“I know,” Butler whispered. “I never thought we would ever be lucky enough to even find a mate.”
“I enjoy her so much,” Alex added. “It’s nice to be able to be more than pack enforcers.”
Butler smiled, knowing exactly what Alex meant.
“Yeah. It’s nice to be able to let our kitty out and purr,” he teased.
“Shut up, Butler,” Alex grumbled without any real anger in his voice.
Epilogue
Nikki stood alone in the finished nursery of their newly built home on Beckett pack land. It was a large room, painted a soft yellow, and held two of everything from cribs and bureaus to stuffed animals, as well as three cushioned rocking chairs. Her men’s insistence that they each have their own chair to rock their babies made her cry. That they were truly hands-on fathers was so important to her, and she no longer questioned that they desired a family with her.
The house that they had built together had turned out beautifully. The rooms were big and plentiful. Alex had insisted that there be enough rooms for their growing family. Butler wanted it to be a welcoming home with a large living area so they could entertain the many triads and their families that had come to be a part of Beckett’s pack family. Nikki wanted only to have a home to share with the men she found herself loving deeper and deeper with each passing day.
Their daily concern and consideration for her, the way they enjoyed her humor and strength, the way they shared every moment of her pregnancy with equal parts happiness and awe, and the way they touched, held, and made love to her, all contributed to her complete happiness. Sometimes when she thought about her life, she was truly afraid that it would all be taken away from her, for surely no one woman deserved such total joy and love.
It hadn’t really been a hardship for her to give up her job at Denver Memorial Hospital in order to work with Drew on pack land. With all the humans joining the pack, and all the babies being born, Drew definitely needed her nursing skills, and she loved working with him. Being there to assist with Julia giving birth to her son, and her best friend Laurie giving birth to her daughter, were two of the most wonderful moments in her life. Soon it would be her turn to have her babies. The idea both thrilled and frightened her.
She picked up and held the light-blue, crocheted baby blanket that Martha had made for her grandson against her face, rubbing its softness against her cheek. Closing her eyes briefly, she took a deep breath, smiling as the babies inside of her made themselves known.
Placing the blanket in the crib before her, she straightened it carefully on the small mattress and stepped back, rubbing her fully rounded belly lovingly. Two babies jostled for position and kicked out at her hands, and she couldn’t be happier at the reminder of their presence.
“How are you feeling, sweetness?” Butler asked, coming up behind her and embracing her, his hands immediately touching her belly and searching for the movements of his children. “The cubs are very active today.”
Nikki smiled and leaned back against Butler’s strong body. She loved feeling his strength and power. She closed her eyes and breathed in his scent, desire rushing through her. She pictured herself lying in bed, surrounded by both of her mates, kissing and touching them.
Butler growled behind her, turning her gently so that she faced him. His eyes were pure golden as he looked down at her. “Do you have any idea how much I want you right now?” His voice was rough with need.
Nikki’s eyes widened in surprise. “You do?”
“Yes, sweetness. I do.”
Nikki’s insecurity about her pregnant form was a constant issue for her. She couldn’t imagine why either Butler or Alex could desire her.
Butler reached up and framed her face between his hands. Leaning forward, he claimed her mouth tenderly, coaxing her to open to him, purring contentedly when she willingly did so. His tongue invaded her mouth, sweeping it and moaning at her delicious taste before licking at her lips and kissing them sweetly.
“Whenever I see you or touch you, I want to make love to you,” he told her softly. “Know that you are a desirable and sexy woman, Mate.”
Taking her hand in his, he led them from the nursery to their bedroom that adjoined it. Nikki followed behind him, giggling with happiness as he stood before her and reached down to pull the soft pink nightgown over her head to throw it down on the floor. He stepped back a bit to look at their naked, pregnant mate.
“Gorgeous,” he whispered, reaching out to caress her engorged breasts and rubbing across her pebbled nipples with the pads of his thumbs.
