Speak Up! Please

Epilouge

Almost six years have passed since the day we found out the gender of our son, Paul Ryder; yes he was named after pops and his daddy because pops died a month before Paul was born due to a car accident. His death and funeral was horrible for the King family and mine since we all had grown close to the King family.

So, let's catch everyone up on what is going on in the Wolf-King household, shall we? Paul Ryder is now 5 years old and is a handsome, spirited child; he has pale skin like myself with blue eyes to rival mine and dark blond hair that he insists is kept short but not as short as Ryder's. Paul loves skateboarding, drawing and writing.

Then there is our beautiful daughter, 4 year old Nixie Anne; she has the blondest hair with Ryder's dark brown eyes and the most infectious smile that even if you are having the worst day ever, she makes it better just with her smile. She definitly has her daddy wrapped around all of her fingers along with both of her grandpa's. Honestly all of my babies have me wrapped around their fingers, too but not as much as Ryder, dad and Joshua.

Our second oldest son and second oldest daughter twins - 3 year old's Finn Joshua and Katrin Jean. Finn's middle name is after Ryder's dad and he has vey pale blond hair and blue eyes, he's almost a clone of Paul in looks. Katrin has dark blond hair and brown eyes like Nixie and Ryder.

Last but not least is our 1 year old faternal twins our second set of faternal twins; Luca Daniel and Lena Marie. Both Luca and Lena have dark blond hair and blue eyes. I am defintly proud to admit that my genes are dominate with our children since all of them have blond hair and four out of six have blue eys. My natural hair color is a dark blond and obviously I have blue eyes.

Unfortunetly the genetic nerve issues with my hearing have also affected two of our babies; Paul and Katrin both have this nerve condition but as soon as Ryder and I found out that they had this, we contacted the doctor who helped me obtain my hearing aides and had both of them tested. Paul recieved his at the age of 1 year as did Katrin. The three of us go in for regular check ups and mantanince of our hearing and hearing aides.

Thankfully we caught the nerve damage quick enough that their speach wasn't affected unlike mine. I still to this day at 23 years old, I sometimes pronounce English and German words incorrectly and have to be reminded of how the words are spoken as they should be.

Ryder and I had decided all those years ago that we would teach the children German along with English; since both languages and cultures are apart of them. I had been teaching German to Ryder and his family as well since they loved hearing my family and I speak the language they wanted to learn along with Ryder.

In three weeks summer vacation starts for Paulie whose in kindergarten, Nixie whose in 4 year old preschool and Finn and Katrin, who are in 3 year old preschool for the school district that I teach high school German classes for 9th grade through 12th graders. A week into summer vacation we are going to fly to Germany and spend a month there with my auntie and her husband; Anita and Archer.

Yes there are days that classes full of hormonal teenagers is stressful but in the end it's all worth it when I know that I can pass on my love for the language and culture to them.

Ryder is a lawyer along with Joshua at Joshua's law firm that has been in their family for the last four generations; when Joshua retires, Ryder will take over the firm. I'm very proud of my husband.

Whoops, did I forget to mention that Ryder and I are married? Welp, we were married almost two years ago after we graduated from college. I fully know in my heart that if it wasn't with the help of our families, I never would have graduated from college to become a German language and cultures teacher.

"Papa, papa, help us, the tickle monster is getting us!" Paul screeches as he, Nixie, Finn and Katrin run into the living room where I'm feeding Lena a bottle after feeding Luca his just before their naps.

The four older children quickly climb onto the couch and snuggle with Luca, Lena and me as Ryder (a.k.a. daddy) enters the living room and bursts out into laughter at the sight of the seven of us huddled together and my surprised face at Ryder's appearance. Our four older children have his hair in hair holders and children's makeup smeared on him from his neck to his hairline.

"What happened to you?" I giggle out, taking the bottle from Lena's mouth and placing her on my shoulder to burp her as Ryder strides over to us and gently takes Luca from Ryder both giggle at their daddy.

"I fell asleep on the playroom floor while playing with the older four and they decided to do this," he says gesturing to his face, neck and hair.

Giggling at the kids antics with their daddy as did they, I fist bump all of them causing them to giggle harder. "Pretty daddy!" Finn and Katrin squeal out in their fits of giggles causing the older two to giggle harder.

"You little monsters better be glad I love you," Ryder mutters as he tickles Luca's tummy making him squeal.

"Don't rile him up, baby," I gently scold him. "It's nap time for everyone under the age of 7 years," I inform him and all of the children, earning a groan from Paul.

"But papa," Paul whines, "I'm a big boy," he finishes giving me his best pout and puppy dog eyes.

"No buts, mister, today is Saturday and nap time for everyone so I can clean this Wolf-King tornado house," I scold gently as I bit my lip to hold in my giggle at his expression. Paulie has definitly mastered Ryder's pouty lips and puppy dog eyes; actually all of our six children have mastered their daddy's pout and puppy dog eyes.

"C'mon kiddos, you know that this happens everyday; listen to papa," Ryder backs me up softly as he shifts his hold on Luca in order to pick up Katrin before squatting down for Paul to jump on his back before standing back up.

Standing as I give him a gratful smile as I stand with Finn on one hip, Lena on the other after Nixie climbed onto my back as well. The two of us head upstairs with our six little monsters that we love dearly and won't trade or change for the world; even if we had them at a young age.

Ryder and I squat down in front of Paul and Nixie's bedroom doors allowing them to enter their rooms before take the four younger children to their rooms and place them inside their beds and cribs for their naps. Once the four of them are settled after I change Lena and Luca's diapers as Ryder places pull-ups onto Katrin and Finn; which they only wear those for naps and bedtime just in case of accidents. Once they are settled we enter Nixie's room together to tuck her in and kiss her forehead before doing the same with Paulie.

After making sure all six were comfy and cozy in their beds for their naps, Ryder and I head downstairs to start cleaning while they're sleeping. Before I can even start cleaning the kitchen, Ryder is pulling me to his firm chest with a smirk, makeup still coating his neck and face.

"I cannot wait to have you all alone in bed tonight, my love," he murmurs before crashing his lips into mine.

"Mmm, sounds great, love but before we do anything tonight in our bed, you need to wash yourself and take out the hair pretties," I giggle out before pecking him again before pulling away with a smirk.

Ryder growls playfully at me as I back away to start cleaning leaving him hot and bothered. Giggling loudly at him, I continue to clean as he swats my ass as he loads the dishwasher before starting it.

In my 23 years of life, I've learned quite a bit; speak up if you love someone, speak up if you don't like something or believe an injustic has been done. Speak up if you are happy, unhappy, stressed or need help, you will find who are your true friends and family. Speak up and act out on your love but never let the anger or stress consume you.

Speak up against those who are being bullies to those who cannot or don't know how to fight agaisnt them. Speak up against those who try to do you or another harm. Speak up against cruelty in our world and perhaps one day we will all be able to live as a united peaceful human race.

Speak up! PLEASE!