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“Sweetness, you know I’m committed to this, and to us.”

“I know...”

“Good because I signed us up for a naughty Kama Sutra class.” He grinned. “Take that, Skeezie Keezie.”

With another laugh she kissed him and then was in Finn’s arms.

"I don't have anything to offer you," he said. "I've been working so hard to build a better Order and a better life for us that I didn't even know what I was supposed to be doing here tonight. But I hope you know that everything I change and everything I build is for us...all eight of us. To keep us safe. To bring our kids into a safer, more loving world. To serve Him with humility and grace. I intend to keep working toward that for the rest of my life, and I hope that you'll all be with me on that journey."

“You have everything to offer me, Finn. Everything you are is everything I always wanted, my Devil.” She said the last softly, just enough for him to hear. “I love you so much...love everything you are.” She kissed him softly. Gods, the man was so good, so genuine.

"I love you, too."

"Well thank fuck that's over," Leo declared. "I'm fucking starving. Let's eat!"

She shook her head and settled next to Easton, snuggling close as she lay her head on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around her waist, keeping her close as she listened to the guys fill plates and shit talk each other. Jack settled a plate in front of her, and she smiled at him, then looked to Easton.

“Home soon...you ready to see Niobe?”

"So fucking ready." He smiled dreamily at her again. "Looking forward to you meeting her, too."

“Me, too,” she nodded. “Sleepover when we get back? I can sit for you...” she said hopefully. All she wanted was to cement their lives together, and she knew starting with Easton would make all the difference. “I’m going to have to go see the girls, but I honestly just want a few days hiding with you and the guys.” She grinned.

"Of course! I'd like that a lot." His eyes were unfocused, like he was already picturing her naked in his studio.

"Do you want one of us to come with you to see your friends?" Carter asked, ever the gentleman.

“I'd like all of you to come and see my friends with me. I mean, they want to meet all of you.”

"I'm sure we can swing that," Finn said with a smile. "Remind me again where they are tomorrow and I'll file a flight plan with the jet before we go home."

"You got it, baby. Now...who am I sleeping with tonight?" She grinned as the room erupted in arguments and Emerson grinned back at her, shaking his head.

Chapter 48

2weeks later, NewYork City

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