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“That means a lot, but you have to understand. Trust isn’t going to come easily.”

“We’ve got plenty of time to build it, Bryony. Just give me a chance. I do not deserve one, but I am asking.”

“And you’ll get it, but fuck with Soul or my kids, and I’m done. There won’t be a third chance,” I stated firmly.

“That’s all I ask,” Warden said. “Get Soul to show you the plot he has chosen for you. If you don’t like it, he can change it, but he’s put you at the centre of the community.”

“Soul’s already picked a plot?”

“I believe he chose it the day he met you.” Warden winked.

“Damn,” I murmured.

“Yeah, that brother is head over heels, Bryony. Think you might be, too,” Warden commented as we headed back inside.

“Maybe.”

“I hope you’re both fuckin’ happy,” Warden said and spotted Iona and nodded at me before wandering in her direction.

It would take time, but maybe Warden and I could make amends. Time would tell.

Epilogue.

Soul

Iwatched as Bryony danced with Lila and laughed. We’d been living at the compound for two months, and our house was finally done, much to everyone’s relief.

Grace did not want to learn control at all and spent her time soaking all of us. Happy or sad, Grace just let rip. It was amusing, but we all needed a break. The only one she behaved for was Anubis. Around him, Grace completely calmed down and had control.

Bryony and I had begun wondering if he was Grace’s anchor, as had several other people.

Maci and Ham had settled into lessons with Jenson, who Lila had recommended. It appeared Jenson wasn’t part of the Royal Harlots but had been known and courted by them. For whatever reasons, she had turned them down, and she didn’t discuss her ability. We were all curious, but none of us asked.

Bryony laughed as Lila swung her around. I saw her cut, proclaiming her my property, and grinned. Bryony loved her cut and wore it with pride. She was now the third old lady we boasted. It had taken a while, but Bryony had found her feet within the club and acted confidently around us all. Even she and Warden had found a balance, which was nice.

And my pain had gone completely. Bryony totally anchored me, and the pain I’d suffered around liars disappeared. Of course, I could still tell they were lying, but the agony those lies had caused had faded. Things finally settled, and I was looking to the future without dread.

Bryony was my entire world, and Keres and I would kill to keep her safe.

In fact, we already had.

I loved Bryony with everything I had, and she loved me back. A father to three and a brother in the club. Yeah, shit didn’t get much better. Well, not until I got my woman pregnant!