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125: Happy Anniversary

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SERA

I should have been on edge after receiving a confirmation that my ex-husband was truly alive. But no, I had the best sleep of my life. Killian returned sometime after midnight. I vaguely remembered him whispering "Happy anniversary" and kissing my cheek while I snuggled further against my pregnancy pillow.

The next morning, I wobbled into the backyard like a very pregnant giraffe on roller skates, clutching a tote bag full of snacks, towels, and life's miscellaneous essentials.

My husband had left a note asking me to come to the pool.

Killian was already there, half-submerged in the pool with Rue perched triumphantly on his shoulders. He really shouldn’t be getting his stitches wet. Ugh!

"Morning, Angel," he drawled, his blue eyes glittering with mischief. "Are you ready to join the chaos?"

"Define chaos," I said, placing a hand on my belly and trying not to trip over my own feet. "Because from here, chaos is making me get wet this morning, and that is a bad idea."

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