Chapter 21
“I see. Well, James and Tony are currently dating Alan.”
“Oh! Alan is a male omega then? I know that Tony and James want to have kids someday.”
“Yeah. James and Tony are interested in taking things one step further with Alan, but the omega seems hesitant. I’m hoping Alan will be more willing to open up to me. We’re both male omegas after all. We understand each other better.”
“I get it. I’ll make sure to keep Tony and James occupied while you have a chat with Alan after dinner.”
“I appreciate that. Just inform Mase as well, please. Alan may not feel comfortable if an alpha is hovering around us.”
“I’ll do that.”
“Thank you, alpha.”
“You’re welcome. Anyway, I’m going to get a glass of orange juice from the kitchen. Do you want something else? You’re almost done with your milk and cookies.”
Blake hesitated for a moment before responding. “I’m always starving lately, but I’ve already drunk a giant mug of milk and eaten almost thirty chocolate chip cookies. Maybe I should wait for dinner.”
“What? Why?”
“Look at me, alpha. I’m a round, fat chunk of lard. It won’t be long before you have to roll me everywhere because I won’t be able to walk anymore.”
Kian was shocked by the bitterness in Blake’s voice. “Baby, you’re pregnant with triplets. You’re not obese. Even if you were, I don’t give a fuck. I love you. I’m in awe of you for carrying our children for us and sacrificing your body and health for the sake of our babies.”
Blake cried a little. “Are you sure?”
“Yes!” Kian shifted his chair closer to Blake and slung one arm around the omega before tugging the man down to rest his head on Kian’s shoulder. “I love you, my omega.”
“I love you, too. Sorry your shirt is a bit wet from my tears and snot. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I get so damn emotional over everything. I actually sobbed like a baby yesterday afternoon when I watched a popcorn commercial on TV.”
Kian chuckled under his breath. “Where was Mase?”
“At the diner.”
Kian’s eyes widened in anger. “You were home alone?”
Blake rolled his eyes. “It lasted only for a few minutes, so cool it, alpha. Mase had to go to the diner because there was an emergency in the kitchen.”
“Nobody and nothing can be more important than you!”
Blake beamed at Kian. “I can look after myself for a few minutes. You left me alone out here for hours. I’m all right, aren’t I?”
Kian blushed and nodded. “Fine. I guess I’m being overprotective. Anyway, do you want anything from the kitchen?”
“Some bananas, ketchup, peanut butter, and a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Oh, and get me more milk, please.”
“Sure, baby. I’ll be right back.”
Kian returned to the backyard less than ten minutes later. He wisely kept his mouth shut when Blake peeled three of the bananas and mashed them with the vanilla ice cream before adding plenty of ketchup and peanut butter. He was aware that Blake had some weird cravings. He didn’t want to make the omega self-conscious, so he stared at the fascinating concoction without uttering a single word.
Since Blake seemed happy with whatever he was scooping into his mouth, Kian figured he should continue to keep his opinion to himself. Besides, Blake smelled like a content omega, which in turn made him a delighted alpha. He wasn’t going to disturb the peaceful moment. Instead, he sipped his orange juice and watched his beautiful omega while imagining how good-looking all of their children would be. Life was wonderful, and he wanted it to remain that way for as long as possible. 13
When dinner was over, Blake raised his left eyebrow to signal to Kian and Mason to distract James and Anthony. He was thankful his alphas understood him. He used the opportunity to converse with Alan.
“The backyard is windy, but I like it there. Can you accompany me there for a few minutes? I need to get some fresh air after dinner.”
Alan smiled and nodded. “Of course.”
Blake was thankful when Alan offered him a hand because he had a tough time getting to his feet due to the amount of extra weight he was carrying. Then, they walked side by side toward the backyard. Once they were seated, he faced Alan and beamed at the older omega.
“I never thought I’d ever be mated to one alpha, let alone two.”
Alan appeared astonished to hear that. “Why not? I mean, you’re such a gorgeous omega. There must be tens of thousands of them hounding you day and night.”
He snorted. “I’m too tall and too muscular. Not exactly your typical omega. I’m sure you understand what some alphas are like. I’m an adequate fuck, but not mate-material.”
Alan empathized and nodded. “Damn alphas!”
Blake and Alan grinned at each other.