Mithraos buried his face into the pillow. He was not going to wake so early no matter what sounds those two made. Then he felt Adharva's lips on his forehead and he realised he was cuddling with the other Emperor. Then he felt the firm arm around his hip- El. El is asleep by the looks of it."Are you going to open your eyes?" asked Adharva."No, let me sleep," said Mithraos."Do you mind relieving my body from the hard grip?" asked Adharva."I do," said Mithraos and moved closer to his husband. He heard a chuckle from Eloy. "He is like a cat. Always has been when he wants to cuddle," said Eloy.Mithraos just tackled him on top of himself and Adharva. He feels Adharva's hand reaching up to hold them both in and he falls asleep again.---------Dhruv stirred. He felt a firm arm around him and looked up to see Yagni was still asleep. Dhruv smiled a bit as he rose and pressed a kiss to the man's cheek. Yagni stirred. He looked at Dhruv and pulled him closer.The minx knew to get what he

The journey back home went without any issues for the two Emperors and their High King. They settled back to life at the palace. All three were going through some documents when Rishi and Shikhar came to see them. All three were on feet."Sit down," said Shikhar exasperated. They obeyed without hesitance. "There was something we planned on sharing with you before Samarth's rather quick wedding. Well, also we need to be sure that it was going to happen," said Rishi. All three looked at each other, worried. "You are scaring them. It's a not a bad news. I am- I am pregnant," said Shikhar with a small smile. All three gaped."That's excellent," said Eloy beaming. "Great news indeed," smiled Mithraos. Adharva nodded. He looked overwhelmed as he looked at them both. Both gave him a knowing smile and Shikhar got up and placed his hand on Adharva's head."I feel stupid for feeling jealous of my own nephew," said Adharva and snorted, trying to brush off how he was feeling. "Look here Adhar

Adharva smiles when thinking about that night even two weeks after the said event. They were back in palace and Adharva was walking dowln to meet his husbands in the garden. They have developed a habit of debating new legislations between them before bringing it to the court. This way, they will have reached a common ground. Adharva watched somewhat fondly- no- with extreme fondness as Mithraos did Eloy's hair. He cannot believe that they have gotten so close. Frankly, he used to doubt his place amongst them. But now, almost six months after their wedding, he doesn't have any doubt. They are his as much as he is theirs. Both looked up and saw him. Eloy gave an open smile while Mithraos just raised an eyebrow, typical. He loved them for it. Love- well, better not to think about such silly aspects. He was not going to embarass himself by saying that word. He joined them. Eloy leaned closer to him, not shy anymore to initiate contact. Mithraos just rolled his eyes but there was a smal

When Eloy was finally awake, it was morning next day and the emperors sat by his side. Eloy gave them a small smile. "I am fine. See, there is nothing wrong," said Eloy. Both men just returned the smile and couldn't stop the tears. Eloy comforted them and asked the men to join him in the bed and they did so without question. "Does Thaveri still stand?" asked Eloy teasing them both."They should feel lucky that we are not burning them down yet," said Mithraos. "We can't do thinks like that. No matter how angry we are, diplomacy is key in such a matter or the enemies will unite," said Eloy gently. Adharva then told him about what was done to the attackers and the message sent to them. They decided to wait till Shikhar gives birth before moving an inch on the issue. They did not want to trigger anything. They planned to send Shikhar, the baby and Rishi to Karivaayis before making a move. ----------------Eloy smiled as he looked at his husbands. Both were asleep. He wiggled out of

Rishi smiled as he helped Shikhar lean on him. Then, Shikhar moved his tunic and let their son latch on. Both men looked at each other in awe. " You are magnificent. I have no words to describe what you did today," said Rishi, his eyes still damp."Don't cry. Your highness, I can be magnificent only for a magnificent man. And you are magnificent, magical even."I can only hope that you never realise I am just a common- ordinary man," said Rishi. "You are foolish sometimes, but it is foolishness born out of love and I can only adore it. When not foolish, you are magnificent and even in your foolishness you are my knight in shining armor. My highness, we finally have this- everything," said Shikhar with a smile. "We do and I must thank you for everything. Every moment of happiness in my life, love, I owe it to you," said Rishi. "And I you," said Shikhar."I love you," said Rishi."I love you too, Rishi," said Shikhar."We must name him," said Shikhar after a silence that stretched o