Page 123 of Biker Orc Baby Daddy

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"Ah. That explains it."

Gunther glares from the stove. "What's in the basket?"

"Housewarming gifts. Muffins. A bottle of wine you can't drink yet, Cecie. And this." He pulls out a onesie. It says "Future CFO."

"Subtle," I say.

"I thought so."

Orry waves. "Co-um!"

"Orry! My favourite tiny human." Colum scoops him up. "How's life?"

"Hewmet."

"Helmet. Naturally. Only the best headwear for warriors."

I pour Colum coffee. He settles at the table, Orry on his lap.

"So," he says. "Big news."

Gunther freezes. "What news?"

"The photo. From the wedding. It went viral."

"Define viral."

"Three million views. Trending on two platforms. BuzzFeed wrote an listicle."

I choke on my coffee. "What?"

"You're famous. Well. More famous. The headline's something like 'Orc Dad and Human Mom Prove Love is Universal.' Very heartwarming."

"Oh my god."

Gunther sits. Heavily. "Three million."

"And climbing. You're a sensation."

"I'm a financial analyst. Sensations are not my brand."

"Too late. You're a brand now."

I gawk at Colum. "This is your fault."

"I merely documented a beautiful moment."

"You staged the whole wedding."

"Documented. Staged. Semantics."

Orry pats Colum's face. "More hewmet?"

"Later, buddy. Dada needs to process his internet fame first."

Gunther's rubbing his temples. "This is fine. It's fine. People will forget."

"Doubtful," Colum says. "But hey. Free publicity for Sparkle Beauty."

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