Nikki moaned deeply. Her body was on fire with sensations as he touched her. She had become more and more sensitive to touch as her pregnancy had progressed—a fact that her men took advantage of at every opportunity.
Butler smiled at her response, loving her sensitivity and her desire for him. “Okay, sweetness,” he told her firmly. “Turn around and put your hands on the bed.”
Nikki’s eyes flashed with excitement. She turned immediately and bent forward. Placing her hands on the soft blue comforter, she sighed with happiness as Butler’s hands caressed her hips as he knelt behind her and kissed each ass cheek. He bit her right cheek lightly, eliciting a moan of approval from her.
“Butler,” she groaned, placing her cheek on the comforter, tipping her body down so that her behind was presented to him without reservation.
“Oh, sweetness,” he growled, leaning forward and spreading her lips, taking a long swipe with his tongue before burying it deep within her channel. He greedily drank the rush of cream that escaped her before nuzzling against her and capturing her swollen nub between his lips.
Nikki screamed as her release slammed through her, her arms giving out on her immediately. She felt strong hands lifting her and she realized that Alex was kneeling on the bed in front of her. She smiled up at him, kissing his hand as he settled her securely on his thighs.
“Hi, Alex,” she whispered lazily.
“Hello, darlin’.”
His smile was the most beautiful thing Nikki had ever seen. It spoke of happiness and love and she couldn’t think of any way she would rather see him. Except maybe if he was naked.
Alex chuckled. “I can get naked if you want.”
Nikki smiled. She really loved this triad bond. She didn’t even have to voice her feelings or thoughts. Her mates knew them immediately as she did theirs. It was a wonderful connection that gave her such a sense of love and belonging.
“Naked is good.” Nikki looked up at him lazily and winked, laughing. She sent him a picture of what she wanted and was rewarded with his instant growl of need.
Easing off the bed, Alex quickly removed his T-shirt and jeans, pulling off his navy boxer briefs and exposing his fully erect cock. Nikki licked her lips in anticipation. She wanted to take him into her mouth and suck him until he screamed her name and gave her every bit of his seed.
She felt the blunt tip of Butler’s cock pushing against her and spread her legs wider to accommodate him. She moaned as he pushed into her body, loving the way he filled her.
When he was fully seated, he hesitated while Alex climbed back up onto their bed and sat back on his heels, taking Nikki’s arms and resting them against his thighs as he positioned her directly in front of his erect cock. When she licked at his balls and sucked them gently into her mouth, he couldn’t prevent the groan of approval that left him.
Butler began to move, slowly at first, pulling out of her carefully before pushing back in as deep as he could go. He held onto her hips as he pulled out again then pumped back in. Her constant moans combined with the thoughts she was sending him pushed him past his tolerance level of patience. With precise quick movements, he slammed repeatedly into her, not able to hold himself back from loving her.
Please, Mate, tell me if you’re okay. His worried voice whispered in her mind.
Don’t you dare stop, Butler. Her voice was firm as she warned him. I want you to love me just like this. You aren’t hurting me
or the babies. I promise.
It was all Butler needed to hear. He pulled out and slammed back into her, losing himself to the intensity of their lovemaking.
Nikki moaned her approval, making Alex groan as the vibrations shot through his balls as they were nestled inside her amazing mouth. When she let them pop free, he sighed with contentment as she immediately engulfed his cock and swallowed it deep into her throat in one smooth move.
So good, Nikki.
His voice encouraged her as his hand gently stroked her black silky hair.
Nikki sucked and swallowed, determined that Alex reach his climax as she was about to. Butler’s cock rubbed against that elusive spot deep inside her with each inward thrust, and she was about to explode.
Butler pushed in one last time, reaching under her and searching for her clit, rubbing it quickly and sending her over the abyss into orgasm just as he achieved his own, sending a deluge of seed deep into her body. Nikki screamed her pleasure around Alex’s cock, gasping for air as he pulled free of her mouth.
