wouldn’t look away from Wade and my brother in case I needed to kick some butt.
“Yes,” Wade answered in a rough tone.
Zion faced Wade, and out of the corner of my eye, I saw Dad stand back up and come around behind my brother.
“You came to my house, seduced my brother, and now you two are datin’?”
Wade nodded once. “Sounds about right.”
“You’ve never fuckin’ been with a guy, and you pick my brother to test this shit out?”
“Zion, language,” Mom tried.
“Fuck the language. Who the fuck do you think you are, Wreck? You do not get to play my brother and then crush him when you walk away after a taste.”
“Zion, calm down,” Dad suggested.
“I won’t walk away from him,” Wade stated harshly. “You can think what you want, but I know what Lucas and I have is real.”
“Real bullshit is what I call it,” Zion clipped. He took a step closer.
“Zion, don’t, we’re happy,” I inserted as I moved beside Wade. Only Wade wouldn’t have it. He reached out and gently pushed me back behind him.
Zion’s eyes narrowed more. “You think I would hurt my brother?”
“No. Never. But I know you’re thinkin’ about punchin’ me, and I won’t have Lucas hurt in the process.”
“Oh, wow,” Mom muttered. “Zion, sit down.”
“No, Mom.” He waved a hand toward us. “He’s just playin’ some sick game with Lucas. I won’t fuckin’ have it. You two are breakin’ up.”
“You’re being stupid, Zion,” I told him.
“I’m not. He’s been straight all his fuckin’ life, and now he’s changin’? Christ, I don’t even know why, but he ain’t doin’ it with my brother.”
Wade dropped his head, and when he spoke, it was in an icy tone. “You know me, brother. You fuckin’ know me.” He looked up. “When was the last time you saw me this happy?”
Zion opened his mouth, closed it, and blinked.
“Exactly. I’ve never been happy, and I didn’t know what was missin’ until I met your brother. Jesus, Lucas brings peace inside me, and I won’t give that up for anythin’ or anyone. I don’t know how long this’ll last, but I’m goddamn prayin’ it’ll be for-fuckin’-ever. You’re askin’ me to give up this? I won’t do it. Lucas is mine.”
I heard a sniffle, but I watched Zion as he ground his teeth together and fisted his hands.
“You’re a motherfuckin’ prick for doin’ this. You should have come to me first before even chasin’ Lucas.”
“You would have said no,” Wade told him, which was true.
Zion shifted his eyes to me, where I peeked over Wade’s shoulder. “You want this fucker?”
I nodded. “Yes.”
“Even though he’s never been with a guy before and this could all just be a phase?”
“Yes,” I said again. “It’ll always be yes because he does make me happy. Not only that, I know I’ll always be protected as well.”
My brother looked between us, and then quickly, he punched Wade in the face.
“Zion,” I yelled, and grabbed Wade as he straightened. I ran my hands over his face; a mark was already showing on his jaw. What was weird was that Wade was smiling. “What are you grinning about?” I demanded. Had he lost his mind?
Zion snorted. “Because he knows I’ll accept it as long as the fucker doesn’t hurt you. That was me givin’ my consent, but also a fuck you for keepin’ it from me.”
My heart pounded in my chest.
Had my brother really accepted this?
“So, you’re not going to be an idiot about this?” I asked, needing confirmation.
“Lucas, you’re the smarter one out of us, and if you want to tie yourself to this fool, then… now that it’s processed in my head, I’m not gonna stop this.”
A smile grew on my lips. “Really?”
Zion rolled his eyes and then turned to go sit back down. Dad was also returning to his seat.
I glanced up at Wade, who was grinning down at me. “You happy?” he asked.
“More than happy, whatever that is,” I answered just as he cupped my cheeks and dipped down to give me a kiss.
“Jesus, I only gave my consent. Doesn’t mean you need to suck his face off in front of me.”
Chuckling, Wade straightened and curled an arm around my shoulders. “You’ll get used to it,” he told Zion.
“I think it’s sweet,” Mom cooed. She stood and came at us with open arms. “This is amazing. Welcome to the family, Wade.” She hugged us tightly together.
“I’m surprised you two didn’t see it from a mile away like I did,” Dad said, sitting back and taking