Page 46 of Wrong Number, Right Cougar

“What’s that?” I didn’t like the sound of a surprise from the midwife, but my mate was beaming.

“What do you think of twins?”

I stared, and he mouthed the word again.

“You’re having twins?! Two babies? Two?” That was double the diapers, double the mess, double the everything, including love.

“What do you think?” He was nervous, and I felt bad I hadn’t led with my joy.

“I think that’s the most amazing news I’ve ever heard.” I kissed him and began to deepen it when a blood-curdling scream came from the water.

I didn’t even have to look to know why.

My mate turned his head and belted out, “Frank, you gotta warn people!”

Laughter filled the air as Frank shifted back into his skin in the water and offered an apologetic wave.

“Maybe we should put a sign up: Koala on the beach = cute. Koala in the water = terrifying. Don’t worry, he’s harmless.” I was kidding about the sign, mostly.

“For real.” Thorn gave me a peck and then stood at my side, taking my hand in his. “Let’s go join the fun.”

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