Pregnant With Alpha’s Genius Twins – Chapter 279

I’m up first the next morning, but I decide to let Victor have a little more rest. I smile at him as I watch him sleep for a moment, wanting very much to reach out and rub my hand against the new stubble lining his jaw, but holding back. He’s been working so hard lately – he deserves this break as much as anyone.

So, as carefully as I can, I peel myself out of the bed and head for the closet, changing quickly into some soft, casual clothing and then pulling my warm robe on over top of it, knotting it tightly around my waist.

Then, moving slowly so the floors and door don’t creak, I duck out of the room and softly shut the door behind me. I’m eagerly thinking of my single cup of coffee as I start down the stairs. As much as I’m thrilled to be pregnant, I have to admit that I’m looking forward to the day when I can have my two morning cups and my two-o’clock refresher so that I’ve got –

ee –

out laughing.

n pressing herself down quickly – realizing, of course, that she’s topless.

ng into consciousness and then focusing his eyes on me, standing across the room laughing my a*s of

. “Shiiiiiit.”

were doing –“

sorry – we were up talking – and then –“

ions and have no room to judge. And beyond that, I’m happy for them – I think Rafe has a ways to go, but I do think that he truly loves her. I have faith, now, after everything that I’ve seen – all our conversations, all of those he’s had with Victor – that he’s moving towards real change and happiness.

as my sister-in-law.

to them. “You have about four seconds,” I say casually, “before you have a more critical audience.”

ng room.

ntie!” Alv

as he looks up at his uncle with a suspicious eye.

in fifteen years, kid,” Rafe murmurs, reaching out to ruffle Ian’s h

ing Alvin and smiling at him. “I wanted to have breakfast with you!”

cereal,” Alvin murmurs distractedly as I lean against the counter, breathing in the deep delicious scent of brewing coffee as I peer into the living room and watch them all. “The best bowl you’ve ever had.”

oks up sharply and makes eye contact with Ian, clearly communicating mind-to-mind.

n Rafe and Bridgette. He moves closer to look at her hands as well, and then to the floor where their shoes and various pieces of extra clothing are scattered. “Where is it?”

ow much sleep they got last night. I smirk, thinking that no matter how much it was, it probably isn’t enough to handle an early-morning twin interrogation.

s. “If she is going to be our Auntie, where is her ring?”

lumping down onto the couch next to her.

n’t rush me.”

ut, confused. “Why don’t you just –“

e than I do at this second. Adding cream and sugar to Bridgette’s, I carry the mugs into the living room.

the ceasefire, giving me a little half smile.

, the boys continue their questioning despite my instructions.

ugh for both of you.”

ng up in a rush, laughing and shaking his head at them. “I need a break from this crazy house!”

o the front door, pulling it open and striding out onto the front porch, shaking his head as he leans against the bani

us,” Alvin says conspiratorially to Bridgette, leaning against her with a smile. “But you get it. That’s why we like you better.”

s, stretching himself across the top length

you!” Rafe calls through the open door, tossing the boys a rueful little glare that I know he doesn’t mean.

I only have to wait there for a few seconds before I hear Victor’s footsteps in the upstairs hall.

. I hand him his coffee cup, giving him a warm smile.

rst delicious sip from my steaming mug.

g the quiet calm of each other’s company.

he boys.

andle our crazy either,” Ian says happily, peering out the window a

a minute.”