Total pages in book: 56
Estimated words: 63194 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 316(@200wpm)___ 253(@250wpm)___ 211(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 63194 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 316(@200wpm)___ 253(@250wpm)___ 211(@300wpm)
Glancing at the clock he saw it was time to get up and ready to go down to the bar. He couldn’t wait to tell his brothers their news. He felt jittery for the first time in his life. He roused Nicole with small kisses to her eyes and lips.
“Wake up baby. We gotta get down to the bar. We’ve got a big announcement to make.” Her eyes were still tight shut as a beaming smile spread across her face. “I’m gonna jump in the shower real quick while you get dressed. Don’t fall back to sleep, baby or I’ll have to wake you up another way.” He gently grabbed her plump ass and dipped his head to give a slow lick to one of her nipples.
She moaned and then giggled. “What kind of incentive is that?” She said as she stretched and squinted her eyes open. He chuffed and gave her ass a light slap, enjoying the jiggle before reluctantly leaving the bed. His boner would have to wait for later.
Leaving the bathroom, he was stopped in his tracks by the vision before him. Nicole was wearing what she wore any other day; jeans and a tank but it was the addition that made him pause. She was wearing the Fallen vest he had given her just that morning. A rush of heat filled him and his cock swelled and instantly ached to be inside her wet folds. Seeing her draped in her vest with the Fallen patch and his name woke something primal in him. He’d marked her for his own. This was his woman. He stalked towards her. Laying one hand on her rounded stomach and the other gripping the nape of her neck, he assaulted her mouth with long drugging kisses, drawing her taste into him. Panting he separated them and took her hand in a firm grip.
“Fuck, baby. You’ve never looked hotter while dressed. I wish I hadn’t called this meeting now. Jesus, I just wanna throw you down and fuck you until we both can’t move.” He groaned and buried his nose into her neck, relishing her scent. “How did I manage to get you to love me? I’m a fucked up former gang enforcer and not worthy of you. You’ve made me a lucky bastard, baby, and I’ll spend the rest of my life loving you…..You’ve made my life worth living.”
She signed into his chest and ran her hand over his heart. “I’m the lucky one, honey. You’ve given me everything I’ve ever wanted. You’ve given me a family. I couldn’t care less about the past as long as you’re my future.”
They stayed still, embracing each other. Duke knew as long as he had her in his arms, he could deal with the rest of the shit life would throw at them.
******
Walking into the bar, he saw everyone that mattered to him. Slam was stood right at the front with Razor, Hollywood and Prez, looking pretty smug that he knew what the others didn’t. Little did he know that he was in for a surprise too. Obviously he’d been teasing Razor about the announcement because his brother looked like he was about to throw up and was twisting his hands together, which Duke knew he did when he was anxious or impatient.
He raised his hands to call for quiet. “Brothers, I’ve called for this informal meeting to officially tell you all that Nicole is now my old lady…..” Everyone whooped or clapped interrupting the rest of his news. Razor started to walk forward with a big smile but stopped when Duke raised his hands again. “That’s the very good but small news. You all expected that. The big news is Nicole is pregnant…..” Whoops and hollers interrupted again and Duke was starting to get frustrated. Nicole snuggled into his side giggling at his expression. “I’m not finished!” He shouted over the mounting mayhem. He allowed himself a second to enjoy Slam’s cocky expression slip from his face. “The massive news is…..we are having identical triplets.”
No one made a noise. He was looking into a sea of shocked stares. After a couple of seconds, girly shrieks sounded from the back and brothers were pushed out of the way to admit Jewel and Shel. They rushed towards Nicole and enveloped her in a hug, rubbing her belly while happy tears fell from all three. He was drawn away from the scene when someone loudly cleared their throat.
“Are you being serious?” Razor asked, looking for all the world like he was about to pass out. Duke split from the girl-fest and clapped his brother on the shoulder.
“Sure am, man. The doc told us today, even gave us some pictures. I’ll show you them later. Don’t know if they’re boys or girls yet. We won’t find out for a couple of weeks. You ready to be an Uncle?”
A huge grin spread on Razor’s face and he threw his arms around Duke. He could almost hear his ribs protesting at being squeezed so tight. In the background he heard the rest of his brother’s cheer and call for drinks all round. Razor released him as everyone gave their congratulations and thumps on his back. He turned to see Razor lift Nicole and spin her in circles. His heart jumped to his throat and was just about to go nuclear when Razor gently put her down. The look on Nicole’s face could only be described as radiant. He’d never seen her look so beautiful. As he looked around the bar, he took in all the smiles and laughter. This was his family and now he was adding to it. He allowed his excitement to build as he was carried to the bar by the Musketeers, amidst jokes of having super sperm. Shots were lined up. Three each to start, one for each of his babies. It was time to have a proper celebration; Fallen style.
Nicole
Nicole had laughed so hard and had so many hugs tonight that she almost felt a little sore, but seeing Duke so happy and partying with his brothers made every small wince worth it. He was going to make a great daddy, she just knew it. She was walking to the apartment followed by Duke, Razor and Slam, who were propping each other up. They were meant to be helping her to get Duke into bed but at a quick glance back it was difficult to tell who was helping who.