Total pages in book: 26
Estimated words: 24550 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 123(@200wpm)___ 98(@250wpm)___ 82(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 24550 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 123(@200wpm)___ 98(@250wpm)___ 82(@300wpm)
He nods to the arena. “I haven’t won yet. Dustin is up next.”
We sit on the bleachers, and I take a moment to just enjoy my family all being together. I still can’t believe that my dad thought I wouldn’t want this life.
We all watch as Dustin performs, and as the buzzer rings, I look at the clock and choke back a cry. Dustin’s time is two seconds less than Dixon’s.
I turn, mouth hanging open, to Dixon. I thought for sure he had it in the bag. DJ is patting his arm. “Awww, Daddy, it’s okay. You’ll win next time.”
Dixon nods. “I sure will, buddy.”
My dad hollers, “Who wants a hot dog?”
“Me!” DJ cries.
My dad stands up with DJ in his arms. “We’ll meet you two at the food tent, okay?”
I nod. “Okay, Dad. Thanks.”
I turn to Dixon and put a hand on his chest. “I’m sorry.”
He is still smiling. “I’m not.”
I loop my arms around his neck. “I don’t know if you were watching or not, but you just got second.”
He shrugs. “It’s okay. Dustin needed this win. His wife left him.”
I gasp. “Oh my, that’s awful.”
He nods in agreement. “Right. So he can have this win in the arena. As long as I have you and DJ, I’m happy, princess.”
I lean into him. “I’m already yours. You don’t have to keep up the flirting.”
I expect him to laugh, but he shakes his head seriously. “You make me happy, Faith, and I love this life we have together.”
“Me too.” I had planned to tell him after he won, but I guess now is as good as time as any. “I think I have something else that might make you happy too.”
He kisses my neck and whispers, “What’s that?”
I pull back and look into his eyes. “I’m pregnant. We’re going to have another baby.”
His eyes widen in excitement, and then I’m lifted off my feet and he’s swinging me around. He’s holding on to me and laughing when he pulls away. “Come on. Let’s go celebrate.”
He’s pulling me through the crowd, and I’m trying to keep up with him. “But Dad and DJ…”
He stops, towering over me. “Can wait. Your dad will love to show him around the place. I want to celebrate with my wife.”
There’s a pause as we look into each other’s eyes, and I know I’ll give in because that’s what I want too. “I want to celebrate with you too, Dixon.”
He pulls me through the crowd of people, and I couldn’t be happier. I have everything I want, and life just keeps getting better. My husband kisses my neck. “Even when I lose, I’ve won.”
I sigh against him. “I was just thinking the same thing. I love you, Dixon Chase.”
He presses his lips to mine. “I love you too, princess.”