Mateo turned his attention on Isabeau, and there was glee there, as if he already knew he had her wrapped around his finger.

Isabeau winked at him and turned her face up to Conner’s. There was love shining in her eyes. “I think the family is all in agreement. We definitely need one of those kittens.”

Mateo flung his arm around her leg and one of Conner’s. Conner dropped his hand on the boy’s head as he kissed Isabeau again. Somehow it felt like Marisa was right there, in the barn with him, sharing his happiness.