Total pages in book: 79
Estimated words: 76693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 383(@200wpm)___ 307(@250wpm)___ 256(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 76693 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 383(@200wpm)___ 307(@250wpm)___ 256(@300wpm)
“What do you mean ‘at this point?’”
“Well, if we eventually decide to raise a family…” Cam let that drift off because this was something they hadn’t discussed. But Nolan mentioned one night that he regretted never having children. Cam only had one. Laurel would probably love having younger siblings. To visit, not help raise them, of course.
He had no idea where Hope stood on having kids. Since she’d be the one bearing them, ultimately, that decision would be up to her.
Kids or not, he still wanted them all to share their lives together. Forever. “What do you say?”
She tucked her bottom lip between her teeth as she stared past him. Her gaze suddenly swung back. “I’ll give you one guess because one will be all you’ll need.”
He placed his hands on either side of her face and pressed their foreheads together. “I’ll take that as a yes.” Before he let her go, he brushed his lips over hers. Once she was free, Nolan enveloped her into his arms and shared a kiss with her next.
“Should we go upstairs to celebrate?” Hope suggested.
While their work day wasn’t quite over yet, they could probably get away with a quickie.
As they headed upstairs, their smiles were bright. But not as bright as their future.
Cam didn’t think he could be any happier.
It turned out, he was wrong.
Epilogue
Hope stuck out her tongue to capture some of the cold flakes falling softly from the sky.
When it snowed, she normally wouldn’t say the weather was perfect, but in this case, it was. It was exactly what Erin had wanted for their commitment ceremony. Since Mother Nature cooperated, no snowmakers were needed.
The day was turning into a real winter wonderland with the sun shining brightly, making undisturbed snow sparkle like glitter and diamonds. The ground was covered enough so the sleigh, pulled by two of the ranch’s rescue horses, glided with ease as it delivered the stunning “bride” to her two waiting men, Dylan and Ford.
Their huge smiles and obvious love between the three of them made her heart swell. It also proved that, while polyamory was unorthodox, it could be successful. As with any relationship, it just took dedication and work.
Plus, a whole lot of love.
“You keep sticking out that tongue of yours like that and we might have to cut out of here early,” came the deep voice to her right.
She glanced over at Cam. “That would be rude.”
“Then we can just dip out and return before anyone realizes we were missing.”
Hope elbowed Cam’s ribs and smothered a giggle. “It sounds like you’re saying you have no staying power.”
“You should know.” He shot her a grin that warmed her all the way to her toes as he squeezed her blanket-covered knee.
She certainly did know. Very well. It all depended on who was doing what to whom. No matter if it was fast or slow, the men always made it great.
She had no complaints.
Nolan, sitting on her left, leaned in closer, whispering, “What do you think?”
She swept away a snowflake stuck to his beard. “About?”
“Having one of these of our very own.”
“Pledging our love and commitment in front of friends and family?” she asked in a whisper.
“I’m all for it. Though, can we not do it at the end of December?” Cam muttered.
“You can’t say today isn’t completely magical. It’s exactly what Erin wanted,” she told him.
“I’m hoping you prefer somewhere warm, with turquoise water, where our toes would be in the sand.”
“Ooooh. That does sound good,” Hope breathed. “As long as you two can tear yourselves away from work.”
“I’m sure we can make an exception,” Cam teased.
They quieted down as Dylan’s twin assisted Erin out of the sleigh at the end of the makeshift aisle. The guests stood as she made her way on Dayne’s arm to her waiting lovers. Their slow stroll was accompanied by string musicians playing Beautiful In White.
Hope swiped at the sting in her eyes. She really could picture herself in Erin’s place, wearing a gorgeous dress and committing herself forever to the men she loved.
Once the ceremony was over, the happy trio headed hand-in-hand back down the aisle to the waiting sleigh while the guests began to head over to the event hall for the reception.
The biggest issue with sitting outside on Christmas Eve was the cold temperature. Luckily, the hall had heat so they could all shed their blankets, gloves, and winter coats to show off their fancy outfits while they celebrated.
She couldn’t wait to get a glimpse of her men in their tuxes again. When she got a good look this morning before they had headed out, she’d lost her breath with how handsome and debonair they both looked.
It once again reminded her of how happy and lucky she was.
Nolan stood, put her blanket aside, and offered a hand to help her stand. Once she was on her feet, she realized Cam remained in his seat, not moving.