Kristen ran up to her sons and Garrett. Merida and Renee did the same. Rosa and Susan squeezed Sam and Caden, hugging them tightly as the guys explained about Caden losing his wolf and how he’d almost died as well.
The dragons shifted into their human selves. The heavy aura of the commanding dragon royalty filled the air. But they weren’t just kings and queens of the dragons. Just like how Hunter and Freja weren’t just the King and Queen of the Werewolves, how Reiya, Asher, and Lita weren’t just fairy royalty, and how Levi wasn’t just a deity. They were all family now. They were connected by a deeper bond and appreciation for one another.
“Well, let’s get to it,” Lita said, grabbing her bags.
“What’s going on?” Jin asked, looking at the bags in Lita’s hands.
Chasen chuckled. “Reiya and Freja got jealous, so they decided to cook up children of their own, too.”
Jin and Chelsie squealed loudly. “Oh my goodness, we’re all having babies? When are we all due?” Jin bounced into Chasen happily.
“That’s what we’re going to find out,” Lita said, holding the bags up. “Come on, everyone. Let’s hook them up to the big screen in the living room. This will be exciting!”
“Lila and I get to be the cool aunt and uncle, since we aren’t expecting yet.” Xander beamed widely as they all trailed behind Lita.
“Oh, I don’t think so. Ruby and I aren’t expecting either,” Mason said. “And we already took Reiya in as our own, so why wouldn’t we do the same with the rest of the family?”
“Well, I plan to fill Ciana up as soon as possible. Nevertheless, we won’t be conceding the title of ‘cool ones.’” Dex watched as Ciana blushed brightly.
“Look, I’ll admit it. Jade is the one in charge in our relationship. So we’ll do whatever she wants, and that includes in the bedroom. But just in case, I do have ropes and handcuffs at our disposal.” Weston chuckled as Jade looked away in embarrassment.
“Hey! That’s my baby sister you’re talking about, Weston. Watch it.” Xander turned and glared at him.
“Wait a minute, though. I have a feeling she’s the one who is going to beat me up in this scenario, so shouldn’t you scold her?” Weston looked at Jade, who shook her head and laughed.
“Just because I’m stronger than you doesn’t mean I won’t let you feel like you’re in charge sometimes.” Jade bumped her shoulder into him playfully, and he pulled her tight into his side.
Weston’s grin couldn’t have been wider. “I don’t think there could ever be someone more perfect for me out there.”
Lita had Hunter, Brody, Chasen, and Levi all sit on the floor with their legs spread out. She then had each of the girls sit between their mates’ legs and lie against them. She divided the large theater screen into four sections and hooked each girl up at the same time.
“Okay, daddies,” Lita said, handing each of the men a little wand while everyone started crowding around to look up at the screen. “You’re going to place the wand over her stomach and gently guide it around. I’ll help you each find the position if you’re having trouble.”
Reiya leaned her head back and looked up at Lee, who was smiling down at her. “Ready to see our princess?”
“I’ve been waiting an eternity for this moment.” He reached forward and kissed her nose before lowering the wand onto the gel on her stomach.
Lita helped direct them as they each moved their wands. “Okay. Brody and Chasen, hold yours still. You too, Levi.” She walked up to Hunter, helped him find the perfect spot, and returned to the screen. “Okay, perfect.” She turned and looked at the display so that she could estimate the gestation time. “Well, Brody and Chasen, you two are due at the same time. Reiya, you aren’t far behind at all. And Hunter …” Lita grabbed the remote and furrowed her brows. Asher quickly walked up to his son’s side and knelt beside him.
Lita walked back toward Hunter and Freja. “Let me take this.” She moved the wand around and turned up the sound on his monitor.
The swish-swoosh sound of the ultrasound played over the speakers as Lita turned her head back up to the screen. “And you are also due at the same time Reiya is.” She smiled at Frejaand Hunter as Asher placed his hand on Hunter’s shoulder. “Congratulations you two. You’re having twins.”
“When our king does something, he does it right!” Sam chuckled while Adam and Winston high-fived one another.
Hunter glanced up at the screen with watery eyes and back down at Freja. Their eyes locked onto one another and they both smiled. He wrapped his arms around her, hugging her into his chest, and Freja leaned into him, curling her legs up. The smile never left Hunter’s face, nor Freja’s. They couldn’t believe they could ever feel this happy. After everything they’d been through, they both ended up finding a life they could have only dreamed about, and a family that was growing around them.
Hunter looked at his parents and everyone gathered there with them. “Guess we better start babyproofing this place.”
Lita cleaned off the tiny infant and handed her over to Chasen.
“Yep, just like that, Chasen. Remember to support her head,” Lita said as he looked up at his mother nervously. “You’re doing just fine.” She watched him scoot in beside Jin.
“Lita, you can tell Harley he can come in,” Jin said sweetly. “I’m sure he’s very anxious to meet her.”
“I can hear him pacing right outside the door.” Lita giggled and opened it. “Come on in, Harley.”
Harley walked in, and his gaze was immediately drawn to the little bundle in Chasen’s arms. He walked up to Chasen and tears began falling from his face. The son of an original demon was crying at the sight of his new mate.
