Real Decisions

Fiona placed the key to the house in Caleb’s hand.

“This place is yours, but it’s not ready to be your home just yet,” she said. “Take your time looking around and lock up when you return to your room.”

Caleb hugged his mother and thanked her again as he walked her to the front door and watched her walk back down the path. He wondered if he should offer to walk her home, then smiled as he saw a familiar young Alpha step out from the trees and take her arm.

“Rising and setting of the sun my ass…” he whispered to himself with a grin.

He closed the door, returning up the stairs to Ashleigh, who stood before the great window looking out at the night sky.

As he put his arms around her waist and rested his head on her shoulder, he looked out at the view of the city and the hills and then up at the bright stars that sparkled in the dark.

“It’s good to be home,” he whispered.

Ashleigh hugged his arms around her belly and leaned back into him.