Page 63 of A Bear's Secret

“I know,” Trevor said. “We’ll be okay.”

Sloane stepped between them, and all three of them looped their arms around each other. She stood like that for a long time, soaking in the warmth and love of her two mates, and puzzling over how extraordinarily happy she was.

I can’t believe that this worked out, she thought. I went hiking because I lost a job and a boyfriend, and now I’ve got two mates and I think I’m about to try and raise teenagers with them.

The thought made her feel oddly elated, which confused her a little. Two months ago, the thought of settling down and helping to raise teenagers would have horrified her.

“Guys,” she said, snuggling between them, “I like this.”

Austin kissed the top of her head.

“I like this too,” he said.

“Same,” Trevor joined in.

They stood like that in the kitchen for a long moment.

Then, someone’s stomach growled, and Sloane started laughing.

“Stop it,” Austin said, acting annoyed. “I’m hungry, I can’t help it.”

“You’re always hungry,” Sloane teased.

“Let me go and I’ll make chili,” Trevor said.

Sloane squeezed them both tight one more time, and then turned her mates loose on the kitchen.

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