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How did I get so lucky? Becca is the best thing to happen in my life. She's the one who sets my soul on fire. I'm not the least bit worthy of the love she feeds to me, but I crave it more than life itself.

I bring myself closer to Becca. The gravity of what I feel for her at this moment is inescapable. I hover my lips above hers, and she smiles at me. "I love you."

"I love you too," she breathes, then adds, "so, kiss me already."

She's perfect.

And I kiss her.

EPILOGUE

BECCA

"When is Easton getting back into town?"

I take a sip of my beer and smile at Carter from across the table. "Tomorrow morning. And thank God too because I've missed him like crazy."

"It's only been a week, Becca."

"It felt like a year." I laugh. "Just wait until the season starts, then you'll know what I'm talking about." I watch as Carter's eyes slide across the bar and land on Lulu. Carter met Lulu two months ago, and I could tell from the first minute he talked about her to me, he was totally gone over her. I was further proved right when he showed up in town two days ago with her. Lulu is perfect for Carter. She is a shy and easy-going person but also never hesitates to put Carter in his place. She's also the complete opposite of Lana, who, by the way, is finally getting everything she deserves.

Lana was fired from the bank when she was caught having an affair with one of her coworkers who happened to be married. Rumor has it, her dad is so fed up with her behavior that he kicked her out of the house. She's now shacked up with Brody Miller, one of the biggest assholes we went to high school with. Match made in heaven if you ask me.

I hadn't realized how much time had passed since I last saw Lana until spotting her at the gas station last week, sporting a baby bump. She looked miserable. Part of me feels sorry for her, because rumor has it Brody is cheating on her. All I can say is Karma is one nasty bitch.

I'm so happy Carter dodged that bullet and landed himself a woman who loves and appreciates all that he has to offer.

Carter groans. "Don't remind me. I can't stand the thought of leaving Lulu for that amount of time."

"So, when is Lulu moving?" I ask. Lulu lives four hours away from Carter and decided a few weeks ago to take the leap and move in with him.

Carter grins. "Three weeks. She already put in her two weeks’ notice with her employer last week and is taking another week to settle her other affairs."

Reaching my hand across the table, I give Carter's arm a slight squeeze. "I'm really happy for you, Carter. Lulu is great."

Just then, Lulu makes her way back to the table. She sighs, plopping down in the seat beside Carter. "Why is it that men outnumber the women in this place, yet we still have to wait forever to use the restroom?"

I burst with laughter. "You know, I have always wondered the same thing." Lulu laughs with me, then she abruptly stops. Her eyes go big at something over my shoulder that catches her attention. "Oh my god, is that…" Her words fall off after covering her mouth with her hand.

Strong arms curl around my chest, and a pair of warm lips kiss my neck. I know immediately who it is and jump down from the stool I'm perched on. "Easton!" I throw myself into his waiting arms. "You're home early. Why didn't you tell me?"

"I hadn't planned on it, but no way was I spending another night away from my girl if I could help it. I called Miles and told him to do whatever it took to get me home."

"Remind me to thank Miles."

"How about you thank me instead with your mouth?" Easton hedges.

"Okay," I breathe right before he slams his mouth down on mine. He tastes like mint, a hint of bourbon, and a lot like home.

Too soon for my liking, Easton breaks away. It's then I see that look in his eyes conveying if we don't stop now, he'll have no problem giving everyone in the bar a show. "I think it's time to go," I whisper.

"Sure the fuck is," Easton returns. He looks over my shoulder to Carter and offers his hand. "How's it going, man?"

"Going, good. Easton, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend, Lulu."

"Nice to meet you." Easton nods at a wordless Lulu gawking at him.

Though star-struck, Lulu manages a greeting of her own. "You too, Easton," she says breathlessly, and I can't help but giggle.