Avery’s pov

There’s an urgent tone in Xadeon’s voice that made everyone jump into action. Before we know it, Xade has packed up all the bags and is eyeing every corner of the room as if at any moment some kind of monster would pop out.

His protectiveness was adorable but I didn’t want to worry this bad.

What about Melissa? I have my clothes….” I drawled. I have nothing but the dirty clothes I came with here. I am going home in Xade’s clothes.

” We can’t trust anyone, Melissa included. She just needs to know you’re safe and that’s all. As for your clothes I will buy you new ones,” he promised, walking over to me, cups my face gently as if I were some fragile glass and plants a soft tender kiss on my forehead. ” I promise.”

I sighed, closing my eyes to savor the moment of calm that passes between us briefly. It is quick but it’s enough to calm down my nerves a bit. He really was my anchor.

No you don’t have to buy me anything new,” I whispered, pulling away from him to stare up into his eyes. “I still have clothes back at Mom’s. I’m sure some stuff will still fit.”

He nod, grinning. ” Fine. But I will still have to buy you some when your belly starts to grow.”

up at him.

knock sounds at the door. “Are you two dressed?” Xaden’s voice split through

replied. ” Of course we

sight of us he breathed out a sigh of relief. “I know you two

it,” Xade grumbles, reaching out for a pillow on the bed and

little brother. Thought you were good at aiming since you seem to shoot properly down there,” he nudged his chin down to Xade’s crotch and smirked

I muttered, turning away from him to hide my red

surrender. ” Just making sure you two are ready. Dad says we need to leave now. Beta Logan has already launched some

brought on relief and the

Thank you,” I whispered.

gaze softens. “We are a family Avery, all of us including

me by his side. And we stick together,” he utters, kissing my head. Then he grabs the duffel bag he had packed

around him. Not that I needed to, Xade was strong. I trusted him with my

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