Page 49 of Daddy Frost

“Are you serious? Why not?” Jaytee appeared bewildered. “Damon and Casimir want us there.”

Raidh joined them, standing close to his mate as he looked between Kalen and Delta, and then he gave Kalen a soft smile.

“I’m not going if my mate refuses to be in there with us,” Kalen replied. “He thinks he isn’t a part of this family since we just met yesterday.”

“You did not just put me on blast.” Delta looked incredulously at him.

“But you are family,” Raidh interjected. “You’re Kalen’s mate.”

Delta handed Jaytee and Raidh the same argument he’d just given Kalen. That was why Kalen had said something in front of them. He could try to convince Delta until he was blue in the face, but his mate still wouldn’t believe him.

Sometimes hearing it from someone else made all the difference.

“I get it,” Raidh said. “When I met Jaytee, I was running from my father.” He held up his hand. “A very long story I’ll tell you about another time. Anyway, his family rallied around me even though they didn’t even know me.” He walked into the room, Delta meeting him halfway. Kalen could see by his mate’s expression he really did want to belong, but there was so much chaos going on that Delta felt as if he was in the way.

If Kalen had been able to spend more time with him, to ease him into this new life, his mate might not have felt like an outsider right now. But it would also go a long way if the entire family made Delta feel welcomed, like he was one of them.

Raidh touched Delta’s arm. “They’re fierce, loyal, and the kindest men I know. If they make you a part of their family, believe me, you’re stuck with them.” He chuckled. “Please, join us for this special occasion.” Raidh lowered his voice. “I’m terrified to see how he’s going to give birth. Us non-birthing males gotta stick together. That way, if either of us passes out, the other can make fainting look badass.”

“You just cursed,” Kalen pointed out with a frown. “Since when do you say cuss words?”

Raidh blushed as his brows hiked to his hairline. “Your son has corrupted me!”

Kalen glared at Jaytee. He liked the fact Raidh and Elvine didn’t use profanity. Honestly, their own version of “curse” words was hilarious and wholesome.

Something a pack of wolves sorely needed.

Although Kalen had raised his boys the best he could, without a woman’s soft touch, all of them were rough around the edges, including him.

Until mates started showing up and softening them in ways the Frost men had needed.

“I can’t believe you just threw me under the bus, Moonbeam.” Jaytee growled as he hooked an arm around Raidh and embraced him.

“It’s true,” Raidh defended. “And I’m not having your dad ticked off at me.”

“But he can be pissed at me?” Jaytee looked in disbelief at his mate.

“Yep.” Raidh grinned. “You have strong muscles. You can handle it.”

The doorbell chimed throughout the house. “Dr. Baldwin is here.” Kalen glanced at Delta, waiting for his decision.

“Fine, but if I faint, Raidh better make me look badass as hell.” Delta huffed before he walked out of the bedroom. Kalen smiled so widely his damn cheeks hurt.

Jaytee chucked him on the arm. “Being mated looks good on you, Dad.”

Kalen growled. “Stop corrupting my sweet son-in-law.”

“Yes, sir.” Jaytee grabbed Raidh’s hand and hurried from the room.

With a chuckle, Kalen shook his head. Mating did look good on him. It sure as hell felt good, too.

Chapter Thirteen

Delta sat at the bottom of the stairs, happy that Damon had given birth to a beautiful baby girl. She was such a cutie, though Delta had refused to look until she was all cleaned up and swaddled.

Thankfully, he hadn’t passed out. Neither had Raidh. Casimir, on the other hand, hit the floor like a bulldozed tower when Damon’s stomach began to open.

Everyone had stared astonishedly at the warrior. Except Elvine. She hadn’t stuck around to witness Casimir’s finest moment. As soon as she’d seen how much pain Damon was in, she’d said, “When pigs die,” and then, as quickly as her swollen belly allowed her, she’d escaped.

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