Chapter 530: Happy Endings
EMMA
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The Morelock Clan. I wish that was the only thing I needed to think about after Grayson told
about everything. But the pregnancy test kit in front of
troubled .
It ca back positive. All five of them!
I exhaled sharply, burying my face in my hands. I jolted when my phone chid, and I grabbed it from the sink beside .
It was Grayson.
Grayson: Hey, we’re almost there, don’t cut the turkey without !
I smiled. The damn thing was still in the oven. Grayson had officially beco a slave to our mom’s cooking. I really wish I had her cooking charms.
It’s a good thing Dace does, he’s my own personal chef, and my life as his official wife would be total bliss.
I froze the mont my brain processed that. Really Emma? You haven’t given him an answer!
My phone chid again.
Grayson: Please tell
you didn’t touch that turkey during the process. Tell
now, and I’ll drive right back and enjoy this day without vomiting my entire stomach.
My face turned red as I typed quickly.
: FUCK YOU!!!!
I sighed, forcing myself to stand from the toilet seat. I discarded the test kit in the trash and stepped out of my bathroom into my old room.
My nerves skyrocketed when I thought about today. My mom, being the amazing host she was, invited Dace’s family too.
I told her about Dace’s proposal and to my surprise, she was so happy she almost busted my eardrums with her screech. I told her I hadn’t given an answer, and she just laughed it off.
She simply told
that I was just stalling. Was I? She made it seem like our marriage was already set in stone.
Speaking of stones, I had the ring with
and I was carrying it everywhere like a second skin.
The knock on the door pulled my attention. My mom stepped in with a smile on her lips.
She was really happy about today. She took the day off just for this and made it her mission to bring everyone together. And I an everyone. She even invited Landon.
My mom suddenly acted like an Adams, a peacemaker. It caused warmth to find my chest. Vanessa will be proud.
"So the Shermans are here, and Landon. I’m still getting used to how pale he is, I need to ask about his skin routine." She whispered the last part to .
I giggled. "Mom, I don’t think his skin routine has anything to do with that."
"Yeah, I know." She waved off with a light laugh but paused when she observed
closely.
I have to hand it to my mom for noticing every single thing about .
"What’s wrong, honey, you okay?" She rubbed my arms. "Is this too much? Having a full house for Thanksgiving? I know you still want to stall, maybe I shouldn’t have invited the Devereauxs."
"No, it’s fine. Trust ." I paused as a smile tugged on my lips. "I need that push, and you’re making that possible. I can’t keep stalling forever."
"But sothing tells
that’s not what’s on your mind."
"I’m late, Mom," I confessed. "The test ca back positive."
She gasped, covering her mouth, and her eyes trembled as the tears fell freely.
"Mom?"
She hugged
before I could say anything else. "Oh my god!" She wrapped her arms tightly around . "I’m so happy. You’re finally getting the happiness you deserve!" She cupped my cheeks. "There is no need to be afraid. This is good news, and I’m sure Dace will be thrilled."
"I’m scared, Mom," I admitted. "The last ti I got everything I could ever want, I had it ripped out of . Sothing always gets in the way."
She narrowed her eyes. "Is this why you stalled?"
I nodded.
"Oh, honey, it’s okay to be scared, but look at it this way. Everything you have been through has been so heartbreaking. But now you don’t need to go through all that again, you know why?"
I shook my head.
"Because," she sobbed, holding my hand tightly. "You’re stronger, and it’s ti for your happy ending, and trust
when I say I’ll be here for every mont, I’ll fight any evil just so you get that future you deserve."
"I want him, Mom," I cried. "I want everything."
"And you have it, don’t let yourself doubt for once that you can’t. Be strong, and I promise you everything will be alright."
I nodded tightly and embraced her once again.
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Our guests arrived, and we had a full house. Hayden, Owen, Grayson, Emilia, Landon, and Camilie.
I set up a eting between Dace and his mom a few days ago, lying about being at a diner, just so he could et her there instead.
Their relationship was up to a rocky start, but Emilia told
ti would tell, but so far it had been smooth.
Dace was the only person missing. Talks filled the table, but I didn’t join in.
I kept looking at the door, hoping for him to erge sohow, but each ti I got disappointed.
’Co upstairs, baby girl.’
I froze when I heard Dace’s voice in my head. How? And then realization struck . It was the mate bond.
In a heartbeat, I stood to my feet, unnoticed by everyone. I hurried up the stairs and rushed to my room door, prying it open.
My window was open, and the curtains danced in the strong wind. There, Dace stood with folded arms.
It was all deja vu, back in high school when he always snuck into my room just to be with .
The core mory that stood out the most was when I invited him into my room for the first ti.
"I’m pretty sure the dreamcatcher’s working."
He smiled, turned his gaze to the charm piece dangling on my window. "Too bad it doesn’t work anymore. I’m no longer unwanted."
’My ring looks good on you.’
His voice ca to my head again. I froze.
"Tell , were you planning on surprising
by wearing it today?"
I sank my teeth into my bottom lip. I raised my hand where the ring was placed. "Yes, Alexander."
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Before I could blink, Dace was in front of , picking
up gently as I wrapped my arms around his neck and we kissed.
"But you’re the one with the most surprise, I can hear you in my head."
"Never doubt the mate bond, baby girl. Especially when it’s forged by two people who defied all odds just to be together."
I giggled. "Then let
make this crazier." I kissed him again, this ti faster and hotter, until we were both moaning.
I trailed kisses to his cheeks and leaned closer to his ear. "I’m pregnant."
His entire body went still, and a giggle fled from
when he spun
around before settling
on my feet.
"So I take it that you’re happy?"
"I’m sorry if I can’t conjure enough emotion to show you how much I feel," he said breathlessly.
I placed my hands on his chest, it was racing. "You don’t need to; all I need is this."
A light sparkled in his golden hazel. "I love you, always."
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(Music Recomndation: Breathe Again - By Sara Bareilles)
I stood, clenching my bouquet tightly.
It’s happening.
And I was a wreck of nerves. Thankfully, the white veil covering my face made
feel a little bit at ease.
My wedding felt like a the out of a fairy tale book. I told Dace I wanted sothing simple, but he wanted
to have my dream wedding.
Since I was a little girl, I wanted a wedding like the books I read, and it ca true.
The more I started at the doors, the more I realized how much my life would change forever. But the funny thing was, I wasn’t afraid of it. I just needed the courage to face it.
Feeling a strong arm grabbing mine, I turned and found Grayson standing beside , dashing in his perfectly tailored suit.
"Are you ready, sis?"
"I want to run."
He chuckled, the sound forcing a smile on my lips. "It’s okay to feel that way, Emilia called it wedding jitters."
"Jitters or not, I can’t go through with this alone." I gripped his biceps tightly.
"I know," he said softly. "Which is why I’m here to walk you down that aisle."
I tried so hard not to cry and ss up my mascara. I sobbed instead, turning away. "You’ll make
ruin my makeup."
"I’m sure Dace wouldn’t mind," he teased.
Suddenly, the music played, and the majestic doors spread open. I swallowed thickly as the bright light almost blinded .
"Don’t make
fall," I said in a shaky voice.
"Never," Grayson promised.
And together we stepped into the future, and trust
when I say it had never been brighter. And for the first ti in my life. I found happiness.
Everyone deserves a happy ending, even you.
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A/N: Our 2 years journey has co to an end. This is bittersweet for ; saying goodbye to these characters hurts . I would have extended this volu, but it’s ti to close the curtains so that Dace and Emma can finally have their happy ending!
I want to say a big thanks to my readers who stayed so far and cheered
on. You’re amazing!
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