Page 44 of Hunted

Slowly, I get up and make my way downstairs, briefly pausing on the landing to eye the closed nursery door. It’s tempting to stick my nose in there, but I’m sure whatever surprise Mack has for me will be amazing. It’s the only reason I’ve held back on sneaking inside. I wanthimto show me.

He’s in the kitchen, sitting at the dining table, a map spread over the surface, a notepad, pen, and his phone beside it.

And he’s fast asleep, arms folded, chin resting on his chest.

As I study him, my heart is bursting with love.

He must have come down here soon after I fell asleep to figure out how to keep me and the baby safe after the pack meeting. I caught him looking at me, frowning, clearlyconcerned, but when I asked him what was wrong, he just shook his head and said nothing.

How have I been so lucky as to find a man like Mack?

Crossing the kitchen on my tiptoes, I pour myself a glass of water and take a seat beside him. I set my water aside and pull the notebook and map closer so I can see what he’s been planning.

And I blink, my eyes widening with surprise.

He was not down here doing what I thought he was.

I flick through the notebook filled with messy scrawls, unfolding a piece of paper that falls out. It’s a real estate listing of an old farm outside of town, which is for sale. Setting aside the listing, I scan the notebook, curious what his plans for it are because it’s clear he must want to buy it. It takes no time at all to discover that it’s a notebook full of ideas to build a home for a pack.

Plenty of forest for runs

Space for each couple, so we’re not constantly tripping over each other. Need a bedroom, living space, and bathroom

Have Gregory & Jude close so Aerin won’t have to walk far to see them

Bigger nursery

Playroom for all kids

Actual meeting room

Games room

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