Page 337 of The Omega Exchange: Omnibus
“You live and you learn,” Nik says in the same soothing voice he always uses when he’s trying to get Mallory to sleep.
“What do you think it’ll be this time?” Miller asks, running his hand over my stomach.
I chuckle. He’s just as obsessed with the belly as he was the first go-round, but I don’t mind. They pamper the hell out of me. Who would complain about extra affection? Not me.
“I think we’ll keep it a surprise until the baby is born. That way there’s no lingering disappointment if it’s a girl,” I say, biting my lip to hold back the laugh.
“I would never even think such a thing,” Miller growls indignantly.
“I know,” I say truthfully. He’s firmly in the girl-dad camp. I can feel it in the bond.
“I wouldn’t mind a boy to play baseball with,” Carver says, catching my eyes and nodding to Nik.
“Don’t joke about that. This is a football house all the way,” Nik says, still swaying.
“Well, I’ll be happy either way,” Oliver says.
“Yeah, you are sleepy, aren’t you?” Nik murmurs, kissing Mallory’s temple. Her eyes are heavy, and they close for a second only to pop back open. “When you’re older, I’m going to teach you where a gentleman should place his hands when dancing with a woman he cares about.” He smiles, kissing her chubby cheek. “Carver and Miller will teach you exactly where to punch in case he doesn’t.”
“Damn right,” Carver interjects.
“Oliver will show you how to hack all his social media if he doesn’t treat you with respect,” Nik says, his eyes meeting mine. “And Mom will keep you sane when you swear our only goal is to ruin your life.”
“I love you,” I whisper. “She’s out.”
“Perfect timing,” Nik says, winking as he gives me a look that’s pure fire.
Bonus Epilogue
Carver
After The Wedding
We’re officially fucking married.
I can’t seem to wipe the smile off my face. Not that I’m trying too hard. I finally got to put a ring on it in front of my mom and dad. Hell, even my older siblings showed up with their kids and spouses.
Mel is nearly eight months pregnant. As it turns out, I’m still just as obsessed with fucking her now as I was when she was pregnant with Mallory.
The belly definitely popped a little sooner with this baby. Then again, we’re having a boy this time.
Yeah, Melody caved at the ultrasound.
I knew she would.
She was too excited and kept studying the screen like she mightaccidentallycatch the gender.
I’m not-so-casually watching for her to come out of the room where she’s changing into her reception dress.
I probably could have just busted in there, but Nik’s moms were in there helping last I checked.
I’ve got a bit of a covert mission at the moment.
I fold up my dress sleeves one by one as I bide my time.
Mel comes out and immediately takes the right turn to aim for the reception hall. She’s fucking adorable waddling her way down the hallway.
I prowl closer until she’s within reach. I’ve already scouted locations. Just like when she was pregnant with Mallory; I constantly had to scope out bathrooms. I do the same now. I know where the closest one is, and it even has a convenient couch.
