“Speaking of ring, yours is shining.” He smirks.
“My fiancé insisted I get it. It’s obnoxious.”
“But you love it.”
“I do. I love him too. Although, I’m not exactly sure he knows how lucky he is.”
“You don’t think so? Does he kiss these freckles?” he asks, kissing the bridge of my nose.
“Every day.”
“Does he get to hold you in his arms each night?”
“He makes sure of it.”
“Does he tell you how beautiful you are?”
“Without fail.”
“Trust me, he knows he’s lucky.”
“You think so? Do you think he’d still feel that way if I told him he was going to be a daddy?”
He freezes, his body going stiff. “What did you just say?”
I nod, unable to speak through the tears in my eyes.
“We’re having a baby?” he asks reverently.
“Y-Yes.” I’m able to croak out.
“Emma,” he breathes as my feet leave the floor. He lifts me, holding my body close to his, his face buried in my neck. I don’t know how long we stand this way, but when he finally sets me back on my feet, his number thirteen eyes are misty with tears. “I can’t believe we’re here right now. That I finally have everything I’ve ever wanted in my arms.”
“Good surprise?”
“Damn good surprise. You’re right, Em. I am one lucky bastard.”
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Acknowledgments
Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward: Ladies thank you for allowing me to write in your world. Your Cocky Hero Series has always been one of my favorites of your co-writes. Lucky Bastard was a fun story to write. I enjoyed bringing your characters into the fold with my own. It was an honor to get to work with you on this project.
To my readers: Thank you for taking the time to read, Lucky Bastard. If you are new to Vi and Penelope, please do yourself a favor and rush to read their, co-write and independent work. I promise you that you won’t be disappointed.
To my family: I love you. You hold me up and support me every day. I can’t imagine my life without you as my support system. Thank you for believing in me, and being there to celebrate my success.
Wander Aguiar: This image… I fell in love with it and I knew that Pat had to be my Landon. Thank you for another cover worthy image.
Pat Tanski: Thank you for doing what you do and being the face of Lucky Bastard.
Sommer Stein: Time and time again, you wow me with your talent. Thank you for another amazing cover.
My beta team: Jamie, Stacy, and Lauren, I would be lost without you. You read my words as much as I do, and I can’t tell you what your input and all the time you give means to me. Countless messages and bouncing idea, you ladies keep me sane with the characters are being anything but. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking this wild ride with me.
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To my Kick Ass Crew: The name of the group speaks for itself. You ladies truly do KICK ASS! I’m honored to have you on this journey with me. Thank you for reading, sharing, commenting, suggesting, the teasers, the messages all of it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you do. Your support is everything!
With Love,
Kaylee Ryan
