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.”

lips, and I wrap my arms around him, burying my face in his t–shirt. “I was worried

“And why

you would

“I just didn’t think you would be open to adopting a magical child of another species.”

that what you’re

here in the magical realm.

my face. “But how about we focus on that date first, hmm?”

“Of

If I’m allowed to say so much, I look and feel good. My chest

about us.

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

be rich or something, or it would

young man

falter in my steps, a stab of insecurity finding its way into my heart. Xavier’s hand tightens around mine, and he

1/3

he murmurs under his

my lip, a frown tugging at the corners of my mo*th. I’ve grown proud of my aged body, which has given birth to my son, and for someone to reduce it to an aspect of age difference feels like a heavy

share the same age range,” I complain softly, keeping my voice low so that only Xavier can

understand,” he

know that.”

someone decided to stop aging as soon as he

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

the front of his shirt. “You’re perfect just the way

that and leans down to ki*s me in front of the group of gossiping women, silencing them abruptly. Satisfaction blooms in my chest, but Xavier’s lips are so warm and inviting

this man

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

teenage antics for later,” I say, returning his grin. “I’m hungry.”

chuckles and leads

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