Page 48 of Surprise Bratva Daddy

We share a secret smile, both of us thinking about the life growing inside me. Only Zane, Kiro, and I know about the pregnancy. It’s still early, not yet showing, but the knowledge adds an extra layer of warmth to the day.

The thought of our baby fills me with a sense of wonder and excitement. I can’t wait to tell our child one day about how much love surrounded them even before they were born.

Later, as the celebration winds down and the guests begin to leave, Zane and I find ourselves alone in the garden. The twinkling lights cast a magical glow, and the soft hum of cicadas fills the air.

Zane takes my hand, leading me to a secluded bench beneath a sky full of stars. “I have something for you,” he says, reaching into his pocket.

Curious, I watch as he pulls out a small velvet box. My heart skips a beat as he opens it to reveal a delicate necklace with a pendant shaped like a key.

“This is something you will take with you wherever you go,” he explains, fastening the necklace around my neck. “A reminder that no matter what challenges come our way, we’ll face them together. You hold the key to my heart, Monroe.”

Tears fill my eyes as I touch the pendant, feeling the smoothness of the precious metal. “I love it, Zane. I love you.”

“I love you too,” he says, pulling me into a kiss.

We sit there for a while, wrapped in each other’s arms, dreaming of the life we will build together. The foundation we have started is already making a difference, and we have so many plans for the future.

As the stars twinkle above, I know that our journey is far from over. There will be new adventures, new challenges, and countless moments of joy and love. But no matter what comes our way, we will face it together, united by a bond that nothing can break.

And as I look into Zane’s eyes, I know that he’s the only man I could ever love this way. I place my hand on my belly, and I smile. We’re finally getting our happily ever after.

EPILOGUE

Zane

The sun is setting, casting a warm, golden glow over our backyard. I sit on the grass, my legs stretched out in front of me, watching our son, Leo, toddle around with a determined look on his face. He’s a little over a year old now, and every day with him feels like an adventure.

“Daddy, look!” Leo calls out, his tiny hands gripping a toy car that he’s just pushed down the small slope we built for him.

“I see, buddy,” I reply, smiling as I watch the car roll down the hill and crash into the grass. “You’re getting really good at that.”

Leo beams with pride and claps his hands, laughing like he’s having the time of his life. Moments like these are a treasure, a stark contrast to the chaos and danger that used to define my life. Now, my world revolves around this little boy and his mother, Monroe.

As I reach out to pull Leo into my lap, I see Monroe stepping out of the house. She’s wearing a floral silk dress that shows off her incredible curves. They’ve only gotten more addicting since she had Leo. Her hair is tied back in a loose ponytail. She’s holding something in her hand, and her expression is a mix of excitement and nervousness. Her cheeks are pink, like they always are when there’s something important on her mind. It’s a dead giveaway.

“Hey,” I call out, waving her over. “Come join us.”

Monroe smiles and walks towards us, her eyes shining a beautiful deep brown in the slanted sunlight. She sits down beside me, and Leo runs into her arms.

“Is everything okay?” I ask, looking closer at her flushed cheeks and furrowed brow.

Monroe takes a deep breath and holds out a small, white stick. It takes me a moment to realize what it is, and when I do, my heart skips a beat. It’s a pregnancy test.

“Zane,” she says softly, her voice trembling slightly. “We’re having another baby.”

For a moment, I’m speechless. Then, a wave of joy and excitement crashes over me. I pull Monroe into my arms, laughing and kissing her. “Are you serious? Another baby?”

She nods, her eyes brimming with happy tears. “Yes, another baby.”

Leo, curious about what’s happening, wriggles out of our hug and looks up at me with wide eyes. “Baby?” he asks, pointing at Monroe’s belly.

“That’s right, buddy,” I say, picking him up giving him a squeeze. “You’re going to be a big brother.”

Leo looks at Monroe’s belly and then at us, as if trying to process the information. He giggles and claps his hands, clearly excited even if he doesn’t fully understand yet.

Monroe and I share a look, and in that moment, I feel nothing but pure happiness and love. This is our family. And it just got a little bigger.

Leo wriggles free again, running around and squealing with excitement. Monroe and I sit together, watching our son and thinking about our new addition. I hope it's a girl. Maybe that will balance out Leo.

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