Epilogue

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Hey everyone! Last chapter!! This has been so amazing to write and having everyone read and comment on it. I can't thank you all enough for sticking with me through this book. I loved writing Giovanni and Natalie's story and I cannot wait for the future stories I am going to have for you! I will be uploading a new story so keep tuned for that, please? I love you all, and so do the characters of Miniera. Enjoy! Love, Hannah :)

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EPILOGUE: Giovanni woke to the bed being bounced on. He cracked open sleep hazed eyes to see his two little boys jumping up and down on the bed wearing gleeful excited grins. The smiles of his sons were infectious to him and he couldn't help his mouth turning up into a smile as he let out a low growl and sprang up from his pillow to grab them both and pepper kisses on their faces as his fingers tickled their ribs gently, but enough to make giggles cackle out of the two little boys.

"Daddy! Stop!" Antony giggled out and Marcello nodded his agreement as they both squealed with laughter.

Giovanni let up, grinning.

The two boys got up and continued their bouncing.

"Happy Birthday!" They all but screamed and warmth swelled in Giovanni's heart as he stared at his two sons.

They were both five years old, twins. They had Giovanni's dark black-blue hair and Natalie's sparkling emerald green eyes.

"Mommy wanted us to come get you for breakfast!" they said and he smiled, thinking of his wife, the love of his life.

Now that the boys brought it up the smell of bacon and sausages stroked his nose and his stomach growled.

The boys let out a giggle as they jumped off the bed and ran out of the room and Giovanni stood, stretched and pulled on a white T-shirt with his blue and white striped pajama bottoms. Running a hand through his hair, he began making his way down to the kitchen-the smells getting stronger as he approached the kitchen and dining room, making his mouth water.

Today he turned 42, which most people probably weren't too excited about, but he felt nothing but happiness with the life he had now.

He no longer worked as the mafia boss, but still had a lot of money that he inherited from his mother. His father had given him money when he passed, too, but Giovanni didn't want a penny of that monster's money so both he and Natalie gave it to charity.

He stepped into the large kitchen that had a big dining room table inside and his eyes took in the plates of food on the table.

Crispy bacon laid out on a paper towel, maple sausages, pancakes with softened butter and warmed maple syrup, fruit salad sprinkled with sugar and glasses of fresh squeezed cool orange juice.

He grinned and his eyes moved away from the feast that sat on the table to a whole other feast. His wife, his mi amour, Natalie stood over the stove with a wide smile on her lips as she reached down to caress Marcello's cheek.

She wore her favorite yoga pants that clung to her shapely long legs and a stretchy white tank top that accentuated her growing baby bump. Her long locks were pulled up in a messy bun on the top of her head with loose wisps framing her beautiful features.

Giovanni's chest grew tight.

Oh, how he loved her.

His love for her only grew more and more every day.

Moving silently, Giovanni came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist and laid his big hands on her belly where their daughter was growing.

Natalie turned in his arms and the smile she gave him made him dizzy with happiness and lust. She stood on her tip-toes to press her lips to his and as soon as their lips touched, heat shot through him like a vein of hot white passion.

She let out a soft moan low enough that only Giovanni could hear and then pulled away and looked meaningfully at the two little boys sitting at the table talking quietly like secrets only for the two little kids were being divulged.

Giovanni nodded and cupped her cheek, and gave her a look that said she was all his later that night. Her lids became heavy with passion as she cupped his jaw and pecked his nose with a kiss. She turned back to the stove and pulled off some spicy hash browns to put them on a plate and set them on the dining room table before they all sat down.

"Happy birthday, sweetie." Natalie whispered and kissed his cheek.

"Happy birthday, daddy!" The two boys said and his chest flooded with warm joy.

"Thank you. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my birthday morning." He said and meant it.

Every day was a beautiful day for Giovanni and he loved his family more than anything. His life had only been dark and painful and then Natalie came into his life and all he knew was happiness and light.

As far as he was concerned this...was perfection.

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Later that night, Giovanni straightened the cuffs of his black dress-shirt as he stared at himself in the dresser mirror in their bedroom.

It was his birthday party tonight and Ana-Marie had insisted on planning him a big bash to his dismay. All he wanted was to spend the night in his home with his family, but Natalie had told him it would be rude to deny Ana-Marie when she was already so excited to be planning his birthday party.

So, he had grumpily agreed, but as far as he was concerned the thank-you kiss Natalie had given him after he had agreed was well worth it.

