A Council of Betrayal
Page 23
He hadn’t been a captive long, but it was enough for damage to be done. I knew all about damage. I just hoped he trusted me enough to help him.
The irony wasn’t lost on me. I needed to trust him enough with the broken pieces of my own soul.
I heard the door open and I eased Ginny down into her crib.
“Your mate bond is open,” Logan commented, his sweat pants low on his hips.
“Yes, yours is closed to me.”
He paused in shuffling though his clothing. “I know.”
I moved to him, wrapping my arms around his expansive waist from behind. “I’m here, Logan. Whatever you need.”
He turned, wrapping his arms around me.
“I love you, Olie.”
I nuzzled into his warm chest. “I love you, too.”
He pushed back, looking down at me, shocked. “What?”
I socked his shoulder. “You heard me.”
With that I turned and headed for the shower, a shit-eating grin plastered onto my face.
When I got out, Logan was feeding Ginny, propped up in bed. I slipped in next to him, running a hand over her soft cheek.
“She’s so perfect,” I whispered.
Logan kissed my forehead. “You ready to be a mom?”
I looked up at him. “I’m not her mom, Logan. I’m her protector, her confidant, and her friend. I think we should give Lorraine supervised visitations.”
“She signed the paperwork releasing all maternal rights.”
“I know, but Ginny needs to know her story. She needs to know the truth.”
“Nothing good can come from Lorraine being in Ginny’s life.”
I reached out to run my fingers over his stubbly cheek. “Okay, whatever you think is best.”
He nodded, looking down to check on Ginny. “I found a house I want you to look at.”
I nodded. “Sure, do you want to go today?”
He shifted uncertainly. He needed to sleep, but I knew it would be a long time coming.
“Yeah, I’ll call the realtor.”
…
I looked at the circle driveway and mansion behind it. Turning, I looked at Logan, who was leaning against the SUV with a knowing smile on his face.
I crossed my arms over my chest, kicking a hip out.
“Really?”
Logan smiled, and happiness tickled our link.
“Who is living with us?” I asked, waving at the monstrosity behind me.
He shrugged, turning his gaze to me. “The Compass Alphas will be here four times a year along with their betas. My parents, I’m certain, will visit unless they purchase their own home.” He stepped toward me and I took a step closer to him. “The children will need a home as well.”
“What?” I gasped, my heart constricting painfully.
His knuckles brushed away a tear I hadn’t given permission to fall. “Let Grams have it, all of it. We will rebuild the funds of the Council. We will build another Kitten, or a Lovely Lust, or hell a combination of the two.” Another fucking tear boycotted my authority. “I know this situation wasn’t planned, but I don’t regret any of it. Build a life with me, Olie.”
I drew a tear-punctuated breath and punched him in the arm, smiling. Alright, fate, you might have won this one. “You are the best, Logan.”
He didn’t even rub his arm, just kept on smiling.
“Oh, and Darren asked me to tell you that Kass owns Halfling. The human and Supernatural mixer club.”
“She WHAT?”
Logan laughed, “Yeah there was some debate on how to tell you, but I don’t want there to be any secrets between us.” He took my hands, his warm palms caressing my skin.
“I’m not sure I can give up everything to Grams. My ego is having a problem with it.”
Logan nodded, his arm going around my shoulder. “Easy, turbo, your second mate mark is still healing.”
He leaned down to nuzzle the spot in question and I punched him in the abs.
“Your hand okay?”
“Shut it.”
He picked up Ginny’s car seat, where she was sleeping peacefully, and we headed up to the house hand in hand.
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