“I can’t wait for her to meet you. She’s going to absolutely love you.”
“And you think she’s going to be okay with you living here with all these crazy people?”
Wiley snorted. “Of course. Just more people to watch out for her precious grandson.”
Baer nodded. “That’s very true.”
Wiley’s smile dimmed a little as he met Baer’s gaze. “You don’t have a clue as to what you’ve done for me, do you?”
Baer was surprised by Wiley’s suddenly serious tone. “What do you mean?”
“You’ve made all my dreams come true.”
“Wiley—”
“I’m serious,” he quickly continued when Baer prepared to argue. “You’ve gotten me out of my safe little world and given me the best adventure ever. You’ve helped me believe in myself. You’ve loved me when I thought no one ever would. And you gave me a family.”
Baer swallowed hard against the lump that had formed in his throat. “Wiley, you are so strong and so brave. I am constantly in awe of you. If I could, I would give you the Earth, moon, and stars if that’s what you wanted. When I’m with you, I don’t feel like a fuckup. When I’m with you, I can do anything.”
“We can do anything,” Wiley corrected before gently kissing him. “With this crazy family of ours, we are going to save the world.”