“Don’t. They set it all up—” He yawned, then winced.

“Sleep, lover.”

“Will you stay?” he asked.

I gave him a smile. “No one could get rid of me.” Kissing his temple, I reached back and pulled a chair close. Still holding his hand, I sat and glided my fingers up and down his arm softly. It only took seconds before his eyes fluttered closed.

A sniffle caught my attention. I swung my gaze to the doorway.

Hell, I’d forgot Lucas had come in with me.

He wiped at his eyes with the back of his hands. “I see it now.” He nodded and smiled. “I mean, I wish I knew from the start, but I can’t say anything because Wade and I did the same thing. I’m happy for you both.”

“Thanks, Lucas.” I looked back to Kylo. “I’m happy too.”

It was then I knew, as if everything clicked into place inside me, I wouldn’t give Kylo up. He was in my heart, my mind, and my soul. He was mine, and I wanted my future with him in it. I didn’t care how it worked out, but I’d be calling him mine. My lover, my one and only, my damn husband.

Maybe it was too soon for that deep shit, but I’d start out small.

After I found a new house, one Kylo wasn’t hurt in and wouldn’t see his dead mother on the floor, then I’d move Kylo in with me.

I’d get to fall asleep and wake up beside him. We’d cook, eat, watch TV together like we already did, but it’d be more because we’d be doing it knowing we loved each other.

Glancing to Lucas, I asked, “Do you think I could get the name of the real estate lady you guys used?”

“Of course, though… she’s a bit of a flirt.”

“Someone else then,” I said, nodding to myself.

“I’ll find someone for you.”

“Thanks, bro.”

“I’m guessing you’re staying in here?”

I laughed. “Yeah, until they kick me out. That’s if I let them.”

“I’ll be out with Wade and the rest.”

“Go get some rest,” I told him.

He shook his head. “No. I… we’re all a family. We all stand by each other. We’ll wait.”

“Lucas, I know what you mean, I do. But he’ll be sleeping for the rest of the night. Please, so I know everyone else is good, get everyone out there to go home and sleep. Kylo will want to see them tomorrow, and I mean you as well.”

He took a moment and finally nodded. “Okay.”

“Thank you.”

“Get some rest too.”

I nodded. “Soon.” After Lucas left, I couldn’t keep my eyes off Kylo. It hurt my fucking heart seeing the state he was in, but he would heal physically, and I’d help him emotionally. If I couldn’t, I would get someone who could.

Dipping, I kissed his hand in mine and rested my forehead against it. “Never scare me like this again, baby. I can’t take it. Love you too damn much.”