His worry for her engulfed her, and she was determined to show him that she was fine and he didn’t need to be concerned. Reaching up, she pulled his cock back down to her mouth, pumping up and down on it quickly and swallowing deeply, catching every drop of seed that exploded from him.
She licked at his softening cock tenderly, petting his thighs gently as they both fought to catch their breath. She fell against him as exhaustion slammed into her body. She was aware of Butler pulling free of her body and the men carefully lifting her and placing her in the center of their bed. She felt Butler wiping her body clean with a warm, wet cloth and soon felt both men surround her and hold her tightly between them. Then she knew no more as sleep claimed her.
Butler ran his hand lightly over her body, settling beside Alex’s hand as he cupped her lower abdomen in his hand. They could feel their children moving constantly within their mate’s body and smiled.
“Could life get any better than this?” Butler whispered as he snuggled against their mate’s sleeping body.
“You’re going to say the same thing when these little ones are born,” Alex told him knowingly.
Butler smiled and kissed the top of Nikki’s head lightly. “You’re right,” he said finally.
Alex moved closer to their mate, chuckling at the way she was pulling at both their bodies. He loved the way she only settled down and relaxed when they surrounded her.
“We’re here, Nikki,” he whispered against her temple, kissing it lightly. “We’re not going anywhere. We’re exactly where we want to be.”
* * * *
Nikki walked around the side of the bed to where Alex lay sleeping. Leaning forward, she kissed the thin white scar that marred the skin on his left bicep. Rubbing her cheek against it softly, she stood slowly, rubbing the small of her back as feelings of love flooded her.
I love you, Alex.
Her voice whispered in his head, and she was rewarded with the satisfied smile that immediately appeared on his face.
Walking slowly around the bed, she made her way to Butler, pulling down the covers to expose his side to her gaze. Leaning forward, she balanced herself on her hand beside his hip as she kissed the thin white scar that was his badge of honor from that awful day so many months ago.
I love you, Butler.
She found herself overwhelmed with emotion as she thought about how she could have lost both her men. She thanked the Fates every morning that she had been blessed with these two men. It had become somewhat of a ritual for her to bestow these kisses on them as they slept. It was her way of assuring herself that they were okay.
“Are you finished ravishing us while we sleep, sweetness?”
Butler’s voice startled her. Nikki blushed despite herself as she saw them looking up at her and chuckling softly at catching her. Both men reached out and took her shoulders in hand to gently pull her down to lie between them. She sighed contentedly as they surrounded her in their embrace. Their hands immediately went to her belly, stroking it lovingly as they did every time she was within touching distance.
“Do you kiss us every morning while we’re sleeping?” Alex questioned her, kissing her temple lightly before nuzzling into her neck. “I’m not complaining, I’m just wondering.”
Nikki hesitated, turning into Alex’s chest. She rubbed her cheek against him then ran her hands up his arm to lightly trace the scar on his bicep.
“I know it sounds weird, but I need to kiss your scars every morning,” she explained slowly. “I feel like I have to remind myself how lucky I am that you’re both alive and belong to me.”
She felt Butler against her back and sighed as she leaned back into his strength. His hands softly caressed her body before settling on her stomach. He growled with happiness as the babies inside of her kicked against the palm of his hand.
“It’s not weird at all, sweetness. It’s the same for us. That’s why Alex and I feel the need to touch you and our cubs all the time,” he told her softly, biting down on her shoulder lightly before releasing her and turning her body so that she was settled between them.
Alex’s arms engulfed her immediately. She felt instantly at peace as the two men pressed against her. When Alex’s hand caressed her belly lovingly, she turned to him and smiled when she saw the happiness on his face as he felt their babies moving within her.
“You don’t need to concern yourself with worry,” Alex whispered, kissing her temple lightly. “Butler and I will always be here for you. We’re destined by the Fates to have a future together. Besides, Butler is too ugly to kill.”
