**Josie’s POV**
“Baby Girl, you have no idea how much I missed you,” The says breathlessly when our lips finally part, “I don’t ever want to let you go but damm, Girl, you got heavier, what have you been eating? Let me get a good look at you,” he lowers me to my feet and steps back to look at me I’d probably be offended by his words if I wasn’t carrying an extra passenger. His eyes go wide when they land on my small bump and he swallows audibly before looking over my shoulder at the guys. I assume they nod at his unspoken question because he looks back at me with a mix of fear and wonder written on his face. He reaches out a shaky hand, placing it over my pregnant stomach.
“This is, Little Bean,” I smile as I place a hand over his. His face lights up with joy as he fully absorbs the news.
“I’m going to be a dad,” he laughs. “This is the best day ever,” he pulls me in for another kiss and then he stills as if just realising something. “Have you already seen Mason?” he asks.
“No, where is he?”
“He went looking for someone willing to port us into the void, but you carry his scent, does that mean he fathered the little one?”
“Yes, right before I left,” I nod. I can’t stop looking at him and my eyes well up with unshead tears at just the sight of him.
“I can’t wait to see his face when he comes in and sees you all here and then when he sees this,” he motions to my stomach and laughs. “Let me lure him back,” he says with a devilish grin before he zones out, mind linking Mason.
Deacon moves over to us, he looks exhausted as he accepts theo’s hug. Axel and Luke hug him next and I feel almost complete to see four of my bonds together and smiling.
“I have something for you,” Deacon says, reaching into his suit pocket he pulls out some of the ultrasound pictures and Theo’s ring that matches ours.
“Oh wow,” Theo gushes as he studies the pictures of Little Bean. I point out the small arms and legs in the pictures and Deacon tells him he has a video of the ultrasound that he will show him when Mason gets back. Theo keeps an arm around my waist whilst we catch up and I love the feel of him. I never want to be apart from him again.
We hear the sound of a key in the apartment door and we all freeze as we wait for Mason to walk in. “Theo, I swear if this is not urgent I’m going to…” he stops in his tracks as his eyes land on us. The world seems to narrow as our eyes meet and my breath catches in my throat. His face is so familiar and yet foreign as he has lost so much weight. His dark hair is longer and his jawline sharper but he is still one of the most stunning men I have ever seen. The way he is looking at me makes all the worry of the last weeks fade away. I finally have all five of my bonds together in one place and it’s the most wonderful feeling.
“Mason,” my voice cracks with emotion.
He takes a step forward, his eyes scanning all of us as if checking for injury. He does a double take when he sees my swollen stomach and his eyes harden before shifting to Deacon. His jaw tenses and his fists clench. Uh oh, I get the feeling he’s not happy about this.
“Not guilty,” Deacon says holding up his hands in surrender.
Mason strides towards me, his eyes flashing blue as he nears me and inhales deeply, then he staggers
backwards,
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his eyes wide, “I’m sorry,” he chokes.
“For what? I know this is a shock but it’s going…” I start.
“I did this to you. You didn’t want this,” he motions to my bump.
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“Don’t you dare apologise,” I shake my head and hold my bump protectivly, “I’m happy, Mason. I know I said I didn’t want this, but that was before I fell in love with you all, before I trusted you and knew what it would be like have you all supporting me. I know the timing is not great but there’s nothing I want more than to raise a child with the five of you,” I step close to him and he stares down at me, breathing heavily as he reads my emotions and finds the truth in my words. He drops to his knees and places his hands on either side of my round stomach, resting his forehead there gently.
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“I’ll try my best for you,” he says in a barely audible whisper and I’m unsure if he is talking to me or his unborn child. My heart swells and I run my fingers through his hafe enjoying being able to finally touch him. He lifts his head to look up at me and I’m shocked to see a lone tear roll down his cheek. I take both of his hands in mine and lower myself to my knees, getting down to his level.
“I missed you,” I smile and place my hand on his cheek, he leans into my touch rather than away from it like he
once would have. He holds my wrist and turns his face, placing a kiss on my palm.
“I missed you too,” he whispers.
“You two are killing me, just kiss her already damn it,” The sighs causing Mason to smirk. His gaze shifts to my lips before he leans forward giving me a chaste kiss. It’s not enough, I pull him back to my mouth and our lips clash in a blissful reunion. I deepen the kiss further and his tongue wars with mine, painting a sexual picture in my mind.
“Damn,” Theo whispers as I moan into Mason’s mouth, “You three look real tired, why don’t you go rest whilst Mace and I have a catch–up with our bond,” he suggests.
“Deacon needs to rest, I guess me and Axe should go get some food, Josie hasn’t eaten today,” Luke says and Mason pulls his lips from mine.
“You haven’t eaten?” he asks.
“Been a little busy,” I tell him breathlessly. I look over and see Deacon is already half asleep on the couch. The exhaustion has finally taken over the adrenaline and excitement of being home. Mason helps me to my feet and I move to D, taking a blanket from the back of the couch and covering him with it. “Rest,” I tell him as his eyes flutter open. He smiles sleepily at me before his eyes close again.
“Come on, Axe, let’s go find some cheese before she gets cranky,” Luke laughs.
“I do not get cranky,” I huff, placing my hands on my hips and scowling at him.
“You do, and it’s adorable,” Luke smiles, leaning down to kiss me briefly before walking towards the door.
“Have fun, Beauty,” Axel says with a wink, coming over to kiss me before he follows Luke out of the apartment.
I sigh as I watch them go. I’m kind of disappointed that I barely had five minutes of having all five bonds together before two left again. I know it’s necessary and I can’t be attached to all five of them 24/7 but a day together would have been nice. I look back at Deacon and wonder if he will go back to his busy work schedule when he wakes up. I’ve enjoyed having him around and although I’m happy to be home, I don’t want things to go back to how they were in this realm. I want Deacon here with our group, where he belongs.
I look back at Mason and Theo and they are both watching me with hungry eyes, I can tell by the small smirk playing on Mason’s lips and the way Theo gives a small nod that they are communicating telepathically, and I’m pretty sure whatever they’re discussing is filthy. The air in the room becomes thick with sexual tension and I squeeze my thighs together. I am more than ready to get reacquainted with these two.
“Are you just going to stand there discussing what you want to do or are you going to show me?” I ask. Theo breaks first, striding towards me and taking my mouth in a kiss so possessive that I almost forget how to breathe. Mason closes in behind me, sandwiching me between them his erection straining against my ass.
“I can’t wait to be inside you,” he whispers in my ear.
“Do you think you can take us both at the same time, baby? Theo pulls his mouth from mine to ask. I suck in a shaky breath. Can I take them both?… I don’t know. Do I want to try?… hell, yes. The thought alone almost has me coming undone. I nod and the sexual tension increases tenfold.
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