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have for each other. I want something like that one day,” I tell him honestly.
    “I am so happy for our cousin. She deserves all the happiness that she now has. We have all been through so much. For once, things need to start going our way. I agree with you, Deuce. I want a love like that someday. Hopefully, we will not have to wait too long.”
    We sit in silence for a few minutes, contemplating what we just talked about. To have a love like all of the Mackenzie’s would be amazing. I enjoy every time we get to hang out with them. The love that they give to those beautiful babies is a true beauty to behold. The love a mother has for her child is magical and spiritual. 
    I run my hand over my slight stubble. I refuse to shave, but I do not want a full beard. The only one of us who does not have any facial hair is Sebastien. He has inherited our mother’s femine features and refuses to grow any facial hair. His baby face gets many admirers. The rest of us have inherited our father’s rugged features.
    “Hey, Pierre, I am going to go and take a boat ride. I want to test out the new boat before it is used in the tours. Plus, I have noticed there is a new houseboat that moved in not too long ago and I want to see if I can catch the owner and meet them. I like to know who all of our neighbors are. As far as the rougarou goes, we will just have to keep an eye out from now on. Hopefully, our beasts will not want to eat it when and if we find it,” I say.
    “Yeah, that is the only problem with our beast; they want to eat everything in sight. Keeping them under control is a task all by itself. Our other side, since it is such a predatory animal, always wants out to hunt. Keeping it at bay and in control can be a challenge some days. Some days it is harder than others. I think that is why Zander is in the gym as much as he is. He keeps himself busy and it must keep his beast in check. Which is why we all put everything into this business; it helps us to be out in the swamps. The beast craves being in the murky waters and with the nature that it thrives in. But, since we are not in the water as much as we used to be, still being in the general vicinity helps tremendously. Running the tours, which people love, and we love, helps our beasts stay in check. I long for the day I find my mate,” he says, hanging his head low in exasperation.
    “We will find our mates. I know it will take time, but it will happen. Do not be so glum about it. Our day of happiness will come soon enough. We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for the challenge of having a mate to care for. We need to be able to keep an open mind and open heart.  Are we ready now?” I ask.
    “Go and take your boat ride. I am heading into the Big Easy for supplies with Sebastien and Dean. Enjoy your day, for the night tours start tonight, brother.”
    “Have a good day, brother. Love you, man. See ya later, gator,” I say.
    “Love you, too, Deuce. See ya in a while, crocodile.”
    After Pierre leaves my room, I finish getting dressed. Luckily, for us, the tours are closed during the day today. It gives us time to do maintence on the boats and make sure they are ready for tonight. We are taking out four boats this evening. Tonight, Joslyn will be riding with me on my tour. Which is awesome. I love spending time with my cousin whenever I can.
    I head downstairs to the airboat, which is tied up to the dock at the front of the house. In the front of our house/business is the bayou. Behind it is woods with a long winding drive that leads to the main road. Woods and swamp are all around us. Down the bayou will lead you to many bayou paths that lead into the deep swamp. Our tours always go into the deep swamp. Our customers love that we take them where no other tours take them. We get them up close and personal with the wildlife around here. They are never attacked and they never will be. We are able to speak to the wildlife here in their minds. They always listen