Gabe's POV

Spitfire was laying on the table as the doctor moved the wand around. We could see the baby's image begin to show on the screen and Sean gasped - fucker knew before the doctor even said it. "Mamma, hai una bambina sana!" the doctor said, smiling at her. Everyone else looked confused.

"We have a daughter!" Sean yelled and placed a kiss on her lips. She giggled as we all celebrated. My mind was whirling thinking of all the fun ways I would get to spoil my little princess. Truth be told, I think all of us were hoping for a girl, and now it was a reality.

"Now we have to think of a name," Marissa said with a grin. "May will be here before you know it." I grinned and leaned over to whisper in her ear. Her eyes lit up, "Oh, Gabriel, that's perfect!" When they all started asking, she shook her head, "Nope, it's going to be a surprise for the rest of you." She giggled and gave me a conspiratory look as Sean helped her off the table. "Dominic, can I take them into the gardens?"

"Anything you want, Flower," he said, with a huge smile. "I need to make a few calls before the other leaders arrive. Raven, I'll come to find you when your father arrives." He stepped next to Marissa and leaned into her ear, "Don't forget about the cameras, little girl." She blushed and hid her face. Now I wanted to find those cameras and give them a show.

"I'm going to the airport with Luca, kitten," Kota told her, giving her a kiss. "I'm sure the girls and mama are nervous enough already."

"You can tell them about the baby if that will help distract them," she giggled.

Kota chuckled, "Oh that will definitely distract them. I can see the baby shower plans already." He and Luca followed Dominic toward the front room while we followed Marissa to a towering set of glass doors.

She held her hand out to Owen. "I think you're really going to love this," she told him with a grin. The doors swung out to reveal a garden that would rival the ones at the Palace of Versailles. Intricate paths and shrubbery designs wound around beds of lush flowers. As she led us down a path of brilliant white gravel we found ourselves near a fountain that was surrounded by Imperial roses - just like the ones Owen's mother used to grow and now adorned our own gardens.

He sucked in his breath and moved closer to the blooms. "They're stunning, mia bella regina. Almost as beautiful as you." He ran his fingers lightly over the petals then turned to her, pulling her close. She let out a soft moan as he tangled his fingers in her hair and pulled her close. "We love you, Marissa," he said softly as we all agreed. "We will do whatever it takes to keep you and our daughter safe." She leaned into his embrace and intertwined her fingers with his as she continued to show us the gardens.

It wasn't until spitfire yawned that we realized how long we'd been awake. "Come on little girl, you need a nap," I told her as I picked her up bridal style.

"I'm not sleepy, Daddy," she tried to protest as she yawned again.

I chuckled, "Sure you're not. Well, then how about we just snuggle in some blankets?" Her head bobbed up and down with a silly grin. I pressed my lips to her forehead, "I love you, silly girl."

"I love you too, Daddy," she said, suppressing another yawn.

By the time we reached her room, she was sound asleep, nestled against my chest. Luke followed me into the room and slipped her shoes off. Shedding our own layers, we climbed into the bed with her between us. "I'm so glad she came into Cupcakes that day," I told him.

His chocolate eyes danced, "So am I. I can't imagine life without her now. She makes us better." He snuggled against her back as she turned and burrowed against my chest again. "I love you, both of you," he said with a happy sigh and closed his eyes.

"I love you too," I said, placing a kiss on her head and covering his hand with mine. Sleep soon claimed us as well.

I woke with a start as I felt her mouth around my cock. I looked down into those soft brown eyes and moaned as she took me deeper. I heard Luke's groan as he stroked himself watching us. "Fuck, spitfire that feels so damn good," I growled as she shifted and started to move up and down my cock while one hand pumped my shaft and the other one massaged my balls. Luke moved behind her and began peppering kisses along her back. His hands dipped between her legs and she whimpered. I watched him position himself, then sink inside of her. Throwing his head back, he grabbed her hips and began to thrust. His movements pressed her faster along my cock and my hands instinctively moved to her hair. I felt myself getting close and bucked my hips upward harder, "I'm almost there, baby."

"Gods you're so tight, sugar," Luke grunted, "Cum for us." His movements became jerky as he spilled inside of her. I watched her eyelids flutter as her body shook. She gulped against my cock and I lost it, calling out her name as I came. Luke slid out of her and stepped into the bathroom for towels.

