While I wasn’t hungover from the mating ceremony, I’d been up late as Evan bounced between my bed and Brennan’s, both of us getting Grace’s lust and desire through the bond as she and Spencer enjoyed themselves at the hotel last night.
Okay, that was a bit of an understatement.
Fuck, I got so worked up last night that I’d been tempted to join Brennan, Jett, and Evan. Yeah, usually Brennan and I didn’t fuck outside the nest, but he’d let me in, right?
All around me, people chatted and joked. A few people played music in the corner.
I hadn’t met much of Spencer’s family other than his mom. I’d expected them to be like him–serious, reserved, a bit shy. While his father was like that, most of them were exactly the opposite. Especially his cousins Daphne and Zoie. They’d all grown up together.
And no one would tell me how Zoie made Evan dislike pizza. He knew most of Spencer’s family, even if he hadn’t seen a lot of them in some time.
Everyone wanted to talk to Grace, and it was nice that they liked her, especially since she’d been nervous about it.
They also wanted to talk to Spencer’s father. He arrived this morning with Spencer’s mom, looking like they’d had a very happy night of their own.
Fuck, Spencer’s dad was back. Wild. At least Spencer was happy about it. If my mom showed up, I’d probably kick her out and refuse to talk to her. If Grace’s not-mom showed up I’d kick her ass.
I was curious if Nick remembered sending Grace and Rosalind to another world.
“Eat, you haven’t had enough,” an auntie of Spencer’s told me as she gave me another plate of food.
“Thank you.” Was there anything else to say? The food was delicious, though I couldn’t eat much more.
The entire pack was here at the brunch Spencer’s family had organized. The house had a piano, and Brennan played along with the musicians, occasionally laughing as he tried to improvise to an unfamiliar style. For once, he looked relaxedand happy. Huh, was that the secret to his having fun at large functions?
Sonja and her fiancée were also there, talking to Evan in the kitchen.
Grace walked past me, and I pulled her down into my lap. She wore a blush dress that made her look like a princess going to a garden party in a story.
“Hi, Peaches.” I kissed her, hoping I could get her alone before we had to go to the adventure park. Last night made me think about how amazing it would be when she, Evan, and I finally had our wedding.
“Hi, Boo-Bear.” She leaned her head on my shoulder. “Ugh, I wish that I didn’t have to attend a lunch after this. I need a nap.”
“Oh, I’d gladly put you to sleep.” I kissed her, holding her close.
Spencer’s mom had some family in town, too, and they were having a late lunch. Fortunately, I didn’t have to go to that. I’d need a nap before the adventure park.
“Get a room.” Riley appeared before us in a skirt, shredded shirt, and boots. Mercy, in a Capitol Crushers T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers, was with her.
“You’re off? Have fun. We’ll pick you up on our way to the adventure park.” Grace climbed off my lap and gave them both hugs.
“Thank you for inviting us,” Mercy said. “We had so much fun. I can’t wait to come back, Tru, too.”
“Hale’s fireworks were the best distraction,” Riley added. “We’re out of here, laters, fuckers.”
The two of them left.
“Hale’sfireworks? You didn’t plan that?” I pulled Grace back down onto my lap.
“Hale and Dare’s present,” she laughed. “According to Verity, having some sort of elaborate distraction so that the couple can sneak off is a big thing in the South.”
Fireworks. And Hale tried to float the bouncy castle in the lake. Spencer’s club might not have us back.
“Oooh, food.” Grace took my plate and started eating.
“Here, have some coffee.” I offered her my cup.
“Thank you.” She made a joyful noise and ate my food.
