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CHAPTER 15

Ethan sat looking at the ten long sticks with two pink lines. It was official, he was going to be a father. He had never thought about being an actual father before.

"I don't even know what to say right now. I never really considered that I could be a father," Day muttered to no one in particular.

Rhys sniffled. "I didn't even think about it. I'm so sorry."

Ethan and Day immediately went to Rhys and took him in their arms. Ethan cuddled and soothed his mate, saying, "Sweetie, you didn't do anything wrong. None of us did. This might not be something we expected, but it is not something we regret. Honestly, I think we are all just scared and if we're completely honest, we're all a little dumbstruck. I think the three of us need a few moments to absorb this information so we can start planning for the miraculous event."

Rhys snuggled closer to Ethan, asking, "You really think this is a miraculous thing?”

"Oh, I think it is stupendous. I'm not going to lie to you. I'm scared shitless. I've never thought about being a father before. I have no idea what to do, but I know something that makes all of that a moot point," Ethan said quietly.

"What's that?" Rhys asked as he sniffed and wiped his eyes.

Ethan placed a soft hand on Rhys's stomach. "I have the two most fabulous mates in the world that are going to help me raise a beautiful baby into an absolutely gorgeous man."

Day laughed. "Gorgeous, huh?"

"Well, could he be anything else? I mean, think about it, Day. I have two of the most handsome men as my mates. Our child comes from good stock, it only makes sense," Ethan replied with a smile.

Day snickered, "You do know he isn't a horse or cow, right? I mean good stock? You could come up with something ...."

A knock on the door caused them all to go silent, Day asking, "Rhys, were you expecting anyone?'

Shaking his head, Rhys nervously replied, "No, of course not."

Slowly Day went to the door. "Who is it?"

"We are here to see the Seneschal." A deep voice said from the other side.

Day gave a strange look, saying, "There is no one here..."

"He means me, Day. I am the Seneschal. Although, people normally call me Rhys. However, that is the term we use in the shimmer for the administration officer for the nobles," Rhys explained.

Day opened the door and Ethan fell backwards onto a chair as Rhys screamed this high pitch sound, took off running, and leaped into a man that stood at around seven feet tall with long black hair and muscles that were stacked on top of muscles. He then dropped down from him, pushed past Day and leaped into the other man’s arms that was about a foot smaller than the first with long blond hair and turquoise green eyes.

Rhys was crying, when he ran to the other man again, chanting, "My sweet and sexy. Oh, by the Gods! I swear, I have missed you two more than anyone could possibly miss someone."

"Hey there, dragonfly, we've missed you, too," the blond man said with a smile.

Day and Ethan growled low, causing Rhys to turn around. "Oh, you two stop that this instant. Don't you know who they are?"

Ethan's phoenix came so close to the surface, he could feel the flapping of its wings and the burn of its flames. "Right now, my phoenix doesn't give a shit who they are. However, they do need to step away from my mate, immediately."

Day snarled and Ethan could see the flash of fire in those beautiful icy blue orbs as well. He went to Rhys and pulled him gently out of the other man's arms. "I must agree with Ethan on this, Rhys. I am doing my best to hold back my dragon, but I am struggling."

Rhys snuggled into Day's embrace. "I do love my mates, but you both are going to feel silly in a minute."

"Silly or not, they are not to touch you, Rhys. I think our animals understand our particular addition and they are far more overprotective than usual," Ethan explained.

Rhys pulled away from Day, then turned to face them. Slapping a hand on his waist and wagging a finger in their faces, Rhys replied, "Now, look here, my father took my guardians away from me once, I will not allow my mates to do the same. Besides, they are your uncles!"

Day's eyes widened as he looked at the dark-haired man. "You're Uncle Casimir?"

The dark-haired man smiled wide. "Yes, and it's good to see that my brother can raise a strong son with the heart of a warrior."

Ethan tilted his head to the side, whispering, "That means you're my mom's brother, Aracas."