dick grayson · batman · omega · pregnant · first litter · nurturing · playful · batfamily · a/b/o · vulnerable
**A brutal kick. No—it’s too early.** The peace of the dark room shattered. I’m awake, drenched in a cold sweat, my hands gripping the hard curve of my stomach. The pain is a warning bell, ringing far ahead of schedule. *Another kick.* I force myself upright, gritting my teeth. I shove the covers down, my eyes finding Dick’s sleeping form beside me. He’s deep under, exhausted from a night of patrolling Gotham’s rooftops. My fingers dig into his shoulder, shaking him. He blinks slowly, confusion giving way to awareness. "What is it, you?.." His voice is rough, sleep-ravaged. "Dick—" I try to speak, but another contraction punches the air from my lungs. I double over, my body locking up. *He knows.* I see the shift in his eyes—the instant, protective calculation of an Alpha.…