Page 99 of Be Your Forever
“To Max and Xander. The store would still be an idea in our heads if it wasn’t for your creative genius. The both of you worked tirelessly to make our dream a reality, and for that, we are eternally grateful.”
“To Avery and Cas for supporting me through thick and thin. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without you two by my side.” I turn to mine and Asher’s parents for the final thanks.
“To our parents, thank you for being the best role models. You’ve taught us everything we know, and we both love you guys so much. With all that said, stick around, buy a book, and get a drink from Asher. Thank you again for coming, and have fun.”
Asher
The box that’s in my pocket feels like it weighs a thousand pounds.
It’s now or never.
I glance around the room, and I’m overwhelmed with how many people showed up for us. Bri’s parents are over in the corner talking to mine, and when Colleen catches my gaze, she winks at me. Avery and Cas are in the designated rocking chair in the corner—a feature we put it for breastfeeding mothers, so they don’t have to feel like they need to excuse themselves to the restroom. The space is secluded enough from the public space, allowing the mother and child to have the privacy they need. To my left, I see Kennedy with her little girl, Cora, in her lap reading a children’s book. And who should be hovering over them but none other than Gage.
Kennedy is so focused on her girl that she has no idea how the man standing next to her is looking at her. I’ve known him for years, and I’veneverseen that look on his face. He must sense my gaze on him, because when his eyes meet mine, he takes a giant step back from her and gives me his normal Gage-like scowl.
Yeah…Something’s happening there.
And if not yet, soon. I squeeze the pocket with the ring inside and clear my throat loud enough to get everyone’s attention.
“If I could have everyone’s attention for a minute.” Bri gives me a questioning look.
“Bri, you are the most incredible woman I’ve ever met. I knocked on your door over a year ago hoping to provide friendship and support. What I didn’t expect was for you to become the most important person in my life. You’re strong, resilient, and beautiful inside and out. You’re my little warrior, my bear.”
“Oh my God.” Bri’s eyes tear up and her hands shoot up to her face.
“I loved watching you blossom. Watching you on your journey to finding yourself has been the greatest gift one could ever receive. You’ve always been the woman who stands before me today, and watching you be reintroduced was everything.”
“Asher, oh my God.” Bri’s hands are flapping in front of her face.
I pull the ring from my pocket and get down on one knee. “Brianna Mae Montgomery, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?”
“Yes. One thousand times, yes.” Bri launches herself at me, assaulting my mouth with hers. Someone clears their throat, forcing us apart. I slide the ring on her finger. A perfect fit for a perfect woman.
“I love you, bear.”
“I love you, too, future hubby.”
Epilogue
Asher
My dirty wife
Sixmonthslater
“Where are Asher and Bri? We needed to cut the cake, like, ten minutes ago.” The sound of Avery’s voice has us frozen in place. My dick is pulsing inside her, and my hand suddenly covers her mouth.
“Shh. Don’t make a sound,” I demand.
Eventually, Avery’s footsteps begin to fade. The second they do, I’m back to pounding my cock into my wife.
My wife.
I can’t believe I get to call her that.
“Look at my dirty wife taking her husband's cock like a good girl.” My thrusts are hard and rough, just how she likes it.
“Asher. Oh my God, don’t stop,” Bri whimpers.
