America+Maxon: A Different Ending

Chapter 4

The safe room door opened with a bang.

Maxon immediately pushed me behind him, protectively. "Who are you?" He declared with his kingly voice.

"Its alright, Your Majesty. It's just us," Aspen say.

I sprung up, rushing to him, and shaking him. "Where are the kids?!"

Before Aspen could reply, the twins come running towards me, their tiny face streaked with tears. "Mommy!" They sobbed and jumped into my arms. I sobbed as well as I embrace them, unable to think of what would happen if I lost them.

Then I turned to Aspen and Maxon. "I thought the palace was rid of Rebels?! What's the meaning of this?"

"It was an accident, Mer. The maid was tasked with getting rid of it but it accidentally rang off. It's fixed now," Aspen says.

"Oh...okay," I say, not letting go of the twins. Aspen left to find Lucy and his children leaving Maxon with the kids and I.

"Stay with me at all times okay? Never leave my side," I instruct, wiping their tears away and kissing their foreheads.

"Okay mommy," Ahren say throwing his arms around me. "Wuv you."

"I love you too, sweetie. And you too Eadlyn," I say, kissing them both on their foreheads.

Maxon stared at us adoringly. I smile back, my heart swelling, and pulled him to the floor where we huddled.

"Kids. I want you to meet someone," I say, intertwining Maxons hand in mine. "Eadlyn, Ahren, meet your father, Maxon."

Eadlyn and Ahren look up to Maxon with their adorable little face that matched their father's. "Daddy?" Eadlyn asked.

Maxon smiled warmly, a bit hesitant. "That's right, it's Daddy."

"Dadda!" Ahren grin, throwing his arms around Maxon. Then Eadlyn joined in, cuddling in Maxons lap.

Tears poured out of Maxons eyes, embracing his children for the first time. I smiled, tugging at Maxon and nodding to my room for more privacy because people streamed past us.

Maxon nodded, cradling Eadlyn and Ahren on his neck and clinging to his hair. With his free hand, he held my hand. I opened my door, letting him in, and closed it behind us.

Maxon strolled to my bed, placing the twins down then looking at me. "Tell me about them. Tell me everything."

"Well. Eadlyn looks just like your mother. But gods, her personality is definitely mine. She's stubborn, bosy, confident, strong, independent, but sweet and caring," I smile, sitting beside them.

"Don't forget beautiful, " Maxon smiled, stroking my cheek.

I smile. "And Ahren is you. He has your looks but my eyes. He loves taking pictures like you, he's charming and sweet. He's a mirror image of you."

Maxon smiled. "He's got your lips and freckles."

I nod, smiling.

Maxon smiles back and pulled me down to lay with the twins. The twins between us and he stared at me.

"America...you've made me the happiest man alive, knowing about our children and having you back into my life once again. Thank you. But...," Maxon says and I froze.

"But what??" I ask.

Maxon reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. "I've been carrying this darn thing for 3 years now after you left. I couldn't get myself to get rid of it. And I want you America. I've always had. Since the very first day I met you. I want this, I want a life with you, children with you, take care of them and love you. I want to grow old with you, strawberry tarts crumbs everywhere, I want to love you forever. I want you, America. So please, make me the most happiest man alive. Will you marry me?" Maxon says, getting in one knee and looking up at me.

I let out a sob and nod, throwing my arms around him and kissing him. "Yes...God's yes."

Maxon grinned, twirling me around in his arms then placing me down to slip the ring on my finger. He then pulled me in a kiss. A kiss like others we've shared, full of love for each other.

We were interrupted by our kids who started giggling and playing with each other. I smile. "Maxon?"

"Hmm?" He asked, looking at me.

"I love you," I smile, running my hands through his soft hair.

"And I love you, Ms. Shreave," He smiled.

Eadlyn and Ahren kept playing, wrestling for control. Eadlyn pinned Ahren with leadership. "Mwahahah."

Both Maxon and I burst out laughing.

"She's a natural born leader," I smile. "Maxon, would that mean she'd be queen once we're older."

"Yes, that is how it'll be. It won't be a problem since she's a natural born leader. She'd be a perfect queen," Maxon smiled, watching Eadlyn.

"Yes she will," I smile, yawning.

Maxon sit up, pulling an extra blanket and throwing it over us. "You should get some sleep, my dear. I'll be here when you wake up," He smiled, giving me a lingering kiss.

I nod, scooting to him and cuddling to his chest. His arms immediately wrap around me with gentle protectivness and love. I start to close my eyes but then look up at him and the kids.

We talked about it a few times, the perfect family. We both came to a conclusion of wanting a huge family with many children. I wasn't sure if he changed his mind.

"Maxon?" I ask.

"Yes, my dear?" He asked, looking down at me.

I pinched him lightly. "Not your dear but I have a question."

"Shoot," He says.

"Do you still want a big family?" I ask, nervously.

Maxon didn't respond right away. He stared at the twins then at me. Then replies. "Of course. It's always been my dream. And yours. I would be honor to bear our children whenever your ready again."

"Hmm. Maybe next year after we marry," I say, closing my eyes.

"I would love that my dear. I...I feel horrible missing out the twins childhood and I'll make it up to them. But I would love to experience that with you and be there to help you this time," He says, stroking my hair.

I nod, drifting to sleep. My soon to be husband and kids huddled up with me.

Life couldn't be better.

But...it could be worse....

(Mwahahahahahaha. Drama time 😈. Lol. Thanks for reading everyone!!!)