"Some people say fourteen or even thirteen. I wanted to wait an extra week with our first, because I was nervous."
Kellan rocks me gently in his arms, kissing across my forehead. "I know, baby. I was nervous too. But we're seasoned professionals now, right?"
I laugh again, then quickly lower my voice as I hear his mother organizing the sandwiches in the kitchen. "It's actually right about fourteen and a half weeks now. So we might as well tell them today, when everyone is together."
He jumps back, holding my hands and actually bouncing up and down. "This time, can I tell them? Please?"
I grin, shaking my head while looking deeply into his eyes. "Why don’t we let Max do it?"
Half an hour later, once the entire swarm of family members are all lounging out in the back yard, I pause to look around at the faces that fill me with joy and comfort every single time I see them.
Kaden and Zoe, and their daughter Emma. Kingston and Sierra, with fiery little David. I can’t help noticing that Sierra’s shirt is a bit tight through the chest and she’s drinking sparkling water instead of her usual white wine, same as me. I’ll have to corner her later and ask her about that.
Kai is bouncing four-year-old Theo on his knee while Leah laughs. Kane and Sammie are collecting snacks for Marcus and Matty. From the way Sammie is moving so slowly and carefully, with a protective hand over her stomach, I would guess their daughter will be born any day now.
I wave for Max to come over, then tell Kellan what I want to do. He lifts our son up and stands him on the picnic table. "Attention, please," Kellan calls out. "Max has something to tell everyone."
Instinctively, I grab my camera. My little showman grins from ear to ear, delighted that all eyes are on him. Kellan whispers in his ear, and Max repeats the words as loud as he can.
"We have big news…something is happening…in about twenty-five weeks…when I get a brand new…"
I catch the perfect shot as Max’s eyes grow huge and he squeals, clapping his hands. "BABY BROTHER OR SISTER? Really?!"
Max has been watching Kellan's brothers and all his cousins, asking plaintively why it's just three of us. It’s truly adorable how excited he is.
Zooming out, I catch another perfect shot of Max and Kellan staring at each other in delight. Their beautiful dark eyes, so similar, are sparkling with joy, then Kellan hugs him close.
My heart practically explodes with love for the two people I adore most in the world.
And yet, in this wild wolfish family, there's always going to be more than enough love for another child.
Maybe even two.
You’ll meet Emerick (Bear), Knox, and Thane in theLoners of Wolfe Mountainseries, coming in spring 2026.
You’ll meet more hot, sexy Wolfes (and their friends) in the Wolfe Mountain Men books.
You’ll meet Crow, the tattoo artist and firefighter, in She’s Got That Spark…
Emma
Quickly setting the tray down,I dash back to the front…
And stop dead in my tracks.
The most gorgeous man in the entire world is smiling at me.
He looks…dramatic. Like a movie star. No, a movie star playing a rock star. His jet-black hair makes his dark brown eyes look nearly black as well. He’s very tall and beyond ripped, with layers of muscle along his wide shoulders and down his ink-swirled arms. The worn black jeans and black tank top are casual, and the leather studded wristband adds a hint of danger.
I’d bet my socks that the motorcycle across the street is his.
“Hey,” he drawls. My knees almost buckle when I hear how low and smoky his voice is. “You’re new.”
“Yeah. I just started here. I’m Emma.”
A grin lights up his eyes almost wickedly. “I’m Crow.”
“Crow?” I blink in surprise, nervously smoothing down my apron. “What can I get you this morning?”
