Page 137 of Hot Knot Summer

“That’s a yes!” Jess shouts from the crowd. “I’ve read her rough drafts!”

I’m laughing too hard to be genuinely mortified.

As the laughter dies down and we move to the signing table, I’m struck by how natural this feels. How right. I’m surrounded by love, laughter, and the kind of community I never knew existed.

“You know,” I tell my Alphas as they hover protectively while I sign books, “I never thought I could ever be this happy.”

“Could be?” Levi raises an eyebrow.

“Okay, fine. I’m ridiculously, stupidly,completely happy.”

“Good,” Atlas says, pressing a kiss to the top of my head.

“And we’re just getting started,” River adds.

As the real party is just beginning, I find myself standing in the middle of the room, surrounded by the warmth of laughter and conversation that shows no signs of slowing down.

Three months ago, I thought I was running away from my life.

Turns out, I was running straight toward it.

And the best part? This is just the beginning of our story.