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“Why is he carrying your bags out?” I ask, swallowing thickly.

Nan pats my hip. “I’m going to stay with Thornton for...” She smiles. “Indefinitely.”

“What?” I gasp. “No way, this is your house.”

“This is our family home.” Nan pulls me in for another hug. “And I greatly regret not filling it with a whole yard full of kids. It’s huge. It was fine when Emerson and Ember were here, but you’ve got to admit, it’s lonely when it’s just us.” I open my mouth to protest, but she squeezes me tight. “I could never bear the thought of it after I lost your grandfather, but trust me when I say there’s no need for you all to look for another house. I couldn’t sell it, but it’s totally different to offer it to you. I mean, unless you don’t like it.”

“No, of course we do,” Wraith says, bowing dramatically. “We’d be honored.”

“I’m going to help the mutt carry in our things.” Echo smiles in our direction. “I’m sure these three will be glad to ensure the house is filled with children.” Within the time it takes me to blink, he’s gone.

“We’ll definitely do our part.” Knight chuckles, shoving his hands into his back pockets as he rocks on his heels. “But don’t let us run you out of your own home.”

Athos appears. “Trust me, no headphones can drown out that one’s screaming.” He nods at me and my face burns. This is my damn grandmother they’re talking to. “Run while you can.”

“It must be genetic.” Thornton makes his way inside, grabbing another set of bags. “Don’t discourage her. I’ve been trying to talk her into moving in with me for years.”

“Ohmigod,” I groan. “Nan, I’m never going to recover.”

“Don’t be dramatic.” She kisses my cheek. “I love you to pieces.”

“I love you too,” I assure her.

“My advice is to watch out for Emerson. She’ll eventually calm down, but she’s currently on the warpath, and you’re her target.” Nan pats my back and heads for the door. “We’re glad to have you in Haven.” She bows her head at Wraith. “And thank you for refusing to take her from me all those years ago.”

My eyes actually well up with tears at the thought.

Wraith siphons over, pulling me into his arms. “I always protect her with my life.” He nods. “And the two members of the family that will be joining us in the near future.”

My jaw falls.

“Dammit,” Ridge growls, stomping inside. “I told you not to tell her yet.”

“Come on, he couldn’t lie to Nan,” Knight says, covering for Wraith.

“Oh, no, of course not.” Ridge bows his head. “My apologies.”

Nan simply cackles, spinning around and heading out.

“Oh, holy shit,” I whisper.

“I fucking love you.” Ridge stomps over, pulling me into his arms for a filthy kiss.

Damn, I went to North Falls for a month and came back with four mates and knocked up.

That figures. And surprisingly enough, I couldn’t be happier about it.

ChapterThirty-Four

Nadia

The first real time I lay eyes on Emerson after her change into a vampire is when she spends the better part of half an hour berating me for my epic screwup with her birth control spell.

I end up spewing everything that happened in North Falls, and I think she forgives me.

Maybe?

Technically, it’s not all me.

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