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This is a first draft. There will be errors and grammatical mistakes until it has gone through the editing process.

           

I was a ball of nerves as this was the first holiday that everyone will be under one roof. There were times where the gunshot wound that was gifted from Ashton itches, but I was just happy to be alive. To be able to see my baby. Physical therapy was going great. The limp I had barely noticeable.

"Hey babe, how are you holding up?"

I smile into Alexander's kiss. I couldn't help but grin as his eyes shut and he clutched me close to him.

"I'm fine sweetie. I'm not going anywhere. I kept my promise."

"You did." He croaks, overwhelmed by emotions.

"A little sadness enters my eyes. I hated to see him like this, afraid that something will happen to me at a moment's notice. He has every right to worry, but I don't want to live life in fear, in a bubble. I've done that before—well, the bubble part anyway.

It was quite a scandal to learn that Maria had been sleeping with Ashton for years. He used Maria to infiltrate Hamilton Holdings. Ashton grew desperate after the divorce was announced because of the ironclad prenuptial agreement Maria signed when she married Alexander.

And Tyler, he eventually figured out something happened to me. The kid was smart, and besides, I didn't want him being lied to. He understands that Ashton hurt mommy, and that nothing isn't his fault. He was hurt because he didn't tell me. The kid was five. He had enough to deal with. I must dully note that Alex and Tyler hit it right off. My boy was feeling much more confident with his Uncle and grandpa around.

That just leaves Jace. I haven't seen him since the night he stole my virginity and I wasn't quite sure I how felt about him now. One thing was for sure, this incident with Ashton has opened my eyes and everyone deserves a second chance. He was coming with Sophie.

Natasha had been a force to be reckon with during my time of healing. She eventually had to go back and handle her business. Shock was an understatement when she learned Tyler's paternal family where millionaires and that I was the only heiress to Knightly Incorporated. It was the first time I seen her slack jawed.

"I knew that housing shit was fuck strange."

I chuckled at the memory.

"What are you laughing at." Alexander says smiling into my eyes.

"Natasha."

"Yes. She's certainly a character. I now know where you've got it from."

"got what."

"Nothing." He says throwing his hands up and backing away.

"Come on. Our guest should be arriving." I say entwining his fingers with mine.

"Mommy!" Tyler squeals running towards us as Rachel disappears into her own wing of the house. That woman has been a lifesaver. I'm happy she's starting to come out of her shell.

"Hi daddy!" Tyler chirps ditching me as Alex chuckles and swings the little guy into his arms.

Oh yeah, did I forget to mention I married Alexander. Imagine me...a Tipton. Its all hush of course, but things were kind of touch and go for a moment. Ray was against the idea but supported me nonetheless. I honestly think he just had a harder time giving his 'baby' away.

"Ray!" I exclaimed as I spotted him.

"Mellie." He chuckles hugging me. "Howa re you doll."

"Good!" I chirp back. "What's wrong?" I ask at the uneasy look in his eyes.

"I want you to meet someone important."

"Oh!" I say my eyes widening. A girlfriend?!

"This is Camden." He says as a slender male step out from behind him. My eyes flicker between the two before the lightbulb comes on. Ray was gay. It didn't bother me one bit. Then I frowned at him tilting my head much like a cat.

"Have I seen you before."

"You, Maria and pearls." He chuckles.

"You were outside the bathroom!" I exclaimed as he nodded his head vigorously while laughing. "Well, come here. You family." I say and to my surprise, he blushes an enchanting shade of red reminding me of my own frequent blushes to alexanders delight.

"Isn't this cute." Alexander says as my face melt off and I give Camden the biggest hug I can muster.

"Shut up! You!" I added sending a warning to Alex. The doorbell rings and I'm terrified. They've finally arrived.

"Grandpa!" Tyler yells racing to the door. I wanted to tell for him to get back here, but it was impossible. My lungs are paralyzed and I'm unable to breathe as Jace steps through the door. He looks the same, except his face has matured a bit. Sophie squeeze by him with sad eyes. I know here guilt his riding her hard. It forces me into action.

"Mace?" Jace croaks out staring at Tyler as if he seen a ghost. Who the hell was Mace?!

"Jace, come sit down." I say afraid that this grown man was going to faint. Why was he so afraid of Tyler?

"This is Tyler, your son." I say gently trying to break whatever memory that's seized.

"Oh, son this is all my fault." Jared whispers cradle Jace to his chest.

I step back to give them some space. Seems my adventure is just beginning, as long as I had my family by my side, I know I can conquer anything.

A/N:

So, this is it. Don't worry, this isn't the end. Jace, Jared, Ashton, Maria, and even Alexander will get a chance to tell their stories. I have titles already mapped out. Just a matter of getting the plots together. There will be a bonus chapter from Alexander's POV down the road. Thank you, for reading! Later! XOXOXOXO!