Chapter Twenty- Two:
Tyr asked Beka if he could talk to her in her quarters. She of course agreed, needing to talk to him herself. Once there, privacy mode was activated and they sat there looking at each other not knowing how to approach the problem.
"Beka I asked six months ago if you would ever considering being my mate," Tyr started.
"About that, Tyr. Were you serious about it?" Beka asked.
"About every word I said. Beka Valentine, will you become my mate?" Tyr said making his proposal official.
"Yes Tyr I would love to be your mate" Beka said Tyr smiled and kissed her passionately on her lips
Two weeks later Aikera water broke while she was discussing politics with Dylan in the mess eating a mid morning meal. Aikera couldn't stay full very long. After Dylan had a minor freak out moment Aikera was on a stretcher on her way to medical. The rest of the crew was told to report there immediately. Trance and Harper went into medical to help with delivery while everyone else waited in the corridor. Tyr was pacing in front of the door so much Beka was certain he'd wear a hole in the floor. Tamerlane and Luna were sitting on the floor talking to each other about kid things.
"Tyr," Beka this you'll be to worn out to see Aikera and the babies." said approaching him, "if you keep pacing like
Tyr stopped and looked at Beka then continued his pacing. Beka put a hand on his arm making him stop again and look at her. They had agreed not to tell the crew about their engagement until after Aikera delivered the twins. Before Tyr could start his pacing again the medical doors opened and Trance walked out. She looked tired and worn out after being in the room for several hours.
"Aikera is ready to see everyone. But please don't get her excited over anything. Her blood pressure is still high and hasn't come down all the way yet." Trance said. Before she could finish Tyr had already gone into the room. Beka rounded up the two children and followed Tyr. The rest of the crew followed them. Tyr was holding the baby girl while Harper held his son. Harper couldn't stop grinning.
"What did you name them?" Beka asked looking over Harper's shoulder admiring his son.
"We decided that the little guy Harper is holding is Atrayu Anasazi Harper. Our daughter's name is Amkima Anamosa Harper." Aikera said shifting in the bed.