As the minutes passed, he could smell less anger in the room. It was being replaced by the contented scent from the three of them. There were some other unfamiliar aromas coming from Blake, but the omega wasn’t feeling well. Mason had a strong feeling Blake’s scent would return to normal once the omega was healthy again. Regardless, Blake’s omega scent was potent enough to calm him and Kian down. He remained in his position for a moment longer before pulling away slightly.
Blake raised his left eyebrow. “Better now?”
Mason nodded. “Sorry. Kian and I are frustrated with work, the nursery, and your health. We—”
“Nursery?” Blake cut him off midsentence.
Kian stepped away and pointed at the room in general. “It’s going to be our final gift for you for the courting ritual.”
“Comfort and home,” Blake muttered while gazing around the room. After a while, Blake beamed at Mason and Kian. “Thank you, alphas. It’s perfect timing.”
Mason probably appeared just as astounded as Kian. “What did you mean by that?”
Blake smirked at the two of them before walking out of the bedroom. Mason and Kian raced after the omega. Mason’s heart pounded hard and fast as he attempted not to get his hopes up, but if it was true, it would account for the new scents coming from Blake. Mason rubbed his palms against his jeans as he took larger steps. Blake smelled so much sweeter. It had to be real, but Mason didn’t want to believe it until he had the proof in front of him.
When Blake entered their bedroom and headed toward the bathroom, Mason and Kian waited with bated breath for the omega to come out. Seconds later, Mason’s eyes teared up when Blake placed three sticks on his palms and two on Kian’s. They were positive. He and Kian exchanged sticks to confirm the news. All five were positive. Mason gaped at Kian before turning to Blake, who was nodding and crying while grinning at the two of them.
“I’m pregnant.”
Mason screamed in joy and lifted his omega into the air and twirled Blake around the room. He was going to be a father! When he was satisfied, he put Blake down and kissed the omega. Kian gave Blake a brief kiss, as well. Mason then grabbed Kian. The two smiled at each other as they pressed their lips together. The kiss lasted a long time. Mason wanted to convey his apology to his alpha mate for losing his temper earlier.
“I’m sorry, Kee.”
“I’m sorry, too. I was being an asshole.”
“Same here. I was frustrated and worried about Blake’s health, but I shouldn’t lash out at you.”
“Glad that we’re all okay now,” Blake piped up.
Mason nodded at Blake. “When did you get all those pregnancy test kits?”
“Earlier this morning when I went out to buy breakfast for us,” Blake answered. “I had my suspicions late last night. That was the reason why it was so difficult for me to fall asleep.”
“I was terrified, babe,” Kian spoke up. “I thought you were too ill to sleep.”
“I’m sorry.”
Kian shook his head. “You don’t have to apologize. We’re pregnant. We’re going to have a child soon. You should have tested as soon as you got home, though.”
Blake shrugged. “I wanted to have breakfast with you both first. After that, the test slipped from my mind because I was too focused on my work. Besides, I was going to check on my own because I couldn’t bear to see your disappointed expressions if the result turned out to be negative.”
Mason embraced Blake tightly from the front. “I’ll never feel like that. Not when it comes to you and Kian.”
Kian bobbed his head up and down before hugging Blake from behind and sniffing at the omega’s neck. “I agree with Mason. Fuck. You smell so much sweeter now.”
“We have to find a doctor for you, Blake,” Mason said seconds later. “You need to have one for the duration of your pregnancy.”
“Indeed,” Kian concurred.
“In the meantime, you should rest up.”
Blake snorted. “Later. It’s almost twelve noon now, and I’m starving. I’ll take a nap after lunch. “
Mason had a sudden urge to stuff Blake’s stomach with a ton of food. Judging by Kian’s expression, he could tell the other alpha felt the same way, too. He was certain his and Kian’s alpha instincts would go through the roof over the next nine months or so. They might even get worse after the child was born. Only time would tell. In the meantime, Mason had a more important duty of keeping his omega well-fed. Everything else could take a backseat.
Chapter 11
Blake heaved a huge sigh of relief. It was a beautiful Thursday morning. Kian was at school. Mason had to take care of things at the diner. He could sit and relax in the backyard while sipping on orange juice and eating cookies with James, who was snickering at him.
“What?”
James shook his head. “You have that pregnancy glow.”
Blake snorted. “I look like a whale.”
“I’ve witnessed the way Kee and Mase behaved around you whenever you guys invited Tony and me over for dinner. Even with my less sensitive beta-nose, I could smell the stench of their arousal. I’m not a prude, but holy cow! It always felt as though they were seconds away from pouncing on you and fucking you.”
He grimaced. “Can we not talk about sex? You’re like my brother. I don’t want to talk about sex with you.”
James rolled his eyes. “Whatever. Anyway, how does it feel being eighteen weeks pregnant?”
“Tired all the damn, fucking time. First
