Page 67 of My Knotty Mountain Men

The way the room is set up, I have Nolan holding one hand, Thomas holding the other, and Aiden behind me, resting his arms against the exam bed, his hands tangled in my hair as he gives me the best massage. It’s so relaxing that it takes the stress away while we wait until they take all the photos they need.

“Alright, who's ready to see their little one?” the tech asks, and my eyes snap open.

My attention goes to the big screen up on the wall. It’s been turned off this whole time, but she flicks it on and the screen is the inside of my belly.

She moves the wand around, which has me gasping, my hand flying to my mouth as my eyes water with happy tears.

There's a full-body view. Little head, body, arms, legs, hands, and feet. “They're perfect,” I whisper, my voice cracking.

“Our baby,” Aiden says in awe.

“Holy shit,” Thomas says, his voice choked up. “We made that.”

“I’m so fucking happy.” Nolan sniffs. Their reactions make everything better.

And as a cherry on top, the sound turns on and then we hear it: the whooshing sound of our baby’s heartbeat.

“Wow,” we all collectively say, becoming transfixed and almost hypnotized by the sound.

Once I’m all cleaned up, the tech gives me some photos to take home and says we’re good to leave.

We all head out to the car, this comfortable silence between us as we all process what just happened.

When we get into the car, I sit there and keep staring at the first photo of our baby.

“This is really happening,” I whisper, looking up at my Alphas. “I want you to know I’m so happy. I know how we met was kind of wild...” I laugh, wiping at a few fallen tears. “And the time afterward that wasn’t fun for anyone. But I don’t regret it. I don’t regret meeting you, for making this baby, or being your Omega.”

I put my face in my hands, trying not to let the tears fall.

“We got you, baby,” Aiden says, rubbing my back.

“I know I’m being silly.” I breathe in, trying not to cry more. “But I’ve just... I’ve felt so lonely for so long. I’ve spent years thinking I’d never find a pack, never be loved, wanted, or needed.” The dam breaks, and I’m sobbing now. “Then I met you three, and I had the best week of my life. And for the longest time, I thought I lost it all.”

“You didn’t lose us,” Thomas’ gruff voice insists.

“I know,” I breathe, wiping at my face. “I know. And I need to stop letting the past creep back in. What matters is where we are now and where we’re going to go together.”

“Violet,” Aiden says, gripping my chin. The intense look in his eyes makes my heart race. “You’re ours. For life. You're it for us. You’re the dream we’ve had for so many years... come true. You have no idea how much better you're making all of our lives. We want you. We need you. We crave you. Not having you isn’t an option for us.”

My damn heart explodes. Because they have no idea how much I needed to hear that. I’m not broken. I have three amazing men, a pack who wants me, and a baby on the way.

“I–I think I’m falling in love with you all,” I laugh, because it’s crazy, isn’t it? How could I love three men I hardly know?

But I know my heart, and I know how it feels. Maybe it’s the scent bond heightening the emotions, or maybe it’s thepregnancy hormones; either way, it doesn’t matter or change how I feel.

“Good,” Aiden’s eyes darken as a long, rumbling growl sounds in his chest. He leans forward and brings his lips to mine. “Because I’m fucking crazy about you, Little Omega. I’m obsessed and I’m falling in love with you too.”

I whimper against his lips as he kisses me. The car quickly fills with my perfume, making all of them groan.

When I break the kiss, panting, Thomas takes my face. “I love you, baby girl,” he rumbles before kissing me just as deeply.

My head spins, and I’m sporting a goofy grin. When I turn to look at Nolan, he’s gots a matching one. He leans in to say, “You already know I’m so far gone for you, Sweets,” he chuckles. “I fell in love with you the moment I saw you at the store.”

And just like that, I know deep down in my heart everything is going to be okay.

Now, the real adventure begins.

Chapter 18

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