Chantal Fernando (12 page)

EPILOGUE

Faye

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did I ever think Dex would want to step down as the WDMC president, but after my kidnapping, he made his mind up, and I support him in that.

“I can't do it,” he told me, pushing my hair back behind my ear. “That feeling in my stomach when you were gone, when I didn't know if I'd see you again, and then having to lead the men while feeling that? I can't do it. I need to concentrate on us. I've done what I can for the club, but now it's time for me to step down.” He paused, then grinned and made a joke. “Are you still going to be hot for me if I'm not the leader?”

I rolled my eyes, knowing his alpha tendencies. The man will always be a leader in his own right. The truth is, I don't care where Dex ends up or where he wants to go or who he wants to be. I'll always follow. People should follow their hearts, and he is mine.

We're still going to be in the club, of course—they're our family, and we belong here—but Arrow is going to step up and lead us, while Dex is going to take on more of an advisory role. My man—retiring before the gray hair and beer belly set in. Well, hopefully that never happens. The gray hair I can deal with—Dex is going to be a silver fox—but I don't think he'll ever allow himself to get a beer belly at any age. I run my hand down his stomach, just for reassurance.

“What are you doing?” he asks me, amusement flashing in his blue depths.

“Just checking something,” I say, grinning up at him. He didn't tell me about his plans until a few weeks after the kidnapping. He said he'd decided while I was gone, and the decision stuck. The kids and I need to be his first priority, and he said I'd put myself in enough danger over the years. To be fair though, danger usually finds me, not the other way around.

I don't need to be the queen bee anymore, although I'll always be badass, and I'll always be here to help the club when they need it. Stepping down was a weight off Dex's shoulders. Less stress, less responsibility. And if he's happy, then I'm happy.

“You're still going to be here to help me, right?” Anna asks me softly, her green eyes full of worry.

“I'm not going anywhere,” I assure her, touching her arm. “Don't stress.”

Dex wraps me in his arms from behind, and we all watch as Arrow puts on his cut, with the new president patch on it.

It's the end of an era, our last ride.

And the beginning of a new one.

All of us in a circle around him, we cheer.

I wrap my arms around Sin and press my cheek against his soft jacket, smelling the familiar scent of leather. My hair blowing all around my face under my helmet, I close my eyes and smile, just enjoying the feeling of being on the back of his bike.

It's a feeling that will never get old.

I laugh and tighten my hold as we gain speed, riding off into the sunset, knowing that this is where I'm meant to be.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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of all, I'd like to thank all my readers for wanting more from the WDMC world, and for Gallery books and Abby Zidle for making it a reality. Marla Daniels, a big thank you to you as well for all of your help!

To my agent, Kimberly Brower, I'm so lucky to have you! Thank you for everything you do, as always. I know I can always count on you, and I'm so grateful.

Arijana Karcic—thank you for all you do for me. You're seriously the best and deserve the world.

Natalie Ram—Thank you for being the most versatile best friend ever, from helping me proofread to making me swag, I appreciate everything that is you. I know I can always count on you to have my back, or help me when I need you. I kind of adore you, and I don't know how I survived before I had you by my side. You're my one woman army, and I love you heaps.

Thank you to my parents and sisters for helping out whenever I need more writing time, I appreciate everything you do for me, and to my three sons for being patient when they know their mama has to work. I love you all so much.

FMR Book Grind, thank you for everything—I appreciate all the hard work you all do for me!

Rose Tawil, I really don't know what I'd do without you. I can't say thank you enough for all the work you put in to support my dreams, and you never ask for anything in return. You truly are one of the best people I've ever met. Love you infinity.

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