10 Years Later

Cam POV

Wow, she was shaking and her heart was beating way too fast. I didn't know it would be like this. To be honest, I expected this to be an exciting time for her. To do what a woman usually does when they are expecting and adopting.

Preparing.

She was preparing but, It wasn't the happy joyful feeling more nervous. More concerned and with the weeks leading up to this day, it grew. I didn't try to push her though, I'm sure every woman who are in the situation of adopting have these feelings.

I asked her over and over if she was sure about this. The thought of a child together grew very quickly on me. Having a family became everything but, I didn't want it without her. I could wait if she needed more time.

She reassured me she was ready though, at least would be once she got the hang of it. She was happy but definitely nervous. It was a big step for us, a new chapter. I knew she would be great though. It was me that would be the problem.

Too much cursing and some say, I'm not the nicest person to be around sometimes. That was bullshit though. I'm a great person.

I smiled looking over to her again. All I could do was hold her hand and squeeze it. She finally looked at me and smiled back.

"Ready?" I asked and she nodded as we got to to the doors. I nodded opening the door letting her walk in first. She took a few steps in the suddenly froze spinning to me in full panic mode. I stopped on my toes so close to crashing into her.

"Maybe we should wait or something. I just - I -" she stopped taking a deep breath looking down then around unsure. She bit her lip thinking of what to say but nothing came out and it was starting to frustrate her.

I cupped her head instantly kissing her head then pulling away to look her in her eyes "Hey, everything will be okay. I know you've been scared but we can do this. We're here. Through months of all this, we are here. The process was long but it was all worth it. We are going to have a little girl" I said grabbing her hands.

She met this five-year-old girl one of the times we came here and I could see she was the one. Sadly her parents were not fit to raise her and somehow she got put in the system. I remember she couldn't stop talking about her. The joy she had talking about this girl was already like a proud parent.

"W-what if she doesn't like us? She seems happy now but what if I fuck up and she doesn -" "The way you guys interact together is proof enough that she does. Do you see the way she gets when we come to visit? It honestly makes my heart swell. I love it"

"Carter there's no book on how to be the perfect parent, its learn as you go. All we can do is do our best. You are the strict parent and I'll be the fun chill one" "Sound like my parent" She muttered chuckling as I laughed nodding.

"And look how you came out, perfect. We can do this together. I got your back, you got mines" I grabbed her hand bringing it up to my lips. "And we don't even have to tell her till she's old enough maybe high school about us" I explained and she nodded.

"The hottest milf ever" I joked making her laugh then get on her toes to press her lips to mine.

"Let's go get our daughter"

We walked in the room and spotted Riley playing in the corner alone. She tended to be alone a lot but, she didn't seem to be bothered by it. She seemed to always enjoy herself but, enjoyed it even more when we visited.

"Carter, Cameron!" She said getting up happy. Carter's heart fluttered as she ran to us and the next instant she was in her arms. Carter's face brightened as she held her.

"Hey Riley, how are you today?" I asked happy knowing I would have to do most of the talking but, It was okay.

"Good I was waiting for you guys. Ms. Brown said you two had to talk to me" I nodded looking at Carter as she bit her lip then looked at me nodding and smiling.

"Yes me and Carter wanted to ask you something" "Umm RIley. Well, we were wondering if you would. If you would like to come home with us" she asked nervously looking at me then back to Riley so nervous and I didn't understand why.

Did she think Riley would say no? Carter seemed to be Riley's best friend.

It didn't take long for her to respond "You're going to take me home?" "Only if you want. We can be your parents but no rush in calling us mom my dad. For now Cameron and Carter is fine" I reassured instantly feeling old.

I was going to be a dad.

"Why do you want me? There are better kids here" I frowned and Carter instantly shook her head confused. She was in disbelief watching her.

"No, we picked you because we think you're perfect for us. Don't ever think about yourself like that. You're perfect the way you are and that's all we want you to be. You" Carter whispered.

And she acted as if she wasn't ready for this. She's a natural.

