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I chuckled softly, grateful for his compromise. Working together, we effortlessly cooked breakfast, the scent of pancakes and fresh coffee filling the air.

By the time everything was ready, Emilia was awake. I went upstairs to get her while he set the table for us.

As we sat down to eat as a family, I couldn’t shake the feeling of contentment that settled deep within me. It was hard to believe this was my life now.

As my pregnancy progressed, our bond grew deeper. Jaxson would often talk to our unborn child, his voice filled with love and wonder. Seeing him like that made my heart swell with affection. And as much as I appreciated his protectiveness, I was even more grateful for these glimpses of vulnerability that he only showed me.

One evening, as we sat on the porch watching the sunset over my family's estate, I turned to him, my heart full. “You know, I’ve never felt so cared for in my life,” I said.

Jaxson smiled, his hand resting on my growing belly. “And I’ve never felt so grateful to have you and our family.”

We sat there in comfortable silence, the horizon painted with hues of orange and pink. I realized that after everything, we’d come out stronger and it had also brought us closer. And made our bond even stronger.

What more could an omega ask for?

Chapter 29

Jaxson

There was a time when I dreaded the future, but now all I could do was look forward to it.

Today, I was helping set up for the party for Rhys’ parents. They’d tried to cut their trip short when they found out what had happened, but Rhys had convinced them not to end their trip early.

Even though I was definitely not looking forward to meeting my new in-laws after they knew what an ass I’d been, Rhys didn’t seem worried. He was completely over what had happened, but I wasn’t. I could have lost all of this. My rational mind knew that being terrified of a bear was normal—sane even—but pulling a gun on Rhys? That was something I was still working on forgiving myself for, even though my mate told me had let it go a long time ago. No matter how much Hunter said he didn’t blame me for doing it, I couldn’t shake the guilt.

I was stringing up some lights on the porch when Rhys came up behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist. “How’s it going?” he asked, his voice warm and reassuring.

“Just trying to make everything perfect,” I replied, forcing a smile.

He turned me around to face him, his eyes searching mine. “You know you have nothing to prove, right? We’re a team, remember?”

I nodded, grateful for his support. “I know, Rhys. It’s just... I want them to see how much I care about you. How committed I am.”

Rhys cupped my face in his hands, his touch soothing. “They already know. And they’re going to love you because I love you. But mostly because you’re you.”

His words brought a lump to my throat. “I still can’t believe?—”

Rhys kissed me, shutting me up.

When he leaned back, I tried again. “I keep thinking about what I did. How I could have lost you.”

He kissed me again and whispered, “I can do this all day.”

I chuckled.

Rhys put his arms around my waist and held my gaze, his expression softening. “Jaxson, you didn’t lose me. You never will. What happened was terrifying, yes, but we’ve moved past it. You don’t have to prove your love or dedication to anyone.”

I sighed, wrapping my arms around him. “I just wish I could let it go as easily as you have.”

He held me close. “It’ll take time, and that’s okay. But remember, you don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be you.”

As we finished setting up for the party, I tried to focus on the future, on the life we were building together. The barn was bustling with activity—Rhys’ brothers and mates were bringing in more food, arranging decorations, and Emilia was with the other kids in a safe, baby-proofed area created just for them.

Hunter approached me with a grin. “How’s it going, brother-in-law?” he asked, clapping me on the back.

I chuckled, appreciating his attempt to lighten the mood. “Just trying to do my part.”

Hunter gave me a knowing look. “Listen, Jaxson. We all know what you went through— okay, we don’t, but Rhys figures being faced with a gun was his equivalent of you facing a bear.”