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Koda and Kage came barreling toward me with the boundless energy only young pups could muster. Their faces lit up with mischievous grins as they tried to sneak a peek at my belly. I fought them off as they repeatedly tried to get my shirt up.

"Hey, hey!" I laughed, backing away and playfully blocking their advances. "You can't see anything yet, guys. They are the size of...a strawberry. Two strawberries won't make my belly bigger yet."

Koda pouted dramatically. "But Cassy said it was twins like us!" He pointed a finger at Kael, Knox, and Kyran, his expression playfully scornful. "That they won't look alike like they do," he added before turning back to me with a wink that could melt hearts. It was clear they were eating up the fact that the twins were obviously fraternal like them.

I couldn't help but smile at their charm. "You two could charm the moon, I swear."

I turned to Knox. "Were you three like this when you were younger? For real. No cockiness."

Knox chuckled. "Yeah, ma