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Asher bit his lip to stifle the moan of pain as he stiffly moved off the bed he shared with Andrew. He would never admit it to his mate but his legs still hurt something awful. They were all healed and back to new but his muscles were still healing some.



Walking through the door he braced his hand on the railing and carefully walked down the stairs, looking into the living room he saw Rosie and Jesse were still up watching after hours SpongeBob. Normally he would reprimand them for sneaking around like this but being wolf he was like his wild cousins and could sense danger coming near, no doubt so could his daughters.



Smiling a hello he walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge, leaning down he pulled out a carton of milk and poured himself a glass, years ago he would have simply drank from the carton….however with Andy as his mate well…that just didn’t happen anymore.



Lifting the glass to his lips he froze, his eyes rested on his twins who were no longer staring at the TV but up the stairs, “ASH!” Asher was halfway up the stairs when Andrew called for him, ignoring the burning pain in his legs he ran into the room.



Flipping the light he saw Andrew standing on the far side of the bed, gripping his stomach and bent over. “The baby. It’s coming”



‘Oh shit’ Asher thought, walking as fast as his legs could he start when he saw blood staining the sides of Andrews’s pajamas. “Ill get Vikki and Will, lie down Andy.”



Running out of the room he stopped at the top of the landing “GIRLS. Get the witches…NOW” He watched Jesse grasp Rosie’s hand and sign his order in a blur of fingers and hand motions before the pair ran out the door.



Turning back he went in to see Andrew moaning and clutching his stomach. “What happened Andy” Asher asked when he got next to his mate.



“Well…labor obviously” Andy quipped between deep breathes. Asher jumped when Willow suddenly materialized in there room. Stepping back he watched as the woman held softly glowing hands above his stomach and his heart lurched when he saw a line of worry mar her features.



“How long have you been in labor Andrew?”



“I...dont know”Andrew grimaced and gasped “is the baby okay?”



“Yes, but he’s pretty far along, when Vikki’s here were going to have to sedate you and do this immeadialty…okay?” Andrew nodded frantically and grasped Asher’s hand so hard the wolf winced.



Looking up he saw the twins standing in the doorway watching the scene with mixed curiously, fear and apprehension. “Girls…go get the pack” they nodded and ran again.

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~Two Hours Later~



“AHHHH….YOU MOTHERFUCKER!” Asher’s eyes widened when Andrew wheeled on him and began shouting insults at him in klingdon. ‘Where the hell does he pick this shit up?’



The numbing agent that the witches had applied to Andy had worn off halfway through the caesarian and Willow was frantically trying to administer more of the serum. Looking down at the bloody scene Asher felt sick at the sight. Apparently the blood on his mate’s pajamas had come from a small tear in the temporary uterus…the male version of water breaking.



Snapping out of his reverie he watched Andrew grip the sheets until his fingers were stark white and at that same moment he felt the world stand still when Vikki gently pulled a small squirming child out of Andrew and she smiled at the parents.



“It’s a boy.” Asher couldn’t stop the smile that broke out across his face. Looking down when he heard Andy sniffling he smiled, then he frowned at Andrews suddenly annoyed expression



“NOW the numbing potion works.” Everyone broke out in soft laughter as Asher cut the cord and gingerly cradled his new son and sat down beside his mate.



“What’s his name going to be?” Asher asked; totally start struck by the small ball of angry boy in his arms.



“How about Rupert?” Asher stared down at his mate surprised. When Andy saw this he continued “I know it’s a bit odd but so are Asher and Horus…besides…the mans like a father to us.”



“I’m not disagreeing love, im just surprised. It never came up in our baby names.”



“Rupert it is.” Smiling down at the baby they didn’t see there pack mates and family walk into the room and stand there, waiting for permission to come see the newest member.



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~One Week Later~



Giles smiled down at his namesake, carefully juggling the boy and trying to assuage Andrews’s fears. Of course there was only so much the new father could do; he was confined to the bed for the time being because of the caesarian.



Giles studied the little boy and took in the tiny pointed ears and two lone slivers in the boys gums, both common skin walker traits. As well as the thick thatch of sandy colored hair. Smiling wider when the boy opened his eyes and stared up at him. Giles instantly fell in love with the child.



Looking up when Buffy and Lonnie hesitantly stepped in followed by there own children Giles stood. “Look…isn’t he adorable.” Buffy snickered at the unfamiliar sight of her watcher gushing over the boy.



Stepping closer she looked down, she had to admit he did look adorable…and a lot like Andrew. Looking passed Giles she asked Andrew “Can I hold him after Giles?”



“If you can get him away from him” Andrew quipped, everyone smirked at the blush that covered the Englishman’s face.



“It is perfectly all right for me to be taken with the child. Besides, the name suits him.” Buffy smiled as Giles huffed and began rocking the child back and forth whiling humming something that sounded suspiciously like ‘twinkle twinkle little star’



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That night when Buffy walked into there home carrying a sleeping Axel and was followed by Lonnie who held there daughter who was valiantly fighting sleep she carried Axel up to his room and felt it when Lonnie passed her on her way to tuck Jaeger in.



Stepping back Buffy hugged herself and looked down at her son, he lay on his side contently sucking his thumb, smiling when his leg twitched every so often Buffy turned and walked into her room.



Opening the drawer to her dresser she got undressed and changed into her pajamas before throwing her dirty clothes into the hamper, silently climbing into bed she closed her eyes when she heard Lonnie approach.



Those first few nights when Jaeger had returned to them the entire family, including Todd had slept in here but after the fourth night Jaeger had gone back to her own room as well as Axel.



And Buffy had hoped that this would fix things with Lonnie…but it didn’t seem to do much. Of course when your mate is convinced you slept with someone else ALL because she saw you staring at some demons ass…well tail but like shed believe that.



Sighing miserably she rolled over and watched Lonnie’s back rise and fall. It wasn’t so much that her wife wouldn’t have sex with her…it was that lack of connection. The feeling of being here but a million miles away from her lover.



“Are you happy yet?” Buffy asked the darkness, her suspicions that Lonnie was awake were confirmed when the cavewoman stiffened. “She’s back Lonza” Buffy felt funny saying Lonnie’s given name but somehow it seemed right.



“Yes I am.” Lonnie said in her native tongue “Why don’t I make you happy anymore Buffy.”



Turning he looked at her mate in astonishment. Well her back anyway…what the HELL was she talking about? “Up until two weeks ago I WAS happy with you Lonnie. Were going through a rough patch, and that’s all it has to be…I want you to be happy Lonnie. Even…if it’s not with me.” Buffy whispered the last part softly. She felt almost sick saying it…



Rolling over toward the slayer, Lonnie seemed to be studying her, taking in every nuance about Buffy to the point she had to repress the urge to shift away uncomfortably.



“I love you Buffy. I always have. I don’t know if ill ever be happy here…I have no place here. I am your mate, mama to the children…but other than that…this place is so different. You have TVs and I never have to hunt. I am happy here with you sometimes…no…I mean I am happy with YOU…I just don’t know about the here.” Lonnie said.



“Do you want to go back to Germany?” Buffy asked, she knew in her heart she would do it if it meant that was what Lonnie wanted, truly wanted.



TBC



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