Surviving (Surrender 2)

“I’m fine. It’s no big deal.” That was the wrong thing to say. Both guys look at me like I’m insane.

“No Big Deal!? Safety fucking first, Raven. You’re carrying our children!” Declan yells.

Robbie is stunned at the announcement, but I can’t worry about him right now. My fuse just lit up.

“Excuse me, caveman, but calm your ass down right now. I’m here safe, and you may have bought your first night home in the guest room.”

He flinches and his face softens. He comes over to me and scoops me into his arms and then sits back down. “I’m sorry, I freaked out. No more bike for you for a while. I couldn’t handle it if something happened. I trust Robbie, I don’t trust the other assholes on the road.”

Robbie is still looking at us confused. “Did you say children, as in plural?”

“Yeah, we’re having twins.”

“Twins?”

“Yeah, fucking shocked me, too.”

I watch two of the most important men in my life talk like I’m not in the room. I get ready to unleash my inner bitch until Robbie reaches for the couch and sits down pale. Scooting over to him, I hug him tight. “We were going to tell you after I saw the doctor and had more news. We think I’m due in late March.”

“Fuck me walking.”

“Robbie, why do you keep saying that?”

“Because I just found out my baby sister, the girl I’ve loved all my life and protected, is having two fucking babies.”

Hormones hit, and I bury my face in his chest and cry. He puts an arm around me, and I inch closer. “IIIII lllooovvvee yooou tooo!”

“Jesus Christ, no wonder Declan was upset. If Ember pulls that shit, I’ll spank her ass. No more bikes for you.”

I want to argue, but I realize he said ‘if Ember’ and I know he’s found the one. I cry harder against him with happiness.

After about five minutes, he moves me over and puts me back against Declan. “So is there any fucking beer in this house? I think I need one.”

“Yeah, Janie stocked the fridge. Grab me one, too.” Declan answers him.

I look up at Declan and smile. His hand automatically goes to my stomach, and he sprawls his fingers. “Sorry, babe, for freaking out, but get used to it. The three of you are my number one now. I’m gonna be the kind of husband that goes off the deep end a lot.”

“Okay, babe. But talk to me like that again, you’ll find yourself alone at night.”

“Not gonna happen. And while we’re on the subject, I owe you a two-week trip to wine country after the babies are born. I’m postponing our trip.”

I nod against his chest, and Robbie comes back. I get up to start unpacking while they talk and make plans for the night.

When Robbie leaves, Declan comes into the bedroom where I’m still sorting our clothes. He watches me for a minute before joining me on the floor.

“You know I love you, I lost it. You’re so carefree, and I got scared.”

“I know. Stupid on my part to ride the bike. I love these little peanuts, and they’re not even here yet.”

“Peanuts. I’ve been reading, and they’re the size of nuts right now.” I clarify.

“Hmmm. Hearing the words nuts out of your mouth is sexy as fuck.”

Moisture surges to my panties and my nipples get hard immediately. He’s so close I can lick my lips and taste him. I shift a little, and he notices the change in my face.

“Am I turning you on? Can I pick you off the fucking floor and take you back to our bed? You want me to make you scream so loud our neighbors know we’re finally home?”

Fucking hormones! I nod, and he picks me up. On our way to the bed, he somehow gets his shorts undone and they fall off. My clothes aren’t far behind. I groan when he removes my bra and kisses around my nipples.