“I was more worried about them waking them up.”
“They eventually will need to get used to noise and the attention,” she said.
“The boys are lucky to have such a knowledgeable princess as their mother.” Niko’s smile made her heart leap. “And I am the most fortunate man in the world to be able to call you my wife.”
She winked. “Just so you know, the feeling’s mutual, Highness.”
Desire gleamed in his eyes. “If only we didn’t have to—”
“But we do. Duty calls.” She walked toward the arched balcony doors of the Parliament building. “It’s time to introduce Vernonia to their new princes.”
Niko smiled mischievously. “You know what I’d rather do.”
He eyed her like a man lost in the desert would look at a glass of water, leaving no doubt in Izzy’s mind what he wanted to do. Even with the extra weight from the babies and breasts that leaked milk at the most inopportune times, Niko desired her. But her doctor said they needed to wait two more weeks. “It won’t be much longer.”
Niko’s gaze went to each of their sons then rested on her. “Definitely worth the wait.”
“Good answer.”
“I’m learning.”
“Yes, you are. You can swaddle and diaper like a pro now.”
“As can my father.”
Dee and Bea both wanted to take active roles in the twins’ daily lives. The castle had never been so busy. Izzy couldn’t imagine what it would be like when the boys started walking.
“What do you think of having some princesses or some more princes in the future?” Niko asked.
She pursed her lips. “I suppose you can never have too many spares.”
Niko kissed her, as she had wanted him to do. A quick brush of the lips, but it would do. For now. His blue-green eyes gazed deeply into hers. No way would she ever doubt his love for her. Not for a second.
Izzy smiled up at him. “And I know you can never have too much family.”