Page 39 of Rooster's Redemption

“Lucas, I have something I need to tell you.” Her voice is hesitant and unsure.

“What’s wrong?” I ask.

“Nothing.” She shakes her head and gives me a soft kiss. “But you better be ready for this in eight months.” A sparkle lights up Alyssa’s green eyes and mine widen in disbelief.

“You…we…” I snap my jaw shut trying to find the words. “We’re going to have a baby?”

Alyssa nods her head. “Yes. I hope you’re ready for this.”

I pick Alyssa up and spin her around, ecstatic about the news. “Oh, I’m so ready for this.” I set her on her feet and kiss her deeply. “The woman I love and want to spend the rest of my life with is giving me one of the greatest gifts I could ever ask for. I’m one lucky son of a bitch.”

And lucky I am. With our growing family, my heart has doubled in size. I will do everything and anything to protect them. I will sacrifice my life to bring a smile to my girls’ faces. Nothing and no one will ever harm them again.