Surrogate For Alpha Dom

A New Home Ella A few days later, after Sinclair and I have had some time to dwell and consult and decide, we invite Roger and Cora over to our little house early one morning.

We’re both standing out front waiting for them, Rafe all dressed up in blue and white in my arms.

I grin down at my baby, so pleased to finally be back home, to be able todresshim in all of the clothes I ordered for him during my long weeks of bedrest.

This kid has an amazing wardrobe already, but of course he wasn’t able to wear it – and heartbreakingly grew out of some of it during our time away in the bunker.

“He’s getting really big,” I murmur to Sinclair, shifting my baby higher in my arm.

“Theyouin him is starting to come out.” Sinclair grins and looks down at the baby.

“He’ll be six feet in no time.

My little linebacker.” “Better not be,” I grumble, but I’m unable to help from smiling down at my little cutie.

“He needs to stay my little beachball baby for awhile yet.

At least another sixteen years.

” “Don’t count on it,” Sinclair sighs.

“I got my growth spurt early.

He’ll be taller than you by fourth grade.” “No,” I gasp, spinning to look up at him in horror.

My mate just shrugs, laughing at me and implying that it’s inevitable, but then he lifts his chin towards the driveway where Roger’s car is pulling in.

I take a deep breath as I turn to watch them, and then I consider something out loud.

” Do you know,” I say, “I’ve never actually seen Roger’s apartment.” They’ve been staying there for the past few days, Cora happy to abandon her own rather bland apartment.

“You’re better off,” Sinclair replies, raising his eyebrows.

“Bachelor city.” “Neon signs?” I ask, wrinkling my nose.

( Collection of commemorative beer glasses?” “Everything you’re imagining,” Sinclair sighs, sinking his hands into his pockets as Cora and Roger park and climb out of their car, and worse.” “Barf,” I murmur, and then I look back down at my baby again.

“Don’t worry, Rafey.

We’ll never let you live like that.” “Hi!” Cora says cheerfully, coming over to us and kissing me on the cheek before snatching Rafe out of my arms, cooing to her godson and saying hello.

“What, nothing for me?” Sinclair says, grinning – while he’s clearly pleased that she, like us, loves the baby so much, he’s not turning away the opportunity to tease her.

Roger likewise kisses me on the

there breakfast?”

“Cora can’t cook.

starving – haven’t eaten for days.” “My skills lay elsewhere!” Cora calls over her shoulder, dancing away a little to show Rafe some of the little flowers that are starting to sprout up in the

says, laughing and nodding towards the open door behind

“Come on in.

what you think.” “Really?” Roger asks as the three of us troupe in together, Cora following behind

he looks around the

says, his eyes going

I ask eagerly, winding my arm tightly around Sinclair’s

the antique Audubon bird prints that we’ve used to

“It’s so…simple, and chic.

with both love and jealousy

this stuff, Ella,”

could do this.” “It’s a gift,” I say, laughing

I grab her hand and pull her and

can hear Roger and

that you’ve kept the stair lift,” Cora murmurs, laughing

for Henry,” I say as we reach the top of the steps, tossing a grin over

fun.” Then I pull her into the bedroom, which has likewise been totally redone in a thousand shades of white, beige,

too-plush comforter, the cozy white fur rug, even the electric fireplace that we’ve had installed on one

my god,” she sighs, stepping

she sees the

to better

agrees, stepping into the room and looking around with what I can only think of as jealousy in

jumping up at down as I see them

have to admit,” he says,

asyouas the last room did.” Sinclair just

for a change.” “Ella,” Cora says, frowning as she peeks into the closet – which now has a chandelier, a station for jewelry, and

why is this empty?” She turns back to the room as

stuff? His changing table – his bassinet -” And I squeal a little bit

was time for a

it all together faster

back a step and looking around at

in particular, on the painting that we placed above the

subtle still in light colors to match the rest of the room – but clearly portrays a

What?” Cora asks again, coming to my

palace, Cora,” I say softly,

unable to think of any other words