Before Butler could even make a move to retaliate, Nikki pushed herself up on her elbows, struggling to sit up. Both men reached for her immediately, steadying her and helping her to settle herself against the headboard. She turned toward Butler and reached up to frame his face with her hands, gently rubbing his cheeks with her thumbs.
“You are beautiful,” she whispered. “And I love you.”
Leaning forward, she kissed his lips lightly, biting at the fullness of his bottom lip. His responding growl made her smile. How she loved to hear his need for her. Kissing him one last time, she turned and faced Alex, reaching out and grabbing handfuls of his long, silky, black hair and tugging him toward her. Alex’s immediate growl made her smile.
“And you,” she said sternly. “You. Are. Fresh.” She pulled his face toward hers and leaned her forehead against his. “But I love you anyway.”
“That’s good, baby, because I love you, too.”
Nikki’s sudden gasp made the men freeze with fear. They watched her silently as she closed her eyes and breathed deeply. When she opened her eyes, she saw her two men watching her with equal parts worry and panic.
“I hope you don’t have plans for today,” she told them softly, reaching out to hold their hands over her belly. “I think our babies will be born by tonight.”
* * * *
A scream escaped Nikki as their baby was pushed from her body into Drew’s waiting hands. She panted quickly, trying to take short, even breaths to calm herself and control the urge to push again.
“You have a beautiful little girl, Nikki,” Drew told her softly, turning to hand the baby to Carter, who waited with a sterile blanket to wrap the newborn in. “Get ready with another blanket, Carter. The next baby will be coming pretty quickly.”
Carter nodded and turned to place the baby gently on the examining table behind him. He checked the color and respiration of the newborn, cleaning out the baby’s throat and nose of the amniotic fluid before wiping her down quickly. The baby’s healthy cry made him smile. Taking the stethoscope from around his neck, he set the ear pieces in place and gently held the end to the tiny infant’s chest. Turning to face Martha, he nodded to her and stepped back as she stepped forward and placed a protective hand on the baby.
“Keep the cub warm, Martha,” Carter told her softly. “You can start cleaning up this little beauty while I go and get her brother.
”
Martha nodded silently, tears falling freely down her face. She handed Carter another sterile blanket and turned to gently place her newborn granddaughter on the small examining table with the warming lights above it.
“On the next contraction, you’ll need to bear down again with all your strength so we can get this cub born,” Drew told Nikki, smiling up at her. “You’re doing good, Nikki. You’re almost finished.”
Nikki nodded and took a deep breath as the next contraction hit, pulling against Alex’s and Butler’s hands as she leaned forward and pushed with all her strength. Their baby emerged from her body, and Drew helped ease the cub into the world. He smiled and turned to hand the babe off to Carter’s waiting hands.
“You have a son, Nikki,” Drew told her happily.
Alex and Butler watched as Carter and Martha cleaned up their children. To say that they were overwhelmed with emotions was a massive understatement.
“Mate,” Butler whispered, unable to say another word.
Alex couldn’t even get out that one word. All he could do was gently hold her against his side and kiss her lips tenderly. When he pulled back to look at her, he saw the complete happiness that encompassed both Nikki and Butler. All three of them had tears in their eyes.
Carter and Martha came forward and gently placed their tiny babies against Nikki’s chest. Nikki’s arms immediately surrounded her children, and she kissed their heads tenderly.
“Thank you, Mates,” she said quietly, unable to look away from the tiny miracles in her arms.
Both men’s arms engulfed her carefully, leaning forward and kissing the heads of the tiny miracles before leaning their foreheads against Nikki’s cheeks so they could gaze at their babies.
Nikki was filled with the love and happiness that both men sent her through their bond. Soft words of thanks were whispered in Nikki’s head. She was thankful for the bond. The emotions were too much, too important for any of them to express. Instead the white ribbon of their bond tightened and tied them together irrevocably, filling them with love and hope for their future.
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