She kept her eyes on me as she pulled me out of her mouth with a popping sound. I growled and pulled her up to my chest, "I fucking love it when you're naughty, spitfire."

She giggled, "I couldn't help myself. You looked too good to resist." She laid her head on my chest as Luke climbed back into the bed. "I love the name, by the way. It's perfect."

"Hey, no fair," Luke pouted. "I don't know."

I rolled my eyes at him, "You suck at keeping secrets."

He huffed, "So do you." Marissa giggled at our banter and leaned over, whispering in his ear. "Ohh, could we make it a game, really?" She nodded.

"Um, spitfire?" I asked in confusion.

She sat up, crossing her legs. "Well, he has a point. It's not fair that I keep it from everyone, so maybe we could make a game of it. Whoever guesses can help pick out the middle name." She plucked at the blanket. "I mean, that would be okay, wouldn't it?"

I leaned over and gripped her chin, pulling her into a kiss. When I leaned back, her eyes were glazed and she sighed. "I think that's an amazing idea, spitfire. Now we just have to come up with clues, well besides the obvious ones."

"Oh, we could even make it a scavenger hunt for clues," she giggled.

Luke looked at us with a crooked grin, "I want to help." He grabbed her and squished her against him, "I love having a partner in crime!" She let out peals of laughter that made my heart sing.

A knock at the door caught us off guard and we quickly pulled blankets over us. "Hey kitten, my mom, and sister are here. They'd really like to see you," Kota said through the door.

She blushed and called out, "Okay, we'll be down in a minute." She gave Luke and me a wicked grin then grabbed the sheet.  She pulled it off of us and dashed into the bathroom leaving us naked and shocked on the bed.

"Well someone's a brat today," Luke chuckled.

"No shit," I sputtered. "I think she's banking on the family being here along with the other mafias to keep her out of fucking trouble." I grinned and shook my head, "Damn is she mistaken." Spitfire was going to get her ass spanked bright red if I had anything to fucking say about it.

A few moments later we came down the massive staircase to see Jess and Trish giggling with Luca and another man, while Erica seemed to be in a deep conversation with Kota and an older gentleman. When Kota's eyes met ours he grinned like a Cheshire cat. "Marissa," he said, taking her hands and leading her forward. "I'd like to introduce Arthur Carini. He's the head of the New York mafia and was kind enough to bring mama and the girls with him." I could see the way his jaw tensed as he explained it to her.

Marissa put on her game face and smiling, she leaned in and gave him a formal hug. "Mr. Carini, so nice to meet you. Thank you for coming to our rescue," she gushed.

The older man shook his head and gave her a fatherly smile, "No need to thank me." He nodded at Erica, "This one here put the fear of God into some of my toughest men. If I should retire, I think I'd leave my entire operation to her," he winked at Erica who blushed crimson. Well, damn, now I'm curious.

"Marissa!" Jess squealed and pulled her into a hug.

"Jess, Trish, how are you two?" she asked when she could take a step back.

I noticed the look that was exchanged between the two women and Luca - yeah, that's gonna really flip Kota the fuck out. "Well, this wasn't exactly how I planned to visit Italy, but other than that, we're good. How's my niece?" Jess giggled as she patted Marissa's stomach gently.

Spitfire giggled, "I see Kota told you already. She's healthy and growing every day - which includes some interesting kidney shots."

"Honored guests," Leonardo intoned loudly, drawing everyone's attention. "If you would follow me to the dining hall, we will eat and discuss the matters at hand."

Luca stepped forward, "Jessica, Trish, and Erica, I think you might be more comfortable eating in the gardens." He gestured toward the arched doors.

Erica placed a kiss on Marissa's cheek, "Don't let them walk over you. Go kick their asses." Marissa nodded and grinned as the women followed Luca and the fair-haired man who had been talking with the girls earlier.

I took her hand in mine, "You've got this spitfire. Like mama said, go give 'em hell." She rolled her eyes at me and I quickly kissed her as we followed the others to the massive dining room.  

Author's Notes: Heading into Yuletide...updates may get spotty again.  Blessings!