An Unwanted Second Chance (JB Tirado) novel Chapter 92

Epilogue

Riley handed Elinor to Kent as Patrick carried the cake outside, setting it carefully on the table she had decorated. She walked over to adjust the candle shaped like a number three, straightening it for the third

time.

“Where’s the birthday boy?” Patrick asked, smoothing the tablecloth and stepping back to admire the setup.

“Inside with Penny,” Riley said, checking everything one last time.

“He’ll love it,” Kent said, swinging Elinor over his head and earning a delighted squeal from their daughter. “Stop worrying so much.”

“He only gets one third birthday party,” Riley sighed. “I can’t believe he’s three already.”

Patrick nodded. “Tell me about it. Lily’s going to be four next month. Feels like yesterday she was just learning to walk.”

Kent came over, settling Elinor on his hip so he could wrap his free arm around Riley’s shoulders.

“Pups grow up,” he said, kissing the top of her head. “And he’s three. He won’t even remember this party. Relax.”

“Mommy!” Wyatt yelled, bursting out of the back door with Lily hot on his heels. Emma toddled after them, her chubby legs struggling to keep up. Wyatt launched himself into Riley’s arms, laughing breathlessly.

“They’re gonna catch me!” he exclaimed.

Patrick snagged Lily around the waist and swung her up onto his shoulder. “Careful around the cake!” he warned, carrying her away.

“Cake!” Wyatt cried, his eyes going wide. “Can we eat it now?”

Riley laughed. “Your party hasn’t even started yet!”

“I don’t care,” Wyatt said seriously. “I just want cake.”

Riley looked up at Kent, who was grinning at her. “You were right,” she admitted. “I’m trying too hard.”

He chuckled and kissed her cheek. “Told you so.”

Penny came out the door, Alex trailing behind her with a handful of extra decorations.

“They got away from me,” she said, gesturing to the children.

Emma ran straight for Alex, who set the decorations down just in time to scoop his little sister up, her legs dangling nearly to his knees.

“Where are Max and Evan?” Kent asked, shifting Elinor on his hip.

“Upstairs on a call with Ty,” Penny replied. “Trying to sort out dates for our next trip.”

Lana appeared then, carrying Oliver on her hip. “This looks amazing,” she said, smiling warmly at Riley.

“Thanks,” Riley said, her smile widening. “At least someone appreciates it.”

She set Wyatt down, and he took off after Lily again, shrieking with laughter.

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Epilogue

It had been nearly four years since Riley had first come to Red Moon, and as she watched her son race across the yard, she couldn’t help but reflect on how much had changed. Her consulting business was thriving. The council’s supervision had ended without incident.

The pack was peaceful.

Her heart was whole.

She watched Kent kiss Elinor’s cheek and felt something swell inside her.

“What are you thinking about?” Kent asked when he caught her staring.

She smiled up at him. “Just that I love you.”

JJB Tirado

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Thank you for reading “An Unwanted Second Chance“! I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! I have a new story in progress – “His Scarred Luna” – focusing on Alpha Jake and the New Dawn Pack. Find it here: His Scarred Luna

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