False Start (Red Zone Rivals, #5)

by Kandi Steiner

When he climbed into bed, Kyle tucked him in. We were just about to turn out the light and leave him be when I noticed him sniffle, his little eyes watering. “Oh, honey. Are you okay?” I asked, sitting next to Kyle. “Yeah,” he assured us with a nod, but he sniffed again. “I’m just… happy.” Kyle smiled, swallowing as he smoothed Sebastian’s hair back. “Because you’re going to be a big brother?” “Because we’re finally going to be a real family.” Kyle and I shared a look before I leaned down to kiss his forehead. “Oh, sweetie. We’re already a family. We always will be, no matter what.” “I was wondering something,” Sebastian said. “What’s that?” I asked. “I know you asked Mommy to marry you,” he said to Kyle, all serious-like now. “But I think you should wait until the baby is here. I don’t think it’s fair for them to miss it.” Kyle looked at me with an arched brow, and I considered for a moment before nodding. “You know what, that’s a great idea,” Kyle said. “Let’s wait for the baby.” “But I can still be the ring tiger?” I snorted. “The ring bearer,” I corrected. “And of course.” Seemingly satisfied with all his questions answered — at least, for now — Sebastian settled deeper into his covers. He wished us both goodnight, and we slipped out of his room and into the hallway. I looked at Kyle. Kyle looked at me. And then we crashed into an embrace.