I wake up snuggled up into my girl’s chest. My hand is still on her belly, and I draw lazy circles on it. I can’t believe I’m going to be a daddy. The thought about who’s baby this actually is only slipped into my mind for a split second before I pushed it away. It doesn’t matter. It will be all of ours and will be loved just the same. I promise right here and now I will protect this baby with my life.
Hey baby, Ariana says to me, watching me with a smile.
“Hey Princess“, I give her a soft kiss. “Are you hungry?”
“A little, but I’m happy enough to wait for these two to wake up first.”
“They’re big boys, they’ll be fine if we go get some food into your belly.”
Hmm…How about a shower first?”
“Together?” I wiggle my eyebrows at her, and she giggles softly.
“I would love that.”
I help her off the bed and lead her into the joining bathroom. It’s been so long since I stayed here at Luciano’s grandparent’s house, but I will never forget the memories of my childhood here. This place has been like a second home to all of us guys.
I start the shower and turn back to my girl, helping her slip out of the silk nighty we had changed her into before we brought her up here. The sight of her bandage just below her breasts makes me frown. I don’t like how she put herself in danger for us.
“Hey..” she says grabbing my face softly. “Where did you go just now?”
“I…I just really don’t like how you put yourself in danger like that for us. We were all really hoping you had just gotten yourself to a safe place…”
“Hey…look at me. I will never and I mean never let you three go. You’re my life, Luca, my love, my light, you are all my reason for breathing. With this addition of course.” She says holding her little bump. “I’ll fight the dam devil if I have to for you.”
I sigh and kiss her forehead, bringing her in close.
“I just wish you didn’t have to. I love you.”
“I love you too… Now let’s try and shower like an old cripple couple, okay?”
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