Page 63 of Sweetheart

Mason nodded. “First.” He turned to Axel. “Thank you.”

“For what?” Axel asked.

“Accepting me and my brother into your family. Protecting us.”

“That’s what family does,” Axel told him.

“Not in our experience,” Mason said.

Axel shook his head. “I understand that. I’ve also struggled with my family bonds. My found family has helped me move past that and we offer the same place for peace that I’ve found.”

“I want to help you,” Mason said. “All of you. Please take me to my father.”

“I’m going with you,” Jason demanded. “Tris?”

“By your side, my mate,” Tristan stated clearly. “Always.”

“Everyone back in the house,” Axel ordered. “No one leaves this time.”

Bryce shot Mason a brief smile before grabbing Lawson’s arm.

“I’ll stay inside with them,” Shawn called. He was naked and Sam clung to his neck. They were a cute couple together. Mason couldn’t wait to get to know them better.

“Bo. Gavin. Come with us please.” Axel looked around. “Someone get this mess cleaned up.”

“Yes, Alpha.”

They headed in the direction of the building farther from the main house. Mason holding Levi’s hand. Jason beside him clutching tight to his mate. Axel in the front and Bo and Gavin bringing up the rear.

His first steps in the building, Mason found himself in awe. It was a huge building filled with the most beautiful wood furniture that he’d ever seen. Mason stopped in the middle to just look around.

“Gorgeous. Isn’t it?” Levi said. “This is Bo’s workshop. He builds all this custom furniture.”

“Wow.” Mason was amazed.

“I would be more than happy to make you something special as a mating gift,” Bo said.

Mason turned.

The tall broad man smiled at him.

“It would be an honor really. Levi has never asked for anything.”

“I don’t want to be a bother,” Levi said.

Bo nodded. “I know.”

“I think we’ll take you up on that offer.” Mason grinned. “After we work out a few things.” Like where they were going to live.

“We’ll talk.”

“What about us?” Tristan said. “What if we need a bed or two?”

“Why’s it got to be a bed?” Jason asked.

“Because I plan on breaking a few with you.” Tristan leered at his mate.

Mason groaned. “TMI, demon!”

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