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“You can, but Tree wanted me to fill everyone in on his details. He was eight pounds, four ounces. A big boy. We have decided to name him Archer.”

Everyone erupts in cheers again, loving his name.

“Parents and siblings first.”

“Hey,” Dom whines.

“Fine, and annoying fucking nephews,” Royal replies to him.

I pat my aunt’s arm. “Congratulations.”

“Oh no, you are coming with us. You are like a sister to Tree. She will want you there.” This comes from Kady, who hands off Kane to Calder.

“Are you sure?” I look to Royal.

“Yeah, come on.”

We all walk down the hall toward Tree’s room where her and baby Archer are waiting to meet his family.

A hand brushes against mine, making me shiver. I turn my head to see Jack next to me with a smile on his face, bright eyes, showing his excitement to meet his nephew.

We enter the room and there they are. Tree looks like a goddess. She has brushed her hair, her skin looks fresh like she just washed it, and her smile fills her face. In her arms is a blue bundle, sleeping soundly.

“Hi,” she greets us.

I stand back, letting the grandparents make a fuss of mom and baby.

“I am glad that you gave me a boy cousin. There are too many girls at the club.”

“Give it time, bud, and you will love girls,” Perri says to him, ruffling his hair, as he jerks away.

“No way.”

“You getting closer?” Jack's lips brush my ear, he is that close to me.

My eyes close, soaking in the gentle touch from him. This man could ruin me.

“I will. Just letting the family have their time with them.” My voice is barely a whisper, but he hears me.

“You are family. Come on.” He takes my hand, leading me closer.

“You did good, brother. Now the fun begins.” He pulls Royal in for a hug, then pushes him to the side comically.

“Come here, gorgeous.” He gently hugs Tree, kissing the side of her head, and I swoon.

Freaking swoon at how he is treating my cousin.

Oh, I am in trouble. Big freaking trouble.

“I am glad you are here, Lil. Did you see him?” Tree smiles at me. I love how happy she is; even after hours of labor, she looks just as radiant as she did when she was pregnant.

“I did. He is beautiful, cousin.” Tree holds her hands out to me, beckoning me in for a hug, so I move close, but Jack doesn’t move back enough, so when I move in to wrap my arms around Tree, I feel his body pressed to mine.

When I pull back, I kiss her cheek, and she winks at me, knowing what Jack is doing to me.

Both Tree and Kady know about my crush but thankfully never brought it up when we were around the club.

“Take the leap, honey.”

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