The engine idled to a stop in the gym’s back lot, the engine ticking softly in the cool night air. Emma stepped out first, heels still on from the walk, the emerald dress now slightly wrinkled from the drive. The silver collar gleamed under the single security light, the tag cool against her throat. Mark followed, his hand at the small of her back guiding her toward the locked service door marked STAFF ONLY. The third baby kicked low in her belly, a soft reminder of the lives they were growing together, while the twins shifted higher, making her breasts feel heavier and fuller.Inside, the 24-hour gym was dark and quiet, the only light coming from the emergency exit sign above the pool. The mats gleamed under faint blue strips, the equipment still humming faintly from the day’s last users. Mark had called Jax and Marcus earlier texts about “gym play” that had them showing up within minutes. The three men waited in the reception area, already in their gym shorts, eyes darkening the mom
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