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EPILOGUE 2

Adonis and Achilleas' (the twins) first birthday

"The family is growing," Zeus says, seeing our children running around on the Greek island where we usually spend our vacations.

It always belonged to us, but only after we got married did we really start coming here.

It wasn't something we actively agreed on. In the beginning, it was just a kind of escape valve from the madness that is New York, because here kids can run freely, swim, and play without the bodyguards being so on top of them.

"Yes,” I say. “And soon we will have more members, from what I hear."

"Madison is pregnant with our first boy." My brother smiles, as if he thinks he's the luckiest man in the world. He is mistaken. I am. "And you, how is production going?"

"As long as she wants children, I won't object. She's already given up on the football team, but we want at least six. We have four, so we're almost there."

"Do you think grandfather would be happy?" he asks.

"Yes, I think so. After all, all he cared about most was keeping the Kostanidis name alive, and in that sector, we are doing well."

I hear laughter in the distance, and when I turn around, I see Cecily dancing among the children.

She lifts her head and sees me watching her. She beckons me with her finger.

"I have to go, brother. The one who commands my destiny has just summoned me."

"Intended for the Greek. It would make a good movie name."

"We both were. It was always written that we would belong to each other."

I walk over to where she is, and Cecily runs into my arms.

"Having fun?" I ask.

"A lot. I think once a nanny, always a nanny. Madison's daughters are very funny. The greatest proof that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. They are reckless and are leaving their cousins speechless."

"We Kostanidou like our women sassy," I say, picking her up and moving away from the rest of the family.

"Did you know that I noticed that you followed a pattern from the very beginning, husband?"

"What kind of pattern? I have several quirks."

"No, I'm talking about parties. Every time we're at one, you steal me away from the guests."

"That's because I'm a damn selfish person. Greedy for you. I don't like sharing."

She smiles. "We have four children. Whether you like it or not, you have to share me."

"Speaking of children, I think our family is unbalanced. Too many men to disturb you."

"What do you have in mind?"

"To provide us with our first heiress."

"I'm cool with that," she says, smiling and holding on to my neck.

"I don't think you understand, kardia mou ? * . I mean right now ."

The eyes that have always fascinated me shine, as they do when she gets horny. "I'm not a fan of postponing anything, husband. I am volunteering for this mission."

* ? "My heart."