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By the time she finished sending and answering emails, they were home again.
She was frowning at her phone and texting with both thumbs when she felt a soft seat behind her and heard Jiji greeting her. “Dude, you carried me inside?”
“I did. Time for lunch.”
The phone was plucked from her hands, and she looked up to see Nari grinning with a burger and fries on a tray.
“Holy...” she blinked. “I don’t need actually to eat for four.”
Nari grinned. “I know. This is just a celebration burger. It’s official.”
“Yeah, but now there is the wait to make sure I keep them.”
Nari nodded. “Early days, but still a reason for a celebration.”
Polly started eating, and Minoru was given his own food a moment later.
“So, how much weight did I lose during my heat?”
“About seven or eight pounds.” He mentioned it casually.
“Ah. I did wonder. Everything was looser.”
“I tried to remember to feed you, but I was distracted.” It was a wicked chuckle.
“Well, thankfully, I don’t think I will be in heat for a few years if the implantation for the other cells is carried out.” She smirked into her burger.
“How many years?”
“Estimating that all five are viable? Do the math. One year between pregnancies.” She chortled. She saw his red eyes glowing out of the corner of her eye.
“We do not need to use all of them.”
She laughed, and to her surprise, her meal was done. She stretched, kissed him on the cheek, and carried her tray into the kitchen, where Nari took it from her. Nari smiled and said, “Oh, your sister called. She and your parents would like to see you.”
Polly caught herself on the counter and rushed for the sink as she lost her celebration burger.
There was roaring in her ears as Minoru caught Nari up on the entire situation. He washed her face and lifted her to carry her to the study. “I am going to put an end to this today, precious. You rest.”
She was dizzy, frightened, and furious. He reached through their link, soothing her. The fury was a shared emotion.
He eased her to sleep, and Jiji curled up next to her. His little purr rumbled her into darkness.
She woke to the smell of blood in the room and the splashing of the shower. She got up and crept to peek at Minoru, and the water in the base of the shower was pale pink and turning clear.
“So, did they get the point?”
He turned toward her and smiled. “They did. No one died, and even your parents were witnesses, along with your sister. They now understand that they have no claim over you. There should be a voicemail from them and your sibling congratulating you on your most fortunate marriage and blessed pregnancy.”
She slipped her sleeping robe off and joined him in the shower. Polly wrapped her arms around him and pressed her face to his chest. “Will you stay with me while I listen to the messages?”
“Of course.” He smoothed his hands over her back and hips. “How are you feeling?”
“Better. I was just taken by surprise. I should apologize to Nari. I feel bad.”
“It is fine. I didn’t tell her enough about your family. She knows now and is more than willing to stand in as your auntie at a moment’s notice.”
She sighed as he continued massaging her back. Polly slid her hands up his back and slowly drew her nails down the planes of muscle. He shuddered. “Polly, don’t tease.”
