Page 72 of Claimed Omega

“I’ll be back,” I said to my friends, turning toward my men.

“You go get ‘em, girl,” Frannie said, the other two laughing.

For those few moments, I felt as if we were back at the Institute, just children, with no one in the world but each other.

I made my way over to the guys, butterflies bursting through my stomach at seeing them. They turned to me, their gazes on my stomach, as though they were more excited about the baby than me. Hands reached out to touch me, then dragged me down on a seat next to them.

“Hey, where’s Shadow?” I asked just as the man in question strolled into the cafeteria with a broad grin. His black hair was windblown and pushed off his striking face. The man was a god and completely panty-melting. A lot of the younger girls in the Institute swooned over him, not that I could blame them.

“I have some fantastic news,” Shadow declared, his gaze gleaming with excitement. “The nursery upstairs is finally finished, and it’ll be ready for our little ones when we come to the Institute.”

I gasped, and my eyes widened as tears welled in my eyes. My emotions were all over the place lately.

Together with my beloved men, we headed to the newly built nursery, situated in the highest room of the mansion. The breathtaking view of the city from our vantage point atop the hill was awe-inspiring. Inside, we found Thelma fussing over the blankets with tender care. Her presence warmed the room as she enveloped me in a heartfelt hug.

“Trinity, dear, this nursery is simply beautiful. Shane and the boys have done an amazing job,” she complimented, almost cooing, her eyes shining with affection. “And how are you feeling, my dear? Pregnancy can be quite the adventure, can’t it?”

I smiled, touched by her love. “It’s been a rollercoaster all right, mostly emotions and cravings.” I laughed, remembering my late-night escapade to the kitchen, craving a gherkin and egg sandwich.

Daniel was chuckling louder because he’d caught me deep in the fridge last night, cramming the sandwich into my mouth.

I finally looked around the nursery, bathed in soft sunlight from the oversized windows. A gorgeous mural depicting a whimsical forest scene adorned one of the walls. I wanted to cry so hard because it was beautiful. My men had organized this for us.

Two cribs, crafted from rich mahogany, were located side by side beneath a delicate, crystal mobile that cast dancing unicorns across the room. Each crib was dressed in luxurious linens embroidered with whimsical patterns to match the wall.

A plush, oversized armchair sat in the corner of the room, along with an oversized couch that ran the length of one wall, covered in soft-looking blankets and cushions. There was also a changing station with all the necessities for tending to our babies. I gravitated to the deep-green bookshelf, already packed with children’s stories and rhymes. Turning on the spot on the soft plush rug and taking it all in had me crying happy tears.

“This is everything I wanted and so much more than I could have ever imagined. Thank you. I absolutely love it.”

We came together in a tender embrace, Thelma joining us.

“You have all of us, and we’ll be here with you every step of the way. There’s something about this room that soothes my soul and brings back cherished memories of my own children. Shane, I know you’ll make an amazing father, as will all of you. I can’t help but wish I had four doting men during my own pregnancy. Trinity, you are indeed a very fortunate girl.”

“She very much is, as are we to have her,” Shadow purred.

I loved the way they all stared at me with love sparkling in their eyes. Thelma’s heartfelt words awakened something deep within me, and I responded, my voice choked with emotion.

“I truly am lucky. I grew up longing to meet my family, but when I finally did, I wished I hadn’t discovered the truth. None of that matters now because I’ve found my real family... and it’s right here with all of you.”

As we stood there, embraced in the warmth of our love for one another, I realized we had built something far more precious than a gorgeous nursery I never wanted to leave. We had created our own family through love, trust, and shared experiences. This was the perfect environment to raise our daughters—surrounded by the same love and need that had brought us all together. Something I never had growing up and had to give my daughters.

A Few Days Later

Aknock came at the door. Shadow and I lifted our heads off the bed, from our embrace, from our bodies tangled together. After a long day at the Institute, I’d collapsed in his bed, only to be woken up by his tender kisses. Then one thing led to another, and…

The knock sounded once more.

“Come in, Daniel,” Shadow stated, leaving me unsure how he knew it was Daniel.

Sure enough, the Beta pushed open the door and entered the room, a warm smile gracing his face, his eyes lighting up when they met mine. I felt an undeniable jolt of energy, as if a spark had ignited between us. It was a sensation I couldn’t quite put my finger on, but it was magnetic and constantly there when we were together.

He wore only the bottoms of blue pajamas that hung dangerously low on his hips, where that sexy V on his hips had me staring too long. Lately, I’d found myself drawn to Daniel on a crazy level of attraction. The lamp’s light threw his shadow on the wall behind him, casting his gorgeous form, especially when he ran his fingers through his hair, his bicep bulging. Was he doing that on purpose?

The sly grin on his lips told me it was all for show for his lover… and me.

I’d recently noticed the way he stared at me, his tender touches, the way he inhaled my scent. Since our first kiss, the energy between us crackled and popped, but we’d done nothing about it. Guess it was hard when you’re pregnant and taking over two mafia empires.

Shadow peeled back the blanket on my side of the bed, and Daniel seductively crawled into bed. Suddenly, I was feeling hot and horny.

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