"Love is our savior
from the burdens
of being human."
-Komal Kapoor

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I stared at myself in the mirror and couldn't believe how different the woman was staring back at me from the last time I had been backstage in a locker room ready to go to battle. My body wasn't the same even though many of my friends liked to comment that I hadn't changed much since I gave birth. And if I was honest I did feel much better about slowly losing the last baby weight. I was different but not in a bad way, I was a mother and even more fearless with that title.

"They're what reminds you, you're a mom sometimes" I heard Brie as I had been tracing over the stretch marks.

"Yeah other times they remind you, you aren't in your 20s anymore. Randy loves them though, he always kisses over them" I smiled but it soon turned into a smirk as she rolled her eyes. "What?"

"I'm not even going to comment on you two. Speaking of two I can't believe you guys don't have baby number two already"

"Well believe it cause that is the reason we can share in this moment together" I shrugged before I adjusted my wrestling gear top. Yes you read correctly, Brie and I were backstage at the 2018 Royal Rumble.

Not just any Royal Rumble but it was an historic one as they would be having the first ever Women's Royal Rumble and we would be part of it. I had no intention of returning to the ring anytime soon even though I had kept myself in ring shape and utilized the performance center when I visited the Cena's.

Over the last year Brie and I had launched our clothing brand Birdiebee for women and it was getting great success. I loved still feeling empowered as a working mom and it also just helped me feel motivated to continue taking care of myself. There were so many times where I would look at my son and just want to not do anything else. But I also knew the vision I had and I wanted to show him that his mom was Fearless Nikki.

"Someone wants to wish their mom a good luck" I heard Randy's voice and saw him enter with our little Viper in his arms.

"Aww my little man!" I cooed as I moved towards them. "Did you have fun meeting all of mommy's friends?"

His blue eyes lit up which made me smile brightly as I lift him into my arms. He had gotten his dad's eyes and both of our dark hair.

"Now you're making me miss Aria. Where is she?" Brie groaned as her little blue eyed, blonde haired angel was backstage too.

"In the cafeteria with Ally. I had all of them but Renee stole the girls from me." He chuckled but his eyes didn't leave us.

"Urgh I'm going to get her" Brie pouted as we had been in our own world for a couple hours while the dads had taken over.

"I'll meet you at gorilla!" I called after her.

I moved over to a chair and sat down and stared at my little boy. He was now about 8months and taking after his dad in the looks department. His gaze always hypnotized me but I knew that was because just like his dad he looked at me like I was his world.

I had welcomed Randal Junior into the world on Colby's birthday, much to the annoyance of Randy. I had been two weeks overdue and was honestly just ready to pop him out but I guess he was keeping me waiting just like I had his dad. I immediately fell in love when I saw him staring up at me and knew I never wanted to let him go.

"You know I think we could do this" I heard Randy who was dressed in a jeans and black t-shirt, reminding me he had been eliminated from the rumble.

"Do what?" I questioned, briefly glancing at the man that I was certain I would never stop loving. When we were alone I was certain but once I was pregnant I had irrational fears. Even with his wrestling schedule Randy had been the husband and father we needed. He made sure I felt his love even when he was thousands of miles away...

"Us both wrestling. He is still young so we can easily travel with him and make you get the return you never had." He leaned forward and RJ didn't hesitate to hold onto his finger. It was clear his main aim was to get the gold band that laced Randy's finger.

I smiled slightly, appreciating the sincerity within his voice, "I love the hopeful tone, Orton, but we both know we're just lucky he is a sweet little boy. Even so, this week has just been so exhausting and emotionally draining and I'm not even full time. All I did was travel for appearances"

He chuckled, "Its just the easing back into things. I have no doubt you could make it work"

I could make it work, I had done things for so long within WWE because I wanted to make it work. I said yes to everything that was tossed my way and dealt with every issue as best I could. "I don't want to though. Don't get me wrong, I had this fear I would be more depressed coming back here especially getting back into the ring. But for me personally this will be my last in ring appearance and I am perfectly satisfied with that"

"Are you sure?" He frowned even though I was sure he could hear the certainty within my voice.

"Yeah. The Women's division is at an all time high and while I'm honoured to be apart of history, I just feel like I'd be running after something. What I don't know when all I have ever wanted is right here. Wrestling was the one thing I had in the past that could never hurt me and only bring me joy. But with RJ, and us being together I am completely fulfilled with my life now, I have no FOMO I'm just proud to have made some sort of impact in my time here" I breath.

