“Can you believe your pa made a nursery twice as big as the one we have?” I say with a giggle.
”I’m not at all surprised. Get ready to be one-upped at just about everything, especially with the baby being a girl. My pa never complained about having six boys, but I know he always wanted a daughter. And my brothers, well, they’re going to be so overprotective, I fear for any man that gets within three feet of her.”
“I’m thrilled that my child gets to be a part of a happy family.”
“You do too, Penny. Don’t you forget that.”
“How could I? You remind me every day.”
I crawl into bed, lying on my side. Greyson comes behind me, splaying his hand across my enormous belly.
“You still thinking about running away from me sometimes?”
“Yep.”
“You know I’ll find you, right?”
“It’s what I count on.”
“Good. Now, when are you going to marry me?”
“Soon, Grey. After the baby.”
“Don’t let me catch you without your ring.”
“And if my finger swells?”
“I’ll get you backup rings.”
“Greyson Prosper, you are just too much.”
“You’re calling me too much? You’re the one who insists on still working.”
“I’m pregnant—completely capable of managing your schedule.”
“I’d much rather you manage something else, if you know what I mean.” He strokes an aching breast.
“I do—nearly every day—but your appetite is insatiable.”
“And what about your own?”
I sigh. “Guilty as charged.”
He withdraws his hand from my breast. I nearly pout, but I realize we had a quickie this morning, and we have a big day ahead of us tomorrow, when the new cattle arrive.
So instead of feasting on each other, we fall asleep, his warm breath on my neck, without fear of our future together, because despite all the hurdles we’ve had to clear, we’ve made it, and I know that so long as I live, I’ll never be alone and unwanted again.
EPILOGUE
PENNY
YearsLater
Fiona setsup the last of the centerpieces on the table, then wishes me luck before heading back to her shop.
“Are you ready?” Greyson asks.
“I’m ready!” Charlotte enthuses as she rushes over to the table and sets a stray flower at a place setting.
