Chapter 0443

I really like that.” Penny said, enthusiastically.

“It was just a thought. We haven't decided really but I didn’t want to officially decide on it until I talked to you.” Ice was looking at me, hoping for some reaction.

“Whatever you call her, I'll be spoiling her rotten so it doesn’t really matter.” I tried to sound like it didn’t bother me but there was a little nagging voice in the back of my head that told me it really did bother me. Not sure why. It wasn’t like we already decided on names. We talked about it once and that was it.

Getting up, I grabbed two more beers and set one in front of Alec. After

opening mine, I took a long drink as Penny, thankfully, changed the subject. “I got some fabric from the store and I’m going to need help designing the goddess dress.” “Oh! 1 would love to help. We can either cut a whole in a dress for your stomach and just wrap the white fabric around it or just make a dress out of the fabric.” “I like the idea of cutting a whole. We can go shopping for a white dress or I can order one.” Penny acted relieved but kept looking at me and smiling.

“I need to buy Alec some 70s clothes too.” Ice kept looking at me too and it was getting annoying. Since we were done eating, I started cleaning up. noveldrama

“Colt needs some robes. Maybe we can go shopping this week. Halloween isn’t

far off and our chances to go are very limited.” Penny pointed out.

«Prue. We really need to get going.” Ice agreed.

Alec got my attention and nodded to the front door. Following him out as the girls talked, I sat on the porch swing and he leaned against the pillar.

“Here.” He offered me another beer.

“Thanks.” I said. Downing the one I had, I was able to open the other one and take a sip before he started talking.

“We don’t have to name our daughter that.” Alec started.

| Waving him off, I just shook my head.

“It just caught me by surprise. We | haven’t discussed names. My attention

has been on Vin, not baby names.” “you have three to name. Not just one.

Plus, making a child is big. Needs to be fierce.” “Come out here to plead your mate’s wishes?” I asked with a little bit of attitude.

“No. Blake got back to me this afternoon. There is another event tomorrow. If we want to finance the old man, we need to move.” “What about Vin?” I asked, intrigued.

“Rumors say he isn’t going to show up.” Alec looked at me.

“Do you think this is our best play?” I asked. Taking a long sip from my beer, I weighed our options. We didn’t have many choices and sitting back, waiting

for an attack or for Vin to get stronger didn’t feel like a great option.

“There isn’t one but if we did nothing, Vin will only get stronger.” Alec said, mirroring my thoughts.

“Just thinking that. Let go and see what he has to say.” I finished speaking when the girls came out.

Penny sat beside me on the swing and Ice took a chair.

“What are you boys talking about?” Penny asked.

“We are going to go on another trip.” Alec said, simply.

“You have been gone a lot.” Ice said.

“Do you want us to get Vin?” I asked, a little annoyed.

“That isn’t what she meant.” Penny put her hand on my knee. “Every time you guys leave, we are just worried you won’t come back.” “If we don’t leave, the fight comes here and that means more death.” I said. Draping my arm around her, she snuggled against me. Kissing her forehead, I tried to push reassuring feelings into her.

“If the event is tomorrow, we should really leave tonight.” Alec said, slightly unsure.

“Yeah, we can make it by there in the morning.” “At this rate, you guys should rent an apartment there.” Ice half joked.

“Nope, you need to come home. Who knows when I will have these babies.”

Penny instantly got concerned.

“1’1l never miss the delivery.” Putting my hand on her stomach, I just felt my little guys fight it out.

“However, we do need to leave tonight.

Maybe gone a day or two.” “Might as well stay and watch the auction. Take the guys with you?” Ice said.

“Probably. Little extra cover and maybe put someone on the inside.” Alec agreed.

“Well, then I guess we should get going so you can pack.” Ice stood up.

“Thank you for bring over supper!” Penny smiled at them.

“Of course. It was nice talking to you

all.” Ice looked at me as we stood up.

“Take care. Better give my niece some candy when you get home.” I said and gave her a smile.

“Is that what kind of uncle you are going to be?” “Obviously.” I just shrugged as Alec helped her down the stairs and into their car.

“I’m ready for this to be over so you don’t have to leave anymore.” Penny said as we made our way inside.

“You and me both.” We made our way to the bedroom for me to start pulling out all the clothes I had just put away the week before. “I guess you can think of baby names on

your way down there.” “Coming up with one name is hard enough. Now we got to think of three.” “All the baby stuff we ordered should be in soon.” Penny sat down on the rocking chair.

“Oh good. We should be back in time for me to put it all together.” “Thank for cleaning the house for me.” Penny said as I finished packing my bag.

“Of course. You really shouldn’t be doing that stuff anyway. I'll take care of it.” I said to Penny but my mind was already on the task at hand.