A Mother Before A Mate
Chapter 21

I open my eyes, and hear Molly talking. I look at the monitor and she's making her Pinky rabbit talk to her new big purple rabbit, which she's decided to call him 'Big Bunny! She's not the most imaginative with her names. I chuckle, at the site. "What are you laughing at," Jack's husky morning voice asks. "Just Molly and her bunnies. She gives them the most obvious names, like pinky for the pink one, and big bunny for the big one," I tell him.

I look at him, and he gives me a sleepy smile. "She's adorable," he says. I cuddle in and wrap my arms around him. "I love you," I sigh.

Oh s**t! I meant to say that in my head. I can't believe I just said it out loud. It's way too soon. He pulls away to look at me, and he smiles. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to say that out loud," I grimace.

"You didn't mean to say it, or say it out loud?" He asks and I feel my cheeks heating up.

"Out loud, I'm sorry," I tell him and I feel so embarrassed.

"Don't be sorry. I've been wanting to tell you that I love you since the moment I met you. I just kept telling myself I didn't want to freak you out. I'm glad you said it. I love you too, Lex," he smiles. I give him a big cheeky smile and pull him close.

After holding each other close for a minute, it's back to reality. "I should get up, and go get Molly," I say.

"Why don't I get Molly?" He suggests. "I'll get Molly, and then I'll go and make omelettes. I don't really cook, but I can make a decent omelette," he offers.

"And what am I going to do?" I chuckle.

"Relax, sleep, whatever you want. I can bring you breakfast in bed," he offers, then he stands up, and grabs track pants out of his duffel bag, and throws on a t-shirt.

"Are you sure? I feel weird about it," I admit.

"You're just used to doing this on your own. Realistically, how long before I mark you?" He asks, one brow raised. I feel my cheeks flushing.

"I don't know. Why?" I ask.

"I'm going to guess not that long, considering what happened last night. This is happening. I'm going to be her Dad. Dad's wake up early and makes breakfast for their kids, and their mate," he tells me with a sweet smile. He bends to kiss me and then turns to leave. "She likes 'you are my sunshine' right away," I holler at him.

I lay in bed, and take it all in. I have a mate. I love him and he loves me, and he wants to be a Dad to Molly. It's surreal. I look at the monitor, and I see Jack talking to the bunnies, with Molly. He scoops her up.

"Mommy says you like 'You are my sunshine'?" He asks her and she nods.

"Oh Molly, Did you poop?" he asks.

"No," she shakes her head. She always answers no to that question.

"I think you did. Maybe we should get you all cleaned up first?" He asks her. "Can I change your diaper?"

I really like that he asked her permission, respecting her boundaries. She nods, and says "yes." He lays her on the change table. I'm curious to see how he does. Part of me doesn't like the idea of a man changing her diaper for obvious reasons, but I know that if Jack was capable of hurting her in that way we wouldn't be mates. The Moon Goddess is very protective of children. If he's going to be her Dad, Dad's change diapers, just as long as Molly is comfortable with it.

I can see him open her diaper and then close it really quickly again. "Oh no! Mol, you did poop!" he winces.

"Okay, we can do this. I think," I can hear him pumping himself up. I should go and give him some pointers, at least, but part of me wants to see how he'll manage. I replace myself chuckling. He opens her diaper again and listening to him talk her and himself through it, is just too funny.

"What did you eat, Molly?" I hear him ask.

"You're stinky," he tells her in a silly voice, and she's laughing at him. After way too many wipes, and hearing him say he got poop on his hands like 10 times, he finally finishes. I definitely won't fall asleep after all that laughing.

I put on a robe and decided to run a bath. If he's going through all this trouble, I might as well take advantage of it, and have a relaxing bath. I'll put some music on, too. I rarely get to have a relaxing bath. I head back in my room to grab a change of clothes, and I see he's dancing with her in his arms, and singing to her 'you are my sunshine" and I'm swooning.

