An Exclusive Excerpt from A Very Holland Valentine

by Toni Griffin

Jason smiled as he quietly closed the bedroom door behind him. William was out like a light. His little boy slept like the dead, and with all the construction in their home, Jason had never been more thankful. He couldn’t even imagine how he would have coped if William had woken at every little noise that was made during the day. Night wasn’t an issue, it was just noisy during the day while everyone was here working.

Thankfully the majority of the large construction had already taken place. Now they were so close to finishing Jason could almost taste it. Another week, Alex had told him. One more week and he would be able to get his family and his home back. Jason missed his best friend, Brian.

Jason hated having so many strangers coming and going inside his home, especially with his son here. Jason had had no idea what it felt like to have such overwhelming feelings of protectiveness for another being until he became a parent.

Yes, he had Alex, but his mate was an Alpha and well capable of taking care of himself. Jason doubted there was anything he could do to protect the man that he couldn’t do faster or better. He didn’t mind; it came part and parcel of being mated to the Alpha. On the other hand, while William might grow up to be the pack’s next Alpha, right now he was a defenceless little cub.

Some of the workers Jason was acquainted with as they were pack, but unfortunately, not everyone was. And even though those people had been steadily coming in and out of his house for the last several months, it didn’t mean he’d gotten to know them. Some of the men seemed nice enough, but others gave him the downright creeps.

If Brian were around, he knew his friend would make him feel better. He missed the others as well, but Brian had been his friend since high school and he missed him most. He even missed the two-year-old terrors Samuel and Dylan. Brian had told him on the phone not long after they’d moved in to Maryanne and Joe’s place that the boys were giving their grandma a run for her money.

Jason couldn’t wait to see what William would be like at that age. He hoped he wouldn’t be quite as bad as the twins. The problem with the boys was they each had the other egging them on. Jason didn’t know how Brian did it most days. He would be utterly exhausted running around after two of them. He usually was by the end of the day anyway and all he had was five-month-old William.

Alex was amazing with his son. Jason had never seen such a large and imposing man turn to complete and utter goo before. Yes, Alex had curbed a great deal of his Alpha instincts around Jason, especially considering the circumstances they met under, but when Alex held his son in his arms, everything about him softened.

All the problems and demands on the day seemed to drain right out of the bigger man. His body relaxed completely and this serene expression came over his face. Jason loved it.

About A Very Holland Valentine

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and with it the completion of the renovations to their home. None could be happier about this then Zack who can’t wait to get away from Maryanne and all her fussing.

Plans are being finalised for all four couples for the happy day. However, sleezy tradies, an over protective mother-in-law and unexpected complications throw spanners in the works.

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About Toni Griffin

Toni Griffin lives in Darwin, the smallest of Australia’s capital cities. Born and raised in the state she’s a Territorian through and through. Growing up Toni hated english with a passion (as her editors can probably attest to) and found her strength lies with numbers.

Now, though, she loves escaping to the worlds she creates and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come. She’s a single mother of one and works full time. When she’s not writing you can just about guarantee that she will be reading one of the many MM authors she loves.

Find out more about Toni at her Facebook, Website, Twitter or email her at info@tonigriffin.net.

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