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“I love you too, Aria”

I lift both irls in my lap, and I hold theet any better than this It was a da the way, but for right now, in this very moment, my life is complete

It can’t possibly get any better than this

CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR

Jules

OH GOD! OH GOD! OH GOD! I repeat the words over and over in my head as I furiously twist the material of my skirt I’m terrified, hopeful, and anxious all at the sa away anytime soon There’ve only been two other times I’ve been this nervous: e found out Aria was our child and e told her We’ve been parked in front of the two-story brick house with black shutters for at least five e to open the door Luca’s been incredibly patient with rateful

“Hey,” he calls, and I drag my eyes away from the house that I know like the back of ood-looking The first time I saw him, he struck me dumb with his looks and intensity He’s not the traditional handso, and tattoos ed, hard, and passionately beautiful

His hand cups my cheek “We can do this another day You don’t need to push yourself or make yourself uncomfortable”

I shake ainst his palh because ofquietly in her seat listening to us She’s excited and it warhter”

His smile settles soainst mine, even more melt away

I pull in a fortified breath and grip the handle to my door “I’m ready” I look back at Aria “Are you ready?”

“Yes!” she chirps, and I realize soo over well, I’ to be okay, because we’ll have each other, Luca’s family included

Luca and I thrust open our doors at the same time and climb out He helps Aria from the back and we all meet at the front of the car My nerves are still shot, but not as much

Whencame the ones of the last ti Theo didn’t lie about I’uess, but ht of ht was beneath me Lucatheir distaste The last ti married They made their ultimatum, and when I chose Luca, they told me to leave and never coht over tiet over their prejudices and see how much Luca made me happy Unfortunately, I’ve had to wait seven years to see if my assessment will come true

I hope with all my heart they will accept Luca and Aria, because to think about the alternative rips me to shreds They are and alill be the two most important people in my life