Page 24 of Such a Grumpy Omega (His Alpha Desires #9)

Everly

We had a son. A beautiful son with deep-brown eyes with flecks of gold in them and so, so, so much hair. Long curls that were bouncy and wild at the same time.

He ate like he was starving. He slept like he was a tired, old man. There was something about our boy: when he looked at you, he was seeing your soul. I thought maybe he was an old soul. He listened when Fraser sang to him and told him stories.

We were completely in love with him.

I had opted not to go back to work after he was born. I said I would give it a year, but the truth was, if we were able, I would stay home with him until he started school. I didn’t want to miss a second of his life.

Fraser had been working long nights and sometimes even longer days. Cuffed was expanding, and membership applications flooded in. So when he had days off, we took advantage of them.

“I have a surprise for you,” he said one afternoon while I fed Theo and watching a new movie.

“What is it?” I asked, looking down at my little one as his eyes rolled back in his head. He was having another growth spurt. Six months old. Right on schedule.

“A trip. For us.”

“Us, me and you, or us, our family?” I had to be honest, the thought of leaving Theo for a trip scared me. I hadn’t left him for more than a few hours so Fraser and I could go on a date or to the club. We had a regular babysitter, but overnight? I wasn’t sure I was ready for that.

“For our family. I thought we could use some time away. Unless you wanted a trip for just the two of us? I can still cancel.”

I took the phone from my mate and scrolled through the site. He’d booked an all-inclusive trip to the Caribbean. The beaches boasted white sand. The oceans looked clear and blue all at the same time.

“How did you know I needed a break?” I asked.

“I didn’t, actually. You never complain. You are the best papa our boy could ask for. I thought you deserved it.”

“Thank you, mate. This is perfect. When do we leave?”

“This weekend.”

I gasped. That left only three days to get everything packed. I could do it. I could already taste the salty water on my tongue.

“Thank you, Fraser.”

“You’re welcome. Here. Give me the pup. He’s all milk drunk and passed out.”

Theo was indeed out like a light. Fraser carried him to his crib and put him down for his long afternoon nap. He needed all the sleep he could get the way he was growing.

I got up to make a snack plate.

“Is this too soon?” Fraser asked. “Did I jump the gun? I can postpone it until Theo is older?”

“No. It’s really great.”

“If you’re sure. I thought once Theo turns one, we could take a trip by ourselves.”

I turned around from the counter and accepted his kiss. “That sounds even better.”

“Good. My parents can come and stay. They offered for this one but you’re still chest feeding, and I thought it would be better to bring Theo.”

“Fraser. You’re a good alpha. I’m happy. I really am.”

He shrugged. “You don’t look like it.”

I chuckled. “Maybe because your son is drinking me dry and I’m exhausted. All the more reason for a vacation. Don’t you think?”

“I do. And I’m off tonight. So you get to sleep while I feed Theo pumped milk.”

“Thank you, mate. I need a night of sleep.”

Fraser and I sat on the couch and dreamed of the ocean and I realized this, right here, was the thing I dreamed of. A mate who loved me. A beautiful family. A happy life.

I couldn’t have asked for more.