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As the new family settled in, Xander and Charlie couldn't wait to meet the babies properly. Lucas, still recovering from the birth, smiled weakly as he introduced their friends to their children.

"First, we have Michael," Lucas said, holding up the first baby. Michael was a tiny, adorable boy with a mop of dark hair and a strong little cry.

Xander and Charlie cooed over Michael, marveling at his tiny features and delicate fingers. Next, Lucas introduced them to Chris, the little girl. Chris was a sweet, gentle soul with a soft little face and a tuft of curly brown hair.

Xander and Charlie were enchanted by Chris, who gazed up at them with big, round eyes. Finally, Lucas introduced them to Raphael, the last baby. Raphael was a little ball of energy, with a strong little cry and a mischievous glint in his eye.

As Xander and Charlie held each of the babies in turn, they couldn't help but feel a sense of joy and wonder. They were already so in love with these little ones, and they knew that they would be amazing uncles.

Drake smiled, watching his friends and partner bond with their children. "We're so grateful to have you all here," he said, his voice filled with emotion.

Lucas nodded, his eyes shining with happiness. "We're just glad to have our little family together," he said.

As they all sat together, surrounded by the love and joy of their little family, they knew that this was just the beginning of an amazing new chapter in their lives.

As Lucas finally drifted off to sleep, exhausted from the birth, Drake gently took the babies from his arms. He smiled softly, gazing at the three little bundles of joy in his arms.

Michael, Chris, and Raphael gazed up at him with wide, curious eyes, their tiny faces scrunched up in adorable expressions. Drake's heart swelled with love and pride as he held his children close.

"Hello, little ones," he whispered, his voice barely audible over the sound of their gentle coos. "Welcome to the world. I'm your daddy, and I promise to always be here for you."

As he spoke, Drake gently rocked the babies back and forth, his movements soothing and gentle. The babies seemed to respond to his touch, their cries softening as they snuggled deeper into his arms.

Drake smiled, feeling a sense of peace and contentment wash over him. This was what he had always wanted – a family of his own, with the man he loved by his side.

As he gazed at the babies, Drake knew that he would do anything to protect and care for them. He was their daddy, and he would always be there to love and support them.

As the night wore on, Drake gently prepared the babies for their first feeding. He had watched Lucas feed from him many times before, but this was different. This was their children, and Drake felt a mix of excitement and nervousness.

Lucas, still sleeping, had expressed milk earlier, and Drake carefully warmed the bottles. He had read up on how to feed vampire babies, but he was still a little anxious.

As he held each baby in turn, Drake carefully guided the bottle to their lips. Michael, Chris, and Raphael latched on eagerly, their tiny mouths working in tandem as they drank.

Drake watched, mesmerized, as the babies fed. He felt a deep sense of connection to them, and he knew that he would do anything to protect and care for them.

As the feeding came to an end, Drake gently burped each baby, feeling a sense of pride and accomplishment. He had done it – he had fed his children.

As he looked down at the three little bundles of joy in his arms, Drake felt his heart swell with love. He knew that this was just the beginning of an amazing journey, one that he was thrilled to embark on with Lucas and their children.