Page 15 of True for You

In response, I cross my arms over my belly only to wince and put my hands back at my sides when the pressure makes me have to pee even more. “Bad idea,” I whisper to myself.

“So,” Derek starts, trying to distract me from the need to pee. “How’re things with Parker?”

My stomach flutters happily at the mention of Parker. “Things have been amazing,” I tell them seriously. “It’s so strange to meet someone you just instantly click with, you know? Like sometimes you meet a new person and you just instantly know you’re gonna be friends. But with Parker it was so much more. It just felt like he wasmeantto be in my life, like he was clicking into a place I didn’t even realize was empty and ready for him.”

They both nod along in understanding. “Love at first sniff,” Harrison says with a laugh.

“Something like that.”

Before we can discuss further, there’s a knock at the door. The technician introduces herself as Jennifer, explaining she’ll be the one taking all the pictures today.

“Would you like to know the baby’s gender today?”

I look over at the daddies. “Yes, please,” Harrison says with an excited nod, both of their eyes glued to the ultrasound screen.

“Alrighty,” Jennifer murmurs, squirting the blue gel onto my belly and placing the wand down. It’s cold and a little bit jarring but I just sit back and look at the screen, entranced by the picture.

The sound of the baby’s heartbeat fills the room, a deep wavy noise thumping over and over. Derek and Harrison both get the most love sick looks I’ve ever seen and it makes me bone deep happy. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t also fill me with a little bit of longing. Someday, in the future, this will be me and Parker. I can just imagine him smiling down at a little pup that has his dark hair and my green eyes, or my messy blond curls and his dark eyes. It’s not a future I ever truly thought about before meeting Parker, but now I like the idea of having a little family with my alpha.

“Well, it definitely looks like they’ve got ten fingers and ten toes. If you look right here,” Jennifer says, pointing at the screen, “you can see they’re sucking on their fingers.”

“I think I might actually cry,” Derek whispers, his voice breaking just slightly.

“The big bad alpha is a softie after all,” I whisper back, my smile hurting my cheeks with how wide it is as he narrows his eyes at me.

“And now I’m gonna see if their legs are open enough to have a look at what’s going on,” Jennifer murmurs, moving the wand every which way. “Oh, and there we go!”

Harrison hums. “I don’t see anything.”

“Exactly,” Jennifer says with a smile. “Looks like you’ve got yourself a little girl.”

Derek turns towards Harrison and pulls him into a tight hug. I look away, wanting to let them have their moment. “And how are you feeling?” Jennifer asks when I look at her.

“This feels surreal,” I admit, “like I’m somehow able to bring them this amount of joy. It’s humbling. Or something.” I laugh at my inability to find words despite being someone who usually has the right words for any situation I come into with my work. I literally spout poses and fantasies for a living but right now I’m struck dumb with honor. “Also, I really have to pee.”

Jennifer laughs, nodding her head. “Understandable. But don’t worry, I’m just about done getting measurements and then you’ll be free to use the bathroom.”

“Thank every fucking higher power out there,” I murmur to myself, making everyone one in the room chuckle. I quickly get up, wiping the gel from my belly with the little hand towel Jennifer hands over, excusing myself to the bathroom in the room. I make quick work of emptying my bladder before coming back out.

“Everything is looking great. Give me one second while the machine works to print you off some pictures to show off. I know how proud daddies can be,” Jennifer says with a smile directed at Derek and Harrison.

I have a feeling these two are gonna be insufferable about this at the studio. Everyone is going to be seeing these pictures and hearing about how today went. My chest feels near bursting with how happy I am that I could give this to them. They look so goddamn proud and happy right now. I’m lucky that I got to be a part of this.

“Thank you so much,” Harrison says, taking the pictures and staring down at it with watery eyes. “Look at her, Derek. She’s perfect.”

“This one is my favorite,” Derek says as he points to the one where she’s very clearly sucking her thumb. I’ve seen quite a few ultrasounds online but I’m not sure any have ever beenthisfucking cute. And no, I am totally not biased. Not in the slightest.

“I’m really happy for you guys,” I tell them seriously, letting out a little yelp as they both stand up and pull me into a tight hug.

“Thanks again, Christopher.”

I squeeze them back, cursing my hormones for the way they’re making me choked up. Tears wet my cheeks as I’m overcome with emotions for these two. “Of course. I’m happy to be a part of this. You’re gonna make amazing dads and love this little girlso much.”

“We already do.”

“Me too,” I tell them with a soft smile, already looking forward to expanding our little found family by one in the future.

Chapter Nine

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