His lips drop to the spot on my neck he’s already marked and bruised. “Because why talk about being possessive when I can show you instead.” Rowan proves exactly what it means to be cherished by him, all night long.
His love is something a girl could get addicted to, so it’s a good thing I have the rest of forever to love him back.
Epilogue
Zahra
My whole family lines up behind the massive red ribbon. Rowan’s brothers, who are as unfairly handsome as my husband, stand beside him.
Rowan tucks me into his body and kisses my temple. “Are you ready?”
A camera flashes, catching the moment. There’s a lot of press here for the official opening of Nebula Land. It might have taken us three years to complete, but it was so worth it. The moment guests enter the space, they’re immediately thrown into a completely different planet where Iggy the alien hails from. The ride Lance submitted got an upgrade and still remains a key attraction of the land, and I’ve come to accept it. Because without that billion-dollar hunk of metal, I might have never met the love of my life.
I imagine Brady is smiling down on us today.
“I can’t believe this is happening. Do you think people will like it?”
“They’d be crazy not to.” Rowan passes me the giant silver scissors.
“You trust me with a weapon like this?”
The moment he lets go, both my arms fall from the sheer weight of the metal.
“Okay, maybe not my best idea.” He places his hands over mine and holds them up to the ribbon.
“Those are heavier than they look in the movies.”
He lets out a soft laugh only I can hear. Another camera flashes in our direction.
“They caught you smiling on camera!” I gasp in mock horror.
“How much do you think I need to pay him to delete the image?”
“I’m not sure. Everything saves to a cloud now—”
“Are you both going to get this moving? I want to go on the rides!” Ani pops her head out from behind my back.
“What she said!” Cal calls from the other side of Rowan.
“We’re having a moment,” Rowan snaps back at his brother.
“We’ve all had to live through three years of yourmomentsalready. I’ve heard some of them too,” Cal calls back.
“Hello! My parents are right there.” I glare at Cal.
“They’re jealous,” Rowan whispers into my ear before placing a kiss on my cheek.
“Not really. You both are gross.” Ani makes a retching noise. She’s so full of it, especially when JP hangs all over her like an octopus.
Claire runs up to us with her kitchen smock half undone and her hair everywhere. “I made it!” She throws her sweaty arm around me before taking up a spot next to Ani.
“Finally,” Rowan grumbles under his breath.
“You were stalling for Claire to make it?”
Don’t cry, Zahra.
“Of course. Without her, you might have never submitted that drunk proposal in the first place.” Rowan smiles effortlessly, with every ounce of love in his eyes.