The Alpha Dynasty (Sequel to MARKED FOR DESTINY) (Book 2 of 2)

72. Labor Pains

The first of December had brought snow, and the gardens of the Manor couldn't look more stunning.  The flowers, although still in bloom, was the only color in a canvas of white, making it seem like a painting.  The stark contrast of the black building in the forefront, made for lovely photos, and taking Draco's digital camera, that he had received for his birthday, Harry started taking pictures to capture it for eternity.  

The sex that he and Draco were still having was, if one thought on it, out of this world.  He would have his husband moaning his name over and over again, sounding like the first time.  As if his heart hadn't been branded by Harry before.  Each time felt like the first, and each orgasm felt like their world would explode, their room would tremble, and time come to a standstill.  Enjoying each other's bodies would always be a way of showing their love to each other.

Every night when he would kiss Draco on his belly, telling the babies that he couldn't wait to meet them, he would be given a kick in response.  This had Harry beaming with pride of course, and then one night, it was after the 10th of December, when he had done that, he hadn't felt a kick.  Worried he asked Draco why they weren't answering him.

Draco rolled his eyes and said, "Harry do you know what the date is today?", and when Harry shook his head he told him.  "Gloria said that anytime from today, the babies would become quiet, getting themselves ready to make their way into the world.  They are probably sleeping, knowing that they have a tiring time ahead of them", he said.  This of course, sent Harry over the edge, and tried to make his husband as comfortable as possible.

There were so many questions that he would ask, and Draco thought that the  man was going to have an aneurysm.  He had become so extremely protective of Draco in the last month, that anyone who dared get too close would know not to, just by Harry's growl.  If they were at the table eating lunch, or sitting in the garden, he was always by his side, and glared at all of those who even thought of touching him.  

Narcissa thought it was cute, as did Pansy.  Lucius thought it was the father in him.  Hermoine thought it was because he belonged to Harry.  Blaise thought it was because he wanted to protect them in every way, and Ron thought it was because he was scared that Draco would not pay attention to his husband.  They were all correct.  Harry was becoming more jealous and protective by the day, and Draco loved being at the center of it. 

When the middle of December had come and gone, it looked like Harry was losing his mind.  Shouldn't the babies have been born already?, he would ask with a tremor to his voice, and hoping that nothing was wrong.  "Harry, you need to stay calm angel.  Babies come when they are ready, not when you order them to do so", sneered his husband.

"But Gloria said that....", he would stutter.

"I know what she said love, but never in the history of anyone being pregnant, have the babies come just because a healer said that was their date", Draco replied.  And Harry would go on and on that he was scared that something was wrong.  He was going to call for Gloria.  "Harry", he said sternly.  "You can't keep calling her love, we will let her know when the labor pains start", he said, when suddenly he felt a sharp pain in his lower back and cried out.

Harry looked up with wide eyes.  And when Draco gritted out, "Get Gloria", Harry sprang into action.  He was taking no chances, and went to the floo immediately, telling everyone that Draco had asked him to summon her.  She had come and seen to him, telling him that the babies still weren't ready, but that he and Draco had to be prepared.  It was almost time.  

"Draco went into false labor, nothing to worry about.  It just means that their time to make an entry is almost here", making Harry glow with pride.  

So Harry, ever the loving sap, ordered Draco that he stay in bed until the time was right.  He even asked Gloria to move in to one of their spare bedrooms, and she smiled at the worry of the Alpha.

Christmas was around the corner, and a beautiful tree had been placed in the big lounge, signalling that the season was going to be filled with joy and happiness.  And of course, a huge array of gifts.  Harry had spoiled Draco once again, he wanted his Omega not to need anything.  He would give him the world if he could, and in a sense he already had.  

They had invited the three teachers that had been at their side since the beginning, for the festivities, and Narcissa had arranged for an amazing dinner.  It was going to be the best Christmas ever, for all of them.  Lucius because he was home with his family, Ron and Hermoine because they had Harry back.  Narcissa reveled in the fact that she was going to be a grandmother in the next couple of days.  Pansy and Blaise for being at the service of the Alpha, and they too were excited at the coming of the babies.

Harry and Draco had discussed godparents.  They were going to break the news tonight, and ask their respective friends that they each be godparents to one twin each.  This way, everyone would feel included.  Sitting inside the lounge, after a lovely meal, Draco took hold of Harry's hand and spoke with his mind, making Harry look at him, which in turn made everyone look at Harry's face for a reaction.

[I think now is the right time love - to ask them] he said.  Harry smiled at him and nodded his approval.  He couldn't wait to see their reactions, and hoped against all hope that they would accept.  [Yeah] he said.

[You're nervous] said Draco raising an eyebrow.  Harry rubbed his forehead, his husband knew him too well.  [A bit] he said with a shrug.  The others in the room were paying attention to Draco now, wondering if this was it.  Was he going into labor, but then dismissed that thought because Harry was too calm for that to be happening.  But gasps were heard all round when he did eventually speak.

"Pansy, Hermoine, Blaise and Ron", he said looking at all of them.  "Harry and I wanted to thank you all for being there for me, and more particularly, for us and the babies.  I know Harry has been an absolute prat the last couple of days..."

"Hey!", said Harry with a smile.

"It's true love, you have.  You can ask anyone sitting here", he said and then looked back at his friends, and making his husband laugh.  "Harry and I wanted to ask you, if you would be godparents to our babies", he asked with love.

It was Pansy who stood up and shrieked, "Oh my god yes yes yes!", she said.  "We would be so honored Draco, thank you".  Then he looked at the Gryffindors and waited for their reply.  It seemed that nothing was able to stump Ronald Weasley into silence, yet Draco had managed to do it for the first time ever.

"Are you serious?", he asked, and Hermoine nudged him with her elbow.  "I mean, god yes, we would be happy to be godparents, wow!  Thank you", he said, and everyone congratulated them on their new titles.  Narcissa was beaming, Lucius was smiling, the four who had been asked were so excited at the request, and Harry was calm, safe in the knowledge that his babies were going to be loved, wherever they went.

After a cup of sweet tea, Draco excused himself, he was going for a hot bath, and get ready for bed, it had been a long day.  Harry followed soon after, but not before being hugged by everyone there.

It was shortly after midnight, on 24 December, that Draco woke Harry up, telling him that their babies were coming, and no this wasn't false labor.  Get Gloria now before I rip your fucking cock off.