Page 45 of Omen's Bombshell

Thankfully, Oaklynn’s pregnancy with our son was very easy. Her morning sickness wasn’t as bad as it was with Amanda. I was afraid of every little thing that happened to her. Especially when she started getting those Braxton hicks things. I wanted to take her to the hospital to make sure she wasn’t in labor. It took Oaklynn, my mom, and my dad to talk me down and not rush her off to the closest hospital or to Dr. Matthews office. Every single time we go in for an appointment, I have a ton of questions for the doctor who patiently answers every single one of them without hesitation. I’m sure I’ve annoyed the hell out of my wife, but I wanted to know every single thing she was going through and what we could possibly expect. I bought every pregnancy book I could find and read them every single night before bed, sharing things I’ve found while reading to Oaklynn. Or asking her questions to understand something better.

This time we were able to do a gender reveal and my mom was able to throw a massive baby shower for us. My dad is the one who revealed we were having a boy. The party was held behind the clubhouse and everyone was guessing what we were gonna have. I was firmly on team girl while my parents and Oaklynn were on team boy. Personally, I think I rock being a girl dad and wouldn’t mind another little girl who looks exactly like her mama and is sweet like Amanda. Oaklynn can be the sweetest woman in the world until you piss her off. Anyway, my dad brought his restored muscle car out that he barely drives and when he revved the engine, blue smoke poured out of the exhaust. I thought I’d be upset if I didn’t find out we were having a girl, but my heart stuttered in my chest and the excitement filled me as I started thinking about everything I could do with a son. Oaklynn was over the moon as tears streamed down her face and soaked my shirt as I held her close. Everyone was happy. The baby shower a month later was even bigger and we were given a nursery set my dad made for us this time. He wanted to for Amanda, but we were so busy and Oaklynn showed up so late into her pregnancy he didn’t have the time to make her one.

We had Blitz and his club come over for a cookout a few months ago. When Oaklynn realized who they were, she went off on the President who looked at her with a face filled with shock. He didn’t get pissed or say a word as she yelled at him for allowing his members to go rogue and try to take me out. Oaklynn knows those men have been dealt with and exactly how I handled the situation once they were in our custody. I enjoyed taking my time, torturing them and spending a month going down every single day to draw out their mental and physical torture. My dad and every other member of the club also got their hands dirty and covered in just a little more blood with them as we prolonged their suffering. It wasn’t planned, but I had so much rage for the situation they put me in that it’s what I needed to do. Anyway, Blitz apologized to my wife and assured her nothing like that would ever happen again. After she accepted his apology, our day went smoothly and we all had a good time. I can see our clubs being allies and spending time together moving forward.

“Dada,” Amanda says, snuggling in closer to me as I hold her in one arm while her brother is held firmly in my other one.

“Love you, Princess,” I say, kissing her head as her little eyes flutter closed.

Amanda has her own room, but if she wakes up when our son does, we bring her in here so we can take care of them both at the same time. It’s easier for us and gives us a chance to be together as a family no matter what time of the day or night it is. I think it will bring us closer as a family and it’s allowed Amanda to already develop a bond with her baby brother. One she might not have if we didn’t do this. I’m not an expert though, so it might just be my imagination. Who knows?

Our son, Brecken Tyler, came into this world in the middle of the night. We’d gone to bed late because Amanda was sick with the flu and we were up taking care of her. It was like we’d just climbed back into bed after cleaning our daughter and changing her bedding when Oaklynn’s water broke and the first contraction hit. She screamed out in pain as I rushed around, calling my parents to come get our daughter while helping her get ready to head to the hospital. I also made sure to call Dr. Matthews so she knew we were on our way to the hospital. I wasn’t about to let my wife have whatever doctor is on call instead of her own obstetrician. The entire time, I was calm and focused on helping Oaklynn out to her new SUV while my parents watched from our porch as we left the compound.

