Total pages in book: 75
Estimated words: 71303 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 357(@200wpm)___ 285(@250wpm)___ 238(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 71303 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 357(@200wpm)___ 285(@250wpm)___ 238(@300wpm)
“I think she was trying to chase me away because she wanted you for herself.”
They both seem mystified by the idea, and it’s amazing how humble two men who look like them can be.
“I can’t believe we almost lost you over this.” Cam slides an arm around my shoulder and pulls me close, but then leans away so he can look into my eyes. “We haven’t lost you, have we?”
I shake my head. “You haven’t lost me.”
He wraps me in both of his arms and pulls me into the best hug I’ve ever had, which is only to be matched a moment later by an equally enthusiastic embrace from Wyatt. “We were miserable without you, Stella.”
“I’ve been miserable without both of you,” I admit.
After Wyatt’s had his time with me, Cam pulls me back into his arms. “If this whole ordeal had one silver lining, it’s that we now know for certain that we can’t live without you. We need you in our lives, Stella.”
Wyatt’s hand slides up my thigh. “We’re going to show you each and every day how much we want you, and only you.”
Cam nuzzles my cheek as he gives my arm a squeeze. “In fact, I’m ready to carry you over that fence and into our house, and never let you go,” Cam says.
“Not to break the mood, because I would enjoy that very, very much, but I can’t leave tonight, not after Jessie’s fall.”
Both men nod. “Of course,” Wyatt says.
“But let’s make that happen very soon,” I say.
“In the meantime …” With a finger on my chin, Wyatt turns my face toward his and meets my lips with the sweetest, most satisfying kiss, one that’s filled with tenderness, relief, and what I’d swear might be love. I give it all back to him as gratitude washes over me in waves.
I was already incredibly fond of these men, but absence has increased that feeling immeasurably, and my heart feels like it’s grown so big, my chest can’t contain it.
Cam takes his turn next, and as warmth fills my entire body, I’m certain that the best thing I ever did was kiss my neighbors.
I’m just as sure that I never intend to stop.
CHAPTER 61
WYATT
I’m ready to go, but Cam is looking me over with a critical eye. “You should fasten another button.” He gestures to a spot near his own neck, as if to demonstrate.
I roll my eyes to the heavens. “Are you kidding?”
“You heard what the consultant said. No extra skin.”
He may be taking things too far, but I can’t fault his determination.
Cam’s the one who found a consultant to advise us on the best way to transition our channel to a new audience, and Cam’s also the one making sure we follow that advice to a T.
When he’s satisfied with my clothing and ready to record, I take a deep breath and launch into the speech we prepared.
“We’re coming to you today with a special announcement. We have some big changes going on in our lives, and we want to share them with you. The thing is … we’ve fallen in love. We’re both in love with a very special woman, and she just so happens to be the mom of a very special little girl.
“We’re so grateful to have them in our lives, and so full of energy and excitement, that we’re planning to bring you even more fun builds, more stunts, and more outrageous and hilarious competitions.
“If you’ve enjoyed that sort of content from us in the past, keep following for even more fun, along with new contests and a lot of cool giveaways. We’re going to be bringing you one hundred percent wholesome, family-friendly content that will make you smile and laugh, and it’s guaranteed to brighten your day.
“If that family-friendly focus isn’t what you’re into, we understand, and we want to take this opportunity to say thank you for being here with us over the past several years. We appreciate you more than you know, and we’re very grateful. Also, if you have a special kiddo in your life, maybe a child, grandchild, or niece or nephew, we’d love it if you invite them to tune in and watch what’s to come.”
Cam raises a hand to let me know he’s going to stop recording.
“How was that?”
He nods, looking thoughtful. “Good, good.” After reviewing the footage, he hands the camera to me. He’s going to make the same speech, and then our new editor will splice it together, using the best parts from each of us.
While we were planning what to say, we talked about including Stella in the announcement, because we’d love to introduce her to our followers, if she’d be up for it, but the consultant advised us not to hard launch her yet, because there’s a potential she might receive some hate from disappointed fans.