The Ritual 2

The Visit

Hey guys! I updated on...gosh I forgot. I wasn't going to update the Ritual 2 until next Friday, but I think i'm coming down with the stomach flu ,:( or something. I probably wont get the next chapter of the Ritual 2 posted until next next Friday. Please bare with me. I'll try updating as soon as possible. Its short, but hey i'm working on 2 different stories besides this one. Dedications to my new fans : AdreanneEbberson, jnflo313, wellworthit, ivette120, zarakat, kmculbertson, and Flyerflybutterfly. Enjoy!!!

"Hey there." Niko winks, He'd come to get the kids for the weekend, but I'd thought It'll be nice to invite him to dinner. Dad didn't work today, so it will be the first family dinner with the twins. It sorta makes me wish that mom, Lindsey and Noah were here. I took the twins to see my mom and Lindsey the other day and I think I ended up crying more than they did.

"Hi, how have you been?" I ask, bouncing Arya on my hip. Her poor little eyes are getting heavy. I should probably give her a bath before she goes to sleep. Niko smiles at her, as she grins at him. She knows who her dad is for sure.

"I would be better, if I got an answer on that date." Niko chuckles. A couple days ago. Niko came over unexpectedly. Blade had come over to apologize, when Nik spit up all over his black shirt. I couldn't let him leave, even though I told him to have something on his shoulder at all times.

Niko's been coming around a lot lately. He'd be here all day helping me take care of the twins. Sometimes while they napped, we'd sit and watch a movie-have small talk conversations and sometimes a little hand holding. Niko jumps out of his car, taking Arya from my arms. He kisses her cheeks. I wonder if this is the way he plays with them at the beach house.

"And hows daddy's little princess hm?" Niko coos. Arya giggles as Niko tosses her in the air. My body tenses. He's throwing her too high.

"Oh god Niko, that's too high."

"She never leaves my hand Mel. Where's Nikolas?" Niko questions, kissing the top of my head. He makes his way to the door, watching as Nikolas plays with his fingers in his bouncer. Niko passes Arya to me and picks Nik up. Niko and Nik might as well be identical. Nik and Arya are identical-hell they all look like Niko to me.

"Hey big guy. You and your sister look exhausted. Me and mommy should get you guys in the bed." Niko grins.

"Have they eaten?" Niko asks, flying to the kitchen. There is just something about a man holding a baby that just touches my little heart. I knew all along he'd be a good dad to them-even if he was a horrible fiance/friend/husband.

"Yeah, but they eat like little piggies. You know they turn 2 months today. Nik is already chewing on stuff." I sigh. Just last month I brought them home and now they're growing teeth. I already feel old. Damn Niko's alpha genes. My babies are growing like weeds.

"We'll have to go get him some teething toys then. Might as well get Arya some too." Niko replies bouncing a very tired Nik in his arms. Nik loves fighting the sand man. Arya loves to sleep.

"What's going to happen when their canines grow in? Everything is going to have little teeth marks in them."

"We'll think of something-There has to be a way around teething rabid little wolf pups." Niko mutters, following me towards my room.

"I don't know Niko, They're growing too fast. I don't like this." If being wolves weren't enough, try alpha wolves. Niko snakes his arm around my waist, using the other one to hold Nik. Niko and I would hold hands every once in a while, but as for anything else-we really didn't do.

I squirm out of his grip. I'm totally willing to be with Niko, but he's going to have to prove that he's here for the long run. There's no lying or cheating anymore. Were in this together. I clear my throat, as I cradle a sleeping Arya in my hands. I lay her down around the same time Niko lays Nik down. Around this time is when I usually take my nap if Niko isn't here. I guess we could talk a little. Niko takes me by my arm, pulling me out of my room where the twins sleep. He waits until i'm out of the room to press me against the wall. He comes closer-pushing his body into mine. He tucks my hair behind my ears, licking his lips before he leans down to kiss my lips. It doesn't stop there, his tongue flicks out, gliding down my neck. My heart is beating at an alarming rate and I don't know what to do to stop it. The smell of his cologne fills my nostrils and I cant help but think that this is what I've needed. I've needed him, but with my dad downstairs...that would be, crazy.