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“Your grandmother didn’t say there was more than one. Maybe it’s too early,” she frowned.

“Would you want that?” smiled Brix. “Would you want multiples?”

Daphne had to think about that for a moment. Double or triple the diapers, bottles, feedings, nighttime interruptions. Double or triple the college tuition, the clothing bills, cars, insurance. Would she want multiples?

“Yes,” she smiled. “Yes. I’ll take one, two, three, four, any number that I’m given as long as you’re by my side.”

“My baby, my sweet, sweet baby. I will be by your side for the rest of our lives. I knew I loved you the moment I saw you in that hospital room with Elena. When Major asked me to go with you to get her clothes, my heart nearly stopped.”

“We talked so easily,” she smiled down at his face. “It was as if I’d known you forever. I kept thinking, this must be some sort of a trick. You were so damn handsome. Big, strong, just oozing sexuality. I was trying very hard to remain a lady.”

“You were a lady every moment we were together, babe. Your beauty took my breath away. I was so worried that you wouldn’t want to be with me if you found out about my heritage.”

“Brix, you couldn’t possibly think that,” she said quietly. “You are the most beautiful man I’ve ever known in my entire life. Any woman would be thrilled to be by your side for the rest of her life. Your grandparents and parents are the most beautiful, kind, intelligent, wonderful people I’ve ever met. I’m so lucky that you chose me.”

“Oh, babe. I didn’t have a choice but to choose you. I would have been fucking miserable for the rest of my life if I hadn’t.” He kissed one breast, then the other, sucking on her nipples as he did.

“Mmmm, yes, Brix.”

“Can we?” he asked.

“We definitely can,” she smiled.

He opened her legs wide, rubbing the already hard clit between his thumb and forefinger. She was soaked as he entered her, driving slowly, carefully, deeply. Arching her back, she reached for him, taking his mouth and tasting her husband.

Lifting her legs up and over his shoulders, he released a fierce growl, rumbling low in his chest as his cock hit the very depths of her. With just a flick of his finger, she screamed her release as he exploded inside her.

He carried her to the shower, washing his love from her body as she did the same for him. After drying off, he massaged a sweet-smelling lotion into her body, watching as she fell asleep naked in their bed.

Smiling down at her, he kissed her belly and spoke softly.

“Alright. A deal, little one. Be one, be two, be three. Be girl or boy. Just be healthy and don’t give Mama and me fits. Deal?” There was an awkward silence, and he nodded. “That’s what I thought.”

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

“Grandma, how many? How many babies is my wife having?” he asked at breakfast. Gabi laughed, shaking her head.

“Brixton, I only was able to do the urine test. I don’t have access to anything else here. We’ll know more when we get home. Just know that she’s healthy, the exam was healthy, and you’re going to be a daddy.” He grinned at her, kissing her cheek.

“I’m gonna be a daddy,” he smiled. When the others arrived for breakfast, Heath and Timothy were thrilled to see them all looking so well. They congratulated Brix and Daphne once again.

“I think we need to send the girls home,” said Sebastian. Em looked at him, frowning. “Babe, you said it yourself. You need to get back to the bureau and handle some things. There’s nothing else for you guys to do here. We just have to track down Deirdre.”

“He’s right,” said Magnolia. “I’m ready to get home and plan my wedding. I’ll need your help.”

“Nice try,” smirked Ellie. “You don’t need our help. You’re just ready for your own bed. I get it. Me too. For once, I won’t argue.”

“Seriously?” grinned Leif.

“Ha ha, funny man,” she said, nudging her husband. “No. I won’t argue. This time.” She kissed her husband and waved for the others to go upstairs and pack.

“The bird will be here in an hour. They’re cleared to park on the green in the back,” said Zulu. “Gabi, I know you will, babe, but please be careful. Just worry about taking care of everyone on the way home.”

“You’re not fooling anyone, my big chocolate sex on a stick.”

“Ew.”

“Gross.”

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