Page 51 of The Bear's Forever Mat
Oh, hell no. Not being quiet. Are you not telling me something?His bear paused.Wait.Why am I asking you?
Don’t—
It was too late. His bear was talking with Amber and her cheeks grew even more heated, and her eyes were dancing more than Grandmother’s.
He ignored the family in the room and took Amber’s face in his hands. Staring into her eyes as he poured out the truth. “I love you. Now and forever. All of you, with all of me.”
She smiled then, just for him. “I love you too.”
Amber turned back to the rest of the family and thanked Grandmother sweetly.
Becoming A Mate To His Perfect Woman was already the best thing that had happened to him. Cooper held her, and the stuffed polar bear, and decided if Becoming A Family was in his near future, life would be just fine.
Because he’d be doing it all with his forever mate.
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Epilogue
Personal Journal, Giles Borealis, Sr.
Satisfaction.
Oh, I could call it pride, or accomplishment, but no matter how well my plans worked, the truth is at this point of the game, the only thing that matters is that my grandchildren are all healthy, happy, and mated.
I’m fairly certain that great-grandbabies are on the way, as well, but I’ll let the boys share that detail in their own sweet time. No need for me to pry into those details.
Yet.
Not that I ever intrude where I’m not wanted, mind you. Only offer wise and gentle suggestions to nudge those who need a little help toward their proper place full of happiness.
Today was the culmination of so many plans. After sending the children north for Christmas, it was only right that they come and spend the day with us. It was my birthday, after all.
Seeing the three couples together showed me how perfect each pair is for each other, and yet so different.
James and Kaylee are still best friends, but now the love between them glows brighter than our namesake. She’s learning that her value isn’t based on being loud or outspoken, but on being her own unique self. While her human side will never be the star of any social event, her sweet confidence is building as James loves her unconditionally.
Glad that all those years ago, Kaylee’s parents and our children ended up living next door to each other. That coincidence allowed this particular romance to set some roots. Friends as children, forever as adults.
Although they’re still playful like children in some ways. Kaylee’s bobcat jumped into the middle of a wolf pack brawl the other day—oh, the laughter from the boys at her boldness, and the utter shock on those lupine faces…
Have to admit I never dreamed one of my kin would end up involved in a wolf pack—a wolf pack!—or mated to the Alpha, but Alex is the perfect consort to Lara. She leads that unruly mob with power and wisdom, and he’s there to support and care for her. Just the way a mate should.
And if they still have the occasional fight or two, well, that’s the hot-blooded Borealis in him and the unbreakable Lazuli spirit in her, and a few heated tussles are good for keeping warm in these northern climes.
He was a little wide-eyed when he came to me on the sly and admitted they don’t always agree about everything. I assured him that his grandmother and I butt heads to this very day. But we never go to bed without making up, so I informed Alex, and he agreed it was a good habit to build.
Glad that girl decided to return to the north where I could make sure they butted heads until their hearts got involved.
And finally Cooper. The boy wanders around wearing an expression of astonishment. He’s rightly amazed at the perfect partner he’s found in Amber. Have to admit that girl surprised me a little. I did what I could to push them in the right direction—only a nudge or two, because I don’t like to meddle.
But it was all her skills and bravery—including standing up to the stubbornness of a polar bear—that made the final decision. She’s going to be one hell of a partner for him. Just like he’s the only one who’s perfect to help her in the future. A part of Borealis Gems, a part of the Borealis family. Starting their own family…
Yes, I have my suspicions, but in their own good time…
Next week would be fine.
In the meanwhile, I have new plans to make, new plots to tangle. My birthday may be over, but there’s a special anniversary coming up soon with the only woman who ever had a chance at my heart and soul.
