Jensen rolled over and looked right into Hunter’s face. Damn, he wanted to kiss that handsome face! Jensen closed his eyes. Whoever’s idea it was to have the boys bunk together was really pushing his limits. Hunter looked so… mature. It made him even more good looking. Jensen had missed him so much.

“Hey,” Hunter whispered.

“Yeah.”

“You okay?” Hunter wanted to touch him, he put his arm around Jensen and tugged him close.

“I’m fine.” Jensen closed his eyes and felt Hunter’s heartbeat.

“I missed you.” Hunter snuggled into him.

God he had missed Hunter, every damn day they had been apart. “I missed you too.”

Ryan was on his side of the bed and closed his eyes as Evan’s fingers stroked gently through his hair.

“Is that better?” Evan whispered.

“Yeah. I think I drank too much.” Ryan tried to relax.

Evan smoothed his other hand up and down Ryan’s back, keeping his fingers in his hair. He heard Ryan’s soft sigh and knew he was finally falling asleep. “I love you, Ryan,” Evan whispered, closing his eyes.

Ryan waited to hear Evan’s even breathing before he turned over and studied his face. Evan was even more incredible than before; he kissed his forehead. “I love you too.”

Colin was propped on his side. The beer had gone straight to his head and Nikolai was rubbing his back in slow circles. He sighed and tried to relax, loving the way Nik’s strong hands felt. Nikolai was huge. And he had the tightest ass Colin had ever seen. It was so damned juicy and plump he wanted to bite it — among other things.

“Colin?” Nikolai leaned over and caressed his cheek.

“Hmm?”

“Are you feeling better?”

Colin rolled over to face him and realized he should have stayed facing away; Nikolai was bare chested and his pectoral muscles were flexing. Good God. “Can you do it a little longer?”

Nikolai smiled and caressed his cheek. He leaned closer and heard Colin’s quick intake of breath. He looked into his eyes and kissed his cheek. “I’ll do whatever you want.”

Colin paused. Whatever he wanted consisted of a whole hell of a lot; a small chuckle escaped his lips and he saw Nik’s eyebrow arch. “Just thinking.”

“Oh, really?” Nikolai was pushing Colin and he knew it but something had changed and he was testing the waters.

Words were about to leave Colin’s lips when his stomach lurched. He ran to the bathroom, barely missing the toilet. He felt cold on his forehead and opened his eyes to find Nik there with a washcloth. “How come you never get sick?”

“I’m a Markov.” Nikolai winked.

Little Nikolai was no longer little and Colin wanted him; he had never wanted anyone so much. “Will you stay with me?”

“Always.”

Tanner felt Nico’s hand on his back and he kissed his neck, earning a small moan. Nico’s brought him closer to his chest and Tanner hardened immediately. He moved his lips and tongue across Nico’s collarbone, followed by light kisses along his jaw. Nico’s erection pressed against his hip.

He woke up and realized Nico was actually in bed with him and he wasn’t dreaming. Nico’s hands were actually on him and the two of them were pressed against each other. Nico was still asleep, so Tanner traced his fingertip along Nico’s lips. They were perfect. Nico opened his eyes to find Tanner looking at him. They were mere inches apart; if he closed the distance at all, they’d be kissing.

“Hi.”

“You came.”

“I’m sorry I got here late.” Nico cupped his face. “I wanted to —”

“Holy shit! I want in.” Evan jumped in bed with them and Nico rolled to his back and sighed.

“I’ve always wanted to do a threesome.” Evan chuckled.

“Van!” Tanner smacked him.

“There’s a party?” Damon poked his head in.

“No.” Nico glared at him.

Damon jumped on the bed. “Oh, I’m liking this.”

“Make room!” Jensen and Hunter got in and Landon and Joshua joined the pile, too.

“No wonder everyone’s cottage is empty.” Colin stood with Nikolai looking at all the guys in Tanner’s bed.

“You must be good, Tanner.” Conner arched an eyebrow.

