The baby shower had ended, but nobody seemed ready to leave.
The clubhouse grounds still glowed beneath the fairy lights, while children ran around and their parents tried convincing them it was time to go home.
I sat beneath a tree with Jace beside me, one hand resting over my stomach as I watched everyone slowly relax.
My feet were aching, my back hurt, and my stomach felt like it had doubled in size overnight, but I couldn't stop smiling.
I'd never imagined having a day like this.
For years, my life had been about survival, work, protecting myself, and proving I could handle anything thrown at me.
Now I was sitting beside my husband, surrounded by family and friends, while our child kicked beneath my hand.
It felt almost unreal and Jace looked at me.
"You're tired." He said.
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