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The first egg could just be seen peeking out through Ivan's clenching folds. Ivan tried to breath the way Reva had told him to the last time he did this, squeezing Ivy's hand until he was sure he was going to break bones. "I ugh....." he clenched his teeth, riding out another contraction.

"Ivan," Ivy said stroking his face with her free hand. "It's time to start pushing Honey. You can do this."

Ivan nodded and started to push. He couldn't wait to meet his kits for the first time. He pushed thinking about Ky and wondering if they would look like him.