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  Once her eyes have taken in the candles, they find me. They’re already full of unshed tears. I hold my hand out to her and, very slowly, she moves towards me and grabs it in her own trembling hand.

  I slowly lower myself onto one knee and grab the open box on the table. Her eyes widen to the size of saucers as I do it.

  “Molly, I’m so glad that life is unpredictable, because I never would have believed that we could have found what we have with each other. I never thought the best friend I could ever ask for could also own my heart in the way you do. You amaze and inspire me every day, and I would like to spend the rest of my life trying to do the same for you. I love you more than I ever thought possible, and I never want to spend a day of my life without you by my side.” I take a deep breath and blink back the threatening tears before I continue. “So, Molly, you’re my best friend, and the love of my life. Will you do me the pleasure of being my wife?”

  She instantly nods her head and through her tears manages a very shaky yes.

  I let go of her hand so I can pull the ring out of the box and slide it on her finger. Both of our hands are shaking so much that it’s a challenge, but we manage it. I stand, ready to carefully pull her to me, but she surprises me by jumping into my arms and sobbing into the crook of my neck. Tears fall down my face as well. The stress of the last week and the contentment that she’s now home, in my arms, and wearing my ring, is just a little too much to take. Movement outside the kitchen window catches my eye, and when I look up I find our nosey neighbour watching us with a wide smile on her face. Nodding at her, I turn my attention back to my fiancée.

  I lower us to the sofa and we hold each other for long minutes.

  Eventually, Molly releases her death grip and leans back so she can look at me. “I love you so much, Ryan.”

  “I love you too, soon-to-be Mrs. Evans.” Her face breaks into a wide smile and she pulls her hand in front of her so she can look at the ring—the ring I’d seen back in the summer in Cardiff with Abbi and Liv. When I decided what I was going to do, I had to send Liv out on an emergency shopping trip. The main ring is white gold, but the setting of the diamond is rose gold. Molly’s colour.

  Epilogue

  Molly

  It’s been four weeks since I came home from the hospital and had the shock of my life. Well, I guess the second shock of my life, after finding out I was pregnant a couple of days before that. Ryan did say on New Year’s Eve that this was going to be a good year!

  My follow-up appointments have been good, and I’ve not had any headaches at all. We’ve got a baby to look forward to, and a wedding to plan. I can’t help but smile every time my ring catches my eye.

  Jax has been working his arse off, trying to make up for me not being there. I think he’s grateful for the distraction, because Abbi is still doing everything she can to avoid him—so much so that he’s actually decided not to come tonight.

  “Molly, come on, people will be here in a minute,” Ryan hollers up the stairs. “I’m sure you look perfect, so stop fussing.” I can help but smile at myself in the mirror. Never in my life did I think I could be this happy.

  I head downstairs to find my fiancé and get ready to celebrate our engagement with our closest friends and family.

  “See, I said you’d look perfect,” he says as I enter the living area. I’ve got on a floral fitted maxi dress that shows off my tiny bump. It may still seem small, but I’m going to have to go clothes shopping soon.

  Ryan comes walking straight over to me, pulls me to him, and gives me a sweet yet knee-weakening kiss.

  “Is that really necessary?” Abbi shouts from the dining room table.

  “Yes,” Ryan answers once he has had his fill of me. He sticks his finger up at her when he sees the disgusted look she has on her face.

  Everyone arrives not long later. It feels like New Year’s again, with us celebrating a new chapter in our lives.

  “Molly, your phone,” Ryan says, handing it to me. I look down to see a message on the screen.

  Jax: I’m sorry I can’t be there tonight. I’m thinking of you both. Xx

  I feel myself get a little choked up at the thought of him sat at home on his own. Bloody hormones.

  “You okay, gorgeous?” Ryan asks, looking concerned.

  “Yeah, it was just from Jax. I’m so sad he felt like he couldn’t be here.”

  I look over to Abbi and can’t help but think that she probably only looks marginally happier than Jax probably does right about now.

  The next few hours fly past and, before we know it, people are starting to head off home. I’m just saying goodnight to Steven, Debs, and the girls when my phone ringing distracts me. I quickly grab it off the side. It’s Abbi—why is she ringing when she’s still here. I excuse myself to answer the call.

  “Abbi, what’s wrong?”

  “I’m in the bathroom downstairs. Please come now,” she sobs.

  “Shit,” I whisper when I enter the room and see Abbi sat on the floor by the toilet with blood everywhere. I quickly drop to my knees next to her and grab her hand. “Abbi, what’s—”

  “I’m having a miscarriage, Molly.”

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  Acknowledgments

  A huge thank you once again to Pam for helping me with Molly. I couldn’t have released either book without your help.

  To everyone who was brave enough to take a chance on Part One and love it enough to read Part Two and get this far—thank you for taking the time to try out this new author. I hope you have enjoyed Molly and Ryan’s story and are still up for what is yet to come from the others.

  It took me six months to release Part Two of Molly and Ryan’s story thanks to my ever-growing bump who decided spending most of my time either throwing up or sleeping was a better idea.

  I want to thank everyone who’s giving me and my first book baby a chance. Molly and Ryan’s story has totally changed my life and they will forever hold a special part of my heart. I hope you continue through the series and find out everyone’s stories. I’ve loved every minute of discovering both existing characters and the ones you are yet to meet.

  I need to say a massive thank you to my husband, who’s supported me through this, and of course my gorgeous daughter who allows me time to continue writing every day.

  Molly and Ryan were the start of something I never expected, but three years after their initial release, I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. I love spending my days creating these incredible characters—when I’m not chasing a toddler, of course. I hope there are many, many more to come.

  Until next time,

  Tracy xo

  About the Author

  Tracy Lorraine is a M/F and M/M contemporary romance author. Tracy has just turned thirty and lives in a cute Cotswold village in England with her husband, baby girl and lovable but slightly crazy dog. Having always been a bookaholic with her head stuck in her Kindle, Tracy decided to try her hand at a story idea she dreamt up and hasn’t looked back since.

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  Falling for Ryan: Part Two #2

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