They are too cute together. I get into the bath, and use my phone, and put on relaxing music. I soak for about 20-30 minutes, enjoying the time alone. I can smell bacon cooking, so I decide to get out. I know today is going to be a busy day, so I get ready quickly. We have lots of moving and packing, so I want something comfortable. I put on some black leggings and a plain grey t-shirt. My hair in a lower wispy bun, so it's out of the way, and I just put on some mascara, and tinted lip butter.

When I get into the kitchen, I see Jack at the stove, and Molly is sitting in her high chair, already eating. I see some omelette and toast on her plate.

"Good Morning, Molly!" I tell her as a move over to her and give her a little kiss. She's loving her omelette.

"You look beautiful, babe!" Jack tells me and leans in for a kiss.

"Thanks! You look sexy AF, in Dad mode," I whisper, and he flashes me the sexiest smirk.

"You didn't have to rush," he tells me.

"We do have a big day today. Plus, I did relax in the tub and listened to music. I haven't done that in a long time. It was really nice. Thank you for that!"

"It's my pleasure! I'm glad you had some time to relax. Want some coffee?" he asks.

"Sure."

"How do you take it?"

"One sugar, and some milk, but I can make it," I offer.

"Sit! I got you, babe!"

He makes me a coffee, and then slides an omelet in a plate, and some toast. He brings the plate and coffee over to me. Then he slides another omelette on a plate, and grabs the other toast and sits beside me. "So good," I hum. The omelette has bacon and mushrooms and lots of cheese.

After breakfast, Jack gets ready. I took Molly to the child care centre for the last time. I'll drop her off for just a few hours, so we can get a lot done quickly. We want to leave tomorrow morning. When I get back home, Jack is gone out to get the enclosed trailer and boxes so I start in Molly's room.

I want to take her crib and change table, even if she doesn't need it. I want to use them for our other babies. I guess I'm sentimental. I start moving bigger things that don't require boxes downstairs and into the front yard. In an hour Jack is back. He starts bringing boxes upstairs, and he insists I put him to work. Working together it took us less than 3 hours to pack up, and fill the trailer. When we're done, we're sweaty and tired. We flop on the couch, and I ordered pizza for lunch.

It takes a good hour to deliver because we're out of town. "I could use a shower," I tell Jack.

"Me too, hey Lev's not here. Maybe we should save water?" He asks with a mischievous smile.

"Water conservation is very important," I respond, biting my lips to hide my smile, but soon we're both laughing. Jack pulls me on top of him, and he starts kissing me. Soon enough, Jack gets up, holding on to me, and carrying me upstairs; he's so strong, and it's so sexy!

Jack takes my clothes off, and I help him with his. In the shower, we do more love-making than washing at first, but it was really hot. We didn't use protection, and he just pulled out, so I hope that was effective birth control. We finally wash up and then get out. After we get ready and eat pizza, we go and get Molly together. We spend the afternoon together just us 3. We feel like an actual family, and it feels so nice.

Jack's Point of View

At 5:30, we go to Jett and Grace's for Lexi's going away dinner. I'm carrying Molly in one arm, and Lexi's hand in the other. I can't help but stare at her. She's so beautiful. She's wearing this long blue dress, it's casual, but her a*s looks and feels amazing in it. I can't wait till I get her home tomorrow, so we can be in our home without having to worry about her brother.

"Nice neck," I hear Lev say and it snaps me out of my thoughts. Lev meets up with us; he's also headed to Jett and Grace's. I look at Lev and he's looking at me and Lexi is smirking. "What?"

"Your neck. The big hickey," Lev points at the left side of my neck. I didn't even know I had a hickey. Lex must have given it to me in the shower, or on the couch before the shower. With the way Lexi is looking at me, I wonder, "Did you do it on purpose?" I ask.

"Maybe... If I have to walk around with one, so do you" she responds slyly.

"Jokes on you, I like it," I confess.

"Gross guys," Lev complains.