EPILOGUE
ANDI
Two Years Later
“Luke, you need to come get your daughter,” I call to him from the den.
“Why is she my daughter when she’s in trouble, and she’s your daughter when she’s being good?” he asks with a smile as he enters the room.
“You know why,” I say, narrowing my eyes at him. “You’re the one who teaches her to do the bad stuff.”
Laughing, he picks Mackenna up and smothers her with kisses. Her giggles and squeals of “Daddy” make me laugh—and melt my heart every time.
“Are you being a good girl? Are you?” he teases her.
“Yes!” she squeals as he tickles her ribs with his raspberries.
“Mommy has to go to the doctor now. You be good for Daddy, okay, sweet girl?” I ask Mackenna, stroking her hair and stealing a kiss for myself.
“Otay,” she says, laying her head on his shoulder. She’s as wrapped around his finger as he is around hers.
“You sure you’re all right to go alone?” Luke asks, ever my protector. “You know we can go with you.”
“I’m sure. Just going to check up on your son,” I say, patting my swollen belly.
Luke leans over with Mackenna in his arms and whispers to my stomach. “You take care of Mommy today, little man. I need my wife back as soon as possible. Deal?”
“Deal,” Mackenna agrees.
Luke smiles at her before stealing another kiss from her. Standing, he leans in and covers my mouth with his. His kisses always make me weak in the knees. “Tonight, Mr. Woods. You’ll finish that thought later tonight,” I demand.
“My pleasure.” He smirks and winks at me.
Just as I’m about to leave, Travis’s face flashes up on the TV screen. He’s being photographed with yet another model, and all of social media buzzes with predictions of their future. He’s still one of the hottest names in the entertainment industry, having recently branched out to starring in movies.
“Do you ever miss it? Or wonderwhat if?” Luke asks from behind me.
After healing from the wreck, I began taking over public relations duties for both Luke and Shane. Knowing the ins and outs of the boxing world, I’m certain it was the best decision for my career and my family. It allows me to always be with Luke, wherever he’s fighting, and I can support my brother with just as much love and care. My experience with being in the public eye helped me to learn the tricks of the trade fairly quickly, but I refuse to use the underhanded tactics that others rely on.
Luke has previously questioned my contentment with being the one behind the scenes instead of in the spotlight. It’s not that he’s bringing up the past in a negative way. He’s simply concerned that I’ve given up too much in order for him to pursue his dream. I turn to look him directly in the eye before I answer, and the perfect picture of my life stands right before me. My handsome husband holding our beautiful daughter in his muscular arms, knowing our son is on the way, and the plans we have for growing our family are all I’ll ever need.
“The onlywhat ifI ever ask myself is ‘What if I hadn’t gone to your room that day?’I don’t regret leaving that life behind at all, Luke. Not even a little twinge of regret. Everything I’ve ever wanted, needed, and dreamed of having is right here,” I answer honestly.
When he kisses me passionately again, I have a feeling that I’ll be late for my seven-month pregnancy checkup for our son, Adam Noah Woods.
Even if I had the opportunity, I wouldn’t change a single thing about my perfectly crazy life. Our love is crazy, baby.
The beginning…of a beautiful life.
