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Authors: Victorine E. Lieske
Reluctantly Married (21 page)
Epilogue
M
egan sat on the porch
swing, her legs tucked under her, Adam’s strong arms wrapped around her. She nestled into his chest. The sound of the evening crickets and the gentle rocking of the swing provided the perfect setting. She sighed.
“What?” Adam ran his fingers over her arm, sending tingles through her.
“Nothing. I’m just happy.” She peeked up at him. “I never thought I’d have this, you know?”
The corner of his mouth lifted in a half-smile. “A porch swing?”
She giggled. “Any of it. I thought I knew what I wanted. But sitting here, with you, I can’t imagine my life any other way.”
“I’m glad Leon hired me back.”
“He had no choice. The website blew up.”
Adam kissed the top of her head. “Do you regret turning down the national show?”
She snuggled closer to him. “No. I thought fame would make me happy. It didn’t.”
He chuckled. “Me neither. I like it here in the country, saggy porch and all.” They were quiet for a moment before he spoke again. “So, what’s this surprise we’re waiting for?”
“I can’t tell you. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be a surprise, would it?”
They watched the dusk settle in, and just as the air was getting a bit too chilly, the neighbor boy, Eli, came through the trees. A small puppy wriggled in his arms.
Megan jumped up and rushed to him. “This the one?”
“Yep. Momma said we can’t keep any of this litter. Gotta find ‘um good homes.” The puppy snuggled into his armpit as he grinned. “I picked this one out special for you.”
Adam stood. “What’s this?”
Megan picked up the soft bundle. “Thanks, Eli.” She ruffled his hair and sent him back home. When she turned to Adam, she couldn’t decipher his expression. “I thought we could help out the neighbor kid. Maybe take in one of the pups.”
The small golden retriever sniffed her shoulder, then gave it a little lick. Adam descended the steps and lifted the puppy from her arms. “He’s perfect.” The dog licked his face, and he laughed.
Megan’s heart warmed. “I’m so glad. I was afraid with what had happened in the past…” She let her voice trail off.
“It’s a time for new beginnings.” He tucked the pup in the crook of his arm and took her hand. “For all of us.”
The End
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Victorine E. Lieske
Other Works by Victorine
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Reluctantly Married
Mistakenly Married (coming soon)
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