Redeeming Justice (52 page)

“He’s so beautiful,” Meghan cooed as she cradled Dylan Henry Cameron in her arms.
The perfect combination of his mother and father, he had pale skin, soft dark hair,
sweet lips, and deep blue eyes.

She wasn’t sure who looked more ecstatic. Cameron, who couldn’t quite get over the
fact that he had a son, or Lacey who appeared to all the world like a beatific angel
mother as she gazed adoringly at her infant son and devoted husband. Such rapturous
joy was beautiful to witness.

Alex slapped Cam on the back and congratulated his brother with undisguised affection.
Not able to forgo a playful jab, he teased the new father in a conspiratorial tone.
“Just think. If Drae and Tori have a girl, it could be the start a Justice dynasty.”

Draegyn laughed heartily and hugged his wife close. “Dynasty my ass! Should the newest
St. John be of the female persuasion, in addition to a gun-toting father she will
have a fire breathing dragon to keep all male suitors away.”

Tori chuckled and rubbed her round belly. “We’ll know in a few months but either way,
Family Justice is expanding. Oh, and by the way everyone, my mother is coming for
a visit before it’s my turn in the birthing suite so you’ll all be expected to act
accordingly.” Turning a sweet-as-pie look on Meghan she teased, “You’re up next in
the baby sweepstakes, Irish.”

Meghan blushed and looked quickly at her hunky fiancé. Planning a wedding was just
a sideshow to what was really driving both of them. As far as she was concerned they
couldn’t get married quick enough. When they’d talked of having children, Alex had
made it clear that he wanted a family with her. And by that he meant
now
and not some vague time in the future. Meghan hadn’t been able to concentrate on
anything else ever since.

Sure, a big flashy wedding with all the bells and whistles was one of those fantasies
most girls dream of but the truth was, the idea of having a baby with her husband-to-be
was a thousand times more appealing. A wedding was just a moment in time—building
a family was something they would share for a lifetime.

Meghan handed the sweet baby boy swaddled in a pale blue blanket to her Major and
beamed with love when he eagerly cuddled his new nephew. Watching him lean down and
press a soft kiss on the baby’s brow melted her insides.

Lacey looked around the hospital room, sniffed and then wiped away a tear bringing
Meghan and Tori quickly to her side. “My family,” was all she needed to say. The poignancy
of those words from someone who’d been abused and abandoned as a child filled the
room with emotion. The look Cameron gave his Ponytail touched Meghan’s heart.

Leave it to Tori to lighten up the mood and bring the giggles. She quickly snapped
her iPhone into the dock on Lacey’s nightstand and scrolled till she found what she’d
been looking for. Next thing anyone knew, the sound of Sister Sledge singing “We are
Family” filled the room.

As Alex cradled the first in the next generation of sons and daughters who would make
their unusual family even stronger, with his brothers Cam and Drae smiling contentedly
at his side, their women rocked out with glee as Tori and Meghan shimmied and danced
around the room while the three sisters-in-law sang their new theme song and welcomed
the future they’d dreamed of.

It should go without saying, but…
And
They All Lived Happily Ever After
.

And the story doesn’t end there!

Coming Soon……

FAMILY JUSTICE

Catch up with Cameron & Lacey

Draegyn & Victoria

and

Alex & Meghan

when Tori’s mother, Stephanie Bennett comes for a visit

First and foremost, I want to express my undying gratitude to
Jenny Sims
, the best editor anyone could ask for. You came into my life at the perfect moment,
with your mad skills, wit and encouragement and have ‘hands down’ changed my life.

Jenny, in case you didn’t know it, you were the first.

Thanks to my talented cover designer,
Ashley Baumann
.

Her job can’t be easy! It takes someone unique to read between the lines and bring
a book cover vision to life. You did my Justice Brothers justice!

Thank you to
Stacey Blake
~ the best formatter on the planet.

I got choked up the first time I saw the formatted copy of Book 1.

The dog tags were an inspiration!

Special thanks to
Rebecca Bennett
and
Nicole Huffman
for jumping in and being such awesome PA’s. You’ve been a
huge
help. It’s taken an enormous, stressful weight off my shoulders knowing you’re on
the job so I can focus on the stories and not get all worked up about some of the
pesky details.

A million butterscotch candies and more hugs and kisses than can be showered on three
people in a hundred lifetimes go to my
daughter
and
grandsons
.

The best moments of my life are when they are around.

That said, I’ll think twice before ever asking again, “Is it clear? Can I go now?”

~Onward~

Suzanne Halliday
writes what she knows and what she loves – sexy adult contemporary romance with strong
men and spirited women. Her love of creating short stories for friends and family
has developed into a passion for writing romantic fiction with a sensual edge. She
finds the world of digital, self-publishing to be the perfect platform for sharing
her stories and also for what she enjoys most of all – reading. When she’s not on
a deadline you’ll find her loading up on books to devour.

Currently a wanderer, she and her family divide their time between the east and west
coast, somehow always managing to get the seasons mixed up. When not digging out from
snow or trying to stay cool in the desert, you can find her in the kitchen, 80’s hair
band music playing in the background, kids running in and out, laptop on with way
too many screens open, something awesome in the oven, and a mug of hot tea clutched
in one hand.

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