“My brother will make sure you don’t fall.” Elena gave her a reassuring smile.
There was a sudden knock, and Saint’s voice came through the door. “It’s time. He’s waiting for you, Penny. Do you want to run?”
Rolling her eyes, she made her way to the door. “I’m not running. I’m here, and I’m ready.”
Saint was dressed in a tuxedo, as were all the men of the Saints and Sinners MC. Rage had arranged it all with the help of her sister, and even though it wasn’t what she thought she wanted, she was touched by what he’d done.
“You look beautiful.”
“We’ll see you out there,” Melissa said.
She watched them walk on ahead, and took a breath, turning to Saint. “I’ve got a favor to ask you,” she said.
“Anything.”
“Make sure I don’t fall. I’m not good with heels, and well, I’m terrified I’m going to look stupid.”
Saint presented his arm to her. “Take hold of me, my lady, and I promise I will not let you fall.”
Taking a deep breath, which she seemed to be doing a lot lately, they started walking to the back of the church. The whole of the club was present, even some from different chapters, and Penny started to panic. Then she saw Rage, and everything just fell into place for her.
They started walking, and Saint held her tightly as they were led down the aisle toward her man.
One moment she stumbled, but Saint had a firm hold on her so that she didn’t fall flat on her face.
Once she was beside Rage, he took her hand, and they faced the priest together. Throughout the whole of the ceremony she stared into Rage’s eyes, and when it was time for her to speak, she said her vows with conviction. Rage’s vows were sweet. He promised to honor, love, cherish, and remain faithful to her, which meant everything to her.
By the time it came for them to kiss, and seal their fate, Penny was more than ready. Even though they were in the church, Rage put so much passion that he had her gasping, and ready to fuck him.
The priest smiled, and he looked a little red from seeing Rage’s kiss. They held hands, and were the first to make their way out of the church.
“I want to tell you something,” Penny said, grabbing Rage’s hand. “I want to tell you before we take pictures, and before everything goes a little crazy.”
“What, baby?”
She looked down at where she held his hands, and her nerves were back.
“We’ve not really talked about our future. I know you made a joke out of it about who would get there first, and you won.”
“You’re not making any sense, baby.”
Just do it, Penny. If it ruins the day, then it ruins the day.
“I’m pregnant.”
She spoke the words loud just as the rest of their guests were coming out of the church, everyone stopped, and Penny’s face heated under their scrutiny.
“I didn’t win the challenge, baby. There was no challenge to be had.” He cupped her cheek, running his thumb across her bottom lip. “I won you, and you were the best thing that has ever happened to me. We’re going to have a baby?”
“I found out this morning. The doctor called. I went to him asking for a test, and he confirmed it. It was a blood test so there’s no way it can be wrong. Blood never lies.”
Rage held her close, turned to their audience, and told them the news. “We’re going to have a baby. Do you hear that? I’m going to be a daddy.”
Penny laughed, and before the pictures could be taken, she was embraced by the whole of the club. Men shook Rage’s hands, while women embraced her. It was the best way to end the day as far as Penny was concerned.
When they’d accepted the club’s congratulations, Rage took her hand, and they went to have their photographs took. He didn’t let her go, keeping her tight to his body. Rage made sure to take a photograph with his arms wrapped around her, and one of his hands resting on her stomach where their child rested within her, growing.
Eight months later, Leonardo was born screaming while his mother and father looked on. Rage and Penny were bound together by far more than a child. They were bound together by love, and that was never going to change.