Chapter 51 - Epilogue
**One Year Later**
**Hailey's P.O.V.**
I look out the window as I lie in bed, wrapped in Dante's arms. Today is his birthday. That means it was a year ago that he came to the brothel and rescued me. So much has happened in that year. After the first couple of months, when we were constantly being attacked, we finally got some normalcy. Once in a while, someone decides to try to attack us, but after the demons, everyone else seems like a walk in the park.
After I went into heat at the Grand Canyon, we found out we were having a pup. Ivan is five months old now and the light of our lives. We have a full nursery now for all the little ones. Not only did Kerri, Stephanie, and Natalie go into heat not soon after me, but so did Kaida. Eldia and Craig also have a baby vamp. All of them have stayed at the pack. So now we have wolves, dragons, and vampires. I wouldn't change any of it for the world. Leela and Carlos have taken over as the pack's grandparents, and they spoil all of the little ones.
We went to the palace to meet King Ryder and Queen Zoe. I was stunned by how kind and down-to-earth they were. It was good to see Jessi and the others, too. Davina had to share a few more songs that made even the king turn red with embarrassment. I feel Dante move behind me, so I turn over and smile.
"Happy Birthday," I say as soon as I see his beautiful blue eyes.
"Every day's my birthday as long as I wake up with you in my arms." I giggle as he peppers my face with kisses.
"I was just thinking that it was a year ago that you came to the brothel. Imagine if I had never gone there or your friends hadn't taken you. We may have never met." Dante shakes his head.
"I would have found you one way or another. Seeing you when I walked into that room, I knew I was already in love with you. I thought you were a fragile human, but you proved me wrong. You're the strongest woman I know, not to mention a real goddess. Sometimes, I feel like I should fall to my knees and worship the ground you walk on because you allow me to be by your side." How does he do this? He can melt me into a puddle with just a few words.
"You, my alpha, are about to get your first birthday present." I push him onto his back. As I slide onto him, Dante smiles up at me while playing with my breasts.
"I don't need anything else as long as I have you." He says as I begin riding him. It doesn't matter how long we've been together; sex with Dante always feels like it did that first time. After a few times, we shower and then go to the nursery to get Ivan. He's just waking up as we walk in. Dante picks him up and kisses his head.
"I got to have my fun with her breasts before you did. You're lucky I'm willing to share." He says to our son. I slap his arm.
"I'm his food source. He sees me as a large bottle. You're the only one having fun." I say as I sit in one of the rocking chairs and begin feeding our pup. Kerri walks in with Tony, carrying their daughter Lexie. She's four months old.
"Happy Birthday, Dante," Kerri says as she begins feeding Lexie. We purposely don't cover ourselves when we breastfeed. It's too much fun watching the men try to decide where to look. Within a few minutes, the nursery is full, and all six of us are feeding the little ones. The men stand together, looking out the window while we laugh.
*"Do you have everything ready for the party?"* Kerri mindlinks me. Dante didn't want anything special, but there was no way I was going to let his birthday go by like another day. We're having a big surprise party.
*"Yes, and I don't think he suspects anything. Everything should be set up in the back around noon. What better way to celebrate than a big barbeque where everyone can relax and have fun?"* I switch Ivan to the other breast.
*"It will be fun. Although I wish Davina could have come to sing some of her songs. She's the best entertainment I know."* I chuckle at what Kerri said. Davina is the best, but she's got her hands full right now.
When it's almost party time, I distract Dante by keeping him in the bedroom while everyone sets up. Who am I kidding? It was a good distraction for me, too. Stephanie watched Ivan for us while I took care of Dante over and over. He said between how many times we had sex when we got up, and now he thought I was going into heat again. We take our second shower of the day and get dressed.
"Are you ready for lunch?" I ask him as we leave the bedroom.
"After all that, I definitely worked up an appetite. I want you for dessert, though." He says, kissing my neck. I giggle and lead him outside. Note to self: take an extra piece of cake when we go to bed tonight. If he wants me for dessert, I know a messy way to make that happen. As soon as we open the back door everyone yells.
"Happy Birthday!" Dante looks at me in shock.
"I thought we weren't going to do anything." He says.
"I can't let your birthday pass like any other day, and it's a celebration of the day we met. So let's enjoy your birthday lunch with our family." I reply. Dante looks around and smiles. I knew he'd love it despite what he said about not wanting a party. Stephanie hands me Ivan and we visit with everyone as we walk around. I'm so filled with love for everyone my heart is ready to burst. This is home, family, and love. It's all I've ever wanted.
**This is the end of Book 1 of The Daughters of the Moon Goddess Series. Watch out for Book 2, which will begin in early 2024. **