Page 126 of Dubious Match
“I love you,” I murmur against her hair. “Your light shines through the injustices of the world, baby. I love how passionate you are, and how you’re willing to check others when they deserve it.”
“I love how excited you get for things,” Felix says. “You cheer everyone on, whether it’s because we landed a deal or one of your clients is calling to tell you about their date.”
Hollis took a call at home the other day, and you’d have thought that the client was her best friend as she hyped her up. I was shocked when she told me she was a newer client. That’s just how our omega is.
Hollis blushes, but when Remy leans forward, I know that we aren’t done. Not by a long shot.
“You’re a warrior,” he says hoarsely. “It doesn’t matter how big the other person is or how difficult the hurtle, you’re willing to take on the challenge. There are a lot of reasons why I love you, but that is one of them.”
“Guys,” she whispers.
“That’s what ‘ours’ means, baby,” I say, kissing her temple. “We love all the parts of you. Including your sister when we find her. We support you in everything, even this.”
Brice’s eyes snap toward me, and he almost looks guilty.
What?I ask, solely to him through our bond.
I’ll tell you later, he promises.
Letting it go for now, I rock Hollis over my knot, enjoying the way she responds to me. So damn perfect. Her moan makes the guys grin at her, and I know none of us will be going to bed soon.
I’m perfectly fine with that.
Twenty-Four
NOVA
I’m driving out to see Quinn today, and then I’m going to go check in on my little house. I miss it. I’ve spent the past four weeks living at Katee’s house, helping her acclimate into her role as a mom.
She was doing great, but something is definitely off now. The baby is having some stomach issues, but that shouldn’t be the problem since that’s normal for babies. I’m unsure if Katee is depressed or not, however, even her scent is different. I am really confused since she’s a beta. Except, the problem is that all I can smell at her house now is the scent of hyacinths.
I know post pregnancy hormones can do insane things, which is why I offered to stay with her through Christmas to help. Malcolm texted me to let me know that he’ll be gone with his pack and Hollis this week on vacation. The text made me feel short of breath with panic because I really need to find time to speak to Hollis.
I just need my life to slow the fuck down first. I feel as if I’m just spinning from place to place to provide services, and the chaos of my life doesn’t matter.
The snow is really coming down today as I drive to Pack Kelly’s house and I hope that I can make it back to Katee’s before the roads are impassable. The weather man said there’s a snow storm coming, and that we’d definitely have a white Christmas.
It’s looking as if it’ll be closer to a blizzard than a normal storm as I lean forward like an old lady to see through my windshield.
My body is practically vibrating with the stress as I get to their house, and I hurry inside.
“You made it,” Callum sighs.
“Barely,” I breathe, following him to the living room. The baby is growing so well, and outside of how uncomfortable Quinn is, the pregnancy is completely normal.
Dropping to my knees beside her, I smile at her as I set her up with an IV. Duncan and the guys know exactly how to help me since I’ve been coming by more often, and soon the IV drip is flowing quickly.
I’m too tired to do more than drop onto my ass on the floor, using the sofa as a backrest.
“Do you drink coffee or tea?” Duncan asks worriedly. “I’m worried you’re about to pass out on me.”
“Coffee would be amazing,” I sigh tiredly.
“What’s wrong?” Linus asks with wide eyes.
“Just nightly baby duty with a baby who has her mornings and nights mixed up,” I chuckle. “Addy is adorable. My job is to hang with her and bring her to her mom when it’s time to eat. I’m just not getting very much sleep during the days either. It’ll pass.”
“I’m sure it will, but in the meantime, I’m getting you coffee. Shit, have you eaten today?” Duncan asks.
