His Plump Mate (Book 1: The 'His' Series) novel Chapter 637

Adrian POV

I’m beside myself. We have been at this for the last few hours. Sinclair is now starting to feel the pressure, despite the epidural. Raul said that is because her body is getting ready to go into labor.

Aiden and Thalia have been supportive. They know this is a big deal for Sinclair and me. Aiden understands how big a deal this is for me specifically. He remembers our conversations from the past when Amber was still alive.

I used to go into his office to vent. I never understood why she didn’t want to have pups. It wasn’t until later that I found out the truth. During that time, though, I really had a deep-rooted desire to become a father. I wanted a big family like the way I grew up. I wanted the laughter and love from my own pups.

Now, Sinclair is giving me something I had lost sleep over so many times in the past, and she is going through a lot to make that happen. That is why, even though I’m beside myself, I refuse to leave her side. She is making a huge sacrifice for me, for us, for our future. It makes me love her that much more.

“Adrian, this hurts!” Sinclair whimpered.

“It’s almost time to give birth, baby. You’ve done so great.”

“How much longer?”

I didn’t know what to answer, but luckily, I didn’t have to because Raul walked in.

“Sinclair, I’m going to check you now. I suspect you are ready,” he said.

He came around, and I continued holding Sinclair’s hand. She was hurting and uncomfortable, but Raul smiled when he looked up. The nurse standing beside him waited for instructions.

“Prep for delivery,” he said. “Your beta is in labor now.”

“Finally,” she said, clearly ready for this to be over.

After an hour of pushing, our son was born. He is perfect. Sinclair and I are both crying. Then after twenty minutes, our daughter was born. Once she was cleaned and wrapped, the nurse handed her to me.

I held, almost afraid I would break her. Then she gave a toothless smile, and I saw gums and dimples. Sinclair is holding our son; he has the same smile and dimples. These two are going to be heartbreakers.

I kissed Sinclair and put my forehead to hers. “Thank you, little sin. This is the most precious gift you could have given me.”

I noticed she was crying as she held our son. “I finally have a family of my own. Nothing gets to ruin this for us.”

Everyone smiled and then looked at me. I chuckled. “Our son represents how someone can be broken but come back stronger. I chose to call our son Phoenix.”

Aiden and Thalia smiled. “Phoenix and Irene sound like good, strong names,” Aiden said.

“They are perfect,” Thalia said. “Also, Kaia and Isaiah are on their way with Aric.”

“Yeah, Reid and Navy are coming in the next couple of days, too.”

“That’s great. I think my mate needs to rest now. Our pups also need to sleep. They took a good minute to come out and say hello.”

Everyone chuckled and kissed our pups on the forehead before saying goodbye and leaving the room. I put Phoenix and Irene in their bassinet, and made sure they were close to us—my three blessings, sleeping soundly. I pushed a gentle love through the mate bond for Sinclair. She smiled in her sleep.

Our son reached out for his sister’s hand in the bassinet. I pulled out my phone and quietly took a picture. I sent it to my family and then set it as my wallpaper on my phone. I already know I’m going to do everything in my power to keep my family safe and happy.

I settled into the plush lounge chair, and for the first time in a very long time, I felt my body settle. Sinclair has given me a peace I never knew I needed. How am I ever supposed to make that up to her?