Disclaimer : I am not Stephenie Meyer. I just love her characters and am playing with them a bit purely for my own (and hopefully other's) amusement. No disrespect or copyright infringement is intended.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE SHIFTING FOCUS
The day after the battle, Paul ensured that Willow followed doctor's orders and was on bed rest. She convinced him to set her up out on the couch since the pack all wanted to visit. He only left her side to fetch her anything she wanted or needed. Sam drag had to physically him out back for a quick pack meeting.
"He is going to be in protective over-drive for a while." Emily warned her.
Willow rolled her eyes "Just what I need?"
"Maybe he will calm down after the ultrasound and he can see the babies are okay." Kim offered.
"Maybe." Willow mused, rubbing her belly. "We go tomorrow morning. Carlisle said that we should be able to find out the sexes."
"Do you want to know?" Emily asks
"Yes, we both do. Now that all the shit with Owen is over we can finally focus on the babies and us. I feel like I truly start living."
"You can. Now let's start planning to get you two hitched!" Kim squealed.
The remainder of the afternoon was spent working on details for their small ceremony. Emily and Kim made a big pack dinner celebrating their victory. Just as the food was done Leah came limping in the door. Willow saw her and immediately started crying. Leah rushed over as fast as her injuries allowed and pulled her into her a gentle hug.
"It's okay Willz. I'm okay, almost completely healed." Leah comforted her.
"I just feel so bad you got hurt." Willow sobbed.
"I'm just pissed the sneaky bastard got the drop on me." Leah sighed as Willow pulled away. "Now no more tears, no mores stress. He is gone. You and the pups are safe. A few broken bones are well worth their safety." Leah put her hand on the baby bump and was rewarded with a couple thumps under her palm.
"They are thanking their Auntie" Willow smiled at the awestruck look on her friend's face.
"Blondie and the big dude were both right. It's amazing and weird as hell feeling that." Leah said pulling her hand away making everyone chuckle.
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The next morning, Carlisle did the ultrasound himself after again examining Willow to make sure she was okay.
Paul gripped her hand tightly as their babies appeared onscreen. Carlisle moved the transducer all over her belly looking at every angle he could and took multiple measurements.
"Now, let's see if they are feeling shy or not." Carlisle teased and moved the transducer over Baby A who appeared to be laying spread eagle. "Well, he is definitely not shy." He chuckled.
"A boy?" Willow whispered. Paul just swallowed thickly as tears welled in his eyes.
"Yes, a healthy boy," Carlisle said as he moved over to Baby B. "And this one is a little shy but, yes there we have it. She is a demure little thing. A little smaller than her brother but all perfectly normal"
"A baby girl?" Paul whispered as the tears spilled over.
"Yes, congratulations. One of each. They look absolutely perfect." Carlisle smiled warmly as he printed out pictures for them to bring home.
"Thank you, Dr. Cullen." Paul extended his hand to the doctor and the men shook hands.
"It is my pleasure. I can't tell you how pleased and relieved we all are that Willow and the babies are fine." Carlisle said as Willow wiped the gel off her belly.
"We can never thank you enough for all your family did to help us. Please give our thanks to them all." Paul said
"Yes, and let them know the babies are okay and the sexes." Willow added
"I will and you should expect the delivery trucks to start arriving tomorrow with baby gifts. Alice is a bit of a shop-a-holic, but Rosalie and Esme have become just as bad looking at baby things." Carlisle chuckled.
"Please tell them not to go overboard." Willow groaned.
"I will do my best to rein them in" He promised.
The entire pack was waiting for them when they arrived home.
"Well?" Billy asked
"Everything is fine. Babies look perfect." Paul answered
"And what about the sexes?" Emily exclaimed practically vibrating in Sam's arms.
Paul looked to Willow and she gave him a smile and a nod.
"Weeelll…" he drew the word out teasing everyone making Willow giggled
"Dammit man, just tell us!" Billy snapped.
"One of each, A boy and a girl!" Willow announced. There were loud whoops and howls. Willow was passed from person to person for hugs.
"Okay, Okay. Mama still needs to rest. Everybody out!" Paul said as he wrapped her back in his arms.
Good-byes were shouted as everyone filed out the door. Jake took Billy to do a final walk through at their house which was nearly completed.
"Come on Little Mama." Paul whispered as he scooped her up bridal style. He kissed her gently as he carried her to their room. He settled her on the bed and removed her shoes. He climbed up with her and pulled her down so she was laying on her side with her head on his chest. His wrapped his arm around her while the opposite hand stroked her bump
"You okay Babe?" she asked him quietly.
