LOVE BEYOND THE PAGES

EPILOGUE

Epilogue: Forever and Always

The sun was setting over the vast Blackwood estate, bathing the world in hues of gold and crimson. The gardens, once a place of cold solitude, now buzzed with life—children’s laughter filled the air, and the scent of fresh roses drifted through the breeze.

Kara sat on the grand terrace, cradling a warm cup of tea as she watched her husband play with their three-year-old son on the perfectly manicured lawn. Sebastian, the once-untouchable CEO, was now on his knees, completely at the mercy of the tiny child giggling as he "defeated" his father in a playful wrestle.

KARA

(smiling, teasingly)

I see our little warrior is winning again. Should I call for reinforcements?

Sebastian looked up, slightly disheveled, his eyes filled with adoration.

SEBASTIAN

(breathless, smirking)

That would be cheating. He already has an unfair advantage—he’s got your determination.

Their son, Alex, squealed in triumph, his chubby arms raised in victory. Kara laughed, her heart swelling at the sight. Who would have thought that the cold and detached Sebastian Blackwood would one day be a man completely and utterly in love with his family?

But that wasn’t the only change.

Kara was no longer just the wife of a billionaire. She was a force to be reckoned with. The world now knew her not as the docile housewife they once pitied but as the brilliant woman behind Astra Holdings—the secret powerhouse that had taken the business world by storm.

It had been a calculated move. She had waited until the right moment, slowly pulling the strings from behind the scenes. When the time came, she revealed her hand, stunning the corporate world. Even the biggest titans of the industry had been caught off guard, including Sebastian himself.

SEBASTIAN

(sitting beside her, eyes glinting with pride)

Still can’t believe my wife owns an empire that rivals my own.

KARA

(grinning, sipping her tea)

You underestimated me.

Sebastian chuckled, reaching over to tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

SEBASTIAN

I did, and I’ll regret it for the rest of my life. But now, I get to spend forever making it up to you.

She softened, looking at him—the man who had once been so closed off, now offering his love so freely. There were still moments when she thought about the past, about the real Kara, about how this life had once been just a story she had written.

But this? This was real.

KARA

(quietly)

Do you regret it? Us? Everything?

Sebastian’s expression turned serious as he took her hand, intertwining their fingers.

SEBASTIAN

Regret? Never. The only regret I have is not realizing sooner what I had in front of me. You, Kara, are the best thing that ever happened to me.

Her chest tightened, the old fears creeping in, but she pushed them aside. They had fought for this—through heartbreak, betrayals, and even near-death experiences. And they had won.

Suddenly, the sound of tiny footsteps echoed as Alex ran toward them, his little hands reaching up. Kara scooped him into her arms, pressing a kiss to his forehead.

ALEX

(grinning)

Mommy, Daddy, story time!

Sebastian pulled them both close, wrapping his arms around his family.

SEBASTIAN

(smiling)

Alright, little warrior. What story do you want to hear?

ALEX

(cheerfully)

The one about the beautiful queen who tricked the bad guys and saved the kingdom!

Sebastian looked at Kara knowingly.

SEBASTIAN

Ah, your mother’s specialty. A queen who outsmarts everyone? Sounds familiar.

Kara chuckled, pressing a soft kiss to Sebastian’s lips before settling in with their son.

As the night fell, they sat together under the stars, telling stories of love, power, and resilience. Because this was their story—one of second chances, unwavering devotion, and a love strong enough to rewrite fate itself.

And this time, it had the perfect ending.

THE END.