Chapter 12
Kian almost choked when the doctor spoke up. “Excuse me? How many?”
The doctor smiled at him, Blake, and Mason. “You’re expecting triplets. All boys. Congratulations.”
Kian stared at Blake and Mason, who were still gaping at the monitor. “Are…are you sure, doctor?”
“Yes, I am. Having said that, it would be best for the three of you to visit me once a week from now on until I deem it safe to perform a C-section to get the babies out. The pregnancy risk for an omega male is higher than the others. Multiple babies for a first pregnancy increase that risk by a larger percentage.”
Over the next few minutes, Kian and Mason discussed with the doctor everything that they had to watch out for, including the necessity of adding more prenatal vitamins for Blake. Kian was worried that Blake remained silent throughout, but he couldn’t detect any panic in their bond. He figured Blake was simply trying to digest the news. Later, when they were on their way home, Kian turned around from the front seat and checked on Blake while Mason drove.
“Are you okay, babe?”
Blake nodded. “Just feeling surprised and overwhelmed. Excited, too.”
Mason glanced at Blake via the rearview mirror. “I feel the same way. Anyway, you heard what the doctor said earlier, sweetheart. You mustn’t overexert yourself.”
“I’m fine, Mase. Don’t be dramatic.”
“Mase and I are worried about you, babe,” Kian said.
“I know,” Blake responded. “Just don’t go overboard, though. I need some breathing space from time to time.”
“We’ll try, but no promises,” Mason chimed in. “My instincts are going haywire at the moment. I have to protect you and our triplets. I’m also concerned about Kee, but he’s an alpha, too. I’m less inclined to hover around him.”
“What Mase said,” Kian added.
Blake sighed. “Fine. The two of you just have to do your best to let me do my own thing as much as possible.”
Kian smiled at Blake. “Okay, babe. You got it.”
It wasn’t as easy as Kian expected, though. He couldn’t stop himself from checking on Blake. Mason was much worse than he was. Fortunately, Blake was able to tolerate them so far, but he noticed the omega was about to explode from being overly coddled. He had to encourage Mason to deal with the diner for a few hours, hoping Blake could breathe easier without having to handle both him and the other alpha at the same time.
In order to take his mind off the omega for a few minutes, Kian decided to grade some of his students’ homework. It worked so well he was taken aback the next time he glanced at the time on his smartphone. He managed to finish all the work he’d brought home in slightly more than two hours. He got to his feet and searched for Blake. As expected, he found the omega drinking milk and eating chocolate chip cookies at the table in the backyard while reading on a handheld device. Blake smiled at him when he approached the table.
“Hey, alpha.”
“Hey, babe. What are you reading?” he asked as he sat on the chair next to Blake.
“A romance story sets in a dystopian world.”
“Do you like the story?”
“Uh-huh. I like it so far. By the way, are you done with the grading?”
He nodded. “I finished them all.”
“That’s awesome. Oh, by the way, James, Tony, and Alan are coming over for dinner this evening. I asked for Mase’s permission. I wanted to check with you, as well, but you were busy.”
“It’s fine. This is your home, too. You don’t need our permission.”
“I’m aware, alpha, but it’s better for me to confirm with either you or Mason, just in case you guys have something else in mind for this evening.”
He shook his head at Blake. “None. Wait a minute. Who’s Alan?”
“You haven’t talked to Tony at all? I thought you, Mase, and Tony often chatted with one another.”
“Once or twice a week,” he clarified.
“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
