Page 37 of Fire in Cabin 27
“No can do, sweet boy,” Nuri said. “We may be able to get you ice chips but there’s a chance you’ll throw up if you have anything substantial in your belly.”
“This really sucks.”
Mom chuckled. “Yes, but the end result is more than worth it. Just wait until you meet those tiny fingers, toes, and sweet faces.”
“When you put it like that, I feel like a bad dad.” And there went his tears. “I don’t want to be a bad dad like mine was. I want to be like Otis.”
“Sweetheart, the fact you just said that already tells me you’ll be a wonderful daddy to my grandchildren. You’ve got this, Juni bug,” Mom kissed his forehead. “Now, let’s get those beautiful babies out of you so we can moon over them.”
“Did you hear that you two,” I rubbed his belly as I said it, “time to come out so we can spoil you.” They shivered through our connection, just as scared as their Daddy was. “You’re okay, little ones. You’ll see that just as soon as we get to hug you and love on you.”
The contractions went on far longer than I was comfortable with, but Nuri said when it’s time, we’ll know. Our dragon finally stopped growling when she checked how far Juni was dilated but our poor mate was in so much pain. I wished I could take it away but couldn’t deny how excited I was to see the twin’s eggs.
“Okay Juni, get ready to push with the next contraction,” Nuri finally said the words we’d been waiting for, and I breathed a sigh of relief until Juni had to push. “One, two, three, push!”
“Argh!” Juni groaned as he bore down and pushed with all his might.
“Alright, nice deep breaths. That’s it,” Nuri’s intent gaze was on the baby shoot. “Get ready and, push!”
Poor Juni was at this for hours before she finally said the magic word. “I see the first egg, a beautiful rich blue like his Papa. This time Juni, push until I tell you to stop. Now, push!”
Juni screamed and every muscle in his body contracted as he gave it his all. I’m not sure I could’ve handled watching from where mom and Nuri were. Seeing my mate’s body stretch like that would’ve sent me over the edge, and not in a good way. I’d be passed out beside him in the nest.
“Good job, Juni. Your son is nearly out.”
“Kael,” Juni panted. “A boy, Ky.”
“Yes, my love and a big one at that. You’re doing good. I’m so proud of you, mate.”
“He is a strapping egg. One more big push Juni and your son will be out. Now, push!” Juni cried this time as he did, a mix of excitement and pain I’m sure because our Kael was one of the biggest eggs I’d ever seen.
Mom wrapped the egg in a towel and wiped it down before she set him beside us. “My word, Juni. You make some big, beautiful babies. Just look at Kael’s magnificent coloring. He will be a strong alpha for sure.”
Our dragon was beside himself, fretting and worrying until we got a glimpse of Kael. Now he puffed up with pride.
Strong boy, like his Papa. Can’t wait to fly with him.
Same, dragon. Our mate did well.
Very well.
Juni sighed and attempted to cat nap, but Kael’s twin wasn’t having that.
“Juni, no rest, I’m sorry. Your daughter is much smaller and is already lined up to follow her big brother out. Get ready to push.” As soon as the contraction hit, he pushed and a good portion of the second egg came out.
“Oh my gosh, Kyson, she matches your chest,” Mom cried. “Our first granddaughter.”
“Kalliope,” Juni cried. “One of each. Thank the Goddess for that because I’m not doing this a...” he didn’t have time to finish that sentence before our girl came barreling out and right into grandma’s towel.
“Kalliope is gonna be a little omega spitfire like her Daddy,” Juni smiled when mom said that. “Congratulations to both of you. You did well, Juni bug.”
“Thank you,” he breathlessly panted. “Ky, they’re so beautiful.”
“As are you, my love.” My tears joined his when I kissed his parted lips.
“Let’s get Juni cleaned up and tucked into the blankets with the eggs,” mom suggested. “Kyson, he’s gonna be sore for a few days so you better take good care of my son-in-law.”
“I can promise you that.” I’d dote on my healing mate until he hollered to leave him alone.
