Ridley glanced at him in surprise. Jackson had doubts? Did he seriously think that she would cheat on him?
“Don’t look so surprised.” He shrugged. “I don’t think you have any idea how amazing you are, Ri. Sometimes I want to hulk smash other men for even looking at you. Because I know that every one of them is wishing for a shot with a woman like you. Not just because you’re beautiful, even though you’re absolutely breathtaking. But because you’re kind. And loving. Before I met you, I was determined to live a good life because the boys needed me but I was just going through the motions. Then I met you and you brought joy back in my life. You made me want to be here. I feel lucky every day to wake up and spend my days with you. I can’t even imagine wanting anyone else.”
Ridley had no words. His words had humbled her, thrilled her and also expressed exactly how she felt about him. So she leaned forward and pulled him down for a kiss.
“Jackson, I feel the same way. I’m not sure what I ever did to deserve being an Alexander but I’m so glad I fainted in Raina’s yard that day. What if I’d just turned around and gone back to the bus station? I’d have never met you. I’d probably still be hiding out from a crazy stalker, watching my back every two seconds.”
Just the thought that she could have missed meeting him, loving him, was terrifying.
“Fate isn’t that cruel. It wouldn’t bring you so close to me only to let you get away. This was meant to be. Even if I’m a bonehead and sometimes forget to show you I worship the ground you walk on, know that you are the very best thing in my life. In all of our lives. The boys absolutely adore you. It wasn’t just my life you saved when you chose to hide out here.”
Suddenly Ridley felt a strong thump right under her ribs. “Oh wow, I guess we woke the baby up!”
A slow smile spread across his face. “I think he agrees with me that you’re the best mommy ever.”
Ridley finally gave up trying to hold back tears and just let them flow freely as she pressed her hand on top of his. They’d decided not to find out the sex of the baby, wanting it to be a surprise. But Jackson was sure it was a boy, saying that since Raina had given birth to a girl, the universe wouldn’t task them with another who’d grow up as gorgeous as her mother and aunt.
“I think SHE agrees that mommy and daddy belong together. Forever,” Ridley added.
Jackson leaned down and pressed a kiss to the top of her stomach. A few moments later, another thump pressed right below his lips.
“Of that, I have no doubt.”
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Katie pulled out her keys and opened the door. Neither of them said anything. It suddenly struck her as funny. Normally this was when she’d be worried about whether the guy would kiss her or whether she wanted to rush in and slam the door in his face.
“This is usually make it or break it time,” she joked.
“What does that mean?”
“Oh, you know. It's the end of the night and usually you're a little tipsy at this point. So in high school you'd park the car somewhere and make out but as an adult, normally you just kiss goodnight before going inside.”