Chapter 162. Daddy This, Daddy That

I served Cayden his food while Ellis did the same to Solara. As we reached for the pancakes, our hands brushed, his fingers lingered on my skin, and I felt goosebumps appear on my skin. We both retracted at the same time as though we had been torched by a burning yet pleasant fire.

“Go ahead,” I offered quietly. He shook his head and gestured for him to get first. Nonetheless, he insisted. I ignored him and reached for the bacon, however, we reached for it at once. This was seriously so nerve-wracking, especially with our children here, watching us confused. They didn’t understand what was going on. They were happy that their father was here with them, and I had to get it together. I closed my eyes momentarily. I was calming my breath, and I could hear the steady yet loud beating of his heart. Lias, his alpha Lycan, was close. He was connecting with Vee. The two were... not as awkward as their human counterpart.

“Mommy, you’re being weird. Dad, can you please put a panca