Chapter 63 BONUS EPILOGUE

Chapter 63 BONUS EPILOGUE


TWO YEARS LATER

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA



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The dawn was breaking outside the window. This bluish and orange light was creeping up the night sky, signaling the beginning of yet another day.

6:30 AM, the clock read.

Kara was still sound asleep, maybe last night took a toll on her?

Last night was... a lot of fun. I was getting hard all over again just thinking about it. Slowly I rolled over to my side, carefully wrapping her tiny body in my arms. My fingers ran to caress her soft cheeks.

"Hey..." I murmured to her ears as she shuffled a little.

"Mmhmm," she mumbled, still closing her eyes.

"Merry Christmas, baby,"

It was Christmas day in Australia, you would not have guessed it from the weather outside. It was 85 degrees and nothing but sunshine on the horizon. Apparently, that was how Christmas was done over here in the land down under.

Kara wasn’t saying anything. She refused to wake up as well. She just snuggled into my chest and mumbled out, "Mmhm," instead.

I had to get up early in the morning and hit the beach for some training, and I could let her sleep some more and just leave...

But where's the fun in that?

My hands found their way up her thighs and slipped through her underwear. Her body flinched at the contact. She took a deep breath, her thighs moving against my hand, she knew what was coming.

For the past three years, every day I was waking up next to her, but it still felt surreal. I couldn't believe I get to have her every day, in every way, and all mine.

Slowly I started grinding against her side. My hand was still working under the sheets. Small moans began to escape her lips as she tipped her head over to her side.

"Ry..." she croaked, eyes still closed.

"Wake up baby," I murmured as my lips began coaxing the soft spot on her neck.

She didn't move an inch, on purpose. I knew she was up already, but she was being a tease.

Lifting her nightgown up, I leaned down to start kissing her stomach, kissing her all around her navel. She started squirming as soon as I did. My mouth continued to travel down as I parted her thighs with my hands, pulling her underwear down in the process.

Damn, even her smell is intoxicating.

My tongue grazed and flicked her clit, she moaned in response. I started licking and sucking all around her opening.

Fuck, she is wet already.

My tongue slowly delved into her, just a little taste, just enough to get her all worked up. I was moving slowly and tantalizingly on purpose. Pushing her over the edge, but not quite.

"Ry," her voice was louder.

I looked up to see her still closing her eyes.

"Do you want me, baby?"

She opened her eyes a little.

"Yes,"

"Then you better wake up and work for it," I said, pulling away.

"Ry!" her eyes shot open this time. She was writhing and squirming in need.

"Ry... come back, please," she pleaded.

"Please what?"

"I want you so bad..."

Smirking, I held her up and let myself fall on my back, so that she was on top of me.

"Have me then," I said simply.

Her eyes widened in shock.

"Ride me, baby,"

She didn't need to be told twice. She put her hands on my chest, finding her strength to push herself up. I wasn't helping her out on purpose. My hands went to the back of my head, and I just watched her.

Slowly and carefully, she eased herself onto me and I felt her walls clenching all around my rock-hard length. She moved gently and with grace. It was a marvelous sight to see. I could just watch her all day.

Once she found her rhythm, soft moans escaped her lips and Kara started moving faster and harder.

"Fuck," I said through gritted teeth.

Damn, she got good. A fucking pro now.

My hands held onto her hips tightly, my nails digging into her skin. She closed her eyes and tipped her head back, with hot heavy breaths escaping her soft lips through every thrust.

"Ry," she breathed.

"Look at me," I said and her eyes shot open.

She was so close, I could tell. I loved seeing her like this.

I moved my hips to meet her thrusts and my hands helped brought her body down to me, faster and deeper each time.

"Come home, baby," I said and she let go, screaming my name as I pushed myself hard and released into her at the same time.

As the waves of pleasure coursed through her veins, she let her limp body fell on top of my chest. Her breathing was ragged.

I cupped her face with my hand and tilted her face towards mine. I tucked away the wild strands of hair on her face and she beamed at me.

"Well, good morning there wife,"



I never thought it was possible for a man to be this happy in life.

These past three years with Kara had been amazing. So many stories and adventures. I could write an entire book about it. Well actually, Kara was in the process of writing that book. Ever since we started the tour, Kara had been writing nonstop. She had published two other novels since then. Her latest one would be all about our world travels. She had been writing everything down in her secret journal. She was almost finished, she told me she was up to the last chapter a few days ago, but she didn't want to let me see it yet.

The only downside to living all around the world would be missing out on things like Kara's mom getting engaged, the fourth of July parties at my dad's, and spending Thanksgiving or Christmas with our family and friends.

This was our third Christmas where it was just the two of us. Yeah, we kept ourselves entertained, but I could tell she was missing her mom and friends. Maybe next Christmas we could fly back and spend it with some family back home.

