Life’s Spiced Up with Some Werewolf Reads
“Jax,” I say gently, wiping a streak of flour from his cheek. “There’s something we need to talk to you about.” He pauses his mixing, blinking up at me. “Am I in trouble?” “No, baby.” I press a kiss to his head. “You’re not in trouble.” Ryder steps closer, his deep voice steady but soft.…
Jaxon studies me, his eyes looking far too wise for his age. “But I can count on you, right?” A lump forms in my throat, and I reach out to scruff his hair. “You can always count on me, Jax. No matter what. I promise I will always protect you and your mum.” I hold…
She softens, her hand closing over mine. “I don’t need the whole story. Just… tell me you’re safe. Tell me Jax is safe.” Emotion sticks in my throat. “We’re safe. I promise.” Her eyes search mine for a long moment. Then she nods. “Alright. But Paige… if you ever need me, you call. No matter…
Then, Ryder opens the other envelope and his entire body goes still. I hold my breath, waiting for the explosion. “What the hell is this?” Ryder growls, his voice so low it vibrates through me. He flips to the second page and reads it out loud. “I am applying for a child arrangement order so…
Parker gives me the faintest smile. “Because you’re ours. It’s our job to know.” Remy just squeezes my shoulder once, but it’s enough. I know I must look a mess right now, with red puffy eyes and pale skin, but neither of them looks at me with pity, only patience. Remy finally speaks. His voice…
I shake my head. I’ve spent enough precious time I could have spent with him stressing over this. Tonight, I do what I can control, which is getting him to bed and making sure he feels safe. “Come on, little man,” I say softly, scooping him up. He wriggles a little, half-asleep and resistant, but…
Behind me, Remy lets out a low rumble, and I jab him in the ribs before Poppy notices. “It’s good to see you again, Poppy,” Rye says quickly, stepping forward. “You already know my brother Callen, this is Parker and Remy.” The guys all greet her, and I can see how skeptical she is as…
When we finally sit down, Ryder leans forward, lowering his voice like he’s about to reveal a secret. “Jax, we need your help today.” Jaxon perks up immediately. “What kind of help?” “This is a very important mission. You’re going undercover. Think you can handle being a secret agent again?” Jaxon gasps, eyes wide. “Really?…
When it’s done, and the last shudder runs through us, he doesn’t let go. He stays buried deep, wrapped around me like he’s terrified I’ll disappear if he loosens his hold. His lips are still on my neck, gently kissing the spot he claimed. Each kiss feels a vow that no force in this world…
“He always has been, even before he was born.” Ryder sits up then, pulling me against him. “Will you tell me now? I want to know everything, from the moment you found out you were pregnant, to his birth, first steps, first words. I want to know it all.” I search his eyes, seeing his…