Page 62 of His Omega Bear

I snorted because my mate had said this to me.

“No one blames you. Not even our parents. Honestly, they’re just excited to meet the man who makes their son so happy.”

I nodded, feeling a bit more at ease. “Thanks, Hunter. That means a lot.”

As the sun began to set, guests started to arrive, filling the air with laughter and chatter.

The barn that was being used for the party wasn’t far from the estate where Hunter and the rest of Rhys’ brothers still lived on the ranch. The space had been decorated very simply but beautifully, with string lights and flowers that made the space feel both elegant and welcoming. When Rhys’ parents arrived, having been picked up by Graham and Cooper, they were surprised and pleased by the setup.

When their eyes landed on me, Rhys’ omega dads’ expressions softened, and I felt a wave of relief wash over me. “Jaxson, we’ve heard so much about you,” he said, pulling me into a hug.

“Thank you for taking care of our son,” his alpha father added, shaking my hand firmly.

I glanced at Rhys, who was beaming with pride. In that moment, I realized that despite the challenges we’d faced, we had come out stronger. The future was no longer something to dread but something to look forward to because of him.

I thanked them for their support, but didn’t keep them long from their other guests. They mingled and talked with friends and family.

Later in the evening, I met Jayson’s grandparents, who were overjoyed to meet Emilia. Their faces lit up when they saw her and immediately started doting on her. It was heartwarming to see how much love there was for her from every corner of Rhys’ family.

I didn’t see my daughter the rest of the evening because she was being passed around from one doting relative to another. As the night went on and the party kept going, friends I’d made in town stopped by to say hello. I also found a moment of quiet reflection when I stood back in the corner and just watched everything going on around me. When Rhys approached me, his eyes were full of love and gratitude, and I felt an overwhelming sense of belonging.

Rhys’ alpha father stood tall, with broad shoulders and a commanding presence. With one look, he pulled me aside with a knowing smile. Placing a hand on my shoulder, he spoke kindly. “I have to say I’m glad it all worked out.”

“I—”

“You don’t owe me an explanation son. What we are and seeing it can be overwhelming. I can see how could take a moment for a man to digest.”

His words were like a soothing balm to my worries. As I gazed at Rhys, his face lit up with genuine happiness and peace.

“It’s him you know, I just see him and?—”

“Yeah,” his tone filled with understanding.

Right then, I realized how glad I was that I’d followed Jayson and Leanne’s wishes. Rhys was my home, my family, my everything.

Chapter 30

Rhys

Acouple of days after the party, Jaxson brought up moving to my house, which had surprised me. I thought we’d stay at the one he’d inherited, but he said it didn’t matter which house we lived in. Leanne and Jayson would be thrilled for him either way.

I looked around the house, trying to picture our life here. It was cozy, familiar, and where we’d started, but I wouldn’t mind moving back to my other house close to the rest of the family, but only if it was what he really wanted.

“Are you sure?” I asked, still a bit hesitant.

“Absolutely,” Jaxson replied, wrapping his arms around me. “This place feels like home to me because you’re here. Leanne and Jayson wanted us to be happy, and they’d be happy knowing we are, no matter where we live.”

His certainty made me smile. I hadn’t loved living next door to my siblings before because it had always felt claustrophobic. Still, I realized I loved this house, and the thought of building our future here sounded amazing. My brothers’ kids and my kids would grow up together.

“Alright, then,” I agreed. “Let’s make the other house our home.”

On moving day, Jaxson wouldn’t let me lift a finger. My brothers and parents showed up with trucks to help with the move, and Sage and I were banned from helping.

Hunter and Jaxson were like the pregnancy police.

The night before, I’d watched him meticulously handle every box. Now he was packing all of them with his usual efficiency. Honestly, I couldn’t help but smile.

He was so determined to wrap me up in bubble wrap. I amusedly wondered if he would be like this every time I was pregnant. And I knew the answer was yes. And part of me... who was I kidding? All of me loved being loved so deeply, even if I’d have to start worrying about Jaxson’s blood pressure pretty soon.

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