Page 33 of Trolling For Love

“It’s been a pretty good week,” Sandy said.

“I heard you met our son and his boyfriend,” Bo said.

“We did?” Flynn asked.

“Yes, Jason and Ricky. They’re such good boys, always trying to take care of the woods and help anyone who needs it,” Sandy said.

“Oh yes! I didn’t realize Jason was your son. They really helped us out the other night in the woods,” I said and leaned closer so the whole room didn’t hear. Another thing I had learned was how much everyone in this town liked to listen to what everyone else talked about.

“Yes, his boyfriend is smart as anything. He’s a scientist,” Sandy said, obviously proud of them both.

“I’m sure we’ll see them around the forest when we’re out hiking. We plan to do more exploring. Right, Gunnar?” Flynn said and placed his hand on my leg.

“Yes. I love being near the trees.”

“Well, you really did pick the right place to move, didn’t you?” Bo said.

“Yes, I did. In so many ways.” I glanced at Flynn and knew it had definitely been the right choice.

Chapter 28

FLYNN

My life had changed so much. While I’d always loved my job, now I couldn’t wait to go to work. There was something magical about seeing the forest through Gunnar’s eyes, and he was so excited to be there it wore off on me.

“Have you met Flynn’s parents?” Sandy asked Gunnar who turned to look at me.

“Was I supposed to meet them?” Gunnar asked.

“Only if you want to,” I said. “They’re a lot.”

“What do you mean?” Gunnar asked and Bo leaned back and crossed his arms with a very amused expression.

“My mom has been hoping for me to find a boyfriend for years. She’s practically planned out my wedding.” Gunnar’s expression never changed.

“I want to meet your family,” he said. And before he could say more, they brought our food out and thankfully, for a while everyone was busy eating.

“We can go by on the way home if you really want to,” I said.

“Let’s do it,” Gunnar said, using some of the language he’d learned from the guys at work. He learned everything so fast, including slang and swear words. “Will they care that your mate is a troll?”

Bo stifled a laugh while Sandy just smiled in amusement and waited for me to answer.

“My mother is a psychic, and my father works in the forest as a conservationist. Believe me when I say there is nothing that would surprise either of them.”

Sandy patted my arm, and Gunnar ate a chicken wing. “You two are perfect for each other,” she said and smiled at Gunnar.

“I know.”

“You’re sure you want to meet them?” I asked. One look at his smiling happy face and I knew, he was sure; he was actually excited.

“What’s your mom’s name?”

“Stella, and my dad is Dean Davies. They’re both a little eccentric but they’re very sweet.” I knew it sounded like I was warning him, and I guess I was, but he could decide for himself soon enough.

“I can’t wait to meet Stella and Dean Davies,” he said.

We drove down the street I’d grown up on and parked in front of the last house on the right. I sat for a moment and took a deep breath while Gunnar vibrated with excitement. I finally opened my door, and Gunnar was in front of the truck way faster than I would have expected from a creature of his size. But he surprisedme all the time. “Come here,” I said and held out my hand. He took it and we walked up to the house together.

---