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And I mean it. For once, there’s a calm in life I hadn’t ever thought I needed.

“Just wanted another moment with you before it all gets a little crazy.”

“Is that so?”

Moving closer, her arms threading around the back of my neck, holding onto me, she meets my eyes and gives a small, almost impish smile.

“Yeah, that is so,” I utter, pulling her down.

To prove it, I kiss her, lingering a little longer on her lips before I let her go.

“I’ll be right behind you.”