Page 36 of Beyond the Grasslands

“Our daughter will be just fine because she has you as her father, Thorin.”

“No,” I argued as I shook my head. “It’s because she has you as her mother.”

“We’ll agree to disagree on that one.”

“How about later, I can remind you of all the ways you’re perfect for me?” Her brows rose in interest. “I’ll do it with my tongue, so the lesson really sticks. Then, you’ll forget the we disagreed about anything and later, after you are swamped in complete bliss, you can look at our children and remember they are the perfect blend of us both. Your sweet, my brooding nature, your laughter, my protection…” I listed off to her amusement.

“I think I get the picture, but you’re right, it is best to drive the point home over and over again until it sticks.” My naughty little minx of a mate bit into that plump lower lip of hers just as my son finished his meal. I took him from her arms and burpedthe little guy as Nika tucked her beautiful breast out of sight. She laughed as I pouted at the display being taken from me.

“Get your son to sleep, meet me in the bedroom, love.”

“I promise not to take too long,” I called after Nika as she made her way down the hall to our bedroom. Before I followed I kissed my son and laid him down in his own cradle then leaned over and gave my daughter the same kiss I just bestowed on her brother.

“Love you, my sweet babies. I hope you both take after your mother because she’s absolutely perfect in every way.”

“No, I’m not!” She called from the bedroom. I glanced around and noticed that the baby monitor was on and sitting not far from where I stood.

“I promise you, she is. I don’t break my promises, guys. You have the best mom and I am going to do whatever it takes to make her happy, so she always has a smile on her face for you because your dad isn’t perfect, and just in case you get some of my silly genes mixed in, we need to make sure the scales are tipped in your favor before you mess up.”

“I’m getting sleepy,” I heard my mate call out.

“Be back soon, my loves.” I hurried into my bedroom and left the babies to their sleep. My mate had long since recovered from childbirth, as happened with shifters. It was one of the reasons I was thankful not to be fully human. Our animal side was able to work miracles.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t able to keep my wife from being exhausted after handling the twins on her own all day. By the time I made it to the bedroom, she was fast asleep and our adult fun times would have to wait. That was okay because there were other ways to keep my woman happy and snuggles happened to be chief among them.

“Love you with everything I am, in this life and the next, Nika.”

I watched as the ghost of a smile sprouted on her face before she rolled and stuck her ass in my crotch in search of my heat. I pulled her in tight against my body, offered my heat, my love, and anything else she could possibly ask for. I still couldn’t believe my luck and thanked Selene again for sending me the love of my life when I needed her the most.