from me, her giggles filling my heart with joy. “Where do you think you’re going, my little monkey?”
“Mama. Want cake.”
“Yes, your mother does have a slice of cake for you. Come on then.” I kissed her freckled cheek, thinking that all this running around with her cousins would have her sound asleep tonight. I put her down once I got to Izzy. “Rumor has it you’re the one with the cake.”
“I am.” She looked up at me and stole a kiss, as I wrapped her in my arms, loving how her belly bumped me, swollen with our second child. But before we could get Lena set up with a plate of cake, she’d grabbed a cookie and was off and running with her cousins once more, heading in the direction of the bouncy house and slide. “This get-together was such a good idea.”
“I can’t believe how our family has grown. We’re all married—and with kids, no less.” Making my mother one happy grandmother. “Conor and Paige are even thinking of moving back to the States.”
“It’ll be nice to have your whole family close by.” She then tilted her head over at Colton, who was heading our way. “Here comes trouble.”
“Hey…I heard that.” Colton kissed Izzy’s cheek as I teasingly swatted him away.
“Oye! Get your own girl.” I swore Colton would forever be single.
“One of these days I’m going to surprise you—especially if I find someone as lovely as Izzy.” Colton winked at her, as she laughed and shook her head at him. “In all seriousness…you guys certainly give me relationship goals.”
“You’ll find that special someone, Colton.” Izzy gave him a sympathetic smile, her heart too pure and good.
Colton gave her a shy smile. “I think I may have already found her.”
Yet he didn’t stick around to elaborate, making his escape with a wave.
“Do you think he’s really found someone?” Izzy slipped her arms around my neck as I held her to me, my head bent to hers.
I let my lips linger on hers, my heart hammering with the love I had for her and our family. “I hope so. He’s a good man, and I’d love for him to be as happy as you’ve made me.”
“Have I told you how much I love you, Slater?” She nuzzled me, kissing me sweetly.
“You have—but I’ll never tire of hearing it.” That was the truth, since it only reminded me of how lucky I was to have her in my life.
“Then I’ll say it again. I love you, Slater Blackthorn. With all my heart.”
“And I love you, Izzy. With my very soul.”
The End
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