Marriage of Convenience (The Raven Brothers 1)

“I hope our sons are better mannered than him,” Chase whispered in my ear.

I laughed and then looked at Chase’s brothers and father. My family. “Chase and I are having a baby.”

All the annoyed expressions morphed immediately into cheers.

Cam was the first to reach me and hug me. “Ah my sweet girl. You’ve given me such joy.” He kissed my temple.

Ash was next, giving me a hug. “I still don’t know why you let this big galoot touch you, but I’m very happy for you.” He turned to Chase, giving him a hug too. “I’m happy for you both.” I noted a tinge of sadness in his voice. Chase told me that he thought Ash had loved and lost and I wondered if he was thinking about what might have been.

Hunter wrapped me up in one of his protective bear hugs and then shook Chase’s hand and gave him a slap on the back. “Congratulations to you both. You deserve happiness.”

Kade hugged me last, giving me a kiss on the cheek. “Congratulations, Sara. I know you’ll be a great mother. I’m sure you’ll be able to overcome whatever impact this asshole will have on your child.”

“I can’t wait until a woman brings you to your knees,” I said.

He frowned. “Hey, be nice.”

“Celebration at Kade’s tonight,” Chase said.

“I’m not prepared to close down tonight.”

“Then in the private space.” Chase said. “I’ll cover all costs.”

“I’m charging you double,” Kade said.

Ten minutes later, Chase and I were alone again.

“You’ve brought a lot of joy to my family,” Chase said pulling me into his arms.

“They’ve brought a lot of joy to me too.” I rested my head against his chest, loving the way it made me feel safe and loved. Like I was home. “I just wish your brothers could have their own happiness.”

“My father does too, but they’re all even more hard headed than I am.”

“Do you think they’re a lost cause?” I asked.

“I think it would take an amazing woman to change them, and since I have the one amazing woman, they’re out of luck.”

I lifted my head and looked up at him. “You’re amazing too.”

He grinned. “You inspire me.” He cupped my face in his palms. “You showed me love, Sara. I regret so many things about how we started and how I treated you, but I promise, I’m going to dedicate my life to make you and our child—”

“Children.”

His smile grew wider. “Children. I’m going to spend every day making you and our children happy.”

“Don’t you know, Chase? You already do.”

***The End***