Let Them In (Book 3.0) -INTERSEX

Chapter 28

Faith

A sudden gnawing on my breast jolts me awake. I groan, irritated by my son's insistent tugging at my nipple. "Enough, baby boy. No more milk," I mumble, eyes still closed. His tiny hands start caressing my four-month-pregnant belly as if trying to bargain for more. Pregnancy has made my breasts so sore. I open my eyes to find him grinning, teeth gripping my tender bud. It hurts, but I don't want to frighten him.

I smile down at my little boy, seeing every feature of her in him: the freckled nose, red curly hair, and soft brown eyes. "Enough," I say more firmly. His bushy eyebrows furrow, and he shakes his head, stubbornly refusing to let go.

The door opens, and Teagan, dressed for school, enters. Her hair is braided like our son's, and I can't help but let my gaze linger on her longer than I should. A wince escapes me as my nipple is chewed on.

"Grayson, Mommy said enough," Teagan tells him. He shakes his head again, but her stern look convinces him to release me, leaving a pout and milk residue on his lips. With his toddler arms crossed and his bottom lip protruding, he looks adorable. Teagan can't help but chuckle as she crawls onto the bed towards him. "Give me a kiss," she demands.

"Nooo," he whines.

"Why? Are you mad at Daddy?" Gray sniffles and nods. "I'm sorry, but Mommy says no milk." He doesn't let up on his bottom lip and even tries to sway her by blinking really fast, attempting to produce a tiny, itty-bitty teardrop to roll down his cheek. Teagan bursts out laughing and tickles his sides. "aww, Stop fake crying, little man!"

Unable to resist, Gray dissolves into giggles. "No, Da Da!" he yells, pointing an accusing finger at her.

Teagan gasps, tickling him again. He squirms away, scurrying to the corner of the room, panting with excitement. "I says no," he declares from his new position. Teagan looks at me, shocked.

"That's your son," I shrug. She smirks and kisses me, but our tender moment is interrupted by our son's chilly hands.

"Nooo," he whines. "Me!" He cradles Teagan's face, stealing a gentle peck from her lips before turning to me, puckering his lips and whining for a kiss. I oblige, and he wraps his arms around my neck, sitting in my lap, grinning at us both. Satisfied, he got his kisses too.

"Okay, I have to go to school. I'll be back to take you two to lunch." I sigh, not wanting her to leave, even though I know she only has one month left before graduation. She has her license now, and I let her take my car back and forth. Pregnancy has made me lazy as hell, and wanting to eat all the food in the house. My hair has been growing like crazy, along with my belly. Stretch marks are already beginning to appear. Teagan's been incredibly supportive. She rubs cocoa butter on me every night and always makes sure I know I'm beautiful, no matter how I feel.

"Okay, I love you." She kisses me again.

A craving strikes me suddenly, and I groan. "Baby!" She comes back around the corner.

"Yes, ma'am?" Gray clings to her legs.

"Can we get burgers and fries? Like a huge burger... with cheese and pickles. Lots of pickles. Mmmm," I say, imagining the mouthwatering meal.

She wrinkles her nose at the thought of pickles, which she doesn't like. But I do. Very much. "Yes. We'll go to the pier and get ice cream and burgers from Lulu's."

Our family has been going to Lulu's for generations, starting with Grandma Elliot and Grandad Alex. They took our parents there when they were young, and then our parents took us. It's only fair we continue the tradition with our children. Our family is known for supporting many charities and businesses, something I'm proud of. Lulu's almost went out of business once, but my dad helped with their debts.