Sue went into labor on November first. "Billy! Honey, I think you'd better call Leah. We're gonna need a ride to the hospital." She walked into the kitchen, her hand on her back. "I'm sure we have some time, but let her know, okay?"
He wheeled into the kitchen and picked up the phone, dialing quickly. After a brief conversation, he pulled Sue onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her. "How's it going, baby? Tell me."
Sue winced, holding her breath as she counted. "The pains are about ten minutes apart. I guess we should call Dr. Cullen." He arranged to meet them at the hospital, and Leah came crashing through the kitchen door.
"Suitcase?" Billy pointed to the hall closet, and Leah threw the door open and grabbed the valise that was all packed.
This was Billy's first opportunity to watch his children come into the world. When his older three were born, dads were still pacing the waiting room while their wives delivered the babies. He barely had time to get into a gown when the nurse wheeled Sue into the delivery room. The boy was born first, and Sue panted "Will" as the nurse cleaned him and wrapped him in a blanket, handing him to Billy. The girl followed just a minute later, and Sue cuddled her close and whispered in her tiny ear, "Leilani." Both babies were whole and perfect, and each weighed in at over five pounds.
Billy lost it. Finally. He cradled his tiny son in his arms, and his shoulders shook as tears flowed down his weathered face. Sue held out her arms to Billy, and the nurse took the baby from him without a word. Billy gripped the handles of his wheelchair and stood, taking three careful steps to Sue's bedside. He wrapped his arms around her and kissed her and then his daughter, crying unashamedly.
Leah moved into the guest room. She knew that Sue would need a lot of help, especially during the first few months, and that she would need her rest. What she hadn't counted on was Billy's dedication to taking care of his children. He and Leah fed, diapered, bathed, and dressed the twins. They informed Sue that her only responsibility for the first week was to cuddle - and give the babies an occasional bottle if she wanted to. She was soon complaining that she was bored - not an invalid - feeling fine. It was a long week for everyone.
Leah slipped back into bed after a two a.m. feeding and yelped. There was another body in the double bed, and she recognized Jacob's chuckle as he held out his arms to her. "I just got off patrol and saw the light on - and the window open," he explained with a smile. "I figured we'll both sleep better together." He pulled her close, and she relaxed into his warm embrace.
"Mmm...nice surprise," she whispered, "especially since I didn't actually have a heart attack!" She snuggled against him and kissed him softly. "Thanks, baby. You're just what I needed. You don't mind if we just sleep?"
He whispered against her hair, "That's what I'm here for, Lee. Nothing but support. How's it going?"
She sighed. "The babies are amazing, Jake. So very sweet. And you should see your dad change a diaper." she laughed softly. "I swear Leilani smiled at me today."
He chuckled. "Gas," he argued, teasing.
Her playful smack on his bare chest quickly turned to a caress. "I've missed you," she whispered. Her fingernails trailed down his chest. "Did you miss me?" His dick immediately caught on to the change in plans and leapt to attention as her hand brushed against him. "Mmm. Thought so," she smiled before kissing him hungrily. She opened her mouth to his warm tongue.
Jacob groaned softly, aware of his father and her mother sleeping down the hall - at least he hoped they were sleeping as he slipped his hands inside her flannel pants and skimmed them down her long legs. Leah groaned. "Damn - I'm wearing old lady undies. I didn't expect…"
He laughed as they quickly followed the flannel pants to the floor. "Problem solved." She grasped the hem of her tee shirt and whipped it off over her head.
He kissed down her neck. "Ahhh...no bra," he grinned. "Makes my job easier." He laughed as she gasped, too committed at this point to take exception to his wording. "Jake - God!" He stopped and looked up at her face, his warm breath teasing her breast.
"Sshhh," he warned. "My dad will kill me if he catches me here. And your mom would help!" He returned his attention to the task at hand, his mouth closing over a nipple and his tongue sending urgent, happy signals to other parts of her body. "Unnnhhh!" she whispered, grabbing a pillow and mashing it over her face to dampen the sound.
"Honey," he warned in a whisper, temporarily abandoning his pleasant task, "maybe you can't do this silently. You know how loud you get…"
She set the pillow aside and shook her head. "No, I'll behave. I need you so badly. And Jacob? I've been thinking. Let's make a baby of our own."
He looked at the small unopened packet in his hand, then back at her. "You sure, Lee?"
She nodded. "I have no idea if it's even possible, but let's let the Great Spirit decide."
He framed her face with his hands, kissing her deeply. "Do you have any idea how much I love you, my Lee?"
She smiled. "I think so. So love me, Jake. Please."
He sighed in pretend exasperation. "You don't have to tell me twice." He tossed the condom on the floor and flipped above her, his weight resting on his strong arms as their lower bodies connected. A pleased growl started low in his chest as he slid inside her, and she smiled. Jacob's wolf much preferred this dominant position, so all was right with his world. He paused for just a beat to appreciate fully the warm wetness of her body, and her nails strafed his back impatiently.
"Okay, okay," he breathed with a smile as he began moving - the long, slow, smooth strokes that carried them both along the familiar path to ultimate satisfaction. She arched her back, rising to meet his every thrust, and their breath quickened as they picked up speed and force. They never even noticed when the bed began a rhythmic squeaking in time with the pounding force of two strong, athletic bodies.
Sue slipped out of bed at the first peep from little Will and cradled him against her breast, murmuring softly, "Let's let your big sister have a little break. I think she deserves it, don't you?" She kissed his tiny face and laid him on the dressing table to change him.
Leah bit on her fist to avoid screaming as the first wave of ecstasy threatened to take her breath away. Jacob moaned softly, his body shuddering as hot liquid pumped into Leah, their wolf selves hell bent on preserving their species.