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Anthony chuckled, shaking his head. "You’re your mother’s child."

I stood up, sliding my Chanel sunglasses onto my face. "I take that as a compliment." I turned on my heels and headed for the exit. "Let me know what y’all decide," I called over my shoulder. "Just in case I need to find a new team."

And with that, I walked out of the room, feeling every bit of Sienna Bradshaw’s daughter.

After tucking the kids in for the night, I finally had a moment to myself. The shower felt heavenly, the warm water washing away the exhaustion of the long day. Now that the news about our marriage was out in the open, a part of me felt relieved—like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders.

I stepped out of the bathroom in my silk robe, towel-drying my hair when my eyes landed on Creed sitting on the edge of our bed. Still wrapped in his towel.

I arched a brow, confused. I assumed he’d be dressed for bed by now, but instead, he was sitting there, his expression oddly serious. “What’s wrong?” I asked, stepping closer.

He lifted his head, his gaze softening when he saw me. “Come sit with me for a second.”

My brows knitted in curiosity, but I did as he asked, padding across the room and taking a seat beside him. That’s when I noticed the black velvet box in his hands. My breath hitched, my heart skipping a beat as he slowly flipped open the lid, revealing a stunning diamond ring inside.

The center stone was a massive 10-carat oval-cut diamond, set in a platinum band encrusted with smaller diamonds that wrapped around in an elegant pave setting.

The way it sparkled under the soft glow of our bedside lamp was mesmerizing, the clarity and brilliance of the diamond absolutely flawless.

I inhaled sharply, my fingers trembling slightly as I reached out to touch it. “Shit…” My voice was barely a whisper.

“I got it the day after we got back from Vegas,” he admitted, his voice steady but there was a nervousness in his eyes.

“Had my jeweler work on it immediately. Just got it back yesterday.” I blinked up at him, emotion swelling in my chest. “You told me you didn’t need one,” he continued, his thumb brushing the inside of the box.

“But you deserve this, Serenity. You deserve everything.”

Tears pricked the back of my eyes as I reached out, touching the ring gently. “Creed, it’s beautiful…”

He exhaled deeply, shifting slightly so that we were fully facing each other. Then to my complete surprise, he reached into the nightstand drawer and pulled out a folded piece of paper.

“I didn’t say anything when we got married,” he said, his voice now lower, softer.

“Didn’t get to say my vows. But I wrote them our first night back…

I’ve been carrying them with me ever since.

” A sharp sting of emotion hit me in the chest. I opened my mouth to say something, but he didn’t let me stop him.

He unfolded the paper and began to read.

“Serenity, from the moment you walked into my life, you changed everything. I loved you before I even knew what love really meant. Before I knew what it was supposed to feel like. You frustrate me like nobody else. You challenge me. You call me on my bullshit. You make me a better man. But more than anything—you are my peace, my home, my heart. I’ve spent too many years fighting what I always knew deep down—we were meant to be.

No matter how much time passed, no matter what happened between us, I never stopped loving you.

Not for one second. I promise to honor you.

To protect you. To be the man you deserve, the father our children deserve.

I will never take you for granted again.

I will never let anything, or anyone come between us.

I love you, Serenity. I love you more than I ever thought I was capable of loving anything in this world.

And I vow, for the rest of my life, to show you that—every single day. ”

By the time he finished, I had silent tears rolling down my cheeks.

I covered my mouth, overwhelmed with so much love, emotion, and joy I could hardly breathe.

“Creed…” I whispered, my voice breaking.

He swallowed thickly, then took my left hand in his, sliding the ring onto my finger, the cool platinum molding perfectly to my skin. It was perfect, it was us.

Creed held my hand between both of his, his voice thick with emotion. “I promise to do right by you, Serenity,” he said. “No matter what. Forever.”

I sniffled, nodding quickly. “I love you,” I whispered. “I love you so much.”

He cupped my face, brushing his thumb over my lips. “I know,” he murmured. “I love you more.”

I let out a soft laugh, my heart so full it felt like it could burst. Then, I leaned forward and pressed my lips deeply to his, pouring every ounce of love I had into the kiss. His arms wrapped around me, pulling me into his lap, his hands tracing down my silk robe, unraveling the tie.

As we broke apart, he rested his forehead against mine, a mischievous smirk playing at his lips. “You know… we still got time to make another baby tonight,” he teased.

I rolled my eyes, laughing, playfully shoving him. “Boy, shut up.”

But as he kissed me again, his hands already exploring, I knew this night was far from over.And truthfully…I wasn’t mad about it.