Chapter 2.6

"Alright, push." I grunted as I pushed as hard as I could while leaning into Jayden. "Deep breaths, don't rush it."

Jayden quickly leaned down so that he could kiss my forehead, "I love you."

"Push," she yelled out slightly as I pushed again. "We're almost there. Two more at most. The next one might be enough. Take deep breaths."

I leaned my head back on the bed, yanked Jayden down by the shirt collar so that I could talk into his ear, "me too." I whispered before turning away from him as I cried out in pain, "I love you."

"Push!" I used every once of energy I had and felt pure relief. I collapsed on the bed as a high-pitch cry began.

I looked up to Jayden and saw how happy he was, causing my chest to twinge. I looked to the end of the bed as Dr. Lydian stood with Addie and I fell completely in unimaginable love with this little baby.

"Dad, come cut the umbilical cord."

Jayden kissed the top of my head before going down to the doctor. I laid back and closed my eyes as I felt weak. I barely stayed conscious through the second portion of the delivery and was relieved when I was moved to a new room with a gown and a softer bed.

When Jayden was brought in, he gently carried in our precious bundle. He brought her over to me and I gently took her in my arms. I looked to her green eyes, tan skin, and black hair.

"She looks just like the twins," I commented before looking up to Jayden, "are they here?"

He nodded before going to the door. He gestured to someone and the twins came running in. As they were about to cheer my name I gave them the signal to stay quiet.

"Come here," I whispered and they quietly shuffled over. They both put their hands on the edge of the bed and stood on their toes to get a better look. I held her down lower so they could get a closer look. Their eyes sparked with excitement as they just watched her sleep.

"She looks like us," Ashley whispered as her eyes filled with tears of bliss. "I'm a big sister."

"I'm a big brother," Archer gasped and suddenly turned on his toes. His next statement took my breath and squeezed my heart, "Dad, I'm a big brother!"

We all paused and Jayden looked to me with so much emotion, it was indescribable. Archer paused with shock as he realized what came out of his mouth. Ashley looked to him with amazement, but suddenly took his hand and gave him a confident glance.

"Dad, she looks like us!" Ashley said with a smile as I choked up and had to look away from Jayden. If I didn't, I was going to lose it and so would he.

I took a few deep breaths before looking back to them as the twins looked at me curiously. "You all definitely look like your dad." I whispered before looking to the chairs nearby. "Do you want to hold her?" They both nodded their heads vigorously, so I looked up to Jayden. "Can you help? I can't stay standing just yet."

"Go sit in the chairs," Jayden said kindly to the twins as I heard his voice still shaking with emotions. "Be sure to sit all the way back."

I turned to the twins, "see my arms? Be sure to hold up her head and her body." They both nodded and did as we asked. Jayden took Addie gently from my arms and over to Archer. He aided him in holding her correctly before taking a few steps back. The twins stared at her with amazement.

I felt overwhelmed when Addie's eyes opened and she looked to Archer. He beamed with excitement before whispering to her, "hi Addir. I'm your big brother Archer." He looked over to Ashley, "and this is your big sister Ashley," he looked to me, "and our mom." He then looked to Jayden with a soft smile, "and our dad."

"Can I get my turn?" Ashley pleaded and Jayden carefully took Addie from Archer and into Ashley's arms. "Hi Addie," she said with a gigantic smile, "we love you."

I finally lost my composure and began quietly crying. Jayden looked to me with worry, but his face softened as I shook my head with a smile.

A knock came to the door and I quickly looked over.

Cora and Chase walked in and sprinted over to me. He hugged me tightly and I hugged him back. Ashley perked up as we both let go of each other.

"Chase," she whispered with excitement, "come meet Addie."

Chase immediately went over and I saw tears welling in his eyes. He looked to Jayden who gave him a gentle nod before aiding with Chase taking Addie and his arms. He stared at her with amazement and I sighed.

"Don't even think about it," I said quietly but with sternness. Everyone looked to me curiously except for Chase who looked me with a pout. "I'm serious," I insisted as he rolled his eyes.

"I'm not ready for that."

I gave him a slight smile, "good."

"What are you two talking about?" Jayden asked as he looked between us. Both Chase and I let out large sigh while shaking our heads slightly.

