“What if…” I pause, trying to put the right words together. “Since you and I have the whole ‘kidnapped as children’ thing in common, what do you think the odds are that you had an omega father as well? ”
Luke blinks, then slowly nods. “It would make sense that there would be some connection between us since we ended up in the same pack.”
“What if it’s more than that?” I ask. “I mean, how many male omegas can there be?”
The color drains out of Luke’s face. “You think you and I…?”
I shrug. “I have no ideawhatto think at this point. Based on the missing poster, you weren’t taken as an infant like I was, so I might be completely wrong about there being a connection.”
“I can probably find out where Theo is,” says Remy. “That way, Luke could go talk to him and at least rule out some possibilities.”
Luke nods slowly. “Yeah…”
I mimic Luke’s movement. “I—”
“No,” says Julien, pulling me into his chest. “I just got you back. I don’t think I can stand the idea of you leaving again, even for this.”
I glance at him over my shoulder, raising my brows and giving him a pointed look. “What I was going to say is that I think it’s a good idea.”
“Oh,” says Julien. “Good.”
“I’m too exhausted to want to go anywhere,” I say. “Plus, I think I’m coming down with something.”
Rachel’s full attention narrows in on me, and she tilts her head to the side. “Are you more tired than normal?”
My brows pull together. “I guess? It’s been a hell of a week, though.”
“How has your stomach been feeling?”
“Well, I’ve been a little queasy and…” I let the words trail off as a realization dawns on me. My hand goes to my abdomen. “But…it’s only been…how?”
Rachel smiles. “Even as an omega, I imagine your male body isn’t used to those kinds of hormones, so the symptoms are showing up much earlier.”
“Wait a minute.” Julien goes still. “Are you saying Keir is pregnant?”
“He’d have to take a test to be sure,” says Rachel. “But, yes, I think so.”
Well, shit. That’s unexpected, to say the least. But also…exciting? Amazing? Just what I didn’t know I needed? I can’t say I ever imagined being pregnant, but not too long ago, I couldn’t have even imagined having a mate. A family. Ahome.
And now I have all those things.
Julien holds me tightly, his face buried in my hair as lets out a startled—but happy—laugh. If I have to go through a pregnancy, I’m glad it’s with him.
I rub my hand over my stomach, smiling to myself and imagining the child to come.
How did I get so lucky?
Epilogue
Keir
Anelbowormaybea knee pokes at my bladder, nudging me awake. I glance at the clock.2 AM. Again. I’ve slept less than three hours.Again.
I’ve never been anywhere close to a misogynist, but over the past almost nine months I’ve developeda lotof respect for women. This pregnancy thing is no joke. I have to pee all the time. My center of balance is completely off. The ‘morning’ sickness never quite went away. Heartburn has been my constant companion. And finding a comfortable sleeping position is nearly impossible.
Even if I’m terrified at the thought of being responsible for a breakable little person, I’m ready for this kid to beout.
And not only because I can’t wait to hold a cuddly baby in my arms. There’s the added benefit of my shifter healing, which will allow me to bounce back much more quickly than a human once the pregnancy is over. Even with a c-section, I’ll be mostly back to normal within a day or two.
