something,” Alden said.
Branson let out a deep sigh. “I kind of figured this would be coming.”
Alden cocked his head to the side. “You did?”
“Yeah, ever since he came home reeking of your scent. Right now, you smell like him. It’s obvious you two have mated. I just have one question for you.”
“What’s that?” Alden asked.
He and Skye exchanged looks. This was too easy. There had to be a catch somewhere.
“Do you love him?” Branson asked.
Alden didn’t hesitate a beat. “With all my heart.”
“That’s all I needed to hear. So when is Skye leaving?”
“I was hoping that he could move in as soon as possible if that’s okay with you,” Alden ventured.
“Damn it, I hate to see Skye go. I’m going to miss him, but you were right the other day. He is a grown man, and I need to let him go.” Branson turned to Skye and put a hand on his shoulder. “Is this what you want?”
Skye looked up at his brother. “Yes, I do. I’m going to miss you and Gage, but it’s not like we’re going to be that far away. Alden means everything to me. I love him and want to be with him.”
“Then go be with him. But don’t forget about me, okay?”
Skye let out a soft laugh. “Like I could ever forget about you. You’re my big brother. Plus, I’m still going to see Gage every day at training. I’m sure he’ll make sure to drag my ass back here from time to time.”
“You better believe it,” Gage piped in.
“Well, we can’t have you guys packing on an empty stomach. Alden, join us for dinner. You’re family now, so it’s only fitting that you eat with us,” Branson said.
As they sat down together to eat, Alden realized that he did have a family now. He was no longer alone, and it was all thanks to his mate. Turning to Skye, Alden mouthed, I love you. Skye gave that adorable smile of his before he mouthed, I loved you, too.
It then dawned on Alden that, while he had taught Skye so much, Skye had also taught him something: that there was still happiness and love in the world. And for that, Alden would forever be grateful.
About the Author
Stephani Hecht is a happily married mother of two. Born and raised in Michigan, she loves all things about the state, from the frigid winters to the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. Go Wings! You can usually find her snuggled up to her laptop, creating her next book.
Contact her at: Email Address: [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/StephaniHecht FaceBook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=110935385 tumblr:http://rainbowsandmish-mash.tumblr.com
Branson let out a deep sigh. “I kind of figured this would be coming.”
Alden cocked his head to the side. “You did?”
“Yeah, ever since he came home reeking of your scent. Right now, you smell like him. It’s obvious you two have mated. I just have one question for you.”
“What’s that?” Alden asked.
He and Skye exchanged looks. This was too easy. There had to be a catch somewhere.
“Do you love him?” Branson asked.
Alden didn’t hesitate a beat. “With all my heart.”
“That’s all I needed to hear. So when is Skye leaving?”
“I was hoping that he could move in as soon as possible if that’s okay with you,” Alden ventured.
“Damn it, I hate to see Skye go. I’m going to miss him, but you were right the other day. He is a grown man, and I need to let him go.” Branson turned to Skye and put a hand on his shoulder. “Is this what you want?”
Skye looked up at his brother. “Yes, I do. I’m going to miss you and Gage, but it’s not like we’re going to be that far away. Alden means everything to me. I love him and want to be with him.”
“Then go be with him. But don’t forget about me, okay?”
Skye let out a soft laugh. “Like I could ever forget about you. You’re my big brother. Plus, I’m still going to see Gage every day at training. I’m sure he’ll make sure to drag my ass back here from time to time.”
“You better believe it,” Gage piped in.
“Well, we can’t have you guys packing on an empty stomach. Alden, join us for dinner. You’re family now, so it’s only fitting that you eat with us,” Branson said.
As they sat down together to eat, Alden realized that he did have a family now. He was no longer alone, and it was all thanks to his mate. Turning to Skye, Alden mouthed, I love you. Skye gave that adorable smile of his before he mouthed, I loved you, too.
It then dawned on Alden that, while he had taught Skye so much, Skye had also taught him something: that there was still happiness and love in the world. And for that, Alden would forever be grateful.
About the Author
Stephani Hecht is a happily married mother of two. Born and raised in Michigan, she loves all things about the state, from the frigid winters to the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. Go Wings! You can usually find her snuggled up to her laptop, creating her next book.
Contact her at: Email Address: [email protected] Twitter: http://twitter.com/StephaniHecht FaceBook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=110935385 tumblr:http://rainbowsandmish-mash.tumblr.com
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