I look to Jayden and tried to fight back a groan. "We're both male Omegas," I replied as I fought back as sarcastic tone. "We are naturally drawn towards children." I look down to my lap as I did not want to say this next parts while looking at him directly. "Our gender is only meant for reproduction. That is our only purpose in our social system."

I looked over to the door as there was another light knock. A young man stood at the door and his eyes automatically locked on Chase. A shiver went up my spine as I recognized him.

I was without words as I didn't know what to do or say. The boy finally looked at me and joined me with an open mouth and an inability to speak.

I look to Chase as his face brightened while looking at the boy. His expression became lovesick and I felt my heart drop. This had to be the boy he had been talking about. But the boy could not return Chase's gaze as he was locked on me and his face showed despair and pain.

"Uncle Will," he whispered and I saw everyone in the room freeze.

I gave him a sad smile and refused to look towards Chase as I felt him staring at me. "It's been a while, Emit." I whispered, "you've grown up so much."

I saw him began to tremble as he covered his mouth with his hand. He looked as though he would start to cry or scream. "I didn't believe her when she said you are an Omega," he whispered before looking in horror to the baby in Chase's arms. "You're an Omega. A male Omega."

"Will is your Uncle?" Chase gasped.

Emmit shook his head quickly as he took his hand away from his mouth but he did not stop shaking. "Will was supposed to marry my mom's youngest sister. He was supposed to be my Uncle."

"Wait," Chase said as his face whitened slightly. "Does he mean the woman you saw at the school?" I looked to the bed as I fought not to show my emotions. "The one that's married to that psycho Luther guy? The one that..."

I shot my head up and stared Chase down, "stop now," I said with as much sternness as I could muster. "Stop."

I turned to Emit and gave him a harsh glare. I gestured for him to come closer and he knew to comply. He came to the side of my bed and stopped as he still looked to me with fear. "Do you plan to drag Chase around?"

Chase looked to me with anger but stopped when he saw the rage on my face.

"Dating and Omega male?!" I hissed as everyone looked me in surprise. I took a deep breath so that I would not scream, "a male omega that is not of our lineage! He is clearly not from our homeland and our expected mates." I took another deep breath as I wanted to scream still. "Just like I was intended to marry your Aunt, you are expected to have a mate that is a fit female Alpha Lithuanian. Chase is none of those things," I hissed. "He is better than any person your family or mine would ever recognize as a mate!" I switched to our native tongue, "Jis yra geresnis už bet kurį asmenį, kurį jūsų šeima ar mano kada nors atpažintų kaip meilužį! Ar esate pasirengęs atsisakyti visko, įskaitant savo šeimą, kad būtų su juo?" (He is better than any person your family or mine would ever recognize as a mate! You are willing to give up everything including your family to be with him?).

"I do, Uncle," Emit said with confidence as I sighed.

"I do not intend nor plan to tell you or Chase what to do with your lives. But I understand both of your lives more than either of you can for the other. I know all too well how you have been raised and how Chase has been tortured by our societie. If you choose to stay with him as you say you will, I will support you."

"Support?" Emit asked with skepticism, "you have been disowned from our families. How could you support us?"

I gave him a sad smile as I made sure not to catch a glance from Chase nor Jayden. "I have some pull with your father and eldest brother."

He looked to me with confusion, "I don't understand."

I fought back tears as I kept the sad smile on my face. "I am a pure bred Lithuanean male Omega," I whispered. "Do you not think they took a try at me? They both tried me out a few times. They know that if they don't want me to tell the rest of your family, they will do as I say to a point. I could be helpful in your family supporting you."

I was surprised when Emit took my hand, "I am glad I have gotten to see you again," he whispered, "and I am thankful to know that Chase has had you at his side for support. I don't care what gender you are, Uncle. I will support you also."

I gave him a sad smile again and patted his cheek gently with a chuckle. "I am glad that your family has not taken away your strength and good nature."

I looked away from Emit as I noticed Chase coming over towards us. I had not even recognized that Chase had given Jayden Addie a while ago.

Chase came over with a large smile, "now I get why you never want me to go to your home."

Emit blushed slightly as he looked to Chase sheepishly. It's clear that he really likes Chase and Chase really like him.

