The night had gone well, or, at least, as well as could be expected. Joshua had not been prepared for life at Kevin’s home. It was clear that Joshua put appearances first, and Kevin’s house was the opposite of that. Joshua had told Kevin about his upbringing the night before and how his family emphasized manners, decorum, and the opinions of others. Kevin and Anna did not worry about what anyone thought. They focused on the love, support, and encouragement that allowed their children to thrive and become what they were meant to be.
Kevin was grinning as he went to Joshua’s room to ensure he was awake in time for breakfast. They had put him in Bethany’s room for his time at their house. He knew that smelling his mate would keep Joshua awake and make him generally miserable. Kevin had promi
