Page 150 of The Forever Vault

“One, that completely works for me,” I said, reversing my internal pre-assessment earlier. He did, in fact, fit in the jeans. “And two, when did you get so judgy?”

Before Ty could answer, Cam said, “You know what they say about people in glass houses? Same goes for twunks in cock cages,” and headed for the door.

I gave my best you-just-got-served face and followed him out of the room.

Erika pretended to be surprised we were back, as Cam slyly used Ty and Declan as a cover for his social media mission. Of course, they were happy to visit Erika and baby Johan. Watching them coo over him made me wonder if they had discussed having a family, but I wasn’t going to be that person and mention it literally days before their wedding. I’d do it like everyone else and ask at the actual wedding.

Having a kid felt like years away for me. After all, Cam and I were still building our lives together, so-

“Let’s get a photo of you holding little Johan, Cam. I know that’s why you’re here.”

“Wha-what do you mean?”

“You forgot to take one yesterday, but it’s a blessing because both of us look a hundred times better today. Did you really think you could come here looking like that and it not be obvious? I know you too well.”

“We really did want to see him and congratulate you,” Ty said.

“Oh, I know that,” Erika replied. “I’m just giving tight-pants a hard time.”

Cam rolled his eyes before receiving the baby in his arms. “Not you, too.”

“Not me, too? Of course it’s everyone, Cam. You might as well wear a singlet that says ‘I’m uncircumcised.’ You’re giving the goods away for free.”

“Speaking of foreskin, did you and Isaak opt for circumcision?” I asked.

“Fuck no! It’s practically illegal in the Netherlands. Even if Isaak wanted to, I would’ve told him no. Not that I needed much convincing. Austin’s uncut, and Cam and I talked about it too.”

I hadn’t known Cam and Erika talked about that, but it made me wonder if Cam didn’t like that I was cut. If he somehow preferred uncut dick. You’d think after four years together, I’d be a little more secure in our relationship, but everything that had happened over the last few weeks had carpet-bombed my confidence.

“Luke, can you take our picture? You know my best angles.”

“From the floor, looking up?” I teased.

“I’m holding a baby, Luke, so no, not from the floor.”

“I was teasing, mi amor.”

“When did you stop wearing your sling?” Erika asked.

“I can’t believe I didn’t notice,” Cam said.

“I didn’t either, bro,” Ty added.

I shrugged. “Today was my first day trying without it. I don’t need the pain meds anymore, but I have the sling with me if I think I need it. It’s not a big deal. I feel fine so far.”

I could tell Cam was upset that he didn’t notice, but he didn’t say anything more about it. I took the picture, had Cam verify that it was gorgeous, and we visited for a little bit. Erika and Johan were likely going home that evening. All of their test results were healthy and Johan had taken to nursing…well, which livened up the room a bit.

“What? You guys are horrified by my exposed breast?” Erika asked.

“It’s not that,” Cam said.

“Well, what is it then?”

Even Declan was smirking.

“He’s just…really going to town on it,” Ty said.

“He’s hungry and healthy. Why wouldn’t he want it?”