Page 89 of Whatever It Takes

“I do,” he says, nuzzling his nose to mine. “I love you too.”

I grab his hand from where it’s tangled in my hair and pop the ring box with the other.

“I hope you don’t think I’m going to be the only one wearing a ring in this relationship. All the women you come across need to know you’re off the market too.” I laugh, unable to hold the attitude any longer. If there’s one thing I know about Easton, it’s that he has no trouble telling other women tofuck off, because he’s taken. There’s such a comfort in that, even if he can come off as a dick sometimes. “Will you wear the ring I picked for you?”

“Always,” he says, spreading his fingers to make it easier for me to slide the band on his hand.

He looks so sexy with my ring on his finger. It makes me feel a little like a cavewoman, but I don’t care.

I shove my lips to his for a tender kiss and grin as we pull back. “Now, I have some exciting news. Congratulations, you just became a stepdad to two adorable little guinea pigs.”

Easton’s eyes narrow. “No.”

“Yes.”

“No. Take them back.”

I snort, patting his chest. “Not gonna happen, so you best get used to the idea that we’re now animal parents.”

He growls, swatting my ass, and I squeak.

Keir might have been right about the sore bottom I’ll be rocking, but it’s still totally worth it to feel Calder’s happiness in the bond.

I’m pretty sure I lost Calder for the next few nights to two squeaky ladies, which is hysterically cute.

Keir and I helped him set up the enclosure in the room he used to stay in. It’s adorable that he plans to sleep in there with themjust in casethey need anything.

After dinner, Keir brings me up to the pack bedroom. We share a delicious bath, get into our pajamas, and I snuggle under the blanket with Chubby, trying to warm up. The team that went into my old house was able to retrieve my polar bear stuffed animal and everything else I asked for. They even grabbed a few things I didn’t request.

Keir steps away and grabs a gift bag I didn’t notice on the dresser.

Hmm.

I have a gift for him too.

And a declaration of love to make.

He comes over, handing me the bag. There’s no tissue paper, and I spot the seal head immediately.

“You bought me a seal stuffie?” I ask, pulling it out of the bag.

Keir takes a seat on the edge of the bed. “It’s more than that. It has a heating pad that you can remove from its stomach, and that part can be heated in the microwave to help with cramps during your next heat.”

“He’s almost as big as Chubby.” I laugh, comparing the two. “You went that route, so he could defend himself in a bear attack, huh?”

Keir chuckles, grabbing the bag and tossing it on the floor. “I love you, sweet girl.”

My jaw falls. “You totally stole my thunder!” Putting the stuffed animals aside, I grab the ring box. “I love you too. I was going to tell you as I asked if you’d wear my ring.”

“I knew you were up to something when you demanded I not accompany you into the jewelry store.” He holds out his hand, and I pop the box, grab the ring, and slide it on his finger.

Keir has massive hands. His ring was the one we were waiting to come in since he wears a size thirteen. I picked a much thicker band for him than I did for Easton or Calder. And it looks perfect on his finger.

He wraps his hand in my hair, pulling my mouth to his, and my heart thumps wildly.

“Stop mauling my omega,” Easton says, startling us both.

Keir snorts as he breaks from the kiss. “You can’t still be having a meltdown over the guinea pigs. He’s wanted those things for ages. Let the man enjoy his win.”

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