"You definitely have made an impact whether some people will admit it or not. I just want you to know that if in the future you feel like you need to take another run at it I will be fully supportive"

"I never doubted that but look at him. He deserves my undivided attention, and I'm sure he prefers it just like his dad" I narrowed my eyes playfully as I stood up again, knowing I had to go warm up.

"What can I say, we love having those beautiful brown eyes on us only" He smirked and wrapped his arm around me, allowing RJ to be between us.

I stared up at Randy and felt so much contentment, it was overwhelming. Maybe not as overwhelming as all the changes in my life in the last couple of years but a sense of calming overwhelming. Years of insecurities, wanting things that the men I had thought I wanted would never give me. I had forgotten what love truly was and thought I was actually some heartless person. But all I was was closed up because I had built my walls so high after being let down by the men I loved.

Randy showed me that it was okay to let those walls down, he showed me I was the one worth fighting for. He showed me that I didn't have to run after any man, the man who truly wanted me for me would make sure I knew it and not leave me uncertain or questioning my self worth. Randy would always be the person I never knew I needed but the one I would be the most grateful for.

"And I love staring at my two favourite guys."

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"To think it used to just be the four of us going on double dates" Nicole spoke as we were seated in a restaurant celebrating a good ppv.

She had made an appearance within the First Ever Women's Royal Rumble match and I couldn't be a prouder husband. Especially when she managed to throw in some twist by eliminating Brie and almost winning the whole thing herself.
I had honestly thought, despite her telling me it would be her last in ring battle that she had just said it to throw me off. She had been so close to winning the rumble and I had been on the edge of my seat.

My wife looked pretty damn good in her ring gear, over the last year with the ending of her pregnancy and having our little guy. She had drifted back to the woman I had met so long ago who didn't feel she was enough. Lucky for her she had married a man who was obsessed with every inch of her and knew she was perfect.

The last year had been difficult for me, especially being away from her and my little guy as well as Alanna. But she was doing well, Brie and her had their own business and were great moms. While I always envisioned a future with Nicole I myself could admit that I hadn't pictured things unfolding like it did. In the end though it was working and I was happy because she was my wife and a mother. I could never picture anything different and the fact that I could make all her dreams come true that others in the past had failed at made it all the more pleasurable.

"And now we're slowly but surely going to be outnumbered by the kids soon." I chuckled as Alanna, Aria and Randal Junior were at a table with their grandparents.

"Brie was saying earlier that she expected me to be knocked up again by now" Nicole smirked before biting into her food again.

I licked over my lips, "Well its not like we haven't been trying. Unfortunately for now, the Viper's venom ain't lethal"

"I told him its been a lot. I had RJ, we were launching all these things for Birdiebee and then Colby's wedding."

"And now?" I raised my eyebrow which caused her to focus on me and think for a bit.

While I wanted as many little vipers with her I would never force her into anything. She had gone the last few years being forced into situations that weren't according to her plan. So I was ready to not be selfish and let her do whatever she wanted and I would follow her lead.

"Now I'm ready... If Brie gets knocked up with me" She smiled and pointed her fork in her sister's direction which caused John to chuckle.

"Unfortunately that is not in our plan. And I'm not referring to my plan with John but I think right now with Birdiebee and doing appearances for WWE. It would be best if only one of us was knocked up, just imagine the two of us pregnant? We'd drive each other nuts" Brie giggled while John and I agreed.

I felt Nicole's hand slowly caressing the back of my neck before she kissed my cheek. "I am ready now, RJ just makes me so happy and seeing Ally with him just melts my heart every time. While I'm not ready to look like a balloon again I am ready to carry another little viper so being a balloon will be worth it"

I glanced over at the kids and smiled as it would surely be worth it. "So guys I think its clear if you hear any moans coming from the bathroom on the jet..."

"Urgh don't be disgusting!" Brie threw me with a napkin and I laughed out.

"Definitely kidding. I don't need my daughter hearing Nicole" I smirked and made it a point not to look at Nicole as I felt her glaring at me.

"You should be more concerned about her hearing your dirty talk" She playfully pushed me.

