"Ben, it's just a little longer. The mark is opening now," I tried to soothe as he crushed my hand.
I saw his skin start to spread, and I could see a mess of blond hair. As Ben's abdomen separated, I saw more and more of our son. A golden glow shone around him.
Instinct took over, and my dragon surged forward to the surface. I reached into Ben's body and gently picked up our son, removing him entirely. As soon as he was free, a bright flash of light radiated over Ben. When I looked, Ben's abdomen had gone back to looking as it had when we first met.
Our son let out a wail. I cleaned him off, wrapped him and put him in Ben's waiting arms. Ben had tears in his eyes as he looked at our beautiful boy.
"You're perfect," he whispered to him as he cuddled him further to his chest. He looked up at me and smiled. I'm positive my face mirrored his as I felt tears slide down my cheek.
"You did it, sweetheart. I love you," I said.
"I love you too," he said as he looked back down at our boy.
"That was amazingly horrifying," Devin said. He looked over to Roarke. "I don't know if I can do all that."
"Aw, it wasn't so bad. You'll be a champ at it, and look at the result. He's perfect," Ben said again.
Roarke chucked. "I agree, babe. You'll do just as great as Ben."
I laughed at the look Devin gave him. It seemed that wasn't a high bar.
"What are you going to name him?" Master Stephen stepped up to the bed with Semais. Stephen had utterly and totally refused to come and view the actual birth. He would be in the room, but even that was pushing it.
I looked at Ben. I wondered what he chose. I remembered he wanted to see our son first. I knew I'd be happy with any namethat he chose. I would even accept Willie. Ben smiled at me as if he’d heard that thought.
"His name is Callum Stephen Adair. Named for both my father and Kris's father," he said.
He had chosen my father's name, the great king that had ruled the entire world and the best father I could have ever had. I had tears in my eyes again as I leaned forward and kissed my mate, my heart, my love. Then I turned to my son and kissed his head. "I love you, Callum," I whispered.
I stood and let loose a roar, shaking the room. Roarke went to his knees, and surprisingly so did everyone in that room—including Stephen.
"All hail Callum Stephen Adair, Crown Prince, and Heir to the throne of High Garden. Member of the Golden Caste," I shouted.
All in the room shouted in joy. The next king was born.
Ben
Hewasfinallyhere.I watched him sleep in his crib. I couldn't believe it. It had been painful as fuck. I wasn’t going to lie about that, but it was worth it, I thought, as I looked into the crib for the hundredth time tonight.
"He's still asleep," Kris said as he wrapped his arms around my now slim waist. It was a miracle that one moment I would feel like a bloated whale and the next be back to my thin self. It was freaky stuff.
"I know. I just can't help looking in on him," I said.
"He truly is magnificent, like his dad," Kris said, pressing his body against mine.
"Mm. Flattery will get you some." I pushed my ass back to him.
I laughed as he quickly picked me up and took me into our room. He laid me down on the bed. "I love you so much," he said as he took my lips. I moaned against him and started to pull his clothes off.
"Off," I panted. I wanted skin, and the clothes were messing everything up. I quickly took my clothes off then went down on his beautiful cock. I loved his foreskin and nibbled on it and played with it with my tongue.
He groaned in pleasure. "Yes, that's it, baby. Suck my cock."
I did just that. In one deft move, I took his entire length down my throat, and then proceeded to suck him, moving up and down his shaft. I pulled off for a moment and stroked his shaft up and down, allowing his pre-cum to pool at his head.
"What are you doing? Suck me, love," he pleaded.
"Patience. Beloved."