“Oh, my God!” Tanner dragged a pillow over his face.

“I suggest we go eat breakfast.” Nico sighed and got up.

“Nice jammies, Nico.” Stefan was standing in the doorway.

Nico flipped him off.

They gathered outside and checked out the car Stefan and Nico had rented. Colin, head tilted in thought, was the first one to speak.

“What is that?” Colin pointed at the car.

“It’s a Smart car.” Stefan smiled.

“Then why does it look so stupid?” Colin snickered.

“It’s a clown car.” Evan opened the small door and looked inside.

“See!” Nico smacked Stefan.

“Where are all the clowns?” Evan peered under the seats.

“Right here.”

They all looked to find Chris laughing at them.

“Hey, Dad!” Evan jumped on him. “We had a whole bed full of men!”

“Why am I always the last one to know?” Chris chuckled. “I could have brought the camcorder.”

“I know! Next time, I’ll text you.” Evan hugged his dad.

“Like father, like son.” Stefan shook his head.

“Good morning, younguns.” Chris smiled wickedly. “Who puked?”

“Nope.” Jensen smiled wide.

“Wow. Bunch of alcoholics. Come on, it’s time to eat.” Chris turned and walked away.

 

They were all at the pub and Caleb hugged Nico and Stefan as if he wasn’t going to let them go.

“All right, what is it?”

“What?” Nico tried to avoid a discussion.

“The two of you look miserable.” Caleb narrowed his eyes.

“Later, Dad.” Stefan hugged him.

 

“I hope you all slept well,” Jordan greeted everyone.

“Oh yeah, the loud snoring didn’t bother me at all,” Chris teased.

“That’s because you were snoring.” Dimitri sighed.

“Aw, honey.” Chris kissed his cheek.

“We have an hour to get ready. We’ll meet you in the usual spot,” Jordan grinned.

Heath stood up and raised a glass toward his parents. “May we all have the same kind of love that bonds the two of you.”

“Amen, brother.” Charlie was standing in the doorway with Michael.

“Charlie!”

Everyone rushed them at once and Michael gaped at the group; they had all gotten so big. “What happened to my adorable little nieces and nephews? Who are these teenagers? Wow! I think you’re taller than me, Jensen.”

“So is Nik,” Jensen pointed out.

“Oh, wow.” Charlie shook her head. “Tanner and Damon?”

“Hey, Aunt Nee.” Tanner waved.

“Holy shit buckets,” Charlie whispered. “Look at all of you.”

“This is what happens when you’re too busy to see your nephews.” Joshua teased her.

“And nieces,” Katiana chimed in.

“Look at you girls!” Charlie almost screamed. “You’re so beautiful!’

“Hey, we have time after the ceremony. Chop, chop, people.” Stefan ushered them out the door.

Stefan was adjusting his bow tie and could see Nico getting frustrated with his. He tried to fix it for him.

“You’d think you were getting married.”

“I need air.” Nico headed out the door and when he saw Tanner in his tuxedo he stopped breathing.

Tanner turned and saw Nico in his tux and his heart raced. They moved toward each other and Nico took in the full glory of his Tanner. A full-blown teenager and wearing a tuxedo. He looked so grown. And so gorgeous.

“Wow,” Nico finally managed.

“Holy shit.” The tuxedo played up Nico’s black hair and blue eyes. “You look like a god.”

“So do you.” Nico took his hand.

“Check us out!” Nikolai and Jensen joined them.

Colin had just walked out with Hunter and Landon, and his legs nearly buckled. Nikolai Markov wearing a tuxedo that fit him perfectly should be an international crime. No one should look that good clothed.

“Colin?” Nikolai couldn’t help staring; Colin was absolutely breathtaking.

“You look great.” God, he wanted to kiss him.

“Jensen.” Hunter smiled.

“Oh, wow, dude!” Jensen took in Hunter’s appearance.

“Wow! You guys look so handsome.” Lily gave them a big smile.