"Sorry" "Nothing to apologize for. We just want you to understand that we picked you. We can talk more about this when you're older but, you don't know how long I've waited for this moment. To have a child and we want you" she smiled softly not trying to pressure her but let her understand how much this meant for us.

"So what do you say" I asked. "I have a mom and dad?" We both nodded and she smiled nodding excited and that instant every ounce of fear disappeared. She was excited and I knew that nothing but happiness was to follow.

"Yes let's go!" She cheered and Carter's giggle was music to my ears.

"One more thing. Cameron got you something" I smiled as she looked at me happily as I opened the bag pulling out a box and she got even more excited.

I opened it and her mouth dropped as I showed it to her.

"Remember when you said you wanted to be a princess?" She nodded happily. "Now you can. You'll be our little princess" "Are you king?" "Do you want me to be?" She nodded and pointed to Carter "And she'll be queen" she said excited.

I smiled "I like the sound of this. Well, are you ready to go to the castle?"

"Yeah!"

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"This is our house?" She asked surprised looking out the window surprised as I laughed looking at Carter as I pulled in. Carter was excited and I know even more once she could show her to the room. Carter practically put her whole room together. Picked the colors, painted, put her bed together, bought the clothes.

She called it nesting.

I told her she had no limit on what she wanted to get. I didn't mind helping but she seemed to have it under control, just supplied the money and gave my input when she needed. I didn't mind as long as they were happy and healthy, I was fine.

"Yes it is" I said I said as I parked and everyone started walking out excited.

"Who are all these people? Why are they smiling?" "Those are all your aunts and uncles Riley. They're happy to see you" Carter said looking back in her seat smiling to her.

"Really? Are they nice?" "Yes and you can bother and annoyed them as much as you want" I added.

"Especially Sarah and Harry" Carter added and I laughed. "Definitely bother Sarah she loves it"

We looked over to see Harry and Sarah with pissed looks. We knew they would hear and we didn't care. We busted out laughing as we got out the car.

Harry and Sarah were the first to come over greeting her as a line formed. I smiled seeing everyone so excited to meet our daughter. She was going to be spoiled. I knew it already especially from Sarah and Sophie.

"Hi Riley I'm aunt Sarah and this is uncle Harry" Sarah spoke getting low smiling and holding her hand out to greet her.

"Hi I'm a princess" she said laughing. "Well hello Princess Riley. Do you want to see your new room?" Harry asked.

"I have my own room?!" She yelled turning back to us in shock as we laughed nodding. "Yes mommy and daddy designed it just for you. Come on let's go see it" Sarah said excited holding her hand out and Riley happily grabbed her hand ready.

As everyone followed my head snapped to Carter who was behind me watching me smiling.

I held my hand out and she gladly accepted it wrapping her arms around my waist as her head rested on my chest and I pulled in as close as possible. We did it.

Something that didn't seem so possible a while ago, has finally happen. We started our family and there was so much to come.

"Thank you for everything" she whispered and I smiled kissing her head "Anything for you. Thank you for being here with me through everything. Being my wife, best friend, and now the mother of my children" I whispered against her head so ready for this.

Her head shot up "Children?" "Yeah, not now but hopefully in a year or so, we can get another and hopefully a little boy" I said smiling and she kissed me laughing. It warmed my heart seeing her so happy.

"Of course"

"How about two?" I asked and she nodded looking up at me.

"Ten?" I asked pushing my luck and her smiled dropped making me laugh. So nine was the max maybe. I didn't know, I just wanted to continue this. Making a family, living in happiness. That's all that mattered.

"Don't push it Cam" she warned and I laughed.

"We"ll never have time for ourselves then" she stated. I quickly scooped her up and she l giggled watching me. "You're right. What would I do if I couldn't have time with you. Probably lose my mind"

"Let's play it by ear. I want more than one but ten is definitely a stretch" "I don't mind, I just want you there beside me" "I will be.. Forever" I whispered letting my hand slowly run over his jaw line smiling.

"Yeah?" he asked making me giggle and how cute he looked. He looked so innocent as of he didn't know this already. I wanted him forever and I was so happy to be able to have that.

"Love you" she said making me freeze looking her in her eyes holding her.

"Love you too. Endlessly"