Page 41 of The Sheikh’s Christmas Baby

“Is it going to be a boy or girl?” Maria asked eagerly.

“There’s only one in there?” Jarik asked doubtfully.

“I give up,” Kristy said as she shook her head. “There is no helping you guys.”

“Well,” Samir said with a big smile. “Now that you’ve mentioned, thereismore than one in there.”

Kristy gasped and reached over to hug her. “Poppy! Twins! That’s amazing!”

“Hey,” Samir protested. “I helped!”

Jarik and Kashif both laughed and clapped their brother on the back. “Twins. You’d have to do things the hard way,” Jarik joked.

“Do you know the sexes yet?” Maria asked.

Poppy bit her lip and looked at Samir. “We were hoping to make it a surprise.”

“But the doctor accidentally let it slip,” Samir added, squeezing Poppy’s hand.

“And? Don’t keep us waiting, brother,” Kashif demanded.

His brother looked at Poppy again and they seemed to have a silent conversation. Finally, he turned back to the family, smiling. “One of each.”

Everyone cheered, and they continued to laugh and tease. Finally, as things died down, and they all went to have dinner together, Kristy slipped her hands around his waist. “I’m so happy, baby,” she said in his ear.

“Any regrets about leaving Mistywood in Julia and Darren’s capable hands?”

“None. And the tourists are really enjoying the hot springs, which you knew already since I saw you stalking the farm’s Instagram page.”

“I have—and I’ve already blocked out times when we go back for a visit so I can have you all to myself out there. What about your father?”

“He’s hoping to come for a visit when we’re there. He’s excited to see the grandkids and he still hasn’t stopped apologizing for his part in keeping us apart. I keep telling him that all is forgiven, but after everything that’s happened, he still feels bad and probably always will.”

“I understand he was only trying to protect you.” Kashif stopped and tilted her chin to kiss her on the mouth. “Every day, I count my blessings that I have you and the children in my life. You bring me so much joy. After dinner, I think I’m going to return the favor and make you a whole lot happier.”

“Really?”

“Oh yes. See, Arella told Abir what would happen if he woke up in the middle of the night. No Christmas presents for him. I have a feeling that we’ll be very alone tonight, and I plan on making the most of it.”

“Oooh.” A wicked smile crossed her face. “I like the sound of that.”

Leaning down, he whispered everything he wanted to do to her in her ear. She shivered, and he nipped gently on her lobe.

“That does sound like a Merry Christmas,” she laughed.

Indeed, it did.

END OF THE SHEIKH’S CHRISTMAS BABY

SHADID SHEIKHS BOOK THREE

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