Page 53 of Her Royal Cowboy Billionaire

“Uniform? I didn’t know you had an army.”

“Yes, unfortunately, it was once necessary, and we maintain it as a deterrent.”

She kept her arms wrapped around his neck and smiled. “I bet you look very handsome in your uniform.”

He kissed her again. “I bet you will look even more beautiful in your wedding dress. I will let you have those discussions with Mother.”

“I’ll enjoy talking with your mother. She’s a very special person, and I miss our talks.”

“I am sure she misses you, too.”

“How soon can this wedding in Batrovia happen? I will need to plan for homework for Erin. Luckily, she’s well ahead of her peers, anyway.”

“She is a bright, precocious child who I am glad I will call Daughter.”

“She loves you, too.” She stepped back out of his arms. “Come to the living room with me, so we can be more comfortable.” She took him by the hand.

They walked to the living room and sat on the sofa.

He put his left arm around her shoulders. “I know and I want you to know that no matter what, she will always be my firstborn daughter, just as she is yours.”

Her heart expanded and felt like it would burst. She was so happy. “That is probably the nicest thing you’ve said to me.”

He smiled. “Not that you are beautiful or that I love you?”

She shook her head and then leaned into his side. “Nope, loving my daughter is even better than loving me. I know you’ll always take care of her, no matter what, and that pleases me.”

“I will do anything to please you, but that is not why I love Erin. She captured my heart the first time she ran to me and wrapped her little arms around my legs. She was adorable.”

“Mommy. I’m home.” Erin called from the kitchen.

“Let’s go tell her the news.” Michele turned toward the kitchen and padded down the hall. “Hi, sweet pea. How was your day?”

She shrugged. “Okay. Lucy and I rode and played with the kittens and then played with her dolls inside and then I came home.”

“I have a surprise.” Michele turned toward the hallway. “You can come in now.”

Alex entered the room.

Erin squealed and ran to him, throwing her arms around his legs. “I’m so happy to see you. Are you staying? Are you marrying Mommy? Will Gregory be my brother? Will—”

“Whoa, sweetheart.” Alex lifted her into his arms. “Yes, I am staying. Your mommy and I are getting married tomorrow. Do you want to come?”

She nodded. “Oh, yes.”

“And Gregory is your uncle because he ismybrother.”

Erin wrinkled her little nose and furrowed her brows. “But he’s the same age as me. He can’t be my uncle.”

Alex laughed. “That is true, but he is your uncle, nonetheless.”

Michele placed her hands on her hips as she watched the two people she loved most in the world. She smiled, knowing her life would only get better and better. They would raise their babies, both the human ones and the horse ones, too.

Reina would come for at least one visit, probably when their first baby was born.

She saw only good things in her future, and all because she was marrying her cowboy prince.

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