Page 115 of His Bonded Omega Mate
Me too. I nodded at Xavier. My tiger was happy that our family was close. Our alpha nudged my head as he hopped into the nest.
I adjusted my position, lying on my side so Roan could warm the egg as I got ready to push these babies out of me.
The pain came in waves over the hours. Roan managed it as best he could with his alpha power, and like I’d done with Tate, my omega mate made sure I drank plenty. Asher ensured Tate didn’t wear himself out worrying over me.
Michaella timed the contractions and Aldrin and James took notes.
“Sorry I am so late!” Ívarr burst into the room just as our first born made his appearance, his eyes wild as he took in the sight. Our first born — an alpha Japanese tiger. My tiger roared in triumph at the gift The Luna had given my family and my people.
Roan’s wolf rubbed his head against mine.Well done. He’s strong like his Otousan.We’d agreed on the Japanese term for Papa for me. My tiger chuffed with pride.
Of course he is,theysaid.
Together, Roan and I cleaned up the little tiger cub and nuzzled him.Tate? He’s yours. Did you want to name him?
There was a long pause as Tate swallowed down the emotions written all over his face. “Noah. His name is Noah. Thank you, Sunshine.”
James took him away as I pushed out his sister, weighing and checking him quickly, then handing him to Tate to hold for the first time as my omega cried. “He’s so beautiful.”
His sister was causing some issues. I shifted positions to help her on her way. It didn’t work. She was stubborn, hopefully not a sign of things to come.
I saw Aldrin and James shoot Michaella worried looks the longer it took. I was so exhausted and prayed that my daughter would arrive safely and soon.
“Just a little longer and then I can grab her. Give me one big push in three... two... one. Push!” Michaella caught hold of the wolf cub and brought her to my head. She was her father in miniature, with charcoal fur, bright green eyes, and also an alpha.
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Precious.Ournewbabieswere the most beautiful things I’d seen, but our girl was extra precious for being an alpha. Here she was, as proof that Elliotte wasn’t an aberration. She was meant to be here as an alpha female, as surely as our daughter was.
Once properly cleaned, she blinked knowing emerald eyes up at us. Her sight too good to be that of a newborn.
Jewel, Hiroshi whispered along the pack bond, a sense of awe in his tone.I think her name should be Jewel. She has your eyes, your everything.His tone was a little dry.
I’d say I’m sorry, but you already have a mini-me.
True.So smug.I wonder who Noah looks like when he’s shifted?
I don’t suppose it matters, does it? He’ll be perfect no matter what.
I think so too.Hiro sounded tired but exhilarated.
I love the name Jewel. It suits her.I nuzzled along his jaw, silently thanking me for this gift. Nothing meant more to me than our family.
They gave us a few more moments with her before James stepped forward to take her. Neither of us took our eyes off the tiny bundle in his arms until she was weighed and checked, then returned to us. Her brother squirmed in Tate’s arms, so he brought him over.
“Here, Noah, meet Jewel out in the world for the first time.” Tate looked like he was hardly keeping it together.
We placed the babies side by side next to the egg and a lump rose in my throat at the thought that soon these babies would all be playing together.
Reality hit that we were about to have responsibility for three new lives, and one was even more challenging because of something she couldn’t change.
“Hey,” James soothed. “We’ve already contacted Blake and Kade to tell them the news. Expect visitors in a few hours, okay? We’ll get more protections all over the house.”
“Don’t worry, son. You’ve got me and Larken here as well. You know we’ll do everything we can to protect you all, not just the babies.”
I knew that and it doused the flames of panic that had taken a choke hold on my breathing. Ever since I’d lost use of my arm, I’d struggled with the idea that I was useless, or less than the other alphas. I knew it was going to take me time to find my feet, to find a new purpose now that we weren’t working with the council.