“Lily.” Her beauty nearly struck Damon mute. Lily had worn her black hair swept up and her lavender dress hung off her shoulders.

Joshua gaped at Katarina.

“Close your mouth,” Evan whispered.

“Okay, everyone pair up with your partner,” Tyler instructed.

They walked in pairs all the way down to the beach, where they formed a circle around Stefan and Jordan. The pastor who was there every year was officiating again and this time he had brought some other couples with him.

“I wanted to show these couples that through hard work and perseverance, true love will always win in the end. When you think the road ahead will be too bumpy, you strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.”

Jordan took Stefan’s hands in his and gazed at the man he had giddily married so many years ago. Stefan was timeless; his face hadn’t changed at all. Jordan smiled when his husband mouthed, “I love you.”

“Everyone in this circle is a product of the strength of their love — one generation after another, they are bonded by these two men and it will forever be.”

Stefan started, “We stand here today literally surrounded by love. Our circle of never-ending love will never break, Jordan. I loved you then; I love you now. I will always love you.”

Heath held Caleb’s hand and he smiled when Nico took Tanner’s and looked into his eyes. Damon had Lily’s hand in his and she was staring at him with complete love. Tyler smiled at his sons.

“I didn’t know it the day we met, Stefan, but you brought me life. I was alone and I liked it that way until you came bursting into my life with your ridiculously dimpled smile and ever-changing hair and turned it upside down. You taught me to love. You taught me patience, and above all else you taught me that love is precious. Once you have it, you never let go. I will never let go, Stefan.”

“What God has put together, let no man put asunder. I give you, Stefan and Jordan Youngblood. God has always been with you on your journey of love.”

The group screamed and clapped, tossing birdseed on them. Jordan took Stefan in his arms and kissed him.

“Get him, Dad!” Damon cheered.

The gang swooped in and Stefan held out his arms. “Come here and give us some sugar!”

Everyone plowed into them, hugging and kissing them. The pastor smiled at the couples with him. “That, my friends, is what love is all about.”

Sudden whistles and shouting from above caught their attention and everyone turned to see that the rest of the guys had finally arrived. James ran down the hill and grabbed Stefan.

“Congrats, Dad!”

Stefan hugged him hard. “God, it’s good to see you!”

“What about me?” Tomas asked as he and Leo approached.

“Look at you two.” Jordan took them both in his arms.

“Sorry we are late.” Antonio was holding Marco’s hand. “We were delayed in Rome.”

“You’re here now.” Stefan smiled at them.

“We wanted to leave yesterday but someone was still out on a mission.” Mason poked Dominic.

“Somebody’s got to bring home the bacon.” Dominic snickered.

“Hey!” Mason smacked his arm.

“I would really love it if you two would marry,” Lorenzo said pointedly.

“We will.” Mason smiled at Dominic.

“In France. Right, babe?” Dominic kissed him.

“Well, give us a date soon,” Jordan requested.

Dante noticed his brother holding Leo’s hand. “So, you two —”

“Don’t start,” Tomas cut him off.

“What?” Dante chuckled.

Jensen saw Sergio and he nudged Hunter. He had gotten massive and his biceps were straining against his shirt. Hunter smacked Tanner and he turned around, his mouth dropping open.

“Sergio?” Katarina wiped her mouth.

“Hey, guys!” Sergio swept up Katarina and kissed her cheek.

“Holy shit,” Viktoriya whispered.

“Hey!” Jordan said.

“Well, look at him!” Viktoriya laughed.

“Vikki.” Sergio put his arms out. “Come here, you.”

Viktoriya giggled and hugged Sergio. Jordan shook his hand and slapped him on the back, discreetly shaking the stinging sensation out afterward. It was like smacking stone.

Most of the kids were rooted where they stood, mouths wide open.

Finally, Stefan decided to knock them out of their daze. “Well, who’s up for a drink?”

“I know I am,” Paul answered.

“Pfft, what’s new?” Mark teased his husband.

“To the pub!” Jordan shouted.