Page 216 of BounBound By Scars

We were still laughing when Raven marched into the room again, tiara askew.

She held out her hand. “Uncle Lo-Lo, Eli ba-pup binky.”

Logan crouched in front of her, booping her cute little nose. “Here’s the backup binky, Ray.”

As she went running back, Logan blinked and stood back up. “She’s three and already better at logistics than I am.”

“Sheisbetter than you,” Zarek said without looking up.

“Maybe Eli should marryRaveninstead,” Kabir added with a smirk.

“What?” Zarek’s head snapped up, nostrils flaring.

And just like that—

Chaos.

Caffeine.

Family.

BONUS EPILOGUE TWO

Amelia

“Now,” Kabir said, voice low, “tell me what’s bothering you.”

He leaned against the doorway, arms crossed, muscles pulling deliciously against the sleeves of his crisp white shirt.

The Vermont hotel suite was massive—gold accents, sleek black decor, a giant bed that had my name all over it. This was supposed to be our little escape after weeks of barely having a night to ourselves—thanks to our little angel, Dahlia.

I unbuckled my watch, tossing it onto the bedside table as I shot him a look.

“Just that you refused Sebastian’s private jet,” I said, arching a brow. “We could be in Verona right now, sipping overpriced wine and pretending to be classy.”

He rolled his eyes and pushed off the door, stalking toward me with that signature slow, smug walk that still did things to my brain.

“I’m not entertaining any offer from Sebastian fucking Blackthorn,” he muttered. “Not happening, Mrs. Gill.”

“It’s been years,” I groaned and shoved my hand in his face, flashing my sapphire ring. “Thismakes me yours, you absolute moron!”

He smirked down at me. “I know. That’s why I’m trying not to punch Sebastian every time he breathes near you.”

“You need help,” I deadpanned.

He leaned in, lips grazing my jaw. “You married me. Who really needs help here?”

Goddammit.

I turned, arms crossed, watching him with narrowed eyes.

“We should take advantage of the daylight,” I said, trying to keep my voice even. “There’s a trail nearby. The hike’s supposed to be beautiful.”

Kabir didn’t move.

Didn’t speak.

Just… watched me.

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