Chapter 53

　　Bert chuckled, and even Jason couldn't hide his knowing smile. 　　“You’re totally lovesick,” Bert ribbed, throwing an eye roll at Jason. 　　Jason chortled. “I heard a rumor that you bought a whole store for your mate in Central Seattle.” He looked at me with wonder as if to say that was something huge to do for my Luna. It had been an outlay of hundreds of thousands for the commercial space, but I had complete faith in my mate’s ability to make it a success. I’d bank everything I had on Cherry without a moment’s hesitation. 　　My eyes darkened with fierceness. “I’m totally in love,” I said proudly. “There's nothing more important in my entire life than being with Cherry and my daughter.” 　　I excused myself from their light-hearted ribbing and strode out into the cool fall evening, eager to get to my mate. 　　After a half-hour drive, I parked in Seattle and found Cherry alone at the store. Maisy had gone home for the day, needing to sort out her new apartment. 　　Cherry grasped my hand and