His smile widened. "I just happen to have a solicitor nearby. We could have it put into writing."
"Your word is good enough for me." Emma glanced to the side. "Right now, I can think of a better use for that conference table."
Angus's eyebrows rose. "Och, ye're a clever lass." He scrambled to his feet. "I'll lock the door."
Emma wandered to the window and smiled at the city lights and starry sky. The night was her life now. And she had an eternity of nights to spend with the man she loved. She closed the blinds as she felt his arms circle her waist.
He nuzzled her neck. "I love ye, Emma Wallace."
She leaned back against his sturdy chest. "Forever and a night."
EPILOGUE
Three months later…
"Thank you for coming." Shanna gave Emma a hug.
"No problem." Emma smiled. "You know we would do anything for our godson." She and Angus had been thrilled when they were asked to be godparents. It was the closest they could ever come to being real parents.
Angus stood by the crib in the nursery at Romatech, studying the sleeping child. "He's verra special."
"Of course he is." Shanna's glowing smile faded a bit. "I just hope my dad agrees."
"I'm sure he will." Emma tried to be encouraging, but she had her doubts. Sean Whelan was supposed to arrive any minute now to meet his grandson for the first time.
Shanna had made the arrangements a week ago and was so nervous that Emma had agreed to come for moral support. She knew how volatile Sean could be. He'd cursed and ranted when she'd turned in her resignation. He'd demanded to know why. She'd told him that she was homesick and moving back to Scotland. As furious as he was, she hadn't dared tell him she was marrying the coven master of British vampires. Or that she had become a vampire herself.
"He's awake." Angus grinned as he playfully tugged on the baby's toes.
Constantine gurgled with laughter.
"He adores you, Angus." Shanna approached the crib.
"Aye." Angus picked up the chubby baby. "How are ye, lad?"
Emma's heart filled, watching Angus hold the baby.
The door swung open, and Connor escorted Shanna's father into the room.
Sean quickly scanned the nursery.
"Thank you for coming," Shanna said quietly.
Sean glanced at her, frowning. "I'm glad to see you're still alive. Have they been hurting you?"
Her jaw tensed. "I'm perfectly fine. And very happy."
He frowned at his grandson. "You let bloodsuckers handle your baby?"
Angus snorted. "I am Constantine's godfather."
Sean looked at Emma. "What are you doing here? I thought you were in a hurry to get back to Scotland."
"I'm visiting." She folded her arms across her chest. "I like to visit Constantine often. He's an adorable child."
As if on cue, Constantine squealed happily. He kicked and wiggled.
Angus chuckled. "He's a lively one."
"Is he?" Sean looked askance at the baby. "Is he… alive?"
Shanna scoffed. "I have gone whole weeks without sleep. I could actually do with a little less liveliness from him."
"He's a happy lad." Angus swung the baby around in a circle. Constantine chortled.
Sean shifted his weight. "Is he… normal?"
Emma was ready to kick his teeth in. "Of course he's normal."
"Which is amazing, considering my gene pool," Shanna muttered.
Connor chuckled.
Sean glared at him.
Angus walked toward them. "Do ye no' want to hold yer grandson?"
Sean looked worried as Angus came closer. "What does he eat?"
Connor arched a brow. "He takes three pints a night. Be careful, or he'll go for yer neck."
Sean jumped back.
Connor laughed.
Shanna gave him an annoyed look. "Behave yourself." She switched her glare to her father. "Constantine is a normal baby. He can't bite you. He has no teeth."
The door to the hallway opened and a woman peeked inside. "I'm so sorry to interrupt."
Emma recognized her as Radinka, Gregori's mortal mother, who was now managing Shanna's dental office.
"Shanna, dear," Radkina continued, "we have a bit of an emergency. Laszlo has chipped a tooth."
"Oh my. I hope it isn't a fang." Shanna strode toward the door. She glanced back at her friends. "I'll be back as soon as possible."