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“Caroline, I’m your father. I’m not stupid. Of course, I knew. I just thought it was someone else. I honestly didn’t know who, just someone else. I think because Rush never once appeared interested.”

“I acted that way intentionally,” said Rush. “At first, I was just too old for her. Then. Well, then, I was concerned about other things.” Sniff raised his eyebrows.

“I see. But you love my daughter?”

“More than anything in this world, sir. I plan on marrying her as soon as I can, but I have to finish this first.”

“We have to finish this,” said Trak. The entire room jumped, gripping their chest. He smirked. “Still got it.”

“Send Caroline home,” said Rush.

“No! No, I’m not leaving you. I’m not leaving all of you. Besides, I still have work to do at the zoo. I can’t leave, or I won’t get credit for my time here.”

Rush cursed under his breath, shaking his head. Sniff looked at Noah and grinned. They understood exactly what he was feeling. What he didn’t know was that he would have to get used to feeling that way.

“Tell her,” he said to Sniff.

“Oh, no. She’s your problem now. My daughter, but your soon-to-be-wife.”

Rush swallowed, staring at Sniff as Moose replaced the last of the bandage. He stood and walked toward the man.

“Shit, he’s grown,” whispered Joseph. Nathan nodded.

“You give me your blessing?” he asked Sniff. He chuckled, shaking his head.

“Rush, you’re a good man, like all the men we raise. You’re strong, capable, seemingly having another growth spurt,” he said, looking up at him, “but yes. I give you my full blessing to marry my daughter. It just shocked me seeing you two together. Coming out of the bedroom. Naked.”

“Thank you, Dad,” said Caroline, hugging her father. The dogs barked, and he shushed them as they swarmed the young couple.

“Oh, and by the way. You get them in your bed now. Good luck. I’m taking a shower and getting some sleep.”

“Same,” said Noah. “Congratulations to you both.”

He hugged Caroline, then hugged his son, kissing his cheek with a wink. When everyone found their space, Caroline and Rush went back into the master bedroom. The dogs were obediently lying on the floor, but they were definitely protecting them from anything that could come their way.

“You’re going to marry me,” she said, sliding back into his arms.

“You’re damn right I am. We’re going to marry and start popping out babies because I want a family with you, Caroline. Not just the hairy kind on the floor, either. I want beautiful auburn-haired babies running around our legs, driving us crazy.” She laughed, kissing his jaw, her hand sliding down his belly.

“I love you, too. Now, make love to me again.” Rush looked at her and shook his head.

“I think I found the cure for my hard-ons. Your father in the next room.” She gasped, laughing at him, but straddled his body.

“Fine, you keep trying to control that hard-on. I’m going to be sitting right here,” she said, lifting up and sliding down his cock. “Right here, just doing my thing.” She rocked back and forth, squeezing her breasts, and Rush cursed under his breath.

“Fuck me. I’m a dead man.”

CHAPTER EIGHT

Trak, Nathan, and Joseph had the unique ability to blend in with the crowds. Their dark hair, tanned skin, and dark eyes made others believe they were Turkish. Thankfully, they also spoke the language. What they weren’t prepared for was when the huge blonde, blue-eyed man with them spoke the language as well.

“Maybe we should dye your hair,” said Caroline. “You and your father both. You could wear brown contact lenses. At least you’d be less suspicious.”

“I love you, honey,” laughed Sniff, “but take a good look at the two of them. Six-feet-seven, and six-feet-eight. Nearly two hundred and ninety pounds. You’d have better luck putting them in giraffe costumes and having them hang out at the zoo.”

Noah stared at the other man, shaking his head. It dawned on him that they would soon be in-laws. It pleased him in a way he never thought it would. He and Tru often ate with Lucy and Sniff and spent time out at the animal sanctuary. They were intelligent, kind and had raised a wonderful daughter.

“You need to call your mothers,” said Noah, staring at the young people. “They will want to know that you are safe and that you are engaged.”

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