His Double Baby Bonus by Teresa Southwick

Author:Teresa Southwick
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2021-01-22T18:40:19+00:00

Epilogue

Christmas Day

Mason parked the SUV in front of his parents’ house and smiled at Annie in the passenger seat. The outside looked like a Christmas store had thrown up on it. “So it’s the twins’ first Christmas.”

Annie was staring at the house. Flo had invited the whole family to help decorate, but the scope of it all still amazed her. “Something tells me this has nothing to do with our children.”

“You would be right about that. My mom goes all out for Christmas. She’s missed having little ones to fuss over and has probably set retail records this year.”

A feeling of melancholy slipped into her heart. “Jess would have loved this.”

Mason reached over and took her hand, wrapping it protectively in his. “And you still miss her.”

“I always will.” She had Mason now and the twins. They were happy, healthy and beautiful. Marriage to him was the best thing that had ever happened to her. “I wish she was here.”

“She is,” he said gently. “She will always be here because a part of her lives on in the twins. And she loved them more than anything.”

“How do you know?”

“Because she gave them to you. She trusted you with what she cared about most. And you are honoring her memory by raising them to be the best they can be.”

She loved the love shining in his eyes for her. “We are loving and caring for them.”

“And each other.”

“Ma—” That earsplitting screech came from the back seat.

Annie winced. “The pitch of our son’s voice could shatter glass.”

“Doesn’t that make you proud?” he asked. “He’s not a year old yet and is pulling himself up to a standing position. Before you know it, he’ll be walking. Have you seen how fast he can crawl?”

“Seen it?” she scoffed. “I’ve had to chase him down. And Sarah is no slouch, either. This ‘getting around’ thing adds a whole new dimension to parenting.”

“I know. Are you as tired as I am?”

“You don’t look nearly as tired as I feel. How do men do that?” She studied him. “You complain about being old and tired but you, sir, are better-looking and hotter than ever.”

There was a wicked gleam in his eyes. “So, I have a plan. My whole family is here for Christmas. We let them chase after Charlie and Sarah and save our energy. When we get home, I’ll have my way with you.”

She grinned. “Not if I have my way with you first.”

When there was a double outcry of frustration at being immobilized in the back seat, Annie sighed. “I suppose there’s no putting it off any longer. We have to set them free.”

“Yeah. Here we go.”

They exited the SUV and each opened a rear door. While Mason liberated their daughter, Annie released the restraints, lifted Charlie from the car seat and kissed his cheek. “Is that better, Charlie bear?”

The little boy immediately wriggled and squirmed to be let down but she held on. His grandparents had seen him last night in his white shirt, red-and-green-plaid bow tie and little jeans.

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