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“On beating other shifters up?”
He laughed. “Sort of. It helped me prepare for anything that might happen. As I trained, I learned how to fight—not only to win the battles, but to defend myself and my family. Finding you made all that worthwhile. I feel confident in my ability to keep you and our cubs safe.”
Her heart clenched at the thought of having a child with Row. “You want kids?”
“Of course. I want to be the best father to our kids and the best mate to you. I’m technically an only child. Even though Dani is the sister of my heart, I always wished I could have a blood brother or sister.” He looked at her hopefully. “Do you want kids?”
She swallowed back the emotions that rose in her chest. “I didn’t give much thought to having kids before I met you, but yes. I’d definitely like to have kids.”
He grinned broadly, relief and happiness shining in his eyes.
“Why didn’t your mom have more kids?” she asked.
“My dad died. She was pregnant with me when it happened. Bears form very tight bonds with their mates, and sometimes the one left alive will die of loneliness. She always said I was her salvation, because if she hadn’t been pregnant she might have just wanted to curl up and die. She lived for me, to honor her mate. My name is evidence of the burden she shouldered alone.”
“Row?” she asked, confused.
“My name is Sorrow, but I go by Row for short. My middle name is Nathaniel, for my dad.”
“That’s sweet and sad. She never wanted to be mated again?”
“After losing my dad, she said she was content to live her life without a mate. I think if she met someone she was attracted to she might mate him, but she’s never dated.”
Kammie hummed in thought and finished her meal. She was sad for Row’s mom, but admired her courage in not giving up. It couldn’t be easy to be a single parent, but she’d done it, and had even opened her home to Dani. Kammie already loved Row’s mom and she hadn’t even met her.
“Will our kids be bears or wolves?”
“I don’t know; it depends on whether they take more after me or you. They could be either, or a combination—like a wolf with my black fur or a bear with your gray fur. Whatever they are, they’ll be well-loved.”
She had no doubt of that. Row was protective and possessive, and those were qualities that she knew would extend to their kids. He wouldn’t let anyone hurt someone he loved, and she suspected that would be especially true for her and their family.
When the dishes were put away and the kitchen cleaned, she finished packing and they loaded up into his truck. After stopping by to say goodbye to Adam and Dani, Kammie and Row began their two-day journey to his sleuth.
* * *
Row stopped for gas just before they entered the town of Oakville. Kammie got out and stretched to ease the ache of riding in the truck for so long. They’d stopped overnight at hotels along the way, talking long into the night about their hopes and dreams. They took turns driving, and filled the hours between stops with stories from their youth.
She felt closer to him than she’d ever felt to anyone. With every day that passed, the connection between them grew, and she could feel her feelings for him deepen. He was amazing—not only did he have a body that made her wolf pant, but he was kind and sweet, always making sure she was taken care of first. That he put her happiness above his own made her like him that much more, even though his happiness was paramount to her, too.
“What are you thinking about,Adara?” he asked, leaning against the back of the truck.
She moved to him and slid her arms around him, snuggling into his embrace. He caged her in his arms and drew her even closer. “How crazy I am about you.”
“Are you, little wolf?” He gazed down at her with pure adoration.
“Very much. I didn’t know it could be like this. My wolf is happy, I’m happy, and I hope I make you happy.”
His eyes darkened. “You make meveryhappy, Kammie. I’m not just crazy about you, I love you. I love everything about you, from your beautiful brown eyes to your sexy toes, to the way you snuggle against me when we sleep and how you take care of me.”
Tears pricked her eyes at the sweet words. “I love you, too, Row. I didn’t think there would ever be anyone for me, but you’re perfect.”
“I’m not hardly, but I’m glad you think so.”
“You’re perfect for me,” she insisted. “We fit together like puzzle pieces. You make me melt with your amazing smiles and the way you hold me after we make love. I’ve never felt so sexy, so cherished. I forget everything when I’m in your arms.”
His eyes smoldered as he looked down at her. “You’re the most important person in my world, Kammie. You’re mine and I’m yours.”
“Forever.”
