Chapter 23
“My folks are over the moon about the triplets,” Kian remarked.
“My parents are excited as well,” Mason added.
“Mine, too,” Blake said. “I video-called them about an hour before dinner. I should have called them the moment we got home from the doctor, but I was too engrossed with my reading right after lunch. Then, I was overwhelmed with my cravings. Anyway, my beta and omega dads were ecstatic. They couldn’t stop cooing at me. My alpha dad bawled like a baby.”
Kian stared at Blake in bewilderment. “Why?”
“He was being dramatic. He kept on telling me he was crying in relief because not only did I finally get mated, I was knocked up with three babies all at once.”
Mason chortled in amusement. “Your alpha dad is something else all right.”
“He’s an overemotional parent,” Blake said.
Kian chuckled. “He loves you. All of your dads love you very much. In fact, I think Mason’s and my parents all love you more than us now.”
Mason snickered while nodding. “I think so, too.”
“Sorry about that,” Blake responded before winking at his alphas.
Kian shook his head. “It’s fine, babe.”
“I don’t mind either, sweetheart,” Mason added.
The three of them got into a more comfortable position as they smiled at one another and cuddled even closer before they focused on the movie on the television. Blake enjoyed being pregnant, but having three babies inside him was tough. Some of the things he could do prior to his pregnancy were now such a hassle. Even the simplest movement could leave him breathless sometimes. He didn’t even dare to imagine how much more difficult it would be to get around the house or complete his work once the pregnancy progressed to its final stage. He sighed and chided himself for worrying about things so far in the future. He would just enjoy his pregnancy and take it one step at a time. 14
As Blake’s pregnancy was nearing its thirtieth week, Mason became more stressed over the omega’s stubbornness. He could also tell Kian was reaching breaking point. However, unlike Kian, who got to hide away in school for hours at a time five days a week, Mason ran a diner, which was just a connecting door from their house.
Mason loved Blake. There was no doubt about that. He cared for and worried about Blake all the time, especially since the omega’s stomach was now so huge the man was unable to stand for extended periods without feeling exhausted, find a comfortable sleeping position, or even get to his feet on his own. However, that was at the root of his and Kian’s main issue with Blake.
He understood Blake had been independent for years prior to the three of them mating. Mason admired Blake’s strength, ambition, and determination to succeed in whatever the omega put his mind to, but there was a limit to it. Blake didn’t seem to get the memo that he and Kian were only trying to be helpful when they did something for the omega. Blake could get worked up in an instant, so Mason and Kian would just stay quiet while the omega ranted at them.
Mason didn’t want to argue with Blake, fearing the omega’s health would suffer. Mason didn’t think he could survive losing Blake. It would probably kill him inside. Once he was certain Blake was sleeping peacefully on their bed, he heaved out a sigh and went to the diner for an hour to check on things. Mason and his mates would soon be adding three babies to their home. He had to earn plenty of money to keep them all fed and clothed. After all, one baby was expensive enough. As one of the alphas in the house, it was his duty to make sure their financial situation stayed sound.
“Mase!”
He turned to Anthony in surprise, smiling at the alpha. “Hey, Tony. What’s up? Not working today?”
“I own the business with James. He’s there right now. Alan is helping out as well.”
“That’s awesome. So, what are you doing here? Not that I mind. It’s rare to see you at the diner on a weekday afternoon.”
“Just want to tell you the good news that James, Alan, and I have finally done it.”
“What?” Mason was bewildered for a few seconds before he understood what Anthony was talking about. “Oh! Congratulations!”
“Thank you. James and I owe it to Blake, though. Alan told us Blake was the one who convinced him to give us a chance. The three of us mated last night.”
Mason felt a glowing sense of pride at his incredible omega. “That’s amazing. I’ll be sure to tell Blake about it later. He’s asleep at the moment.”
Anthony grinned at him. “Tire him out, eh?”
He rolled his eyes. “Get your mind out of the gutter, man. It’s not sex. Not that Kee and I have any complaints about that. A pregnant omega’s sex drive is through the roof. My dick is hurting so much right now, I’ll be thankful if Blake loses interest in any kind of sex for the next two, three days.”
Anthony whistled. “Damn! You and Kee are living the dream.”
Mason snorted. “Wait until Alan is pregnant with your first child. You’ll be singing a different tune when he becomes insatiable for your dick.”
“I don’t think there’s anything terrible about that. I love sex. In fact, all alphas love sex, preferably lots and lots of it.”
“Not when Blake insists on riding me six, seven times throughout the night every night for the past two weeks.”
“You can share the burden with Kian.”
“You’re not listening, man. Six, seven times with me in addition to the same for Kian.”
Anthony’s eyes widened in shock. “Is Blake in heat?”
“No! If he was going through that, his omega pheromones would have given me and Kee the boost we’d need to slide into our alpha ruts. Then, we would have no problem matching Blake load for load.”
“Holy shit! Now I can’t wait for Alan to get pregnant.”
“Best of luck with that,” Mason said. “Just don’t say I didn’t warn you. Why do you think I’m walking with a bit of a limp right now? My fucking dick hurts like hell.”
“I wish I had your problem, man.”
“No, you don’t,” Mason scoffed while Anthony chortled. “Anyway, why aren’t you with your mates? I’m an alpha, too. I know how rough it gets to leave your mates, especially when the bond is so fresh.”
“It is,” Anthony admitted. “But I don’t want to tell you this on the phone. I want to share the news in person. I could have waited until the bond between James, Alan, and me settled, but I’m too excited.”
“Cool. The three of you should come over next week. We can grill in the backyard or something. We have so much to celebrate. I also need to talk to Alan.”
Anthony glared at Mason. “What about?”
He mock-punched Anthony. “Cool it, man. I’m not going to harm or poach on your omega. I have my own mates.”
Anthony gave him a sheepish smile. “Sorry, Mase. My instincts are going haywire at the moment.”
“It’s fine. I get it. Anyway, I need Alan to be my tax consultant. The one I have now is excellent, but she’ll be moving to Europe with her alphas by the end of next month.”
“Give Alan a call then. I’m sure he’ll be delighted to add your diner to his client list.”
“I will.”
There were a few seconds of silence before Anthony said, “Blake’s still fighting you all the way? The last time you and I chatted three weeks ago, he was driving you up the wall.”
“Yeah. I love Blake, but he’s as obstinate as a mule. He insists on sitting in front of his laptop to design those websites and continue with his translation jobs even though I’ve been telling him he needs to cut down on the number of jobs he takes on. Kee and I are worried about his health. He’s almost thirty weeks pregnant now.”
“Blake is an independent omega, much like Alan.”
“I know, and I’m aware that babies are expensive. That’s the reason why Kee and I work so damn hard. Blake insists on contributing. I feel like a failure of an alpha. I can provide for my mates and babies just fine.”
“Uh oh. I hope you didn’t tell Blake that.”
Mason blushed and Anthony burst out laughing.