Free Twin Temptations by Elizabeth Lapthorne Page B

a familiar voice came from behind her. “I’ll do anything you want if you just stop crying, Sammi.”
    Samantha raised her head from her uncle’s shoulder and stared, amazed to find Alexander and Callum just entering the small glade.
    “Callum! It’s bad luck—”
    “Alexander could feel how upset you were. It scared the shit out of me, so fuck tradition. I think we’ll manage just fine without it, Sammi. Why didn’t you tell me you were upset?”
    “I wasn’t until just now. It all just kinda came crashing down on me.”
    Samantha sniffed, wiped the tears from her eyes and stood up. Smiling at how handsome Callum looked in his tux, she walked over him. If possible, he looked even more handsome than he had on that fateful night at the wolf foundation dinner. Damn, her man rocked in a tux.
    “I’ve been a bit odd these last few days,” she explained softly, reaching out to take Callum’s hand. “I thought it was just stress from the wedding, the planning and not being as into it as I thought I should be. But Callum.” Samantha felt her spirit lift and her eyes glow with happiness as they twined their fingers through each other’s. She took a deep breath, wanting to let this memory linger forever in her mind.
    “We’re having twins,” she said softly, enjoying the shock and happiness cross over her lover’s face.

    Samantha grinned widely as Callum drew her closer to him, cherished the stunned amazement on his face. She watched with awe as he reached out his free hand and placed it carefully on her stomach.
    “We’re having a baby?” he repeated. “Two babies, even? You shouldn’t be out here,” Callum fretted, causing Samantha to smile even more widely. “You should be inside. What if you catch a cold? You need vitamins too, lots and lots of vitamins. I’m sure I heard that somewhere.”
    Samantha pulled Callum back, kissing him softly. “We need to get married first.”
    She giggled as Callum merely nodded, looking dazed, panicked and more excited than she had ever seen him. Samantha turned to her brother, embraced him and let him rub her flat tummy, let him feel the two little beings growing inside her.
    “Do you think Bella will be upset if I steal the priest for ten minutes to get married here before you two do the thing properly?” she asked hesitantly, not wanting to spoil Bella’s immaculate plans.
    “I think we can manage something.”
    * * * * *
    Twenty minutes later, Samantha kissed Callum, tears once again in her eyes and her heart full of love as the priest pronounced them man and wife. For the first time ever, she felt Callum press her mind gently. She showed him her love, her happiness and her excitement over their babies.
    Dimly, she heard her parents, siblings and family cheer happily for her and her brand-new husband. She pulled back from the kiss, slightly shy at such a huge public display.
    She turned and caught her Uncle Dominic winking at her, his grin cheeky and cocky. Her Uncle Samuel stood next to him, smiling happily but poking Dominic every few seconds. Even over the cheers and well wishes she could hear Uncle Samuel telling Uncle Dominic to explain the secret he was obviously keeping.
    Samantha turned to where Alexander stood with an arm protectively covering Bella. Curious about the change in plans earlier, Alex had sought Bella out. At first he had been distressed to see her unwell, but the discovery of impending fatherhood had nearly brought him to his knees with worry. As Samantha had guessed, her twin had indeed then turned utterly neurotic, and she was determined to enjoy every moment of teasing this would afford her. Bella had managed to calm him, but Samantha knew he would coddle her and cherish her every moment of the rest of their lives.
    “You look much happier now, Mrs. MacLennon,” a sexy voice whispered in her ear. Samantha turned and smiled at her husband.
    How she loved that word. Husband .
    “I am feeling much happier now, Mr. MacLennon. Thank