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"Go," Dean said, already herding the twins toward his private office next door. His wolf's protective instincts still showed in the way he positioned himself between them and the door. "I've got this. Though fair warning, there may be a hostile merger of snack time and story time."
"My big bad wolf," I teased, stretching up to kiss him. "Brought down by a pair of pups."
His arm snaked around my waist, pulling me closer. "Best surrender of my life."
"After surrendering to me, you mean?"
"Always." His kiss was soft but full of promise. "Now go plan some royal nuptials. I'll keep our little pirates occupied."
"I love you," I whispered against his lips, breathing in his familiar wild scent.
His eyes gleamed golden. "I love you more. Always have, always will."
As I settled in to call the princess, I heard Dean's voice from next door, crafting an elaborate tale about brave wolf warriors and the sunshine queen who tamed them. Jenkins's pirate voice provided sound effects, while our children's giggles created the perfect soundtrack to our happily ever after.
Who would have thought that walking into a messy penthouse would lead to all this? In chaos, Dean and I had ended up with everything finally, perfectly, in its place.