Sighing, Giovanni prepared himself to go out. Ana-Marie had told him that he had to be the last one out so everyone was downstairs waiting for the 'birthday boy'.

After stalling for a moment longer, he squared his shoulders and stepped out to begin making his way downstairs. He was polite and said his hellos to the guests that he saw on his way as he tried to look for Natalie and Ana-Marie.

He found them a moment later and his gaze found its way to Natalie almost like it wasn't possible for him to never not see her.

She looked stunning, glowing, beautiful and for a moment he couldn't believe how lucky he was that she was his, all his. She wore a long black lace dress that pooled on the floor and hugged her pregnant belly. Detailed lace cap sleeves and a sweetheart neckline complimented the dress and she wore simple diamond stud earrings, a red lip and her long locks curled in big loose brown curls that framed her flawless face.

She was laughing at something Ana-Marie had said and he couldn't take his eyes off her, his heart beat unsteady against his ribs. As if sensing his gaze, Natalie turned sparkling eyes to him and his breath caught at the love and admiration that burned in her gaze.

She crooked a finger at him with a sly smile and he grinned wickedly as he strode over to her, wrapped an arm around her and pulled her into his side.

At the feel of her soft and smooth in his arms made him heady with lust and they both shivered at the feel of each other.

She tilted her head up to him and he dropped a kiss onto her lips, resisting the urge to pick her up and carry her up the stairs to love her with all that he had swirling inside him.

Later, He told himself.

Dutifully, he listened to everyone wishing him happy birthdays, laughed at the jokes old friends threw at him, but all he could think about was being alone with his family.

Towards the end of the night Natalie stroked his cheek to get his attention and he leaned down so she could whisper in his ear, her breath fanning across his ear making him shudder.

"I am tired and my feet are swollen and the baby is kicking like crazy. I am going to go get the boys to bed. I'll see you up there." She whispered and nipped his ear for good measure.

He growled and she smiled seductively as she turned and walked away, her hips swaying underneath the dress.

Damn, he was lucky.

Around thirty minutes later, the house was empty and he was pulling himself up the stairs, his body thrumming with anticipation.

First, though, he made his way to the twin's room and cracked open the door to step in. Antony had his head at the foot of the bed and his legs hanging off the side.

He held back a chuckle and righted him, pulling the covers over his small body.

Antony sighed sleepily and snuggled into the pillow.

Marcello slept peacefully, curled up with his little teddy bear.

Giovanni dropped a kiss on both of their heads and closed the door softly behind him before he made his way to his and Natalie's bedroom.

He stepped inside and shut the door with a soft click.

The bed comforter and sheets had been pulled down and the balcony doors were open, the curtains billowing in a wave of satin as the wind from outside ruffled against them.

He began to unbutton the cuffs of his shirt as he walked to the doors.

The doors pulled open to find Natalie standing there, staring out at the night wearing a blush pink silk and lace nightie with a matching satin robe.

He smiled softly and walked out to join her, smelling rain on the wind as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

Natalie melted against him with a smile and he kissed the top of her head.

"What are you thinking about so hard, mi amour?" Giovanni asked quietly.

Natalie smiled and turned in his arms so she was facing him.

"I am thinking how lucky I am to have you as my husband and our children's father. You make us so happy." She said as she reached up to caress his cheek.

His chest grew tight and he caught her hand in his own, kissed her palm as he gazed down into her soft liquid emerald green eyes.

"I was thinking the exact same thing about you. My life was nothing but darkness before you walked in and ever since then you have given me true happiness. I have felt what it was like to almost lose you and I never want to feel that way again. I love you." He whispered and her eyes glittered up at him, a soft invitation of their future ahead of them.

"Oh, how I love you too. I cannot wait for the future because this is just the beginning and our future is going to be beautiful." Natalie said before grinning with heat as she wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed her body to his.

Desire filled him, electrified him until all he knew was the smell, the feel, the touch of his mi amour.

His Natalie.

His wife.

His forever....

Natalie stood on her tip toes, leaned into him and brushed her lips against his own before softly, she whispered, "Mia..." 'Mine..."

THE END

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AWW! Done! I was teary eyed the entire time I wrote this. Natalie and Giovanni got their happy ever after! Thank you all so much for reading this story. I loved writing it and I cannot CANNOT wait for you all to read the next book coming up... All I am gonna say is it will be a wild, WILD, ride. ;D I love you all!!! Don't forget to VOTE. COMMENT. FOLLOW. SHARE. I love you guys! XOXO-Hannah <333