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“Alright and then we’ll all have a special celebration,” Maisie said.

“But if you invite your new brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, do it quickly,” Edeen said. “I keep thinking Colleen and Heather will have those babies at any moment.”

Maisie laughed. “Yes.” She wasn’t used to being around women who were due to have babies any day. “Maybe we could meet at Heather’s pie shop after it closes for the night to have a special family dinner celebration.”

“Absolutely. I’m sure Heather would be thrilled. Her brothers will be there to do all the cooking and serving too, and they can join us,” Edeen said.

“Okay, then we’ll see if we can have it tomorrow night before the open house the next day.” Maisie squeezed Robert’s hand.

“I think that will work great,” Robert said.

“Well, congratulations, you two.” Edeen sounded as delighted as Anne.

“Congratulations,” Anne said. “I’m thrilled for you and for us. We went from just the two of us and our parents to a huge extended family and a wolf pack.”

“The same for me when I mated Lachlan. It had only been Robert and me for so long,” Edeen said.

Lachlan said, “Everyone will be thrilled to hear it.”

“After Robert and I call our parents about the dinner for tomorrow, Anne,” Maisie said, “Robert and I will come over and pack up my stuff.”

“We’ll see you soon then,” Anne said, and they ended the call.

Then Maisie called Heather to clear having the dinner at her place. Heather was ecstatic. “Can you let all the family know about it? I still need to call my parents,” Maisie asked.

“Aye, I sure will.”

Then Maisie called her parents back and invited them to the dinner. They said they’d pack up immediately and be there tomorrow.

Maisie ordered the pictures for printing for Colleen and Lachlan. Maisie needed to show Edeen her pet photos too. Then Maisie and Robert headed over to the inn.

When they arrived at the inn, Anne gave them each a hug. “I can’t believe you left today to have lunch with Robert and mated him. I mean, I can. If I’d been in your shoes, I would have too, but I’m still getting used to the idea.”

“Believe me, I am too. Not about being mated to Robert, but it seems strange to be moving to his place now.”

“I bet. Other than clothes, what else do you want to take, and I’ll start packing things up for you?” Anne grabbed a box.

“I don’t need anything from the kitchen. We purchased all of it for the inn, and it needs to stay here for you and our guests.” Maisie shrugged. “The same with the livingroom. Really, just my clothes and personal items need to go with me. The bedding and everything stays. I’m happy with Robert’s bedding.” She was more than happy since he was sharing the bed with her.

“Okay, well, you know if there’s anything you change your mind about, you can have it,” Anne said.

“Thanks.” Maisie began pulling all her clothes from the dresser drawers while Anne removed Maisie’s clothes from the closet and put them all on the bed to pack.

Robert opened a drawer to start packing Maisie’s clothes and paused at her colorful lace underwear. Anne glanced at him and laughed. “I think he likes your undergarments.”

Maisie turned to see what Robert was doing, and his face was red. She laughed. “You’re so cute, you know.”

He grabbed a handful of her bras and panties and smiled. “I can’t wait to see you in these.”

Maisie knew she wouldn’t be wearing them for long once he saw her in them.

They finished packing all her clothes, and then she packed up her stuff from the bathroom.

William and Edward carried the boxes out to Robert’s car, and when they returned to the inn, they all had a glass of wine and clinked them together. “Cheers!”

Edward looked thrilled to join his brother there at the inn to look after Anne.

“I’ll be back in the morning to help with the inn.” Maisie didn’t want her sister to believe she was abandoning her now.