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“Ugh.” I groan, holding my hand over my belly. “How is it possible that I got this round this fast,” I complain.

Nico laughs as he steps behind me and wraps his arms around me. He holds me beneath my oversized belly and lifts it slightly, holding the weight of the twins in his hands.

“Oh my word.” I moan in relief. “Please stay there forever.” I lean my head against him and close my eyes.

He nuzzles his face into my neck. “Are you ready?” he asks.

“I am. You?”

He nods. Slowly, he drops his hands, and the weight of our babies is mine again.

“When we get home, I’ll give you a peppermint foot massage.”

“I love you more already.” I grin, turning around and standing on my tiptoes to kiss him.

“Jade gave me such a lecture about not being late for this lunch,” I mutter. “Since when are we ever late for the family lunches. I don’t know what has gotten into her.”

“She gave me the same lecture.” He shrugs. “Maybe she had it out with everyone. The only person she really needs to moan at is Ark.”

“I know. It’s so weird. But she made me anxious about it. I’m terrified we’re going to be late now. “I laugh at myself.

Nico chuckles and leans over the kitchen counter to grab the car keys.

I brush my hands over my dress. It’s tight, hugging the roundness of my belly.

“Do I look ridiculous? Should I wear the floaty dress instead?”

“Are you kidding. You looking fucking incredible. That belly of yours is fucking hot.”

“Shame on you—talking about your pregnant wife like that,” I say, my brows raised.

“Hey, hang on a second. For now, you’re just my baby mama. You’re the one who wanted to wait till after the twins were born before we got married.”

He reaches out and takes my hand, resting it on his and admiring the engagement ring he gave me five months ago. “I wanted to get married the same day I asked you.” He huffs. Still sulking that I said—but I’m also making him wait.

“Ok, but you’re not the one who has to get married looking like an air balloon. These boys— both of them— weigh a ton, and I’m tired and I want to eat everything, and I want—“

“I know, my love, you want to look perfect on your wedding day. I understand. I just think you already look perfect.” He grins, kissing me, my body sparking with lust as he grabs my ass and squeezes.

“Oh my goodness. Don’t do that.” I laugh, pushing his hand away. “If you do that, I’m going to pounce on you and then we will be late. And Jade is terrifying. I’m not willing to risk that.”

Nico laughs again, stealing one more kiss before he pushes me towards the front door.

“Let’s go.” He says, following me out.

We arrive at Jade and Rad’s place for the family lunch that she is, for some reason, very panicked about. I’ve had lunches at her place before, but this time she seems obsessively determined to make sure it’s perfect.

“It’s so quiet,” I say, walking up the steps. “Where is everyone?”

Nico pushes the front door open, and I step inside.

The moment I walk through the door way everyone leaps out and shouts. “Surprise. Happy baby shower.”

I scream and almost fall over, but Nico has his arm around me as I laugh in relief and tears of joy sting my eyes. I’ve never had any kind of surprise party in my entire life.

The entire family of Andreevs, and our close friends, surrounds us and one by one they hug me and excitedly congratulate us both.

Jade and Radmir are the last ones to welcome us in and she grins at me with the naughtiest smile on her face. “Did you really not know?” She asks, giggling like a kid on Christmas day.

“Girl, I almost peed my pants.” I pack up laughing.

She pulls Nico and me into one big group hug. “I cannot wait to be an aunt. Can you hurry up and give me my nephews already? You look like you should have given birth two months ago.”

“I know, how much bigger am I going to get?” I whine.

She takes my hand and leads me into the party.

The decor is beautiful. Blue balloons, streamers, flowers, cakes, cocktails, glitter, music—everything has been set up with love and care, and looking around, I start crying again.

Freaking hormones have been ruling my life. The past month has been particularly bad, and I cry over absolutely everything.

Jade laughs when she notices and hands me a blue napkin with a little blue bunny on it. This makes me cry even more.

Nico pulls me into his arms and he’s laughing too.

“I’m glad you love it, my angel.”

The past five months have been the happiest of my entire life, and I have a feeling that it is only going to get better from here. With each passing moment, Nico and I grow closer, our love becoming stronger.

I tried to go back to work after everything blew over. The enemy was completely eliminated that day that Nico rescued me—there is no longer a threat from them and the rat, Justin, is no longer a concern—

At first, I was loving being back in the office with Nico, but within two months, I was so tired I couldn’t even think straight.

The doctor told me that with my body being as petite as it is and trying to grow two pretty hefty little twin boys, larger than normal for babies in this trimester, I had no choice but to pause my career and take it easy.

Nico has made sure that I’ve been busy enough to stay out of trouble, though.

He brings a file home here and there and lets me keep in the loop with things.

I’ve joined the team that is searching for leads on Andrei and I help him with follow-ups—it’s so frustrating that we haven’t found him yet.

