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I could have that every day for the rest of our lives.
Dillan returns a moment later, holding Isaac and smiling. “Good morning, Momma,” he says, making Isaac wave. “I’m an adorable little prince in clean diapers who is all smiles.”
Definitely something. I reach for my baby, and Dillan eases him into my arms before climbing back into bed. The three of us lie there all snuggled together, and my heart has never felt fuller.
“Yes, we’ll move in with you,” I tell him, and his grin returns, stretching from ear to ear.
“You already told me that, you know, minutes ago.”
“Consider this my official reply.”
“Your official reply is duly noted and filed away for future reference.”
It’s nearly impossible to resist smirking at the man lying next to me. The mischievous sparkle in his eyes, the tousled bed hair, and the rugged stubble framing his sharp jawline—he’s the living embodiment of every ideal, every hope, and every longing I ever dared to dream of in a man.
I gather all my courage.
Now I can say it out loud, and it feels good and right.
“I…I love you, Dillan.”
30
LIZZIE
Dillan pulls me close, his arms wrapping around me like a protective shield. His gaze meets mine, and a warm light emerges in his impossibly blue eyes.
“Yeah, you better damn well love me,” Dillan says. “And I love you.”
His words carry a warmth that seeps into my heart.
“Despite all the craziness?”
“What craziness?” he counters with a grin. “I didn’t see a speck of it.”
“Well, they do say love is blind,” I whisper.
“If that’s the case, then I must be the blindest man alive.”
“Ah, so it’s official then,” I tease, masking the lump in my throat with a playful tone.
Dillan senses my reaction and tightens his embrace, drawing me even nearer. He strokes my cheek, his voice steady and filled with sincerity. “I want you just the way you are,” he whispers into my ear, his breath sending shivers down my spine.
I gaze into his eyes, feeling my heart melt.
“You’re the most beautiful craziness in my life,” he rumbles, “and I love everything about you. I love every quirk, every crazy thought, every part of you. You couldn’t be more perfect for me. And you know why?”
“Why?” I breathe out.
His thumb lightly caresses my lips, then glides over my chin. “All right, listen up. Truth is, whether you’re quirky or not, full of wild ideas or not, the most perfect girl or not, I couldn’t care less. You’re still mine. Got it?”
I catch my breath, leaning into him, still absorbing his words. “Got it,” I choke out.
“I wouldn’t trade a single moment with you for anything in the world. Loving you is like breathing, baby—it’s effortless and essential. My life is different. Better. Because you’re here. One day, it was the usual routine, and the next, you were the only thing on my mind. In the blink of an eye, you became my world. It was like a switch flipped, and suddenly, I couldn’t stop thinking about you. You touched my heart. Irrevocably. Everywhere I go I see you. Everywhere I look I see you.” He pauses. “Uh-oh. I’m in deep trouble.”
“Trouble is my middle name.”
“I can tell. So, get used to it, because I’m not going anywhere. You and me, we’re forever.”
