Saxon's Soul (Haven, Texas 5)

“Thanks, I appreciate this.” Saxon grabbed hold of the drive. He looked over at her. “And all the help you gave my sub.”

Jardin nodded. “Of course.”

“I have another favor to ask. Could you start the adoption process for us?”

Jardin looked from Saxon to her. “You’re adopting Jamie and Caleb.”

Saxon put his arm around her, pulling her close. “Yes, I want my family protected. In every way. And I want the boys to know that they’re wanted.”

Something she’d never felt. Until meeting him. Warmth filled her, and her eyes brimmed with tears.

“Aspen?” Jardin asked. “This is what you want as well?”

“More than anything.”

“Then I’d love to help.”

Saxon nodded his head. “I owe you.”

Jardin waved his hand. “I was growing bored anyway and if I didn’t have a reason to get off the ranch, I was going to kill Corey.”

She looked up at Saxon, puzzled.

“Corey is one of the Malone brothers,” he explained. “He’s probably the most obnoxious of the lot.”

Jardin snorted. “And that’s saying something. I’m guessing I won’t see you at the club tonight.”

“No. I’ll get in touch with Mark, see if he can cover for me for a bit longer.”

Jardin nodded. “Seems like you’re needed here more. I can help as well.”

“Thanks.” They shook hands and Saxon showed him out.

She slid onto the sofa, her legs surprisingly weak. She took a deep breath in then let it out slowly.

“Well, sprite, looks like when it rains it pours.”

She looked up at him. “Sure does.”

He walked over and ran his hand over her hair. “You doing okay?”

She nodded.

His gaze narrowed. “Words, pet.”

Her back straightened. “Sorry, Sir. It’s a bit overwhelming. I feel so happy you’re back. Relieved Winifred isn’t going to be a problem. Worried about Keira and Julian. And so thankful to have you. A lot has happened and some of it hasn’t been good, but I couldn’t imagine being happier than I am here with you. I feel safe. I feel like I have a home.”

“You’re not the only one, pet. I have everything I ever could have wanted but never thought I deserved. And I won’t let go of it. Not without one hell of a fight.”

“Me either.” She smiled up at him. “I love you.”

“I love you too, sprite.”

Epilogue

She stared at the empty space.

Okay, this really couldn’t be possible. This couldn’t be happening to her again. How could her car go missing twice in a matter of months? It had been locked up in this garage for weeks. No one could have possibly stolen it. Curt and his team had installed the latest security devices. She was certain there wasn’t an inch of the property that wasn’t under camera surveillance.