"I am the happiest I have ever been." He answered. "The threat against my mate and my pups was eliminated. I've got you in my arms. We have a son and a daughter that are healthy. I am a happy man." His wolf was literally purring in contentment
"Good me too." She sighed and closed her eyes. She was soon lulled to sleep by her wolf's contented rumble and warmth.
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"What about Travis?" Paul asked. Willow scrunched her nose in disgust making him laugh. "Ok, no to Travis."
"What about Declan?" She countered. Paul contemplated it.
It had been 3 weeks since they had found out the sexes of the babies. It was Sunday afternoon and they were alone in the house. Billy and Jake had moved into their renovated home. Embry continued to go back and forth between the houses. He was torn wanting to give them privacy and wanting to be there for Willow. Paul was sitting with his back against the arm of the couch with Willow reclined on him between his legs. There was a movie playing but they weren't watching it. Willow was thumbing through a baby name book while Paul trailed his hands gently over her belly. She was now in her 6th month and it seemed her middle doubled in size the last few weeks. They baby bump was prominent and on display.
"I actually like it. Declan William Lahote." He mused
"I love it!" Willow squealed and turned to kiss him. He pulled her closer and deepened the kiss. She moaned as his tongue massaged hers and his hand slid up to cup her breast.
He pulled away from her lips to start kissing down her neck. She turned her head, baring it to him. He placed a heated open mouth kissed and sucked on his mark making her moan again. He could smell her arousal. He trailed his lips back up to her ear and whispered "Want you."
"Yes, please." She begged.
Paul wasted no time and before she knew it she was naked reclined on the couch with his face between her legs licking and sucking her to her first orgasm
"Oh god, Oh Paul," she panted as he pressed to fingers into her sodden folds.
"Come for me baby." He growled against her. The vibrations flung her over the ledge and she screamed her release all over his face. Paul lapped up her juices as she calmed. He stopped and lay his head against her thigh looking up at her.
"More." She whispered. Paul smiled and pulled her up off the couch. He spun her and nudged her do her knees were on the couch cushions and arms resting on the back. The bigger she got the more inventive he got with their positions. He slid into her in one long thrust making them both moan loudly.
He set leisurely pace with his thrusts as he trailed kissed all over her shoulder and the back of her neck. One hand grasped her hip while the other gently teased her nipples. Willow panted, losing herself in the sensations of her mate.
"Love you." He whispered in her ear.
"love you…OH." She gasped as he picked up the pace into a hard pounding rhythm. "God yes, Paul."
Their skin slapped together as he pounded her "Close baby, so close" he panted as his hand slid down over her bump and pressed her clit. "Come with me baby" he panted as he started rubbing circles. She moaned loudly. A few thrusts later they both shattered, coming together. Paul slumped over her back as she rested against the back of the couch.
"Oh shit, sorry Baby Girl." Paul said pulling out and pulling away from her. He sat on the couch and pulled her down so she sat across his lap. She melted against his chest. He put his hand on her belly. "You okay?"
"Very." She sighed turned her head to place a kiss on his chest. He chuckled and kissed her head. The babies rolled and kicked under his hand. She placed her hand next to his. "They get hyper with the activity" she sighed.
He chuckled again. "How long will it be safe to keep doing this?" he asked.
"Sue said as long as I don't have pain or discomfort we're okay for another couple of months. I can be trickier with twins because they tend to come earlier."
"As much as I love being in you, I don't want to jeopardize the babies. You make sure to tell me the minute anything doesn't feel good."
"But you always feel good." She teased. He bent and captured her lips with his. He playfully nipped at her bottom lip as he pulled away.
"You feel amazing Baby Girl." He murmured against her lips. He pulled away and stood up with her in his arms, "Embry is in the back yard. Come on, let's get you cleaned up." He started toward their bedroom
"We can't just leave out clothe on the floor." She scolded.
"I'll get them after." He promised and carried her into the master bath.
"Really guys on the couch!" Embry yelled down the hall.
Willow tried to glare at Paul but ended up laughing. Their abandoned clothes sailed through the air into the bedroom
"Animals, I tell ya." Embry grumbled as he headed back down the hall,
"Feel free to get your own place anytime little brother." Paul said as he set Willow on her feet. Willow couldn't hear the response but made Paul bark out a laugh."
"What?" she asked as she turned on the shower.
"He said we were going to end up with a litter of puppies. Then he asked if I was a wolf or a bunny." He waggled is eyebrow at her.
"Don't be a hater Embry" Willow called making her mate laugh again as he joined her in the shower.