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At least he was with them now.They might never find Franklin’s brother and sister, but the possibility that they might was higher now that Franklin wasn’t doing this on his own.He also wouldn’t have to go back to working for the labs.

Franklin’s gaze flickered to something behind Matthew.Before Matthew could turn around to see what it was, a hand slipped around his waist and squeezed.He smiled because even without looking, he knew who it was.He’d recognize his mate’s scent and his touch anywhere.

Alan leaned into Matthew’s side.Matthew wrapped an arm around his mate’s shoulders and pulled him close to kiss his temple.

When he looked back at Franklin, there was a wistfulness in his gaze.He quickly smiled when he realized that Matthew was watching him.“Hey, Alan,” he said.

“What are the two of you talking about all so seriously?”Alan asked.

“You know, the usual,” Matthew said.“Olga.”

Alan snorted.“Oh, I see.Was she all cryptic and shit when she talked to you, Franklin?”

“A little.It makes me curious about what the future holds.”

Matthew was curious about what the future held, too, but unlike Franklin, he had some certainty.

He knew that Alan was in his life to stay.He knew that no matter what happened, they’d always have each other.

He hoped that Franklin would eventually find that, too.