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Savannah

I’m still feeling like I’m living in a dream. The house is full of love, laughter, and chaos—all the things I’ve always wanted, but never thought I’d get.

I swear to God, I can’t stop staring at this damn ring on my finger. Three carats. Three fucking carats. I can’t believe it’s mine, and I can’t believe this is my life now. Me, Troy, Jamie, and Jared—our little family, and now the babies. I’ve never been so sure of anything.

Noah, Holly, and the boys—Luke and Levi—are all awake now, cooing and squirming in their cribs. I glance over at them and feel a rush of emotions. Noah’s already got a little personality on him, especially when it comes to his constant need for attention.

Holly, our little girl, is so sweet, always calm, always peaceful. Luke and Levi—God, they’re a handful. I swear, they’re already trying to crawl, or maybe they just want to roll over and make everything more difficult.

I still can’t believe I’m a mom to four babies now. It’s overwhelming and exhausting, but the love is so real.

The house looks like a Christmas card—decorations everywhere. The tree’s glowing, stockings hung with care, and everywhere you look, there’s a sign of the holidays. It’s a dream come true. My heart feels like it might explode just thinking about how far I’ve come.

All my little Christmas miracles.

I’m standing in the living room, running my fingers over the ring again. I can’t help it. It’s huge, sparkly, and feels like everything I never knew I needed. I love that I’m not alone anymore, that I’ve got them and the babies , and now—today—it’s going to get even better.

Millie’s coming over with her guys—Chase, Declan, Finn—and their kids, plus Jade and her men, Axel and Carter, and their kiddos. It’s going to be a full house, a feast , and I’m pumped as hell.

For the first time, I’m hosting Christmas dinner. All my friends, all my family, under one roof.

The doorbell rings, and I can barely contain myself. I rush to the door, pausing for a second to look at Troy. “How do I look?”

He looks me up and down, eyes trailing over my dress, my ring. He’s got that little grin on his face that makes my heart flutter every damn time.

“You look fucking fantastic, babe,” he says, a spark of mischief in his eyes.

I laugh, feeling my cheeks flush. “Good. Because I’m about to entertain our whole damn family.”

He chuckles, leaning in to give me a quick kiss before I head to the door. When I open it, Millie’s standing there, her guys in tow, and all their kids crowding around her.

“Savannah!” Millie exclaims, pulling me into a hug. “Look at you! You’re glowing!”

“Yeah, I’ve got a lot to be glowing about,” I say, grinning. “C’mon in! Dinner’s almost ready.”

She laughs and steps inside, but I catch her eyes flicking to the ring again. “Holy shit,” she whispers, stepping closer. “That thing is huge. Can I ask how it happened? I mean, how did they pull it off?”

I laugh, glancing at the men who are busy greeting the kids and getting things set up. “Oh, they did. They didn’t waste any time. But really...I’m just so happy. I could marry them right here.”

Millie raises an eyebrow. “You could do that, couldn’t you? I mean...I’m ordained. I could marry you guys right here, right now.”

I blink, completely caught off guard. “Wait, what ? You’re ordained?”

She shrugs, her face lighting up with her usual playful grin. “Yeah, I did it a while back. You know, just in case.”

Declan’s jaw drops. “When the hell did you do that?”

Millie grins. “A while ago. I told you I was prepared for anything.”

Troy looks at me, his eyes twinkling. “What do you think, babe? You wanna marry us tonight?”

I bite my lip, feeling the excitement bubble up inside me. “Why not?” I say, a playful smirk forming. “I mean, we’re already here. All our people are here. It’s Christmas...why not?”

The men exchange glances, their faces lighting up in that way that makes me feel like the luckiest woman alive. Jared steps closer, and I catch the warmth in his eyes. “If you want it, we’ll make it happen. You know that.”

“I do,” I say, my heart racing. “I want it.”

The next thing I know, Millie’s pulling out a small notebook and flipping it open. “All right, we can make this quick,” she says. “It’s Christmas, after all, and we’ve got lots of fun things to do!”

The guys step aside, letting her work her magic. The kids are running around, playing with toys, but it’s all just background noise compared to what’s happening in the moment. I’m about to marry my men— all of them . And somehow, it feels so right.

I step to the makeshift altar in our living room—of course, it’s not actually an altar, but it’s as close as we’re gonna get.

The kids are giggling, and I can hear them whispering to each other, watching us. I feel the warmth of the moment. There’s no rush, no stress. Just us. The family I’ve always dreamed of.

Millie’s voice comes through loud and clear. “We’re gathered here today, on this very special Christmas, to celebrate the love and commitment between Savannah and her men—Troy, Jamie, and Jared.”

It’s short. It’s sweet. It’s perfect.

And before I know it, I’m standing there, the guys looking at me like I’m the only person in the room, their eyes full of love.

Troy’s the first to speak, his voice steady, but full of emotion. “Savannah...I don’t even know how to begin to say how much you mean to me. From the moment I met you, I knew I’d be spending the rest of my life with you. And now, with our babies, this...it’s everything. I love you, more than you’ll ever know.”

Jamie steps forward next, his voice low, filled with that quiet intensity he has. “Savannah, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I never thought I’d find someone like you, and now...I don’t want to imagine my life without you in it. You’ve made me a better man. And I promise I’ll love you, forever.”

Jared is the last to speak, and I swear, the whole room feels like it’s holding its breath.

He looks at me, his eyes soft but strong, and his voice cracks just a little when he speaks. “You’ve changed everything for me, Savannah. The way I see the world. The way I want to live. You’re my heart. I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”

“I love you all,” I whisper, my voice thick with emotion. “I love you more than I ever thought I could. And I promise, no matter what, I’ll always be here.”

Millie smiles, her voice softening. “By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you all married. You’re a family. Forever.”

We all hug, laughing and crying at the same time. It’s messy. It’s perfect. It’s ours .

And just as we’re pulling apart, the doorbell rings again.

I open the door, blinking in surprise as Coach Nate steps in, his arm around Jade. He smiles at me, his eyes filled with pride. “I hope I’m not interrupting.”

“Not at all,” I say, grinning. “You’ve come just in time.”

“I didn’t miss the wedding, did I?” he asks, chuckling.

“Kind of,” I laugh. “We just wrapped up.”

Jade smiles at me, her hand resting on Nate’s arm. “Congratulations, Savannah. I’m so happy for you.”

“Thanks,” I say, my heart swelling with warmth. “We’re happy, too.”

Nate looks at me for a second before his eyes glint with something like mischief. “Actually, Savannah, I’ve got a proposition for you.”

I raise an eyebrow. “What’s that?”

“How’d you like to officially join the Chicago Icebreakers as the team chef?” he asks, a smile on his face.

I blink, my jaw dropping. “Wait...are you serious?”

He nods, his grin widening. “Yeah. The team could use someone like you. And I’ve seen how you handle everything...you’re a perfect fit.”

I laugh, feeling that overwhelming joy again. “What about the restaurant?”

They all shrug.

“We’ll hire staff to help you out. You can do both,” Jared says.

I grin. “Hell yeah. I’d love to. I’m in.”

And just like that, my new life— our life—starts to feel like it’s exactly where it’s meant to be. This Christmas is the beginning of forever. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

I mean, what more could a girl ask for?