“There’s nothing wrong with Sirena’s boobs,” Garrett comments. He kisses me on the top of my head before he sits next to me on the lounger.
“I believe I’m going to have visitors while I’m overseas,” Michael says, changing the subject with a glare in my direction.
Garrett chuckles and lets him off the hook. “Considering all my travels, I’ve never been to Greece so I’m looking forward to it. We’ll be close as well. A friend has a villa on the Island of Santorini, so once he gets back to me, I’ll let you know the dates.”
“Sounds good. I’m going to look forward to more of this.” Just as Michael finishes speaking, Elias fills his diaper.
I grin. “He’s letting you know what to expect.”
Michael chuckles and gets to his feet. “I’m going to change him.”
“You are?”
“Give me a break. I’ve changed him numerous times before.” He grins at his nephew. “We have this.”
We watch them go as I snuggle into my husband’s arms. “I love you,” I tell Garrett, suddenly overcome with emotion.
“You’re my life Sirena.”
I stare out over the lake from the deck of my brothers lake house, feeling content, and so much love for my family.
This is all I’ve ever wanted.
THE END
31
Prologue
Micheal
“Michael, don’t you have to pack?” my sister, Sirena, asks as she walks out onto my back deck, where I’m currently crashed out on a lounge chair.
“Yes,” I reply with a grin.
“What’s going on with you? I don’t think I’ve ever seen you like this. Well, unless you’re nursing a hangover,” Sirena amends.
“I’m going to Greece,” I mumble. “For the summer.”
“I know. It’s a great opportunity for you, and for McKenzies.”
I hold her gaze and finally move into a sitting position. “Never mind,” I finally say. “Let me hold my nephew.”
Sirena passes Elias over, smiling as she watches me cuddling her son. “You’ll make an awesome daddy one of these days.”
I frown at her comment as worry etches across my brows.
“I really wished you’d talk to me.” She places her hand on my knee and squeezes. “You’re my brother, and I love you. You’re always there for me, so why won’t you let me do the same for you?”
“I love you, sis.” I look away and focus on Elias. “I think I’m just nervous about being away from home for so long, and quite far away too.”
“We can video chat so you can see Elias, and Garrett has already said we can come and visit you soon.”
My head snaps up. “Seriously?”
“Yes. I want to visit before we start weaning Elias onto solid food. That way it will be easier to feed him while we’re travelling. I mean, he has milk on tap right now.” She grins.
Pretending to look horrified, I tease, “Don’t you dare whip them out and feed him in front of me.”