CHAPTER 201

Gib ripped around the corner of the couch and stopped in front of Channing. He patted her stomach with both hands. “Baby.”

“Yes, honey, that’s the baby.”

“Mine baby.”

Her smile softened and she lovingly brushed the curls from his face. “Yep, he’s your baby.”

“You already know the sex of that one?”

“Even if the ultrasound hadn’t confirmed it, I’d be pretty safe in planning for another boy. Kade’s the only one who’s produced a girl so far.”

“Mama, Mama!”

“What, sweetie?”

Gib looked over at Chassie, challenging, “Mine mama,” and threw himself at his mother.

Channing laughed with delight and hugged him close, kissing his rosy cheeks until that sweet, innocent, boyish giggle burst free again.

“He’s a little territorial, isn’t he?”

“Comes by it naturally. He gets it from his father.” She stood and planted Gib on her hip. “Let’s have a snack, hmm?”

For the remainder of the afternoon and early evening, Chassie was glad for the distraction of the rambunctious boy.

Chassie could tell Channing w