Awake
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Isha
Consciousness slowly returned to me. I felt warmth on my back but coldness on my front and a pulling in my chest. I could also feel that I was reclined and not lying down. What was going on?
I blinked my eyes open. The first thing I noticed was a giant teddy bear at the end of my bed sitting on a counter with a ton of flowers around the room and smaller stuffed animals. The lights were dim, it must be night. I looked down and there was a baby at my breast, my little girl. Big hands held her as she fed from me. My head flopped back, I was a little groggy, and I looked slightly behind me.
“Dawson?”
“Baby, oh, baby, you’re finally awake,” he whispered. I looked around and saw Mic and Ford holding each other sleeping
on a bed and Davis practically starfished on another bed.
“What is going on?” I asked quietly.
“You don’t remember?”
“No.”
“You passed out after giving birth to Rya and Seth. There was a tear in your uterus and you started bleeding. Doctor Evans rushed you into surgery. That was two days ago. The babies needed to eat, so I’ve been sitting behind you and
holding them so they could feed from you.”
“Oh, thank you, that must have been scary.” How was I so calm? Had to be whatever pain medication I was on. Was it safe for the babies? I looked down again. Rya was sucking away. I smiled. It must be, Dawson wouldn’t put them at risk.
“Wow, two days. The babies are okay?”
“Yes. They’re ferocious eaters. Seth eats twice as much as Rya, but she’s still a little piggy.”
I giggled. “How have you and the boys been?”
“Worried, but happy at the same time. We have all been through an emotional roller coaster. There’s a lot we have to tell
you.”
He told me about the instructions Doctor Evans gave him and the guys about my recovery and well-being. Wow, no s*x or
orgasms for three months? Well, I guess that will be just me.
“Well, at least you all have each other, or your hand,” I said a little sadly.
He chuckled, “Don’t worry, we’ll be so busy with Seth and Rya, three months will go by fast.”
“Have you seen Gemma and Ava?”
“Mhmm, she’s a cutie. Ava was very worried about you, but I assured her you were doing well. They went home yesterday, but she’s coming by some time in the morning with Gem. She’ll be happy to see you awake.”
Rya popped off my n*pple. She gave a little sigh and coo, and I melted. Dawson shifted her and I brought up my hands to hold her and pat her back. She was so tiny. I marveled at her little head and her itty-bitty ears. Her hair was black like mine. She let out a tiny burp that had me chuckling.
“When will Seth need a feeding?” I couldn’t wait to feed my son.
“Sorry baby, Seth usually eats half an hour before Rya. But don’t worry, he’ll need another feeding in an hour and a half.”
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“Oh, okay, I guess I can wait. Have you gotten the DNA results?” I asked.
“Seth is Davis’ and Rya is Mic’s,” he said.
“And how did they react?”
“Like two peacocks. They were almost boastful but held themselves back. I told them to be proud.”
I nodded, biting my lip. “Are you disappointed?”
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“No, not at all. We have plenty of time for us to provide an heir for the legacy. In fact, I’m hoping it doesn’t happen for a while. It’s so much pressure knowing that one day I will have to deal with the whole family, and I’ve known about it since I was sixteen, when my father sat me down and told me. I’d like my son to have some fun with life without worrying about the responsibility that will be on his shoulders when I die.”
I was relieved. The pressure for us to provide an heir isn’t so bad right now with Aria and Patrick still alive, and they will be for a while, bar nothing major happening. My stomach rumbled.
“I have some apple juice and chicken salad,” he said.
He climbed out from behind me. He took Rya and kissed her head. I watched as he swaddled her and placed her back
into the clear bassinet next to my bed. He then went to the mini-fridge in the room and pulled out a small container of
chicken salad and a bottle of apple juice. I devoured my small meal.
“Doc says you need plenty of fluids to keep your milk supply going. You have to stay hydrated. I also got you some
supplements to help with milk production. You don’t seem to have too much trouble with it though,” he said, chuckling.
He told me about when Seth was feeding a couple of hours ago, he got full and popped off my breast and milk squirted all
over his face. I laughed and then groaned, putting my hand to my belly.
“Sorry baby. You’re going to be sore for a while. They had to cut you open. Don’t worry though. The guys and I have
made up a schedule so that two of us are always with you, just like before. But this time, you are to be on the couch while
we cook and do all the chores. All you will have to do is relax and recover. Also, mom found this body lotion stuff that
helps with healing scars. She said you use it every night and your scar will fade within months.”
“Oh, wonderful. Have mom and Nana come?”
“Yes, and they were so excited to see Seth and Rya. Your mom sat with you while the guys and I ran home to shower. We
also made sure the nursery was ready with everything and I lit a fire under the construction crew’s ass, so hopefully our
house will be ready sooner than three months. We’ll see. Your Nana took a sh*t ton of pictures. She also bought out a
clothing store’s worth of baby clothes. Half the outfits are way too big, but the kids will grow into them. They usually
come around lunchtime.”
I nodded. I was done with my food and, for some reason, I was exhausted. You would think after sleeping for two days I wouldn’t be, but I was. I saw Dawson yawn too.
“Take a nap with me?”
He smiled and helped me move over, and he laid on his side. He didn’t know where to put his arm until I grabbed it and laid it across my body just under my breasts. He sighed and snuggled closer. I turned my head and kissed his forehead.
“You scared me. I thought I was going to lose you,” he whispered.
“I’ll never leave you,” I said.
“I won’t leave you either.” He leaned up to kiss me and I sighed with happiness. I had my babies a few feet away. My men were sleeping peacefully in the same room as me. A bummer we all can’t share a bed. But soon we’d all be home where
we could.
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“Get some rest baby. You need it. Seth will be up soon.”
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I nodded. It didn’t take long for Dawson to fall asleep. He was out within minutes. I smiled because I knew he and the guys were the ones dealing with diaper duty and rocking while I was out. I couldn’t wait to see them with the children. It’s something I was looking forward to. My sweet, big men with itty-bitty babies in their arms. I chuckled softly, closing my eyes where sleep finally took me under.
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