But until then... I would work my ass off to make sure that she was enjoying this experience with me to the fullest. I got an idea reminiscent of our first year anniversary. So while Kara was in the shower, I went out and got my surprise in place. Last night after she fell asleep, I went and decorated the whole house with Christmas lights, candles, mistletoe, and a huge plastic pine tree. I went all out, Santa would be so damn proud of me.

I checked everything in the living room and everything was in place. I hit the lights and played the Christmas music, and everything was ready. Finally, after a few minutes of waiting, I heard the sound of the bathroom door swinging open.

"Ry?"

"Over here," I said from the living room.

She stepped in moments later and her eyes widened in shock.

"Merry Christmas, K," I beamed. An upbeat Christmas song was playing in the room and the lights were blinking to the music. I spent a lot of time making sure the timing was perfect. It was a motherfucking concert out here.

"Oh, fudgesicles! Ry, you did all these?" her hands went to trail the Christmas lights and mistletoe hanging all around us.

She looked at everything with wide eyes and her mouth open. She looked like a little girl seeing Cinderella’s castle for the first time. Looking straight at me, she blinked a few times and a single tear trickled down her face.

"Hey, don't cry," I said, pulling her into my arms.

"It's just so... beautiful," she said, wiping off her tears and swinging her arms over my neck to hug me back.

"Thank you," she murmured to my chest and I tightened my hold on her.

"I'm sorry it's just cotton balls and not real snow, a plastic tree instead of the real one, and these lights can't compare to New York City at night, but—"

"But I have you, Ry. And that's all that matters," she cut me off.

Standing under the mistletoe, we leaned our faces closer and our foreheads rested against one another.

"I love you, K,"

"I love you, Ry,"

Smiling a big smile, I closed the distance between us as our lips locked onto one another. Her lips were the softest and sweetest kind, nothing in this world could compare to the simple pleasure of kissing my girl.

"I am so beyond happy. Seriously there's nothing better than this," I said as we pulled away.

"Well... there might be," she said suddenly.

"What do you mean?"

"I actually got you a Christmas present too..."

I eyed her suspiciously as she started to shuffle nervously.

"Wait here," she said as she went into our room. I waited for a minute, and she came out with her journal in her hand. I gave her a puzzled look as she handed it over to me, and she just smiled sheepishly.

"Go to the last page," she instructed.

I quickly flipped the pages over towards the end. I was expecting to see a page filled with words, but instead, I found a little white sock in there and only one word written on the page:

"Ours"

I looked up to see her and she lifted up her hand, carrying the other pair of that tiny sock.

Wait...

"Kara...?"

"I just found out too... I took the test last night... I was shocked, I thought I was being careful with the pills. But I remembered a few weeks ago, I might have messed it up because of our hectic schedules, I completely forgot..." she paused for a second before continuing, "But Ry... it's... I mean, I don't know about you, but I'm really happy…"

These socks were so little. So fucking little. What the...

"Ry? Please say something," she said, reaching for my hand. "Look, I freaked out too. I walked around town throughout the night trying to calm myself down. I know life's gonna get even crazier with a baby running around. It'll probably be really hard. But then I saw those pair of socks at a gift shop. Isn't it just the cutest thing ever? I mean, just imagine... we're gonna have a new family member traveling with us now..."

I couldn't form any words to speak. Her words were stuck on replay in my head.

Is this really happening?

"Ryder...?" she said cautiously, gauging my reaction.

"Wait, Kara, just wait a second," I said, taking a few deep breaths.

Holy fucking shit.

"Are you saying... I'm gonna be a dad?" I said finally. My voice was cracking, I didn't even know how. Suddenly my vision got blurry too, tears started to pour out. She nodded slowly and reached for my face.

"Are you gonna be okay with that?" she spoke softly.

Am I gonna be okay with that?

I didn't feel like answering, so instead, I leaned to her face and pulled her close until our lips found each other. I kissed her hard and needy, letting her know how much I desperately loved her.

When we finally pulled away, we just stared at each other, marveling at each other's features. Her tiny hands went to the side of my face, and her fingers gently stroked my cheek.

"Are you okay, Ry?"

"I wasn't expecting that at all..." I said finally, pausing for a second to let it all sink in.

"But Kar... I'm gonna be a dad!" I exclaimed, and I couldn't hold myself from displaying the biggest smile on my face.

"Yes you are,"

That's fucking sick.

I bent down to kiss her stomach, and she flinched at the contact, but then her hand locked into my head and she started stroking my hair gently. I leaned my forehead against her stomach, thinking about our little new family member to come. I knew for sure I would love this baby with all my heart and soul.

I can’t wait to meet you... our little love.

"It's gonna be a whole other adventure, you know?" she said with a smile.

“I know,” I smiled back at her. "It's gonna be you, me, and..."

"Ours,"







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