A Holland Anniversary
Nobody ever said looking after twin boys was easy. Exhaustion weighed upon Brian as he leaned against the doorjamb leading into the boy's bedroom, the former study on the first floor. Only one cot was in use since the twins screamed their heads off whenever they weren't within touching distance of each other. At just over three months old, the boys were a handful.
When one needed a dipper change, so did the other. When one was hungry, so was the other. They did everything at the same time, even waking up and going to sleep. Brian was grateful every day that they had a house full of people willing to help out when they could.
The boys looked so peaceful when they were down for the count, like now. Other times they were right little terrors, taking after Marcus, no doubt. God knows Brian wasn't like that as a child, so he was more than happy to pin the blame on his mate.
Brian walked back into the nursery and leaned over the cot, gently kissing Samuel, then Dylan. He lightly caressed their heads, the thick golden brown hair so soft. Brian thought there was nothing better in the world, apart from Marcus, than the smell of his little boys.
"Baby."
Brian jumped at the unexpected sound, turning around. Marcus strolled into the room still wearing his uniform. God, the man could melt butter looking as hot as he did.
"Shhh, if you wake them, I'll never forgive you," he whispered. "I just got them down."
Marcus chuckled quietly, but Brian knew he wouldn't do anything to wake the cubs.
Brian turned again to face his boys. Marcus stepped up behind him and wrapped his arm around Brian's middle. Brian settled back against Marcus's chest, sighing in contentment. He was truly happy, had been for the past year. Marcus kissed his cheek.
"Thank you for giving me a family."
"Thank you for giving me that chance," Brian replied. He turned and wrapped his arms around Marcus's neck, pulling the man down as he rose to meet those perfect lips.
Brian moaned as Marcus took possession of his mouth, hard lips pressed against his, their tongues duelling. Brian could never get enough of his mate. Marcus broke the kiss when it was necessary to breathe, and Brian groaned at the loss and tried to chase those perfect lips as they moved farther away from his own.
"You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. Now come on, we need to shower and change so we won't be late for our reservations."
Marcus was taking Brian out to celebrate their one-year anniversary. Thankfully, Alex and Jason had agreed to look after Samuel and Dylan tonight so they could enjoy a nice romantic dinner without having to worry about crying babies.
Had it only been a year since Marcus had first found him stranded on the side of the road and then driven away, leaving him behind?
Now they were happily mated with twin cubs.
"Why didn't you say so earlier? There's nothing I like better than a wet, soapy mate," Brian said.
He grabbed Marcus's hand and pulled him out of the boys' bedroom. They closed the door quietly behind them, then headed next door to their room. Brian ignored the knowing look and small chuckle from Alex as they passed him in the hall.
Brian closed their bedroom door and checked the monitor to make sure it was on. Satisfied they would hear if their children woke up, he started stripping off his clothes. A trail of Marcus's discarded clothes led to the bathroom. He laughed. By the time Brian was naked, Marcus had started the shower and was already enjoying the hot water.
Brian gasped as he was grabbed and pushed up against the wall. Brian hissed as the cold tiles made contact with his skin, but he knew from experience they would warm up quickly. The feel of Marcus's large callused hand running roughly down his back and over his ass had him moaning and pushing back into the touch.
"Hmm. What do we have here?" Marcus asked, his voice low and guttural and sexy as hell.
"Nothing, Officer," Brian replied breathlessly, pulling away
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