Total pages in book: 91
Estimated words: 86068 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 430(@200wpm)___ 344(@250wpm)___ 287(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 86068 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 430(@200wpm)___ 344(@250wpm)___ 287(@300wpm)
“You did it. We have a family now.”
“We did it,” she says softly.
Her hand finds mine, her fingers curling around mine, and I know without a doubt this is what life is meant to feel like.
Epilogue
Pippa
Two Years Later
The apartment is quiet, bathed in the soft glow of the late afternoon sun streaming through the wide windows that look out over Manhattan. I’ve been pacing a little, my hands wringing the hem of my sweater, glancing at the door every few seconds as I wait for Rhett to get home from the office. Today feels like one of those rare, heart-stopping moments where everything could change.
On the rug, our toddler is bouncing with energy, her tiny feet pattering against the polished floor. She’s dressed in a pastel pink bunny suit, the ears flopping adorably every time she spins in a circle. The little tail on the back wiggles as she claps her hands. I crouch down and smooth her hair.
“You look ridiculous,” I tell her, laughing softly, though my voice carries the warmth of my excitement. “Ridiculously cute.”
She giggles and hops toward the sofa. “Bunny rabbit,” she shouts, her eyes bright and full of joy.
I hear the elevator hum from the lobby, and my heart leaps. Rhett will be home any second. “Daddy is coming, Sophie,” I say.
“Yay, Daddy home,” she says.
I straighten my hair, tug at my sweater again, and take a deep breath to try to steady my nerves. Today, I’m not just waiting to see Rhett because I miss him. I’m about to tell him something that will change everything.
The door clicks open, and there he is, his tall frame filling the doorway. His eyes immediately scan the room until they land on Sophie in the bunny suit. His eyebrows shoot up, but he can’t help but smile at how damned cute she looks.
“Why … what’s the outfit?” he asks, half laughing and half exasperated.
“What do rabbits do best?” I ask cheekily.
He frowns. “What?”
“The correct answer is, breeding.” I grin and step toward him. “So, I thought the bunny suit was an appropriate outfit for someone who is about to get a bunny brother or sister.”
His eyes soften instantly, and he kneels down, scooping his daughter into his arms. She squeals and wraps her tiny arms around his neck. I step closer, holding my breath, my heart racing. We’ve never really gotten around to discussing if we wanted any more children.
“Really?” he asks, and his voice is shocked.
I nod and smile, my hand resting on my stomach. “Yup. We’re going to have another one.”
Rhett’s face goes through a rapid sequence: confusion, disbelief, then pure joy. His eyes lock on mine, and I see the love, the shock, and the wonder all at once.
“You mean … you’re pregnant?” he whispers, his voice rough.
I nod, tears of happiness brimming. “Yes. In eight and a half months, another baby rabbit is going to pop out. Our little family is growing, Rhett.”
He laughs, a deep, incredulous sound. He lifts Sophie right up into the air, spinning her gently in a slow circle as she squeals with delight.
“This is … I can’t believe it. We’re really doing this again?”
“Yes,” I say softly, stepping closer. “You, me, Sophie … and this new little one. Rhett, you are happy about this, right?”
Rhett carefully sets Sophie down and takes my hands in his for a moment, pressing his forehead to mine.
“Of course, I am happy about this. I’m the luckiest man alive,” he murmurs. “I can’t believe I got lucky enough to have all of this. You. Sophie. And now … another little miracle on the way.”
I smile, my chest swelling with love and anticipation.
“I’ve never been happier,” I whisper.
He swings our little bunny into his arms again, holding her close while resting his other hand lightly on my stomach. We stand there, a perfect family, the three of us, and soon to be four, just basking in the quiet magic of this moment. The city hums outside, but inside, it’s just pure love, and the beginning of another new chapter.
And in that simple, but perfect moment, I know I have truly found my soulmate. His name is Rhett Remington.
The End