He nudged me with his chin, letting go of my waist so I could get to my feet. I put my hand out and pulled him up with me. West looked down at me with a grin and his amber eyes full of affection.
“Especially not you. All you deserve is the world.”
I reached up and touched his cheek.
“I have the world right here with you and the others.”
He leant down and kissed me, making me melt against him. I’d loved this man since I was five. There was no question he made me feel like I had the world when he was by my side.
“Happy birthday, my little warrior,” he whispered when he pulled back. “Owner of my heart.”
His fingers traced a line across the scars on my chest. I sighed and reached up, touching the scars I’d given him over his t-shirt.
“Happy birthday, soulmate and love of my life. Now, come on, let’s go celebrate with the others, hey?”
I took his hand and pulled him towards the table. Right then is when I knew nothing in this world would ever tear me away from the people I loved. We’d stuck together through thick and thin, fought so many battles, and now, life was peaceful. Just how we’d wanted it to be all along.
I looked back at West, taking in each and every one of his beautiful features. He smiled and made my heart swell at the sight of it.
“As my little Scar wishes.”
THE END