By the time we got to the hospital, Oaklynn was adamant she felt the need to push as I parked right up at the front doors and rushed to get her out of the SUV. Thankfully, Josh, now known as Grenade, was awake and saw me rushing from the compound. He jumped on his bike and followed me to the hospital and moved the SUV after parking his bike. Grenade also called to let everyone know we were at the hospital and Oaklynn was definitely in labor so I could focus on my wife and the baby we were about to welcome into our family. Grenade had only been patched in for two months when this happened and still kind of had the mindset of a Prospect instead of a fully patched member of the Dirty Slayers MC.

In seconds we were on the labor and delivery floor and Oaklynn was changed into a hospital gown and hooked up to all sorts of monitors for her and the baby. Dr. Matthews walked in the room less than five minutes after we got there and checked Oaklynn. She shocked us all by letting us know it was time to push. In less than an hour our son was born. Oaklynn did amazing as she delivered him in such a rapid delivery. It’s definitely not what we were expecting to happen, but Brecken and Oaklynn were safe and healthy. Our boy has a set of lungs on him as he cried while being cleaned up and wrapped in a blanket before being placed on Oaklynn’s chest.

When my mom showed up, she stayed outside the room because she was with Amanda who was sick. She just wanted to meet her grandson. She assured us our daughter was feeling better and managed to keep a dry piece of toast and some crackers down. Amanda was also able to drink some water and juice. After getting pictures of Brecken to show my dad, my mom left and went back to stay with her granddaughter for the next few days while Oaklynn remained in the hospital with our son. I’m not leaving her side for any reason at all.

The club showed up and everyone came in to meet the newest member of our family. Blitz even showed up and brought gifts for Oaklynn and the baby from his club. Oaklynn tried so hard to stay awake, but I could see the exhaustion filling her when I kicked everyone out and took Brecken from her arms so she could sleep. I used the time to bond with my son and do that skin-on-skin thing they encourage you to do when babies are first born.

Now I sit in our home, looking down at my children and am amazed at how much both of them have changed already in their short lives.

“You two are my pride and joy. I love you both so much more than I’ll ever be able to tell you,” I say as Amanda starts to move her body around to get more comfortable against me. “I’m gonna tell you a story while you fall asleep, Princess. One day a few years ago, there was a prince who thought he had his entire life figured out. He knew what he wanted and what he didn’t want. The man was foolish and didn’t believe he’d ever want to become a dad or make some beautiful princess his. He didn’t believe he’d ever fall so completely in love with someone that she’d be the center of his entire world and change his life in ways he never dreamed possible. That he’d want to become the best version of himself to be worthy of this princess.

“When that princess showed up in his life, he thought he’d be able to spend one incredible night with her the day his best friend got married. It turns out, that wasn’t enough. It was never goin’ to be enough. He couldn’t stop thinking about her and how much he wanted her in his life on a more permanent basis. Still, when she moved to his kingdom, he was stubborn and tried to fight how he was feeling about her. Even as he craved bein’ close to her in some way. Especially when two evil witches started to be mean to the princess for no reason other than their jealousy. The prince was there for her as much as he could be while still fightin’ his feelings for her.

“Eventually, the princess gave the prince a beautiful baby girl. The second the prince saw his daughter, he fell in love and knew he’d do everythin’ in his power to be there for the two most important girls in his life. He gave the princess two kittens because he knew she wanted them. The prince started to do small things to show her how he felt even if he couldn’t say the words. And his favorite thing about each day was spendin’ time with his daughter and learnin’ what it means to be a dad. Somethin’ he swore he’d never be and in reality fell in love with havin’ to protect someone so small and innocent who depended on him and the princess for everythin’. His entire view of life changed with the birth of his daughter and he was happier than he ever imagined he’d be.

“The princess allowed the prince to court her and they fell in love with one another. He married the princess and promised to make a million memories with her as they grew their family and came together as one. His life was finally where he was meant to be despite evil forces tryin’ to take him away from his girls. Eventually, those evil monsters were captured and disposed of so the prince and princess could live their lives in peace. The princess gave the prince a son a few years after their daughter was born and for the third time, the prince fell in love. With his girls and son, he knew unconditional love and vowed to protect them all with his life if necessary. As each day passes, the prince and princess make memories even if they’re small to others. They live their lives the way they want surrounded by their family and friends. The future is never guaranteed, but the prince has learned every second of the day counts and he’ll always do his best to love and support his family as they forge their own path in the world,” I say as Amanda finally drifts back to sleep while Brecken sleeps soundly in my other arm.

