Chapter 145

Epilogue

Daisy (because favorite couple)

“What do you think about adopting a child?” I ask my husband while trying to squeeze myself into a tight pair of jeans.

Xavier and I live in the magical realm now, but we are heading out on a date in the human world. Our life is close to perfect. I’m happy, but there is always a but.

I want another baby.

Since I’m an immortal being now, I don’t get any periods, and I know I can’t have one myself. But I’m not against adopting a homeless child from the magical realm’s newly opened orphanage.

“I’m not against it,” Xavier says as he strides inside the bathroom. His lips twitch when he sees me struggling to get inside of my jeans. “Tight?”

I shoot him a deadly glare. “You could have told me that I still gain weight after becoming immortal.”

He smirks. “What would be the fun in that? It’s been a pleasure seeing you enjoy food and drinks without a single care in the world. Besides, I kind of like this…”

He comes up

behind me and squeezes my butt.

I instant heat pools between my legs as I yelp and swat at his thick bicep. “Xavier!”

“What? Can’t I shower my wife with affection?” he teases, his hands moving up to wrap around my waist, pulling me closer. A glint sparkles in his different–colored eyes. The red and green look very mischievous today. “And about the adoption… I think it’s a wonderful idea.”

I feel my heart flutter with excitement as I turn around to meet his gaze, my struggles with the jeans forgotten.

“Really?”

“Absolutely,” he tells me, brushing a loose strand of hair from my face with the utmost care. “I miss taking care of a child, and having one around would make the house livelier.”

of relief escapes my lips, and I wrap my arms around him, burying my face in

turns tense. “And why would I

you would

chin with a shy smile, “I just didn’t think you would be open

that what

orphanage here in the magical realm. I was thinking we could pay them a visit

idea,” he cups my face. “But how about

“Of course.”

my newly attained tan. If I’m allowed to say so much, I look and feel good. My chest is brimming with confidence…until we are about to walk inside the

about us.

cigarette to look me up and down with a wrinkled nose. “Oh my god,

her friend whispers. “She must be rich or something, or it

young man

steps, a stab of insecurity finding its way into my heart. Xavier’s hand tightens

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“Ignore them,” he murmurs under his

such hurtful words. I bite my lip, a frown tugging at the corners of my mo*th. I’ve grown proud of my aged body,

a problem with couples who don’t share the same age range,” I complain softly, keeping my voice low so that only Xavier

belittle what they can’t understand,” he

know that.”

aging as soon

concern flashes over his face, and I think I even see a hint of vulnerability. “Does that bother you? Do you

front of his shirt. “You’re perfect just

me in front of the group of gossiping women, silencing them abruptly. Satisfaction

love this man so

both out of breath. “Shall we head inside?” he asks. “Or do you want to keep making

later,” I say, returning his

and leads me

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