Page 75 of The Chosen One Universe: Volume One

“He won’t hurt you,” Henry said. He petted William’s arm even as the older man huffed.

“I know.” He still looked worried as he copied Henry’s gesture and moved his head to the side.

Vaughn quickly licked William’s neck and backed away, accepting him as pack while trying not to worry his mate’s father.

“See?” Henry said. “I told you.”

William hooked his arm around Henry’s neck and pulled him close. “Shoulda just listened to you. You’re a smart kid.”

Henry beamed and leaned more heavily into William’s hold.

“Vaughn,” Sam said quietly.

Vaughn moved back in front of his mate.

“Feeling better?” Sam asked.

He was. Everything was simpler in this form. He could rely on his senses, and they told him everything was fine. Vaughn nudged his nose into Sam’s neck again and his mate held onto him tightly.

“We’re home and we’re safe,” Sam whispered against the scruff of Vaughn’s neck. “We will figure this out and keep each other safe. We will give these kids a fantastic life to make up for the hell they’ve been through. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll be ours. And they’ll never have to worry about being safe or fed or loved again.”

Vaughn breathed in Sam’s scent and processed his words. He sat back and stared at Sam then threw back his head and howled. The entire pack chorused with him, the sound of their combined voices filling the air. Henry laughed and lifted his arms, magic flowing around him as the pack celebrated the gifts they’d been given. Vaughn knew the Goddess had a plan for them all and that she’d put Sam in his path because he was meant to be there.

He would do everything in his power to treasure the gifts she’d given him. Forever.