“Mr. Daniels,” I scold. “Later.”
“Jesus.” He’s constantly muttering that when I counter his dirty thoughts with my own, and it amuses me to no end. This family has become my own. For a long time, I worried I would never have one of my own, never experience the commitment such a tight-knit group shows to one another. With Kol, I have so much more.
Friendship and family are only one facet to this group of people. They give laughter, hope, and love as easily as any I’ve ever seen.
After my mother and I reconciled and began to work on our relationship again, they were quick to accept her into the fold, as well. I still cry thinking of the ways they’ve helped her over the last two years. Colin even stepped in to help Mom when we couldn’t be there. They’ve developed an unbreakable friendship that I was weary of at first, but I’ve come to enjoy. He’s good company for her.
Our road to forgiveness wasn’t an easy one. I had to fight hard to remember all the good times before Richard in order to meet with her again. After learning all he did to her behind closed doors, I felt guilty because I had no idea. He would force drugs on her, beat her, rape her.
In so many ways, Richard stole everything from us.
Now, though? He’s in prison for the rest of his life, and we’re finally free to live the lives we were always meant to have.
“You’re thinking too hard.” Kol grasps my hand in his as he pulls me over to sit on his lap and feed me bites of waffles and whipped cream while Arsen and Marina help the kids search in the higher spots.
“I’m just so happy,” I tell him as he rubs my belly. Our second child is due in the next two weeks, and we have no idea what we’re having, but we’re absolutely thrilled.
“Me too, blue eyes, me too.” His lips brushing my neck is a sensation I’ll never tire of. Laughter fills the yard as Leighton discovers a puppy in the playhouse.
“Momma!” His delighted voice carries, and tears fill my eyes. His happiness is palpable, and I’m grateful not only for him but that he has this wonderful family who will do anything to keep the joy in their lives.
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The End!
Acknowledgments
Thank you to everyone who asked for Kol Daniels story. I know this might not have been what you were expecting but it’s how their story demanded I tell it.
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I know you’ll be begging for Ember’s book soon, I’m working on it now and hope to have it out by the end of the year!
About the Author
Krystal is a proud Canadian girl, hailing from Sherwood Park, Alberta. She has a strong dislike for the winter, and a love for spring. Married to her husband Steve, for 15 years, they have 4 beautiful red headed spawns ranging in ages 7-13. She has a strong love of coffee, sarcasm, and wine. (Not necessarily in that order either.)
Krystal loves to write about instalove between couples looking for love. She has a passion for contemporary romance and springs into menage as often as she can.
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Also by KL Donn
Task Force 779
Missing in Action
Explosive Encounters (Fall 2019)
Dangerous Affair (Spring 2020)
Desperate Measures (Spring 2021)
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Uncontrolled Heroes
A Girl Worth Fighting For
The Girl Who Was Meant To Be Mine (2019)
Loving The Girl In The Tutu (2020)
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Timeless Love
Once Upon A Time
Happily Ever After
Somewhere in the Middle (Early 2020)
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Damaged Love
Unraveling Love
Broken Love (Summer 2019)
Fractured Love (Early 2020)
Tarnished Love (Summer 2020)
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The In His Arms Series
Safe, In His Arms
Coached, In His Arms (2019)
Bullied, In His Arms (2019)
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Those Malcolm Boys
Obsessive Addiction
Arrogantly Obsessed
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Daniels Family
Until Arsen
With Kol
Before Noah (2020)
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Love Letters
Dear Killian
Dear Gage
Dear Maverick
Dear Desmond
Dear Lena
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Coming Soon
Until Hale (October 2019 in Aurora Rose Reynolds Until World)
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Finished Series
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The Adair Empire
King
Luther
Castiel
Atticus
Carver
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Hogan Brother’s
One Chance
One Choice
Unchained
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The Possessed Series
OWNED by Dominic
One Dance for Case
Lost & Found
Lucky Christmas
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The Protectors Series
Keeley’s Fight
Emily’s Protectors
Kennedy’s Redemption
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Stand Alone Titles
Mr. & Mrs.
Brantley’s Way