Page 2 of Zin and Celeste: A Fortis Family Christmas

Pulling away, the melancholy left her and she smiled. “Ready to go on our trip?”

Zin stood, and she watched his sexy, naked ass move to the bathroom. “I still think we should stay here.”

“And miss Christmas with our family? No way, mister.”

Zin poked his head back into the bedroom as he brushed his teeth. “Including my pregnant sister and her overexcited husband!”

“Exactly.”

He disappeared and returned a minute later to sit on the bed beside her. “Pixie, if you want to go then we go, but the slightest twinge and we’re going to the nearest hospital.”

“Deal.”

He kissed her lightly. “I’ll take Samson and Delilah out for a walk while you get ready.”

“Thanks, babe.”

Celeste heard the door close downstairs followed by the playful barking of their dogs; Samson, who was her German Shephard before she met Zin, and Delilah, their Belgian Malinois who was only six months old. Watching out the window, she saw Zin move down the street with the two dogs playing at his heels. He had complete command of both dogs and loved them as much as she did.

A man who loved dogs had more light than dark in him, in her book. She knew her fiancé would always carry scars from the things in his past, but between them, they were making a beautiful future. Her son chose that moment to kick, and she rubbed her bump, already feeling so much love for her son.

Three weeks and he should be here, at least if he came on time. If he were anything like his father, he’d take his sweet time. After all, it had only taken Zin two years to propose to her, but boy, when he did. Celeste smiled to herself as she showered and dressed, remembering the night earlier this year.

A surprise party she’d never expected with all the people she loved there. For him to propose so publicly when he was so private showed how much he loved her. She’d worried it was because of the pregnancy at first but when she’d found out from the girls, especially Skye and Ava, that he’d been planning it since Christmas, she realised she was being silly.

An hour later they were packed with all the luggage and presents in the car, and with the dogs in the back they headed for Fortis where they’d all meet for the drive to Scotland. It was going to be a long day with lots of stops but a day with Zin was always fun, and she was excited about Christmas and snow. This was going to be perfect.