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Zara laughed. “It is. And she didn’t exaggerate.” Zara looked up at Quake. “You’re a big guy.”
Quake grinned. “Thanks.”
“Ma—Jesus Christ, were you born from giants?” Dragon said when he stepped into the living room.
“Drake,” Zara snapped.
I cackled. “You should see Blaze. He’s a bit bigger.”
“No, thanks. I don’t want to look mini compared to them.”
“I like the way you are,” Swan said, walking in.
“Birdy.” He hooked an arm around Swan’s neck and kissed her cheek. He was so much like his father. When he looked back, he asked, “Are you two sure you’re ready to put up with Rommy?”
Zara sighed at her son while Swan hit his stomach and Dragon just grinned.
I glanced back and saw Eve had thinned her lips, and the smile slipped from Quake’s.
“Rommy ain’t someone who needs to be put up with, so don’t fuckin’ say that shit,” Quake warned before he moved his attention to Zara. “Sorry for the language.”
Zara waved him off as she gave him another pleased smile. “It’s fine.”
Eve’s hands pressed to her stomach. “We understand you’re all close, but teasing in that way, where it questions Rommy’s importance, really puts us on edge.”
Quake grunted.
Goddamn, they had to stop being adorable.
Happy tears welled, and I cried, “You guys.” I moved into them and was wrapped up tightly in their arms.
“Yeah, you two will be good for her,” I heard Dragon say. “Name’s Dragon, and this is my old lady, Swan.”
“Quake and Eve,” Quake replied over my head, which I had smooched up against their arms.
“What’s taking so long? I need to eat.” I turned to see Channa with Coyote at her back.
“You don’t want to mess with her when she’s hungry now,” Coyote warned.
Channa didn’t respond as she was too busy gaping up at Quake.
Coyote grumbled under his breath and covered her eyes.
Laughing, I rushed over to hug them both. “Coyote and Channa, these are my Eve and Quake.”
Channa pulled Coyote’s hand down. “Hi. It’s so nice to meet you both.”
“You too. Rommy’s always tellin’ us about how good your bakery is,” Quake said.
Eve nodded. “We’re dropping in tomorrow. But between these two, you might need to restock the shelves a couple of times.”
I laughed, winking at them. “It’s true. Quake loves food as much as me.”
“It’ll be a pleasure to see you all there.”
“Now let’s head back so Channa can eat,” Coyote said.
We walked down the hallway that led to the kitchen and dining area where Mum and Dad already sat at the table with Talon.
