Page 222 of G.O.D.S Omnibus

It turns out it was always going to be both teams loving me.

There was just a last-minute change with Mr Z using his and Melinda’s DNA to produce me specifically. He had a whole other embryo originally created. In my file, it says the embryo was destroyed, but no other information. There was also a linked file to my sister, Zhavia, and pictures of her at birth. She looked like she was sleeping, but I wasn’t able to discern much more than that. I can’t imagine what Melinda would have felt going through that. I cradle my stomach just thinking about it again.

I sent a picture to Melinda last night to see if it would spark any memories, but she hasn’t replied. Though I know I have to trust that Brennan knows what he is doing, and she will be okay.

“Petal, I can hear your brain ticking over,” Marlow says from where he has sat down behind me. He presses a kiss to the back of my neck.

“I can’t help it—there was so much information in that file. Chester will understand the technical side more, because none of that makes sense to me, but seeing my sister like that and being pregnant hit home. I can’t lose these babies.”

Marlow rests his chin on my shoulder, his long hair falling around his face. “The babies will be fine. The doctor is monitoring you closely. Both babies are strong and healthy, andI’m sure once I get all the files unlocked, we will have one for them and know exactly how this is possible.”

“It just makes me sad I didn’t get to know her, which is stupid because she died before I was born. Melinda doesn’t even remember her.”

“We don’t know that yet—she could have her memories back by now. She probably can’t reach out if it isn’t safe. We don’t know what Ziyon is hiding.”

“I should get up and get dressed before Brennan comes in and drags me out of bed. You know how he likes to be punctual,” I say, clambering out of bed and pulling on Marlow’s clothes. He steps up behind me, lust filling my body with need again.

“Are you sure it’s okay if I don’t come today?” he asks, his breath skimming my neck.

“It will not take fourteen of us to buy baby furniture. I’m pretty sure only a few of the guys are coming. But Annabella, Grandma Betty, and Petra have invited themselves, so it should be interesting.”

A knock at the door makes me chuckle. “Come in, Brennan,” Marlow calls out. The door opens, and Jimmie pops his head in.

“Sorry, I’m early.”

“No, come in, you’re right on time. I’m going to shower and go shopping.”

“Is that what the fuss is about in the living room? Good luck with that—we ordered everything online.”

“I suggested that, but the grandparents vetoed the idea. You boys have fun with your computer stuff,” I say.

I slip from the room, gathering my clothes and heading into the shower. I run the water and wait for it to adjust before stepping in. Not even two seconds later, the door opens and Chester walks in bare chested, a pair of sleep shorts hanging low on his hips, and there is definitely no underwear. Which is confirmed when he pulls them down and steps out of them. I willnever tire of seeing this man naked. Is it possible for a human being to be perfect? Every part of him is in proportion.

“Look at you undressing me with your eyes,” he jokes as he steps into the shower.

I turn to face him with a smile. “You can’t undress someone who is already naked.”

“That’s true. Now tell me why we have to go shopping with those ladies. There are lists and a damn itinerary for baby shopping, even including scheduled piss stops.”

“They’re just excited. You don’t have to come.”

His face drops, and he looks mad. “I want to come. If anything, they can stay behind,” he snaps.

“Hey,” I say, placing my hand over his heart before he works himself up. “It’s okay. It will all work out fine. Your grandmother is so excited—how can you tell an old lady no?”

“Easy, I just walk up to them and say ‘No.’”

I laugh at him and shake my head. “We are not telling her no.”

“Who are we telling no?” Case asks, opening the shower door, already naked. Since when has the shower become a public space where we pack in as many people as we can?

“Chester is being a big sook about the babies’ grandparents helping us shop.”

“The lists scared him away. Annabella is adamant she needs them. She and Boston are still arguing about it out there, and Brennan is playing referee.”

Chester squirts body wash on his hands and runs them over my body. Case does the same and washes himself down.

“How much did that shit hurt?” Chester asks Case, pointing to his dick.

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