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When they got me to understand which house Peri wanted, my mouth fell open.

"But, alphas, that place is worth hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars!" I protested.

"Sorry, dude." Alpha Ash shrugged. "You'll have to suck it up and accept it. It's what your mate wants."

And mate gets what mate wants!River decreed, and I held up both hands in surrender.

"I don't know what to say." My voice came out husky with emotion. "I wasn't expecting any of this, so I'm not prepared with a thank you speech. I'm grateful beyond words for the car and the house, but what really means the world to me is each of you. You're the family I never had and always wanted."

My throat clogged up so I couldn't say anything else, and I quickly swiped my eyes with the heels of my hands before the tears could fall.

Tiny arms snaked around my waist and the gentle aura of my luna calmed me right down.

"And you mean the world to us, Tyler," she said as she hugged me. "We are your family now and forever."

I smiled down at the top of her head, then glanced over at my mate, whose eyes were filled with nothing but love.

Best. Day. Ever!River howled in my head.

Absolutely, Riv. Best day ever.

5: Pool Party

Posy

After Tyler had a chance to admire his new car, we all returned to the pool area, and I asked Wyatt to start some music so people could dance if they didn't want to swim.

"We have live entertainment first," he said with a grin, and pointed over my shoulder.

Whirling, I saw Jayden carrying his guitar and a stool over to the microphone, and excitement filled me. Grabbing Wyatt's arm, I tugged it so he would look down at me.

"Is hereallygoing to sing and play for us?" I squeaked with sparkling blue eyes.

"Yeah, and I'm sure he has a special song planned just for you, cutie."

I clasped my hands under my chin and started jumping up and down. He laughed at my excitement, but I didn't care.

"So I have a few songs I want to sing for you today," Jayden said into the microphone as he sat on the stool and messed with the top of his guitar. "First one, of course, is for our girl. Ty, you don't mind if I serenade your big sister first, do you?"

"Of course not, alpha!" Tyler called back, his grin huge and his arm around Peri's waist.

"You might as well start calling us brothers-in-law," Jayden smirked as he looked up from his guitar, and everyone laughed. Then his eyes found mine. "Posy, every word of this song is yours."

He strummed the guitar in a soft, sweet melody, then his amazing voice sang words of love, calling me darling and his everything and his lifetime. In every note, he poured out his heart and soul. Tears overflowed my eyes, and I had to cover my mouth with my hand to muffle the sob that slipped out. It was a good thing Wyatt was holding me in his arms. Otherwise, I would have gone to my knees.

As the last word echoed around us, I ran to my dragon-eyed mate. He took his guitar off and held it to the side as I slammed into him and threw my arms around his neck. Laughing softly, he curled one arm around my shoulders and kissed the top of my head.

"I love you, Jayden," I wept into his throat and ignored how the applause around us turned into a chorus ofawws.

"I love you, too, precious girl." He ducked his head down to kiss my wet cheek.

"You will play the guitar and sing for me again," I demanded as I pulled back to meet his eyes. "And often."

"Your word is our law," he whispered. After pecking my lips, he asked, "Want to hear the rest of my little concert?"

"Yes, please. And thank you, Jayden. You are an amazing musician and singer."

"Thank you, sweetness." Dull pink skimmed over his cheekbones.

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