“Mine forever,” I say, claiming him the way he always claims me.
“Always.”
EPILOGUE
SEAN
“Sean, she’s only six months old. She doesn’t need sandals!” My wife giggles as I show her the tiny pair of pink shoes before packing them into the diaper bag.
“We’re near the beach. Of course, she needs sandals.” I give her a wide grin, stepping closer to kiss the top of our baby’s head. She’s fast asleep in her mother’s arms, face pressed against Savannah’s chest. The two most beautiful girls in the world. My chest swells with pride.
“You spoil her rotten,” Savannah teases me, rolling her eyes even as her lips tilt up in a smile.
“Her and her mama,” I answer with a wink.
It’s true. I take every opportunity possible to spoil the hell out of her. Savannah loves it even if she teases me about it. Plus, the tiny pink sandals are so adorable, how was I supposed to resist?
We’re in the Bahamas after all. Our daughter has to be dressed for the beach. True, she’s only six months old and can’t walk yet, but that’s not the point.
God, these girls have turned me into such a sap. Not that I’m complaining. I’ve never been happier.
Ever since we found out Savannah was pregnant on our honeymoon, I’ve doted on our daughter. Savannah has given me the most precious gift, our little family, and I intend to make sure she and our daughter always know just how incredibly grateful I am for them both.
Nothing compares to being Savannah’s husband or Sophia’s dad. No amount of career success or money even comes close to the utter joy and love they bring.
Savannah sways side to side, keeping the baby settled in her arms. She’s an incredible mother, a total natural. I didn’t think it was possible to love her more than I already did, but seeing her with our child is like all my wildest dreams come true.
I step closer, wrapping my arms around my wife’s waist and leaning down to kiss the top of the sleeping baby’s head gently, holding my whole world in my arms.
Sophia stirs, blinking her big blue eyes open. She looks so much like Savannah, with soft blonde hair and those ocean-blue eyes. She yawns, and Savannah and I both coo over her.
“Come on, angel. Let’s go to the pool!” Savannah says in a baby voice, lifting Sophia up high to make a face at her. The baby laughs, reaching out her chubby hands for me.
I scoop her up, kissing her cheeks and tickling her as Savannah gathers up towels and the baby float for the pool.
I help Savannah get settled at the side of the private pool before ducking back inside to grab refreshments from the fridge. When I return with a tray of watermelon and pineapple and a sugary drink for Savannah, she gives me a smile that makes my pulse kick into overdrive.
“Thank you,” she says, popping a piece of fruit into her mouth.
“Anything for you.” I dip my head to kiss her, tasting the pineapple juice on her lips. “You look fucking incredible, sweetness.”
She blushes. The pink bikini she’s in hugs her curves and shows off her soft skin. Savannah is the most beautiful woman in the world, and I take every opportunity to remind her of that and savor the way she turns pink with my compliments. Making my wife blush is my favorite hobby.
“I love you.” She smiles, the sun making her shine even brighter than usual.
“I love you endlessly, sweetness.”
Our baby squeals excitedly, making grabby hands at her pool float. I chuckle.
“We’re going to have to get a house with a pool,” I muse as I grab the float and scoop my daughter up.
Savannah laughs, thinking I’m joking. “What on earth do we need that for?”
“For our little water baby,” I say, then turn to Sophia in my arms. “Tell Mama you need a pool to play in whenever you want. Don’t you, baby?” Sophia giggles, showing off her single tooth. “See? How could I say no to this face?”
“You’ve got your daddy wrapped around your little finger.” Savannah coos to our daughter, standing to join us at the side of the pool.
“A holiday home then,” I tell her as we slip into the warm water. Sophia immediately flails her arms around, splashing us all eagerly. “Somewhere hot so you can sunbathe in all the bikinis you want, with a private pool for all the kids—”
