Aspen laughs and sets her beer down. “Already? It’s been like six years since she moved away to Mexico.”

I can’t even believe how pale and nervous Cale looks. He definitely has it bad for this Riley chick. Maybe he’ll man up and finally give his dick up. I knew he was holding back for a reason.

I take a bite of my steak and notice Stone getting a little cozy with my sister at the end of the table. I get ready to say something, but Onyx leans into my ear, distracting me.

“I love you, baby.” She places her hand on mine and I smile down at the diamond on her left finger. Knowing that I placed it there makes me the happiest man on earth.

When I proposed to her in the hot tub last week, I about died when she broke down in tears and screamed, yes. I’ll never forget that feeling for the rest of my life. I’m not going to lie I shed a few tears myself. What can I say? I’ve waited for a lifetime to have her back in my arms and I’m never letting go. She’s my everything. I love her and I love this new life with her. I can’t be any happier.

I bite my lip when I realize Onyx distracted me on purpose. I know this now by her little fit of laughter. She saw me eyeing Stone and Sage down. She’s good. Too damn good.

When I go to focus my attention on Sage and Stone again; Sage is gone and Stone is chatting with Aspen. That lucky fucker.

I feel a small arm wrap around my neck, distracting me, before Sage rests her head on the top of mine and laughs. “Stop being such a big brother.” She squeezes my neck and both girls laugh as Onyx pinches my cheek. “I love you, but seriously . . . don’t make me kick your ass. I know what I’m doing with Stone. Okay?”

I look over at Stone and see the look in his eyes as he focuses his attention on Sage as if she’s the only woman in the room. I have to respect that. That’s the same way I look at Onyx. I need to give Sage the space she needs. I keep forgetting she’s a grown woman now.

“Okay,” I mumble. “I trust you.” She kisses my head and rushes over to sit in Stone’s lap, wrapping her arms around his neck. I guess they make a nice couple.

Looking around me; I realize this is the happiest I have ever been in my life. This is where I belong. Where we all belong. This is my family. Family isn’t always bound by blood. It’s so much more than that. This is it, and it’s what I’ve been missing all along.

I’m ready to spend the rest of my life making my family and future wife happy. This is my ending . . .