by Skyler Snow
"Let me see my grandchildren," his father said as he held out his arms.
Jed placed them in his arms, and the man examined them closely. Slowly, he cracked a smile at them and started speaking to them so quietly Jed could barely hear what he was saying. Whatever it was, they reached for him and looked happy to be in his arms.
"They're beautiful," his father said as he ran a finger over Noelle's cheek. "They look like you," he said as he glanced up at Parker.
"Do you think?" He asked as he smiled back at him. "Thank you," he said as he took Jed's hand. "And thank you for taking me into your family."
"You're more than family," his mother said as she walked over and hugged Parker. "You're pack, Parker, and one of us."
"God." Parker sniffled. "You guys have got to stop making me cry."
"Even when you cry, you're beautiful," Jed said as he leaned over and kissed his tears. "I'm so proud of you." Jed kissed his lips, and his family cheered in the background until Parker's face turned red.
"So, when are you two going to move onto pack land?" His father asked when they finally pulled apart.
Parker nodded toward Jed. "That's up to him. He's going to be in control of the finances from here on out."
"Are you sure?" Jed asked. "I wouldn't ask that of you. It's your money."
"It's our money, and honestly? I'd rather not handle it. I trust you, and I'm perfectly happy with you taking care of everything."
Jed beamed. "The fact that you can trust me is all I needed to hear." He settled beside Parker and held his hand in his own. "What are we going to do about the ranch though?"
"Sell it?" Parker asked as he tapped his chin. "We could use the money to expand here, build a house, and even set up another ranch on pack lands. I'd much rather be here with all of you than on my own," he said sheepishly as he gazed around the room.
"Awww," Nathan crooned. "Somebody likes us."
"Shut it," Jed growled as he ran a tongue over Parker's mark. "He's already red enough."
"You're making it worse!" Parker squeaked, and laughter erupted around them.
"I'm going to get eggnog," his mother announced. "Parker, you clearly can't have any since you're nursing the pups, but I'll bring one for everyone else.
"None for Emmett, Mom." Nathan smirked as he took his mate's hand.
"Again?" Jed and Declan shouted at the same time.
"Hey, we have to catch up with the rest of you bastards." he laughed as he rubbed Emmett's belly. "If it's not twins this time, I'm clearly going to have to keep trying."
"That's what you think!" Emmett gasped. "You're lucky I'm taking more time off for you than before."
"I'm very lucky," Nathan mumbled as he kissed his neck.
Jed glanced around the room as his family talked and laughed with each other happily. The smiles on their faces, the warmth from the fireplace, the soft music that filled the air—all of it was perfection itself.
"I love you," he whispered against Parker's ear. "You're mine forever now."
Parker turned his head and smiled. "Just the way I want it." He winked. "I love you too."
Their lips pressed together and the world around them melted away. Thank you, Goddess, for bringing me my true mate.
About the Author
Skyler Snow is the author of sweet and steamy M/M books. When they're not writing they're hanging out with their twin or reading as many books as they can get their hands on.
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