Charlie is standing in the hallway, looking completely dishevelled and broken.
“What are you doing here?” I whisper, stepping toward him cautiously.
“Can I… crash here for a while?” His voice cracks as he collapses into my chest. I shoot Levi a stunned look.
What the fuck has happened?
EPILOGUE
SCARLETT
ONE YEAR LATER
Haven Pilates.
I’m standing across the road from the studio.Mystudio.
This has been my dream since I realised that Pilates was my calling, and it was something that I didn’t ever think would become reality.
The early sunlight glints off the studio windows, and inside I can just faintly see the reformer beds throughout the front room.
I sigh, feeling my eyes tear up just as a pair of arms slide around my waist, pulling me into a solid chest. Levi’s scent makes me relax instantly as I melt into him. He squeezes me lightly as he rests his chin on my shoulder.
“Today’s the day, Princess.” He whispers in my ear, turning to press a gentle kiss at the curve of my neck.
“Today’s the day.” I repeat as a wide smile takes over my face. Grasping his hand in mine, I pull him across the road to the studio, unlocking the door before we step inside.
My smile grows even further as I look around. It’sperfect.
Beige reformer beds line the studio, the off-white walls lined with green plants, the oak counter in the middle of the receptionarea with the props set behind it, and the floor to ceiling windows that line the front of the room. It’s everything that I’ve ever wanted.
“Are you nervous?” Levi asks, placing our stuff behind the counter.
I wave him off. “Absolutely not.”
I absolutely am.
Levi smirks at me, raising an eyebrow.
A high-pitched squeal cuts through the moment, and I spin around to see Gigi Carter running toward me. She tackles me in a hug. “I am so excited.”
“Me too, Gige.” I laugh, hugging her back.
Pulling away, she looks around. “How can I help?”
…
The Grand Opening is in full swing, everyone that we know, and love is here. We have the best caterers in Seattle for the food, an open bar, and everyone seems to be having a great time.
Though, there’s one thing missing… Right on cue, the boys walk in, dressed up in Haven Pilates gear. All six of them – Levi, Bennett, Hudson, Evan, Reid and Cole, because, being their captain, Levi really left them with no choice.
“Are you boys ready for your class?” I ask, directing them over to the Pilates beds for them to take their place.
“Let’s start with our down stretch. I already set your springs on a light spring, so don’t touch them.” I raise an eyebrow. Hudson looks excited, Cole and Evan look bored, Reid looks like he’d rather be with his baby girl, Bennett looks scared, and Levi looks… turned on. Of course.
I gave them a run through of the reformer a few days ago, so there’s no need to explain, and I cue them into their exercise.
“Okay, boys. High kneeling position. Hands on your footbar, shoulder width apart and tuck your bum in, creating a nice straight line with your body.”
