“And my home is here.” With her free hand, Popi reached out to Apollo. Her fingers traced down over the stubble trailing down his jaw. “My heart belongs to you. And I can’t wait to start my own business. I’ve already been working on a new website and deciding what colors I’ll use for my brand.”
“You have?” When she nodded, he said, “I can’t believe you’ve had time with all our wedding plans, the baby and finishing the remodel. I’m so proud of all you accomplished in such a short amount of time. You are amazing.”
She smiled. When he talked to her that way, she felt as though she could accomplish anything. It meant so much that he believed in her.
Before she could put her thoughts into words, there was a knock at the door. Lea stepped into the room with the newest addition to their group. Baby Lily was in her arms, sound asleep.
Lea smiled. “Hey, you two aren’t supposed to be together before the wedding.”
Popi nodded toward her soon-to-be-husband. “Someone says that we don’t have to worry about luck.”
“Really?” There was disbelief in her voice. “I wouldn’t want to tempt fate.” She narrowed her gaze on Apollo. “That means you need to go.” When he didn’t make any move to go, she added, “Now.”
Popi turned to Apollo. “I think she’s serious. You better go.”
He sighed. “But the wedding isn’t for hours.”
“You’ll be fine.” Lea smiled once more. “I’ve never seen a more perfect couple.”
“She’s right,” Popi said. “It’s only three more hours—”
“And three minutes,” Apollo added.
“In three hours...and three minutes, I’ll be all yours. And you can have me all evening.”
“Mmm... I like the sound of that.” He leaned in close and pressed his lips to hers.
“Hey! Hey! Hey!” Lea said. “You have to wait for that until after the vows.”
Apollo groaned as he pulled away. “It won’t come soon enough.” And then he looked at Seb. “I will see you soon, little guy. Hopefully you haven’t outgrown your tux.”
“We just got the outfit for him last week,” Popi said.
“He’s a Drakos. He’s growing quickly.”
“Don’t rush him. I’m enjoying having a baby.”
“Me too.” His gaze sought hers out. “Maybe we should discuss having another one.”
“Really?”
“Mmm-hmm.” His gaze reflected his sincerity.
Lea moved between them and, with her free arm, gave Apollo a shove toward the door. “It’s definitely time you go. Out. Out.”
When Apollo closed the door behind him, Lea turned to her. “Wow. That guy is really crazy about you.”
“It goes both ways.”
“I’m really going to miss you on the island. But I totally understand why you want to stay here. You have a devoted guy. And this mansion and the grounds are amazing.”
“Apollo created the garden where we’re getting married. Together, we’re turning this into our home with our memories.”
“Then we better start getting you ready. We have a blissful memory to make.”
“Yes, we do.”
This was just the beginning of the greatest love story. Popi smiled. She never knew life could be this good. And it was all due to Apollo. She loved him with all her heart.
“Popi, come on.” Lea placed Lily in the crib. “You have to put down Seb. We have to get you ready for your groom. It’s almost time for you to say ‘I do.’”
Popi’s feet barely touched the ground.
There really were happily-ever-afters...
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