I want to help Nico with that because I think it will help him with the pain he has after losing his little brother.

Nico keeps me sane by taking me on little adventures to beautiful restaurants, peaceful weekends away, trips to the beach now that the weather is warmer, and of course, shopping for baby things, which is my new favorite hobby.

It is the perfect afternoon in warm sunshine, surrounded by love and family while we celebrate the coming birth of our twins.

They shower us in gifts, and I feel like I’ve truly found my place in this world.

Late in the day, I let out a sneaky little yawn, which I try to hide behind my hand.

Nico leans over and whispers in my ear. “Say the secret words and I’ll have you whisked away and tucked in bed within seconds.”

I giggle, loving that he prepared me for this. I clear my throat and in a serious tone, I say. “Bananas really should come in other colors.”

A few of the people sitting around us turn to look at me with alarm and confusing in their eyes. “What?” Jade says, scutching her nose. “Have you gone mad?”

Nico and I are laughing at our private joke as he pulls me to my feet. “She’s gone mad. I have no choice but to rush her out of here before the madness infects you all.” He says dramatically.

“You two are idiots.” Jade laughs. “Get out of here, I’ll have my driver bring all of the gifts to your place tomorrow.” She waves us away with a smile, but before we leave, I grab her into the biggest hug ever. “Love you,” I say, holding her tight. “Love you too. I’m so happy my brother met you.”

At home, Nico insists on carrying me. All the way from the car, in the elevator, to the door, and to the bedroom.

“I can walk, you know,” I say, snuggled against him, loving every moment of it.

“Mm. But I don’t want to let you go.” He replies.

“What else don’t you want?” I whisper as he lets my feet slide to the ground.

“I don’t want you in this dress anymore.”

“I thought you liked this dress?” I say in horror.

“Oh, but what’s underneath it is so much more divine, my love.” He growls darkly.

I bite my lip and turn my back towards him, letting him slowly unzip the back of my dress. My heart beats faster and my skin begins to tingle with desire.

His hands brush over my body as he pushes the dress off my shoulders, over my hips and onto the floor. His touch sends shockwaves through me.

I turn to face him again, and my fingers pull open his belt, tugging his pants off. His eyes are locked onto me, his mouth set in a stern line as he stares at me with intensity.

“What?” I mutter, feeling self-conscious.

“Did I ever tell you that you are the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen?” he asks, reaching up to touch my face.

“You did.” I grin, my heart fluttering wildly.

I reach out and touch his rock hard cock.

It stands rigid, and I lick my lips before dropping to my knees in front of him.

He groans with pleasure as I lick him and suck him, letting my tongue dance over him as I taste his desire. His hand brushes over the back of my head, his fingers threading through my hair.

I let my him fuck my mouth, sliding in and out of it until he starts to get too hard and too big for me to handle.

“Stand up, angel. Bend over the bed for me.” He demands, holding out his hand and pulling me to my feet.

I walk to the bed and lean over it, setting my hands on the edge as I arch my back and lift my ass towards him.

“Fuck, you are too fucking perfect.” His eyes trace over my body as he takes his cock in his hand and rubs himself, back and forth, savoring the sight of me.

I feel like a goddess in his eyes.

There hasn’t been a single moment with him where I haven’t felt beautiful. Even though I joke about my belly being too big, the way he looks at me and the things he says make me want to get pregnant again as soon as this is over.

He steps behind me with his feet on either side of mine.

“Lean forward.” He demands, pressing my face against the bed. “That’s right, gorgeous, show me my pussy.” He runs his finger over my wetness and when he slaps me lightly over my clit I gasp with pleasure.

He chuckles, rubbing his cock over me.

“You’re lucky you’re tired, so I’ll be gentle with you—this time.” He whispers, and as he says the words, he thrusts into me.

I cry out as his cock pushes deep inside me.

Sex when you're pregnant feels different. It’s an entirely new sensation. As though my body has changed shape in more ways than I can see.

He groans at wraps his hands around my hips, holding me in place while he fucks me with steady, rhythmic, pounding thrusts.

His animalistic grunts of pleasure are always my undoing. To hear him lost in the moment, fighting for control, enjoying it as much as I am—it drives me wild with desire.

He runs his hand over my spine, and I shudder beneath his touch.

He slaps my ass and I moan loudly, digging my hands into the blankets, twisting and pulling as the pleasure builds.

My legs start shaking and Nico holds my hips tighter.

My breathing hitches and becomes deeper and Nico pushes harder into me.

He reaches around my front and presses his finger against my clit.

All at once the orgasm hits me, over and over again, multiplying as he rubs my clit and thrusts deep inside me.

I can barely breathe when it ends, and Nico explodes inside my body.

I fall forward onto the bed, giggling in delight. I roll over and grin at him and he lies over me to kiss me.

“I love you, my angel. More and more every day.”

“I love you too, Nico. You are my entire world.”

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THE END