Chasen smiled. “Do you want to hold her?”
“I have time for that. I don’t want to take this moment away from you guys. I’m just happy you let me see her.” Harley wantedto be respectful of the new parents even though he wanted to hold her so badly.
Jin smiled at Chasen, who stood up and moved toward Harley. “You’re family now. You aren’t taking anything away from this moment.” Destiny started to fuss quietly but stopped instantly the moment she was placed in Harley’s arms. Her eyes popped open, and she stared back at him. She was too young to feel the mate bond, but there still seemed to be a connection between them.
Harley smiled down at her, tears streaking down his cheeks. “I’ll give you the world. I promise I’ll always do everything I can just to bring a smile to your face. You’re my Destiny.”
There was a soft knock on the door and Asher and Grayson peeked in.
“You’ve got to be kidding me!” Lita said as she started scrambling around, collecting her things.
“What’s going on?” Chasen asked. His mother and father instantly knew what the other was thinking, but the others in the room were missing the instant conversation.
“Freja is in active labor. She’s already pushing. She was ignoring the pains, thinking they were just Braxton Hicks contractions. Damn her pain tolerance. Okay, I’ll be back to check on you. Love you both,” Lita said hurriedly and sprinted down the hall to the next room.
Lita handed the second baby to Hunter. “Congratulations, Daddy.” She wiped her forehead and looked at Freja and Hunter, each holding a new baby in their arms.
“What are the odds … Chasen and Jin just gave birth to little Destiny, and now you have your two little ones, too.”
“How are they all doing?” Hunter asked as he sat down next to Freja on the bed.
“They’re doing great. And Destiny is perfect, adorable and healthy. They already let Harley in to see her, and he is in love. So, what have you decided to name them?” Lita asked.
“Aedan and Lucie.” Freja smiled. Aedan was destined to take over as the future Werewolf King, while Lucie would have to decide if she wanted to continue with the treaty they had in place. If so, she would be the vampire prince’s bride.
Asher and Grayson rushed in.
“This can’t be happening!” Lita began rushing around again, this time more frantically.
“What is it?” Hunter asked, feeling a bit anxious at his mother’s panic.
“Chelsie is now in active labor,” Asher said, shaking his head in disbelief.
“It’s a good thing we have these pearls. How does this even happen? How are all of you going into labor on the same day? At this rate, I won’t be surprised if Reiya goes into labor, too!” Lita handed some of her bags to Grayson and took a deep breath.
“I guess we’re just weird like that.” Freja laughed softly.
“We’ll be back to check on you and let you know how everyone is doing,” Lita said as they hurried out of the room, leaving Hunter and Freja alone.
“Are you sure you’re alright?” Hunter asked as he kissed Freja’s forehead.
“I’m great, Hunter. I’m happy.”
“Knock knock,” Chasen said as he opened the door. “We wanted to see you guys, if you’re up for it.”
“Sure, come in. Pull up a chair for Jin. Tell Harley he can come in, too,” Hunter said.
Harley grabbed the recliner out of the corner of the room and effortlessly lifted it up, bringing it closer to the bed. Chasen held a tiny bundle in his arms while he escorted Jin to the chair to sit.
“Jin, she’s perfect,” Freja said as Chasen eased Destiny into Jin’s arms.
“I know we’re all siblings, but I think we’re taking this to a freaky level here.” Hunter chuckled, and Chasen laughed as well.
“Who do we have here?” Chasen asked, walking up to Hunter to see the babies in his and Freja’s arms.
“This is Aedan, and this here is Lucie,” Hunter said as he tilted the baby in his arm toward Chasen.
Aedan started to fuss slightly, and Freja gently swayed him until he settled down. She looked down at the tiny infant in her arms … a product of her love with Hunter. Aedan and Lucie were something she never thought she would have. Her life had completely changed, little by little. Once when she met Reiya, and then completely when she met Hunter. She looked up at Hunter, and he rested his forehead against hers.
