Riley grinned at me. “It’s eighty percent Grace.”
Very true. Grace took a very active role in raising Riley, and her love for my littlest sister showed. As did Riley’s love for her. Okay, so we had chickens, bunnies, and a hedgehog, but it was all worth it.
“Evan, I’m sorry.” Sasha gave me a tentative look. “I… I always blame everything on you. But it wasn’t you. You’re an adult and allowed to leave home and live your life. You and Sonja both offered me that opportunity, and I chose to not take it and play the victim.”
I hugged my little sister. “I get it. You were in high school. Understanding things like that I couldn’t just leave the Army because Mom and Dad died is hard. We crunched the numbers, and it was better for me to stay and send all my money home.”
Sasha didn’t have to stay home after high school. Spencer had even said that he’d pay for her to go away to any university she wanted.
“I’m sorry for not moving Wes’ ass to Rock Springs with me after we got out of the Army. I could have finished my degree there, and he could have gotten a job locally, instead of here with Spencer.” I kept hugging her. While I’d said it before, maybe this time she’d listen.
“You’re an adult. I could have left. Grandma told me that enough.” She sighed, still holding onto me.
“Hey, it’s all good. You’re finishing up your degree, and it looks like you’re thriving, and I’m happy for you.” I squeezed her tight. I could smell two scents on her, and I was happy she’d found some people she cared about.
“Also, I forgive you for being an omega even though I wanted to be one.” Her look went a little more solemn.
Oh. Wow.
“Thank you. Believe me, I didn’t ask the omega fairy for it, promise. As much as being an omega helped me find my career path, I did like what I was doing for the military,” I said.
Sasha nodded. “Yes, I didn’t understand what shit omega nurses got until I started this program. I always thought they chose cushy jobs at the Center or specializing in omega medicine or pediatrics. I never realized most were pushed into it.”
“Not sure I’d call working at the Center cushy,” I laughed. But the working conditions might make up for the salary differences.
“I’ll let you know. I’m doing a rotation at the Center this summer,” she replied.
“You do that.” I grinned.
She let go of me and looked in the mirror, fixing her hair. “Did you pass?”
“I did. I am officially part of the Omega Center Crisis Response team.” And I was joining the emergency roster while keeping most of my caseload.
“Hey, Grandma wants to take pictures of us before you go have your moment with Grace. If we’re done being saps here, that is.” Riley stood.
Grace wanted to do something she calledFirst Look. Excitement shot through me.
I gathered my three sisters up in a hug. “Let’s do it.”
Then I could marry my Grace.
Chapter Seventy-One
Wes
“He’s so freaking cute.” I held my nephew as Lexi messed with my hair.
She was one of my attendants. Lexi looked amazing in her green dress, considering she hadn’t given birth all that long ago.
Katie was also here with her little girl.
“Careful he doesn’t barf on your suit.” Lexi laughed.
“Wait, I want a picture.” My father snapped a photo of the three of us.
There was a knock on the door. “Wes, it’s time.”
“See you soon.” I handed my nephew back to my sister and hugged them and my dad.
