“Dakota wouldn’t show for three months and I could set a time limit for their visit. And if you introduce Jake and Jessica as your adoptive pups, maybe they would assume the same about Daniel,” replied Jackson.
“I suppose…if you say so,” Cody said.
“Mom and Dad never said anything about Daniel,” Dylon said, “And Jackson and Steel could have gotten Daniel through surrogacy.”
“I see your point,” said Cody. “In that case, my vote would be to grant permission for a visit.”
“Dylon, what about you?” asked Jackson.
“I don’t see a problem with it except if Dakota gets pregnant.”
“Duly noted.” Then turning to Steel, Jackson asked, “Babe, what’s your opinion?”
“I’m for it. I’ve lived my whole life in a family that only included mom, dad and my brother. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family but I always thought it would be neat to have cousins my age. I think it will do all of us good to know we have other family out there.”
“Before I tell Dakota and Zane, I want to see what Logan, Kieran, Colton, Ian, and Carson think about it. If everyone’s in agreement, then I’ll do it. Getting reacquainted with our cousins does appeal to me, but I won’t put my pack in danger. Dylon, keep poking around. We should have as much information as possible. There are still things that are worrisome to me,” Jackson said.
“Will do. I’m waiting to hear back from a friend of mine. He’s checking if another of my friends is still an enforcer with the Rolling Hill Pack and even if he’s moved on, he might shed some light on why your cousin walked away from the Alpha position,” said Dylon.
“Thanks, that would be helpful,” Jackson said, then realizing it was too quiet in the playpen, Jackson looked over to see what was going on. “Oh my gods, babe, look at Daniel’s fur! It’s a match to Jessica and Jake’s! Isn’t that the cutest thing ever?” Jackson exclaimed, as all eyes turned to the sleeping pups.
Steel chuckled. “A puppy pile!” he exclaimed, looking at the three shifted pups curled up with each other.
“Jumping Jehoshaphat!” exclaimed Cody, “That’s the first time Jake and Jessica have completely shifted. Theyare so cute, babe. We need to take pictures to send to your mother.”
Pulling out his phone, Dylon rose and quietly walked over to the playpen to snap some pictures. After sitting down again, he asked, “What do you want to do? Should we carry them to our room and put them asleep in their beds?”
“I don’t mind if you leave them here,” Jackson said. “I have some calls to make so I’ll be here with them and I’ll let you know when they wake up.”
Dylon looked at his mate then, turning back to Jackson, said, “Thanks. C’mon babe.” Then, nudging Cody, as both of them made a hasty exit, heading for their suite.
“New parents’ syndrome,” Jackson said, giggling. “I hope my brother picks up all his buttons this time or tells Dylon to stop tearing his clothes off.”
Steel lifted his mate out of his chair and carried him over to the love seat where he sat down with Jackson in his lap. “Old parents suffer from not enough sex time, too,” Steel growled, starting to lick and nip his mate’s ear.
“Maybe we need a pup sitter,” moaned Jackson as his body reacted to his mate’s touch.
“Good idea. Have someone in mind?”
“Maybe,” Jackson said, pulling away from Steel’s wicked mouth, “But right now, I have to call Logan and Colton in Scotland, babe.”
“So, how about a sexcheck for tonight?” asked Steel.
“Don’t you mean a raincheck?”
“No, I want a sexcheck…you can’t have sex with me now but you’re promising me sex tonight…a sexcheck.”
“Right.” Jackson snorted. “Okay, a sexcheck it is.”
“Great,” Steel said. “While you’re making your calls, I’m going to talk to Carson about his promotion.”
“He’ll be surprised,” Jackson said, getting up from his mate’s lap. “When you’re through, tell him I want to see him, okay?”
“No problemo,” Steel said with a laugh, then, giving his mate a kiss, he left.
Jackson walked over to the playpen and looked down at the sleeping pile of pups. He was happy the pups were developing a close bond and hoped it would become as tight as the one between himself and his brothers. Returning to his desk to call Logan about the arrangements to pick up Fionn, Jackson thought about their cousins and hoped if he gave permission for them to visit, it wouldn’t turn out to be a big mistake.
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