Chapter 20

DG sat under her favorite tree in the East Garden in the late afternoon suns light, her sketchbook, charcoals and pastels were spread out on the ground next to her. 4 of Jeb's best trained guards were around her keeping danger at bay. She grinned at the fact that it took 4 fully trained men to do the job of on Ex-Tin Man.

She wondered how much longer that trade contract he was negotiating was going to take. She absently placed a hand on her 7 months pregnant belly as her baby kicked.

--Wyatt, are you done with the blowhards yet? I'm bored--

Can was sitting in a conference room in the palace faking an interest in what was being said. He knew that all the political posturing was just that and they would all finally agree with the contract that he had proposed. In short Wyatt Cain was bored and wanted nothing more than to be out in the garden with his wife.

The arguing went back and forth a while longer when Cain grinned and looked toward the window as he heard DG's teasing question in his mind, "DG" he whispered.

"Is something wrong, Your Majesty?" the representative from the Eastern Boarder asked with concern.

"No, not at all, please continue."

"Of course, Majesty."

Cain zoned out again waiting for the acquiescence that he knew would eventually come. The representatives from the Eastern and western territories continued to argue when finally they relented and agreed that the contract Cain had presented them with was fair and mutually beneficial for all parties. The negotiation finished Cain joined DG in the garden for the remainder of the afternoon.

They had their dinner in their quarters and Cain finally broached the subject that could potentially cause a fight with DG.

"DG, I want you to stay with me till the baby's born. I worry about you and I can't run out of meetings and negotiations if you call. And I'd feel better with you by my side."

"I think that can be arranged." She smiled at him.

"Really? You aren't going to fight me on this?"

"No, I understand. And to be honest I think it's a good idea."

Thank you, DG," he said.

"Now, that that's settled, what would you like to do?"

"Oh I can think of a few things," he said grinning at her. Images flew through her mind and she blushed. She sent a wave of magick toward him and banished his clothing. "You know it's not really fair that you can do that."

She just smiled and waved her hand toward the door locking it and putting up a silencing spell. In seconds he had her wrapped in his arms his hands lowering the zipper on her emerald green gown and letting the dress fall to the floor. His hands roamed over her body and settled on her belly for a moment. He felt the baby kick and he smiled. He lifted her and carried her over to their bed laying her down gently. Climbing up next to her his hands roamed over her body. After a few minutes he laid back on the bed next to her pulling her upon top of him. Her hands traced the scars on his chest and arms and she leaned over and kissed him.

"I love you," she whispered. She reached down, grasping him firmly positioning him at her entrance. Slowly she slid her body down impaling herself on him. They both moaned at the joining. He placed his hands on her hips and helped her as she moved on him; his hips moving with hers; creating delicious friction. She rode him hard and her movements became faster and more erratic. He tensed beneath her and pulled her down on him hard as he released deep with in her with a primal growl, the feeling and sound triggering her own climax. She slid off of him and sent a wave of magick to clean them and snuggled into his side. They didn't leave their quarters again that night.

The next day they sat down and arranged meetings, audiences and negotiations so that they could always be together in case of trouble. The closer DG got to her due date the more cautious and tense he became. He never left her side unless she yelled at him to 'get lost' which really wasn't all that often.

The day that DG went into labor Cain never left her side. He helped her with anything she needed. She had been laboring all day and she was so tired. He held her hand as the doctor urged her to push. He whispered words of love comfort and encouragement into her ear and finally, well into the early hours of the next morning their daughter was born. The baby girl was wrapped in a blanket and handed to her mother. Cain looked at his girls.

"You did it, DG. Look at her, she's perfect." The baby had her mother's raven hair and her father's crystal blue eyes.

"You're right. She is. What are we going to name her?"

"Annika."

"Wyatt, that's perfect. Annika Cain. I love it."

"Cain? What about Gale? She is the future Queen of the OZ it should be Gale."

"But she's your daughter. She should share your name."

"Whether her name is Gale or Cain she will still be my daughter."

"How about both? Then when she's older she can choose which one she wants to go by."

"Alright, Annika Gale Cain it is then. Should we call everyone in?"

"Sure." Cain got up and opened the door to find the others waiting on the other side. Ahamo, Azkadellia and Jeb were the first to enter. DG handed her new daughter to Ahamo. He watched the baby as she dozed in his arms.

He looked at DG and Cain. "What did you name her?"

Cain smiled as he answered, "Annika Gale Cain."

Ahamo laid the baby back in DG's arms. She's perfect, DG."

"Jeb, would you like to hold your new sister?"

Jeb glanced at DG then Cain who nodded and he stepped forward and took the little girl in his arms. She woke and stared at her brother. "She has your eyes, Dad. She's going to be a pistol I can tell."

"Well, her big brother is just going to have to keep an eye on her then." DG said smiling. "Why don't you let the others in to meet her then we'll all get some rest."

After Glitch and Raw met the new baby everyone settled in for some rest. Cain placed Annika in a bassinette next to DG and settled himself in a plush chair and fell asleep, basking in the joy of his new family.