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“If it was up to you, what would you want?” Brent couldn’t help asking. It probably wasn’t his business, but it wasn’t the weirdest thing that Wyatt would be asked now that he was part of the family.
Wyatt thought about it for a moment, then the blush started to creep back into his face. “I’d like for us to live together. Garrett might be right, but having him around all the time would be so much better than only seeing him occasionally. He calls a lot…” He paused and started shifting in his seat a little before he continued. “And he constantly shows me he’s thinking of me, but it’s not the same.”
Carter shrugged, then reached out to squeeze Wyatt’s shoulder. “You’re a jump in feet first kind of sub. There’s nothing wrong with that. You’ve found a great guy who loves you and gets what you want. Don’t feel bad about that.”
Bryce nodded and spoke up. “He’s probably thinking the same thing you are. Talk to him about it. You don’t need to go off of someone else’s timetable for relationship steps. Do what comes naturally.”
The thoughtful expression on his brother’s face had Brent hoping that Bryce would listen to his own advice. Turning back to Wyatt, Brent had to agree with Bryce. “He’s right. You’ll know what feels right. Tell Garrett, and I think you’ll be surprised at his reaction.”
“But no collaring ceremony before Mom gets back. She’ll kill you both if you make her miss something like that.” Bryce laughed at the shocked expression on Wyatt’s face.
“She’d want to come?” Wyatt looked dumbfounded.
Brent and Bryce spoke at the same time. “Oh yeah.”
Trying to calm Wyatt down, Brent reached out to pat his shoulder. “We’ll make sure it’s tasteful and Garrett will have you appropriately covered, if that’s your fear.”
Wyatt seemed to relax a little. “That’s certainly part of it. But still…”
“It’s weird and overwhelming, but that’s our family for you.” Bryce was thoroughly enjoying Wyatt’s reaction.
“No offense or anything, but your family is strange.” Wyatt shook his head, not bothering to hide his nerves.
“Oh yeah, but you’ll learn to love us.” Brent smiled at Wyatt’s skeptical expression; the sub was going to fit right in with the rest of the family.
“We grow on you.” Bryce was trying to be serious, and make Wyatt more comfortable, but Carter ruined it.
He chimed in, a wicked grin on his face. “Like a fungus?”
As everyone laughed and enjoyed themselves, Brent couldn’t believe how fortunate he was. He had wonderful friends, a supportive—if crazy—family, and the best Dom he could have wished for. Now that everything felt perfect for him, he hoped that Bryce and Grant would find happiness as well.
However, Brent felt they might need a nudge in the right direction. Looking at Carter, he thought a trip up to the club might be in order. He’d have to see what Calen thought, but if he knew his Dom, he’d think it was perfect. Getting the chance to meddle in Grant’s life, and maybe even Bryce’s, as well as playing with Brent at the club; his Dom wouldn't be able to resist.
As much as he liked relaxing with everyone, Brent was suddenly ready to get home. Calen had promised him a surprise and Brent had a feeling it was a naughty one. But whatever it was, Brent knew Calen’s love and domination would come through.
Brent had been on enough bad dates and met enough Doms that didn’t understand him that he wasn’t going to let Calen get away. Maybe it was time for Brent to surprise Calen tonight by telling his Dom exactly how he felt.
He’d never said the words to anyone else, and even thinking about saying them to Calen gave him a lump in his throat. Calen was his friend, his lover, and his Dom, and Brent couldn't have loved him more. Oh yeah, he thought with a smile. It was time to go home.
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