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Lightly punching my arm, he presses a kiss to my cheek. “Thanks for the tip, love!”
The sound of footsteps makes me look up. Jacob comes inside the room, looking like the perfect mate in a flowery apron.
“I’m glad you’ve come inside,” he says, glancing at Kai. “I was about to send Cole to bring you in.”
“Is it time for lunch?” I ask hopefully.
“Yes, darling,” he says, moving closer to me. “You look so beautiful today,” he whispers, running a hand over my belly.
“Ow!” I mutter as the baby kicks hard again. Blowing out a breath, I massage my sore belly and smile up at Jacob.
I don’t know what he sees in me. My advanced pregnancy makes me feel as big as this house. Most days, I’m too exhausted to move or do anything much to improve my appearance.
Jacob’s hand captures mine. “Come on, love. I made your favorite.”
“Ooh! You made steak for lunch?”
Both Kai and Jacob chuckle at the excited look on my face.
“I made something you love even more,” Jacob says with a mysterious look in his eyes.
I’m on my feet immediately. “What’re we waiting for, then? Let’s go!”
Kai sniggers as he wraps an arm around Jacob’s shoulders. “Now, I’m curious to see what you made for her.”
“If I’m feeling generous, I may share,” I say with a backward glance at Kai.
Kai stares up at Jacob. “Would I want her to share with me?”
“Probably not,” he says, chuckling hard.
Reaching the dining room, I see Cole standing at the head of the table. He gives a small bow and pulls out the chair.
Feeling thoroughly pampered, I move ahead and sit down.
The dish before me is covered with a silver cloche. Jacob’s definitely going out of his way to make this a surprise for me. Looking around, I see he’s also made us mac-and-cheese and chicken salad.
When everyone has settled around the table, I eagerly reach for the cloche and pull it up.
Two gigantic sandwiches sit on the plate before me. “What’s this?” I ask, proceeding to peek between the bread slices. “Oh, wow! Is this Nutella with tuna and pickle slices?”
“Ugh,” Kai and Cole mutter with ridiculously funny expressions on their faces.
Jacob smiles nonchalantly. “I told you it’s going to better than steak.”
A giggle escapes me as I eagerly reach for a sandwich and take a massive bite. Who knew the sweet chocolaty taste of Nutella would go so well with salty tuna?
“You guys want some?” I ask, looking toward Kai.
“Nah, you go ahead. It’s your favorite, after all,” he says, suppressing a grimace.
Jacob coughs, hiding his laugh.
Deep inside, I know the combination I’m eating is weird as hell but I can’t help myself because it tastes too good.
“Try some of this too,” Jacob says, ladling some mac-and-cheese on my plate.
“Thanks!”
The amount of food makes my happiness soar. I don’t even mind my baby’s excited kicks as I devour the sandwiches.
“Oh, I can’t wait to meet you, you sweet, little weirdo,” I whisper.
I take a moment to stare at my mates. Warm expressions spread on their faces as they eat their lunch.
Their presence is like the sun, chasing away every shadow of the past. The coming of this baby makes them shine brighter. No matter how busy they are, they always take care of me.
Love and warmth surge through me, making me realize that I’m finally, truly home again.
