His belly was extended to the max, the skin stretched taunt to the point where stretch-marks were crisscrossing the sensitive skin. Jack sighed and rubbed over his stomach, cupping it with his hands as if attempting to heave it up.

Of course, he was never going to be able to pull his belly up, but he kept feeling as if his stomach was slipping down further and further.

Sighing, he leaned back in the bed, knowing that if he was caught on his feet, Kaiden would give him a scolding and make sure that Jack never left his sight. Not that he'd be able to go anywhere, especially not with the way he'd only be able to waddle a few feet before he felt exhausted already.

A few nudges and kicks against his ribs made Jack hiss and stretch out, quickly turning on his side to try and get the little one to calm down. Warm hands soothed over his skin, finding the spot where their little one was kicking up a storm before rubbing the bump gently.

"We have a feisty one on our hands, don't we?" Kaiden chuckled, looking on with a warm smile on his face. The pup kicked a few more times against his hands before calming down, seemingly following the motions of his hands before it stilled.

Kaiden's hands slid around and to Jack's back, instantly kneading and molding around his muscles until Jack was a shivering pile of goo under his mate's hands. The boy didn't know how Kaiden knew when his back was acting up, but he was always there for backrubs and massages.

And those magical fingers seemed to find the exact spots that bothered Jack the most, massaging and relaxing the muscles into submission. By the time he was finished, Jack was close to falling asleep, drawing a smile from his wolf's lips.

He smiled back warmly, enjoying the fact that Kaiden decided to lay beside him, cuddling Jack close to his chest. The wolf merely rolled his eyes when they both heard a mild protest from the kitchen, stating that Kaiden needed to help them get ready, but the pair didn't pay Rowan much attention.

Instead, they were more focused on the life they both created, a little pup that as getting ready to join their world. Jack was getting a bit nervous but he'd been getting a lot of reassurances by the pack lately and he knew he was in good hands.

Still... the concept of a male giving birth was still odd for his mind, even though he could see and clearly feel that it happened. Looking up, Jack smiled tiredly at Chris before looking at the pink little bundle held against the man's chest. Their daughter was growing quickly but as any small child, she needed her sleep.

And where better to sleep than in the loving embrace of her daddy?

Jack smiled as the infant made a small sound of protest when Chris leaned over, showing Lilly's rosy cheeks and the thick black hair that peeped out from under her little hat. "We're ready guys. Judging from how you look, I'd say its best to leave immediately Jack."

Excitement filled his being as Kaiden sat up, gently bringing Jack with him before the wolf promptly lifted his mate in his arms. Ignoring Jack's muttered protest about being too fat to heave around, Kaiden walked outside, holding his mate close while scolding Jack and reassuring him that his weight gain was only normal.

"Here, lemme handle the goods and you can shift." Rowan didn't give Kaiden that much of a choice, heaving Jack out of his mate's arms with a wink. "How're you doing princess?" The man winked again, laughing at Jack's huff before they both chuckled.

"Tired yet excited... and a little bit scared." Jack confessed, to which Rowan nodded, his eyes warm as he stepped back so Kaiden could shift. "That's only normal Jack, and I can guarantee you that Kaiden is one big pile of nerves himself."

Glancing at Kaiden, Jack smiled as he realized Rowan was right. The wolf was shifted but still shifting its weight back and forth, eager to get going yet torn and wanting to cuddle up to Jack. He squeaked though when he was lifted higher before gently laid on Kaiden's back.

The second he felt the smooth fur against his face and fingers, Jack sighed while their little one gave a healthy kick, as if recognizing its father through Jack's belly. He smiled and touched his swollen stomach, breath catching as his muscles pinched together in a sharp yet quick motion.

"Its time. Hold on love, I'm going to run as quickly as I can to get there in time... We probably should've left earlier."

Muscles moved under his hands before Kaiden leaped forwards. Jack held on and closed his eyes, his body subconsciously moving along to Kaiden's movements. Their little pup was nudging and kicking, moving around a lot more as if it knew it was time.

Soon enough they'll find out if they had a lovely daughter like Rowan and Chris, or perhaps they'd have a little Kaiden of their own...

He sighed happily at the thought, brushing a hand over his stomach while he enjoyed the ride to the birthing grounds. The wind howled around them, the air still a tad nippy but the sun was warming Jack up enough.

He was just happy their pup didn't pick a blizzard to be born into.

A sharp pain jolted through his lower back, causing Jack to hiss sharply. Kaiden's ears flicked at the sound before the wolf pushed himself to go even faster. Soon enough he let out a booming howl, hearing several responses in the distance.

The second they cleared the forest, Kaiden booked it to the tall building, narrowly avoiding the pups that were playing in the fields just outside. Several nurses were standing outside with a gurney, prepared and warned by his howl.

Jack was gently lifted off of Kaiden's back as he puffed out pained breaths, feeling his pup stir and kick painfully. He squeaked in pain as his stomach tensed, pain webbing through his entire body before a hand squeezed his.

Warm eyes held his as Kaiden smiled tensely, rubbing his thumb soothingly over the back of Jack's hand. They were moved further in the building and doctors started preparing while one of the nurses explained the procedure to Jack.

He only listened with a half ear, picking up on the fact that he was going to fall asleep from the drink they were offering him. Kaiden gently tipped his head back and fed him the drink, watching as Jack blinked tiredly, hands still holding onto Kaiden before he slowly fell asleep.

Kaiden pressed his lips to Jack's hand before kissing his forehead. "I'll be back, my love." He murmured, knowing the nurses behind him were more than willing to physically kick him out the room.

After all, the doctor had to be able to focus on his patient and the unborn pup instead of a protective wolf mauling him for cutting into his mate.

The thought made Kaiden growl but he forced himself to pace outside the room, knowing there was no way around this situation. The first cut was something all fathers were kicked out of the room for, but the second the doctor gave the all clear, he'd be allowed back in.

"Kaide-" He blinked, nearly running to the nurse as she shook her head and giggled warmly, nudging him further in the room. Kaiden tried not to look at Jack's stomach, like Rowan had advised, and instead grabbed his mate's limp hand, sighing as his wolf relaxed the tiniest bit.

The doctors worked diligently and Kaiden's eyes filled with tears as he soon heard a loud wail of protest pierce through the air. He watched as the nurses quickly descended on the howling pup, cleaning it and swaddling it up comfortably after a check up.

Kaiden couldn't contain his tears any longer as one of the nurses quickly shoved a seat against his wobbling legs. His eyes were focused on their pup and his wolf purred loudly when the nurse handed him the newborn.

"Congratulations! Its a healthy boy." The nurse smiled, making sure that Kaiden was holding his son properly before she aided the doctors, whom were stitching up Jack. Kaiden was struggling to compose himself, tears pouring freely down his cheeks and splashing on the blanket covering his son.

Gently he caressed his son's chubby cheek, smiling when the infant hiccupped and whimpered. His boy whined a few times, eyes blinking before the child started crying once more. Kaiden was quick to hush his pup, cradling him against his bared chest before following the nurses when they brought Jack to their private room.

Laying down his son in the basinet, he was quick to crawl behind Jack, being mindful of his new stitches. Deep, rumbling purrs vibrated through his chest as he held his mate while looking at their pup. His wolf was elated and couldn't wait till Jack was awake so they could decide on their pup's name.