As Caelan made some motions with his mouth, Layla nodded toward Harris. "Take him for a wee while, Chase. I need to try feeding Caelan."
Commotion sounded outside the door, and Chase sighed as he picked up one of their sons. "We can't keep them out much longer, love. Dr. Sid gave us some time alone, but they'll break the door down before soon, not caring whose wrath they'll face."
As Layla exposed her breast and tried to get her son to suckle, she replied, "Then let them in."
Chase growled, "I don't want them seeing any part of you naked."
Caelan nearly latched but failed. Layla tried again. "They're all mated and devoted to their females. Just tell them to be quiet."
He raised his brows at her. "You're aware that most of them are MacKenzies, aye? Asking them to be quiet is like asking a dragon to cut off their wings."
"Chase," she scolded.
"Aye, aye, I get it. Although it's not going to be a long visit. You may be a doctor, but right now, I'm in charge of your health."
She couldn't help but smile as Chase went to the door. Maybe some females didn't like an overprotective male, but Layla secretly loved it after so many years of doing everything on her own.
Gently caressing her son's cheek, she tried again and finally got Caelan to latch. The feeling was still a bit strange, but for that second, it was only her and her son, the rest of the world vanished. "My wee Caelan. Your mum will always be here to watch over you, no matter what."
Then the door opened and the peaceful quiet disappeared.
Yasmin and Faye were at her side first. Faye did try to keep her voice quiet, which Layla knew couldn't be easy for the female. "Look at how wee he is. I remember when Isla was that small. Now she's walking before learning to crawl, and I can barely keep up with her."
Yasmin smiled. "He's bonnie, Layla. What's his name?"
"This is Caelan. And Chase has Harris."
"Caelan and Harris McFarland," Yasmin echoed. "Lovely, uncommon names."
Layla chuckled. "Aye, well, we don't need another Jamie in the clan, that's for sure. Besides, there's something about calling your child's name and not having four heads turn around when you do."
Grant, the MacKenzie twin males, their mates, and Aunt Lorna—she'd insisted Layla call her that—and her mate, Ross, all crowded around the bed. Finn and Arabella hung back toward the door, fawning over the bundle in Chase's arms.
As Layla made the introductions again, she finally caught Chase's eyes across the room. Love and happiness filled them, and he mouthed, "I love you."
She did the same, right before Caelan let go and cried.
As she tended to her son—it was still surreal to think she was a mum now—Layla was the happiest she'd ever been in her life. After two decades of living as a ghost of herself, she was surrounded by family and love. And while she didn't know exactly what the future held, as long as she had Chase, her sons, and even her newfound family, it would be perfect.