"Chase," Jayden said and surprised us all. We all look to him. "Would you and Emmett mind taking the twins for a little while? Will needs to rest. Otherwise his body is going to give out."

Both boys quickly nodded before going over to the twins and taking each of them by the hand.

They all waved to me before leaving the room and closing the door. Jayden came over to the side of the bed with Addy and his arms. He gently handed her to me as I hold her against my chest and watched her sleep.

"You look really worn out." He whispered as he quietly picked up a chair and set it silently next to the bed. He sat down and just stared into my eyes with a lovesick smirk.

I fought my urge to blush as I looked down to Addie, but it wasn't going to happen. He and I both heard what I said during the birth. It's just a matter of time before he asks. And if I confirm it, marriage will be emminant. My mind had been racing since I said it. Did I mean it or was it the situation? I'm going to break his heart if I take it back. But I also don't want to ruin our world if I end up not going through with it. Fuck, I screwed up bad.

I leaned back on the bed and couldn't look to him. He placed his hand on my leg and began gently rubbing it in a soothing fashion. "What is it? Talk to me."

I fought tears as I had no idea what to say. My mind was so overworked, nearly as bad as my body. I finally looked to him and he quickly stood to wipe away tears as they fell. The kind gesture made more fall as I lost composure and fought crying aloud. Without a word, Jayden took Addie and placed her in the bassinet on the other side of the bed. He then came back to my side and took my hand. I wiped away tears as I tried to stop them.

He gave me a slight smile, "you were incredible," he whispered before taking my hand to his face and kissing it. "I have no idea how you were able to do that. I have never seen anything so amazing." He chuckled slightly, "I was freaking out when you were completely calm."

I snickered, "it was weird to have someone there with me," I replied with a sad smile, "this birth was easy in comparison. The twins was much harder."

"I can only imagine," he replied as he reflected my sad smile. He seemed to become uncomfortable, almost antsy in his seat. "Did you mean it?"

I caught my breath as I looked to his face for a hint on what I should say. I took a hard breath and closed my eyes. I gave up on Asher. I set him free. I have no one but Jayden at my side now. He is all I can depend on and....when I think of the future....he is at my side. But is that because I have no one else or because I want no one else? I was amazed that he waited silently as I thought through everything. Can I imagine anyone else at my side in the future? I racked my brain before finally opening my eyes and looking to his worried expression.

"It was in the moment that I said it," I whispered and his face dropped with complete devastation. I squeezed his hand as he went to look away. He looked to me again, "but I mean it. I...I love you, Jay."

Before I could blink, he was on his feet and his hands held either side of my face. He kissed me strongly and, once I realized what was happening, I wrapped my arms around his neck and opened my mouth. His tongue licked my lips before he separated us and put our mouths back together in another position. As his tongue began caressing mine, his arms wrapped around my upper torso so tight that nothing separated us. He released me only a few times so that we both could reposition and take a full breath in. I moaned as his pheromones increased along with the speed of his tongue. I trembled as I bit his lips and moved my tongue with his. He sucked on mine and I cried out slightly before clawing at his back. I began feeling lightheaded from all the extreme emotions and kissing. Jayden caught on and finally separated us. He looked into my eyes as he trembled also.

"God I love you so much," he whispered and choked slightly. "More than just our pheromones, I love you."

Jayden slid me over in the bed, sat beside me, and enveloped me within him. He kissed every inch of exposed skin I had showing as I shivered. "No more," I whispered as he took a deep breath to try to calm down. "I can't keep calm with anything else."

He kissed the back of my head before pulling me closer, "I'm sorry. I got overwhelmed by excitement. I know you're spent." He took another deep breath, "I should've held back. I know but I just couldn't think of anything but expressing my love and making you feel good."

I sighed before leaning into him more. "Its okay. I know you didn't mean anything bad." I nuzzled my face into his chest as he held me even closer. I listened to his heartbeat and felt myself calming down. "Jay?"

He brushed his fingers through my hair before kissing my head. "Yes, my love?"

"Don't leave me."

"Never." He took a deep breath, "I will always be at your side."

I felt tears flood my face, "you're all I have."

He kissed the tears on my cheeks away before I turned and buried my face into him further. "I will make sure you never feel alone again." His sweet words and heart beat were all that filled my ears as I finally fell asleep.