The best news was that he had his brothers and his father to support him. Even the brother who had taken over for him was intent on him keeping his spot at the portal.
“She’s a tough nut, Evander, and I won’t say she won’t play dirty, but she did apologize, which is unheard of.”
“She’s scared you’ll hold back her grandchild.”
Evander noted Corbin didn’t continue on with ‘but I would never do that to her’.
“I’m fascinated to meet your father,” Evander went on. That was a safer comment.
Corbin grinned. “He’s a grumpy old butthead, but we all love him. What is yours like?”
“A force of nature. A wild one.” His father was thunderous.
“Is he going to be happy to see you whole?” Corbin straightened one of his braids. “I know I was.”
“He will be. So will my brothers. There are several.”
Corbin chuckled. “Are they as bad as mine?”
“Oh, goddess yes.”
“Excellent. I know exactly how to deal with those. I am the eldest brother, you know.”
“I do. I am as well, so we get along that way.”
Corbin gave him a wicked grin. “We get along in all ways.”
“So true.” He knew they needed to get moving, or they would never make it to the meeting.
Making love was infinitely more fun than hanging out with the mother-in-law.
True, mate, but it’ll be quick. If she so much as flinches, we’re leaving.
I’ll hold you to it.Evander wanted that for Corbin’s sake as much as his.
You have my word. Are you ready?
I am. Let’s go over. If they attack me…
Corbin’s lips tightened.Then the world as they know it will cease to exist.
He believed it. His mate was fierce and could tear the very ground and rocks on which they all stood. But it wouldn’t be necessary.
I was going to say I can defend myself, love.
Nonsense. You can defend me and our baby.
Right.He absolutely could do that. In fact, it was a biological necessity.
Hand in hand, they finally made their way downstairs. Cullen, Cosmo, and the children met them at the door.
“Moral support,” Cosmo explained.
“Ah.” Evander bowed slightly. “Thank you, my brothers.”
“No problem. Mom won’t be an a-s-s with us all there.”
Tisi and Serena flew toward him, demanding his attention.
