Chapter 128
minutes to process this. The doctor will be in soon, okay?” She smiles kindly, but she doesn’t linger, slipping out the room quickly
The quiet is oppressive, broken only by Zuri’s happy gibberish as she continues playing with her keys.
Nike is the fast to speak. “Holy crap. We’re going to be dads to inst he exclaims, running his hands through his hair like he’s trying to keep his hrad from exploding
“Twins,” Mason repeats, his voice devoid of emotion in his eyes are wide as he continues staring at the screen.
King still hasn’t said a word. He’s just sitting there,
moving, his expression unreadable. For a moment, I wonder if I’ve shocked him into silence.
This must be how Bella felt when Edvard found out she was pregnant with his demon spawn.
The thought chums in my gut. What is he thinking right none? Is he regretting it? Wondering if he’s taken on more than he can handle Thinking about the rasiest way to get rid of me so he doesn’t have to deal with any of this With me?
Fear spikes through me, sharp and suchten. My throat constricts, and I choke on a sch
This is way too much for me right now
Their heads snap towards me insanity, all of them looking alarmed. King is at my side in a flash, his strong hands cupping my face, “What’s wrong, babe!” he asks, his voice low and gentle.
“You sail everything would be okay. I wisisper, the tears spilling over. “And it’s not.”
He raises a demanding eyebrow. “What are you talking about?”
“Aren’t you upset with me?” My voice cracks, my gaze dropping as I cover my face with my hands, unable to meet any of their eyes.
Strong hands suddenly wrap around my wrists, gently pulling my hands away. King’s intense face comes into view, blurred by my tears.
“Upset?” he parrots, like F’ve just said the stupidest thing he’s ever heard. His jane tightens for a second before his lips curve into a breathtaking smile.
THE “Kitten, I’m the happiest man on the goddamn planes. We have three kids now. Our family is expanding. How can I be anything but happy?”
y Lace. “R–Really?”
I sniffle, a weak laugh bubbling past my lips as I wipe my
He leans down, his lips expturing mine in a soft, grounding kiss. “Yes, baby, Really”
Relief washes over me, leaving me a linde lighter, though my heart still thrashes wildly against my ribcage.
I shif my
my gaze past King, looking at the other two men who mean everything to me. “And what about you guys
1 you guys?” Task, my
wavering
Niko grins, wide and unabashed, his excitement practically rolling off him in waves. “Tim literally so happy. I don’t even know how to act right now” He lets out a breathless laugh, hugging Zuri closer to lux clsest,
Iturn to Mason, who’s still quiet. His green eyes meet mine, still a linle wide with shock. “Uh, damn,” he says slowly, his voice carrying a hint of awe. I’m honestly still trying to process it. I didn’t think I’d ever be a dad to one, let alone three kids, But..” He exhales deeply, his lips quirking into the Calistest of smiles. “Tin excited. Really freaking excited:”
The emotion swells in my chest, too big to contain. Before I know it, I’m sobbing again, my heart brimming with so much love it feels burst. “I love you guys so much, I manage to choke out between the tears
s like it might
One by one, they lean in, their lips brushing against mine. King’s touch is firm and reassuring. Niko’s is playful, practically still grimming as his mouth presses against mine. And finally, Mason’s kiss is gentle, lingering with quiet emotion.
Surrounded by them, their warmth and love, the overwhelming weight in my chest finally cases, replaced by something brighter. Something dus feels like hope. Like happiness,
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