Logan rose and walked slowly toward the three friends, knowing they needed a few minutes alone.
“Hey bro, you okay?” Colton called to his brother as he and Ian escorted Miss L over to Logan.
“Perfecto!” Logan grinned. “Is everyone okay at home?”
Colton raised an eyebrow at the lingo, then looking at his brother more closely, saw a different person.What the fuck happened to him? I don’t ever remember him looking this happy.When Ian had asked about Logan, Colton had described him as old before his time which confused Ian since Jackson and Logan were twins, but there wasn’t any other way to say it—Logan thought and behaved as if he were nearing the end of his life. He’d asked Jackson about it, but his brother refused to talk about his twin. Well, Jackson was going to be in for a big surprise when Logan returned home. “Everyone is fine, Daniel is growing like a weed, taking his first steps and Jake and Jessica are driving Cody and Dylon crazy. Especially since Miss L is officially on vacation, right Miss L?”
Giggling, Lizzie nodded. “They’ll do just fine because my Dylon is able to handle any situation. I always told Franklin that Dylon could be plopped in the middle of nowhere and he would be home before dinner. He certainly can handle two very sweet babies by himself. Though I think my Jessica has him firmly wrapped around her finger, but I know Dylon will learn to say ‘no’ one of these days,” she said, adding, “I hope.”
Logan had fallen in love with Lizzie from the first time he met her, and he had no doubt that a lot of Dylon’s ability to cope came from his mother. Smiling at her comments, he said, “Glad you were able to join us, and I know as soon as my mate has peeled himself away from his friends, he’ll be happy to see you.”
“I know, I heard about Theo and Norman’s reaction and totally understand why they acted like they did. Kieran has some ‘splainin’to do,” Lizzie giggled.
“Missss LLLLL!” squealed Kieran, rushing to hug her. “You made it!”
Returning Kieran’s hug, Lizzie grinned. “Honey, hell or high water wouldn’t keep me from having a vacation with you, Theo, and Norman.”
Logan looked at Ian. “Do you know when your parents are coming?”
“Late this afternoon. They told me to go to the hotel and they’ll meet us there, but Colton and I plan to come back to the airport to pick them up,” Ian said.
“That works out fine,” Logan said, “I thought you might want to see them alone first, so I planned on taking everyone else out to dinner.”
“Great!” said Colton. “How about we gather up our pack and head out. I assume you’ll be at the same hotel with us?”
“Yeah,” Logan grinned. “Steel used his contacts, so we have five suites reserved for us, all on the same floor.”
“Then let’s go,” Colton said, “I want Ian to rest before we meet his parents.”
“Babe, I slept on the plane, now chillax. Our baby is fine and I’m fine,” Ian said.
Colton leaned down and kissed his mate, murmuring, “I know that, but I can’t help it. I still worry and if we took a short nap before heading out for the evening, it would help me get it in my head. Besides, we’ll be alone and naked in bed.”
Ian smirked. “Well, when you put it that way, let’s get going.”
Logan grabbed a porter to take care of the luggage while he ushered everyone out to the stretch limousine waiting for them at the curb. After they were all inside and the bags stowed, Logan gave the name of the hotel to the driver, then sat back with his arm around his mate, listening to Ian tell Lizzie what they were planning to see while they were there. Idly watching the scenery go by, Logan didn’t care where or what they did in Scotland as long as Kieran had a good time. He was relieved to see the enforcers they had in Ireland join up with the enforcers Jackson insisted on accompanying Ian and Colton. He had his hands full protecting his mate and couldn’t worry about anyone else, even though it sounded selfish.
Kieran and he had decided to tell Jackson about Kieran and Logan’s gift, but they would insist on secrecy. None of his other brothers or their mates would ever know because the risk to Kieran was too great. The only thing they would reveal was that Kieran was a male Omega because that would be hard to hide once he was big and round with their pup. Logan knew Kieran’s Shaman had told him to avoid all doctors because his true nature as an Omega would be discovered—which is why Kieran had told him he was going to avoid the exam Cody wanted him to have. But that was all moot now. Logan reached over and placed his hand on Kieran’s belly, wondering if there was already a pup growing in it.
Paying only scant attention to the itinerary, Kieran had tuned into his mate’s thoughts, eager to see what was behind the tightness around Logan’s eyes. Once he knew, he placed his hand on Logan’s thigh, sending love to him. When Logan had placed his hand on Kieran’s belly,Kieran smiled.Go ahead, macushla, ask our spirit your question,he said through their mind link.
What question, mo anan cara?
Rolling his eyes at Logan, he then grinned.If I’m pregnant with your pup?
Logan’s eyes widened in surprise.Really? Colton said it takes at least two weeks to find out.
I’m sure it does but we have a spirit. Go ahead, ask it. You won’t know if you don’t ask.
Is this a trick? I mean our spirit won’t zap me or something, right?
Kieran giggled at the picture in his mind before shaking his head.Ask it!
Logan looked for their spirit and when he found it, asked the question and then held his breath waiting to hear the answer. When he heard the spirit’s answer, Logan stared at Kieran, unable to believe he was going to be a father. With a whoop and a holler, Logan scooped Kieran up and placed him on his lap, kissing any spot he could find.A pup, babe, we’re going to have a pup. Our very own pup to love forever.
I know! Oh my gods, we have to do some shopping in Scotland for our pup. They have some great baby stores here. Oops, your brother is looking at you weirdly.
So, he is. I’m not going to tell him about our pup yet because if I know Colton he’ll want to do an immediate exam and then he’ll be worrying about you along with Ian the entire time he is here.
