27: Bonding

||Clayton||

It didn't take long and I heard the sound of footsteps approaching. Her intoxicating smell hit me full force. She smelled of the sweetest vanilla and amber scent. I took a lungful of air and it took every ounce of strength in me to compose myself.

I glanced up and saw my beautiful gem in one of my large shirts. She looked like a goddess on earth. My only thought at that moment was, Damn, she is an angel.

Havoc agreed with a loud and happy howl.

“Mommy!” Calvin yelled, jumping out of his chair and racing to his mother.

Claire bent down and hugged his son, laughing so vehemently. The delighted look on her face could make anyone smile.

“My sweet, sweet boy,” she giggled patting him on the back.

I grinned, leaned back, and crossed my arms on my chest, staring at them. I felt satisfied. Complete. They are what I envisioned for myself.

A wife and a son. My heart warmed.

“How was your night? Did you miss me? Were you scared when you woke up and didn't see me?” she ranted out, d