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51. Epilogue.
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"I've been lying to you this whole time, and you don't deserve this, you deserve better than me-," he stops when Sebastian closes the distance.
"You don't get to tell me what I deserve, because I want you, and you sure as hell don't deserve a mess like me, but I'm not willing to throw away something like this because of my insecurities." He finishes with a firm shake of his head.
"But-, but you're-," River sighs, shaking his head in vehemence. "I wasn't sure I was pregnant until last week, the day we went to that restaurant with the boys." He admits. "They said it could be a mis-fire, but Dr. Abrams confirmed it when he called."
"Well, I couldn't be happier." Sebastian grins, gently shaking River's shoulders with his rough, but calming hands.
Halo ElaraAuthor's Note. I had so much fun writing this book, and although I'd planned to continue the book with the additional chapters, but there's a big reveal coming! Other than the one I've decided to end this book on, River's story deserves to continue. Stay tuned for the reveal of the second book, a sequel to River and Sebastian's love story, one that has yet to reach the pinnacle of success.
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