Falling

Chapter 9: Houston, We Have a Problem

A/N: In previous chapter Ash goes into heat and gets her leopard because technically she's human. Nice little twist yeah me.  Also this chapter is dedicated to Chris from work who convinced me that I needed a twist in the story. 

RECAP

Some time later I'm laying on the bed blinking up at them as they dry me off from our shower. I smile softly as I watch them through narrowed eyes. My eyes follow theirs as they take care of me.

"I love you Liam. I love you Conlan." Both men freeze and look at my face as I blush red. "I didn't mean to say that out loud not yet but I do mean it." Both men crawl onto the bed towards me. Liam kisses me softly then leans back on his heels.

"I love ye to lass." Conlan kisses me thrusting his tongue in and out a few minutes, causing my brain to backfire. I blink as he speaks.

"I love you Ash." I smile and start to speak as pain rips through me. My back bows and I start to scream as bones pop out of socket. I close my eyes as my mates whisper to me reassuringly. When I open my eyes I realize I've been moved to the floor and two wolves are standing over me. Their both rustic red and gold but Conlan had white paws. I try to speak but it comes out as a mewl. I tilt my head to the side as my mates nudge me over to the long mirror in the corner. I fall back on my butt as I see the orangish leopard in front of me.

"Conlan, Liam?" They both nudge me and I look at them blinking.

"It's okay lassie." I look at Liam in confusion.

"Shouldn't I be a wolf? Your both wolves." Conlan licks my cheek in reassurance and I nuzzle my head against him, purring, as he speaks.

"Your blood is leopard even if you gave it up for our son. The goddess has given you back your leopard Ash. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." I look back to the mirror and realized I have never been as happy as I am in this moment. Now we just have to find our son.

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ASH POV

We slept for a few hours before I had to go check on the twins. I felt this strange pull to them. I wanted to watch over them and keep them safe. I open the door to my room but all I see is a large tiger leaping at me. I dodge to the side so that he flies through the door and slams into the wall across the hall. He shifts into his human form as Conlan and Liam fly out of our room. Both of them are scowling as they look down at Deke, who's face is fire engine red.

"Lass ye shouldn't be walkin around without us." I glare at him as he stops in front of me and poke a finger in his chest.

"I don't need a keeper Liam." Immediately I loose my anger as my hand drops and I duck my head. I can not believe I yelled at Liam. My shoulders tense, waiting for something as laughter echoes through the hallway. My head jerks up to see Conlan howling with laughter, his head thrown back. Liam has a surprised look on his face as he continues to stare at me.

"Kitten, I don't think you've ever yelled at poor little Li Li before. But the look on his face makes me wish you would do it again." I glance between the two of them like they're both insane. Then I hear whimpers from my room. I whirl to see the twins huddled against the headboard, sobbing. Ignoring everyone else I walk over to the bed and go down to my knees on the floor.

"Caine, Abel it's okay. Deke heard me and didn't know who I was. He's okay. Abel whimpered louder but Caine looked at me and I realized they were still asleep. They must be having a nightmare. "Caine....Abel....it's Ash." I held out my hand and slowly brushed Caine's hair from his face, caressing his cheek. I half expected him to freak out but he curled into my hand instead. Smiling softly I crawled onto the bed and started rubbing their bellies. I'd seen Riki do it when one of the babies were upset and it seemed to soothe them. I start humming under my breath. Both boys quiet and both of them curl into me. After a few minutes they open their eyes and look up at me. I grin as Caine leaps into my arms followed closely by Abel. Then they lick my cheeks. I squeal as I hear male laughter from the doorway.