"I’ll take that deal," I agreed easily. "I think that's a great compromise."
“Don’t worry about the space, either,” Corvin pointed out. “Some packs are huge, they are meant to accommodate all sorts of packs.”
Ezra and Apollo joined us, bringing the both of us orange juice and a kiss for me.
"Did you talk her into it?" Ezra asked as he slid her drink over to her.
"I did," she smirked. The beta gave her a high five. Those two were trouble together.
Apollo just watched the exchange.
"Are you okay down there, big guy?" I asked. It wasn’t normal for him to be so quiet.
"Yes, Goddess, just trying to wrap my head around the fact that we get to see our little miracle today," he admitted, fidgeting with his napkin.
It was strange to see him so quiet and I didn't like it.
I started to get up to go to him when Corvin sat a plate in front of me.
"Eat first. He’s fine,” he said as he kissed the top of my head before moving to his friend.
Corvin placed his hand on his shoulder and Apollo patted it.
"Here I am bringing the room down. Don't get me wrong I'm excited, but this will really make it real," Apollo explained.
I took a bite of my food before pushing the plate toward him. He looked up but scooted back as I rounded the table and dropped into his lap. He cradled me and my growing belly.
"This is life. It’s always changing and it's normal to be nervous," I said, wrapping my arms around him and pulling him closer to me. "Never be ashamed to share your feelings with me."
Apollo didn't say anything as he held me closer. We didn't break apart until my stomach growled.
He shifted me again before pulling my plate closer. "Eat...and drink your water, too."
"You don't have to tell me twice," I said as I took another bite. Lately it felt like I was always starving. Mornings were the worst.
"What time is the appointment?" Phoenix asked. Corvin set her plate of eggs and toast in front of her before answering.
"Nine, we need to leave in about fifteen minutes to get there on time,” he said.
She started to shovel her food in, finishing the whole plate in record time before rushing to her room to get ready.
"I guess she thought my eggs were good?" Corvin joked as he finally sat at the table.
"Nope, she hated them," Ezra teased.
"Water, water, water," Apollo chanted at me. To satisfy him I downed the glass and he refilled it.
I finished the burrito and drank the water before asking, "How much more? This is two glasses already.”
"That should be enough, just remember that you can't go to the bathroom until the tech tells you to," Apollo reminded me. I swear they remembered the doctor’s orders more than I did.
"You three remember this moment when our little angel is crying at two a.m. I expect you to get up with them. If you don't I'll remind you of this torture," I joked as I took another gulp of water.
"As you should, siren," Corvin stated as he picked up our plates and took them to the sink. Ezra was already there waiting to rinse them and place them in the dishwasher. Even after these months together, I was still surprised how easily they fell into routine.
"Everyone, ready?" Phoenix asked when she reappeared with her backpack over one shoulder. She was dressed now and sliding on her shoes.
The smile on her face told me it was the right choice to bring her along. I wanted her to know she was a part of this, that this baby wasn’t going to replace her. Our family was simply growing.