I heard John clear his throat despite being amused and raised his glass of wine. "I just wanna say, having been at the gorilla watching you two we couldn't have been more proud. And by the excitement on the faces of our kids when they saw their moms walking out I can say they were too. I am forever thankful for falling for Brianna and having our life together. And while both of us had our fair share of scepticism over the two of you. Watching you these last few years has definitely made both of us eat any doubtful words we may have uttered before. I've watched you support each other through injuries, distance and parenthood. When I married Brianna I knew I would have a third wheel for life but I'm happy you have occupied her"

"So rude!" Nicole giggled before leaning her head on my shoulder. "That was beautiful, John and while I am satisfied we got to prove you guys wrong. I'm just so happy to have someone who loves me as much as this snake right here"

I placed a kiss into her hair as she would certainly always have me by her side.

"This little guy needs his bed. Are you guys sure you don't mind carrying Ally?" I groaned as I stood up with my son in my arms. He had been fussy and in turn gotten himself a seat on my lap before falling asleep due to all of our talking.

"Well its not like we can take him away from his dad" Brie shook her head as that was true. Once he fell asleep with his head rested on my shoulder he did not want to be disturbed.

"Its clear he is going to be just as attached to you as I am" Nicole spoke as she held onto my arm not being occupied by our son.

"I do have an alluring presence at times. Hopefully he doesn't turn into a womanizer like his dad" I chuckled as we entered the elevator.

"Oh well sometimes a little roaming is needed to know what you want" Brie spoke.

"Yeah you sure did some roaming" Nicole spoke which earned her a glare from her sister.

"I feel like we all did" Brie sighed.

"Not your workaholic husband over there" I smirked which caused Nicole to giggle. "Kidding I'm sure he had his ways"

"Shut up, Randy" Brie smiled as we reached our floor. "See you guys tomorrow"

"Night!" I watched them enter their suite while Nicole opened the door to ours.

I admit there were times when I had been pining after Nicole that I was jealous of Brena as Nicole would say. John had a difficult divorce and yet found a woman who made him want to say 'I do' again. But I guess I was grateful because if I hadn't seen the love on my best friend's face for her maybe I wouldn't have had the hope for myself. As sappy as it sounded I always looked up to Hunter and John. Hunter was still happily married to Steph and after all this time we were all in a good place. Even Colby and I were more like brothers than enemies, maybe it was the fact that he was now married as well.

Before Nicole everything around me seemed to be falling apart. I was losing the only love I had known for so long, afraid of not seeing my daughter frequently and heading in a downward spiral of spending my nights with women. And then I had a taste of her and knew I would forever be addicted whether it was my decision or not.

My dedication to obtaining her was something I was definitely proud of. For years I didn't really know what I wanted when she would give into me but the more time I spent with her the more I felt. The more I realized the effects she had on me, she drove me fucking crazy but also brought me to peace. I always felt the never ending doubt fill me when she would refuse me but when she gave in? Those voices were fucking shut up. And when she loved me, oh they had no power anymore...

"Thank you." I heard her as I laid down RJ onto the bed and slowly rubbed his little back while she sat watching me.

"For what?" I frowned having been in my own thoughts for a bit.

"For everything, stepping up and forcing your way into my life. Marrying me and giving me this little boy" She smiled gratefully before leaning forward and kissing my lips. I stopped myself from getting carried away but if anyone was thankful I was thankful for her.

"You're the one that carried him for nine months, Bella" I smirked.

"And you're the one that ran after me for so much longer. I know when I say it now it sounds so romantic but I do know how difficult it was. Watching me want someone else, being conflicted and not being as certain about you as you were about me for the longest time. I put you through a lot, all the lying and misunderstandings..."

I stood up and moved away from the bed which caused her to as well because the last thing we wanted was to wake up the little guy, "None of it matters now though. The moment you gave into me, fully gave into me without any hope of a future without Hunter or anyone else and realized you loved me? All that was worth it. Even before that, you were always there when I needed you. You forget you ran after me too even with all the confliction"

"I did. I mean look at you, I couldn't resist the temptation forever" She smirked and wrapped her arms around me while my hands moved to her face. Her brown eyes staring up at me, reflecting the love I had for my fearless prey.

"Mmm now I didn't have this look back then. So maybe you're just sticking around for the hair and the stubble." I mused.

"It makes it bearable" she giggled before kissing me a few times while I chuckled and wrapped my arms over her shoulder and pulled her to my chest. "While I love the longer hair and stubble, I will always stick around either way. Cause one thing that will never change, that I fell for, is those blue eyes that look at me like I'm perfection"

I pulled back with a small smile, "That's because you are, Bella. My perfect fearless prey.."

I had spent years pining after my fearless prey and now I finally had her and I wasn't ever going to settle for another...