“That’s my favorite fairytale,” I hear Oaklynn whisper as she enters the nursery and looks at the three of us with love filling her eyes and a soft smile on her face. “It will always be my favorite story and the ending will always change with every memory we make and each day that passes. I love you, Kellan and couldn’t ask for a better dad for our children,” she says, rubbing her still flat stomach as I stand from the rocking chair with our kids in my arms.

“It’s also my favorite story to tell and I’ll never get tired of sharin’ our tale,” I tell her as I lay Brecken carefully in the crib and cover him up one handed while Amanda doesn’t stir in my other arm.

After getting both of the kids back in their beds, I take my wife back to our room and help her get settled into our bed. Oaklynn sleeps with one of those pregnancy pillows already and has since she was pregnant with Brecken. It helps her become more comfortable and I won’t ever take that away from her as her body changes every single day while growing our child. If she needs some giant pillow to sleep, she’ll have one. I’ve figured out how to hold her in my arms every night around the pillow. When we’re covered up and Oaklynn has found a position she can sleep in, I kiss her head and close my eyes after making sure the monitors are on so we’ll hear the kids.

“Are you truly happy with our life, Kellan?” Oaklynn suddenly asks me as she remains facing away from me.

“Where’s this comin’ from, Baby Girl?” I return, not answering her question yet even though I will always know the answer.

“It’s just something I’ve been thinking about. We’re already on baby number three and our days are filled with chaos. If it weren’t for your mom, CeCe, and Melissa, our kids would have to go to a babysitter on the days I go into work. You’re not putting in as many hours as you used to at Calhoun’s and you don’t spend as much time at the clubhouse with everyone. I just want to make sure you’re happy and know how much we all love you,” she says, her voice barely above a whisper as I turn her to look at me.

“Oaklynn, I never dreamed I could be this happy. I don’t need to spend time at the clubhouse gettin’ drunk and havin’ the girls try to get me to fuck them while you’re home with the kids. I might not stay at work as late, but all of the work we need to get done each day is accomplished and we’ve even managed to get ahead on a few projects. Bein’ at home with the kids and you is my favorite part of the day because I get to make memories and spend time with the ones who own my heart and soul,” I answer her honestly as tears shimmer in her eyes but don’t spill over.

“Promise me you’ll tell me if that ever changes,” she says, still looking at me as I move closer to her and press my body against hers as much as possible.

“I promise you, Oaklynn. Are you truly happy with the life we’re buildin’?” I return, wanting to know her answer the same as she wanted to know mine.

“I am. The second I saw you, I knew there was something special about you. Every single second I get to spend with you shows me how right my first impression of you was. You’re an amazing man and one I’m lucky enough to call my husband and the father of our children. To watch you become a dad and enjoy the time you spend with Amanda and Brecken are some of the best times of my life. I love you, Kellan, and will never take that for granted,” she answers me, making my heart swell with love for her even more than what I’ve already felt for her.

“I love you, Baby Girl. That will never fade and I will always do what’s best for our family. Now, get some sleep before Brecken wakes up to eat again. You’re already so tired and I don’t want you to wear yourself out to the point you have to be admitted to the hospital,” I tell her, pressing my lips against her soft, full ones.

Oaklynn returns the kiss and deepens it before I pull back and lay down with her in my arms. My wife is asleep in seconds as usual while I lay and watch over her for several long minutes. Other than being awake with my kids in the middle of the night when the world is silent, this is my favorite part of each day. Watching as my wife sleeps peacefully knowing I’m at her side to keep her demons away. I’ll fight every single battle she has while allowing her the room to grow and learn how strong she truly is. My eyes finally slide closed and sleep claims me as I dream of a future filled with love and memories.

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