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“I didn't think I'd get anything after forty.”

Her hand covers mine.

“I know.”

“I thought I was dying, Sweet.”

“I know that, too.”

“And now you live in my house.”

“Our house.”

Fuck. My heart stops.

Belinda's mouth curves.

I stare at her.

“What?”

“Say it again.”

“Our house?”

“Yes.”

She laughs.

“Our house.”

Fuck me. I bend and kiss her.

When I pull back, I keep my forehead against hers.

“Our house,” I murmur.

“Yes.”

“Our matebond.”

“Yes.”

“Our baby.”

Her smile turns radiant.

“Our baby.”

Jesus.

I close my eyes.

I can survive a permanent Change.

Stand toe to toe with Monsters.

Handle magic.