Page 79 of Unexpected Delivery

At this point, Arbor better settle into the fact she’s found her pack because I would never be able to handle being away from them.

“How do you feel about siblings?” I ask, patting Gracie’s bum.

I tried burping the hiccups away, but that didn’t help, so we’re letting them ride until they go away naturally.

“Arbor would kick you in the balls if she could hear you right now,” Morris says, chuckling.

Possibly.

Okay, probably.

“I don’t mean right now,” I assure Gracie, nuzzling my cheek to the side of her head. “You get to be the center of attention for at least another year or two.” I glance at Morris. “Don’t you miss the baby belly? It was so fast, we barely got to see it before it was gone.”

Morris flips the page in his book, shrugging a massive shoulder. “I wouldn’t say no to more kids. I’d also be happy with just one.”

“Hell no,” I growl. “Not happening. Do you know how lonely that would be for her?”

“Not if you’re a good parent. Plenty of people don’t have siblings, and they’re happy with their childhoods.”

I frown. “I don’t like the sound of that.”

Ultimately, it’s up to Arbor. She’s the one who has to carry the baby and deal with giving birth.

Speaking of the sexy little omega, I think I’m going to invite myself in on her movie date with Hayes.

Based solely on their scents, theyquiteenjoyed their afternoon at the gym. They showered and ate dinner with us. Then Arbor nursed Gracie, and Hayes practically carted her off again.

I don’t mind being a good team player, but I know how possessive Hayes was with his clothes and toys growing up. Not that Arbor is a possession, but I’m not going to let him get too comfortable with keeping her to himself.

Sorry, not sorry.

I let myself into the pack bedroom with zero shame. It makes me wonder how much longer we’re going to have to wait until we can all move in here.

My parents’ pack all shared one big bedroom growing up, and that’s what I want too. I’m not sure I could be happy rotating nights with Arbor, even if we’ll have to create a rotation of who gets to sleep next to her each night. That’s a minor inconvenience. I just want us all together, acting like a real pack.

The room is dark, and there’s some old horror movie playing on the TV.

Hayes is on his side with Arbor’s back to his chest. They’re facing away from me, but there’s half a bed left in front of her.

I swagger across the room and climb up the end of the mattress like I have a formal invitation.

Hayes’s head whips up, and he growls.

This motherfucker actually has the audacity to growlat me. I’ve gone out of my way to make sure he and Morris have adequate time with her alone, but it’s time he practices sharing.

I flip him off and smirk at how wide Arbor’s eyes are as she studies my bare chest. Pulling back the blanket, I climb under the covers and my nose twitches. “I thought you were watching a movie. Is this a cuddle or a cuddle-fuck? For the record, I’m down to join in on either.”

“Cuddle-fuck?” Arbor laughs, but the look on Hayes’s face says he’s daydreaming ways to murder me without Arbor noticing.

Ha, fat chance of that happening.

Shimmying down the bed, I roll to face her, and she grins, making my chest all warm and fuzzy. I’m pretty sure that feeling is the beginning of falling in love, but it doesn’t scare me. I’m ready to fully embrace the next stage of my life.

“Yeah, you know, the lazy kind of sex. Maybe a little watching the movie, a little getting distracted and needing to rewind.” I smirk, planting my hand on her hip. Only, Hayes’s hand is on her waist, so I have to knock it out of the way to make room for mine.

Judging by the smell, I’m going to guess they just got done, but she is in her nightgown, so I’m confused.

Arbor wraps a hand around the back of my neck, tugging me closer. She’s growing braver and more confident, and I love every second of it. When her naughty little tongue teases my lips, I open for her while trying to hold back my smile. I’ve never been smitten before, but I’m really enjoying the heady excitement I get every time she grins my way.

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