I'm at the bar nursing a hot beer when my sister sends me with her mate to pick up supplies for the party the club is throwing tonight and the meeting with Kieran and Gunner. I sent Tianna up to our room to be with a crying Remi when I walked out. I maybe pissed at her. But I don't want her to be alone right now. After getting all the supplies we stop for a bite to eat. Which turns into two meals for Tyson, my sister's mate. I curse when I look at my watch. My sister said to be back ny four. It's four thirty and the drive back is another thirty minutes. I throw some money on the table and we bounce.The thirty minute drive takes fifteen. My sister is gonna be so pissed. We're deadmen walking. As I suspected; she's outside with her hand on her hip tapping her tiny foot and a pissed look on her face. She curses us all the way across the parking lot. "Daddy said to tell the guest of honor his sorry ass's presence was requested as soon as he got back." And that's my cue! Poor Tyson is g
I forgot I sent Tianna up to our room before I left. She has the curtains pulled closed and lights off except for a lamp by the bed. She sits in a chair she moved next to the bed. "Shush! Remi's finally asleep." Tianna says putting her book down on her lap. "How's she feeling?" I whisper kicking off my boots and placing my cut on the loveseat by the window."Well she feels like shit for keeping this a secret for so long. She's weak. She ate a bite or two and then we walked out back. We thought shifting might help, but apparently you guys can't do that when you're knocked up. So, Payne was a no show. We came back in here, and as soon as her head hit the pillow; she was out like a light." Tianna pat my shoulder taking her leave. "Thanks, Tianna." I tell her motioning for her to leave the chair where it is."No thanks needed. She'd do the same for me. Hell. She has done the same for me numerous times." Once the door is closed I ease myself into bed behind Remi. She sighs when I wrap m
"Don't just stand there gawking. How do I look?" I do a little spin and blow Aiden a kiss. "Like my own personal little angel. Mom has you looking all innocent and shit. She knows everyone here has watched you grow up or gotten in trouble with you at some point. Let's not forget they all hear you scream my name even with your face buried in the pillows." Aiden laughs. He kisses the top of my head then takes my hand leading me down to the party. Aiden leads me slowly down the stairs. His hand is at my lower back helping me down. When we get to the last step everyone cheers calling out our names.I look around the room. The tables all have white table linens with pink linen napkins. The chairs are covered in pink material with big white satin bows. Bouquets of white and pink roses with gold and silver peacock feathers; sit in the middle of each table. A giant white iron chandelier hangs from the high ceiling in the middle of the room. Sheer pink and white material criss cross the ceil
The gown is a beautiful one of a kind Fae mating ceremony gown. The dress is made of feathery light Fae material. It's iridescent like my scales. The bodice is strapless with a deep plunge between the breast. Tiny black and violet crystals are sewn into the bodice in the shape of wings. Inside the wings is a silver and gold design that looks like a mating mark. The trim of the dress is gold intertwined with silver. The back of the dress has a corset style criss cross pattern of black and violet shimmering strings. I pass the gown to Ceberus who is also crying. I'm sure she is remembering the day her best friend wore the gown. Inside the box is one more item. A cloak. The cloak is silver with gold trim. A dragon comes up from the train of the cloak. Its head resting in the center. The dragon is black with red eyes. A golden crown sitting upon his head that matches my mother's; only bigger. A the very bottom of the cloak is a phrase written in Fae. Something I can't speak or read. My
When we exit the den; Skullz yells into the microphone from his temporary DJ booth. "Let's get this party started!" The crowd cheers and starts dancing to some eighties rock song. The music is turned up a notch as the drinks start to flow. Drinks are coming at me and Remi like crazy. I notice she isn't drinking any of them. My mother and Tianna take turns replacing her drinks. I mind link with her to see what's wrong.What's wrong? Why aren't you drinking?I'm scared. I know as a purebred alcohol wouldn't harm the babies. But I'm a hybrid. There's no telling what could happen. I nod my head and try to intercept as many drinks as I can. I'm pulled away to mingle with some of the brothers from another charter of Hellhoundz MC. But my eyes never leave Remi. Blaze and Kane take a closer position until Remi is dragged on the dance floor. I watch Remi dance and laugh with Xavier, Tianna, and my mother. At one point she dances with both our fathers. Everyone is dancing and having a good t
Tianna passes by me smiling. All I can do is pray that her drunk mortal ass doesn't embarrass the both of us. "I remember the first time I realized that my best friend was head over heels in love with Aiden. We were sixteen. Our dated arrived at the shifter compound to escort us to the Hybrid Ball. Remi's date was looking sharp in his Armani tuxedo and shiny dress shoes. His hair was slicked back, he was a handsome fella. Then again most of you paras are. But he lost he attention the minute Aiden walked through the door of the sitting room. Aiden, dressed in leather pants, a white t-shirt with his cut on, and some dusty old boots. His hair was all over the place, but that didn't matter to Remi. Her eyes were glued to him and followed him around the room as he talked to Gunner. Aiden told her she looked beautiful. Now, I'm not a para, but I swear to this day. I could heart her heart beating against her ribs. For the first time in ever, I watched Remi blush. Fastforward a bit. I get a
No one speaks up as Kieran starts to pace. My father and I watch the three guilty paras. "So, we're back to putting my life at risk! It's not just my life anymore!" Remi shouts standing. Her eyes shift and the beginnig of scales starts to appear on her skin, but goes not further. My mother stands and comes over to Remi. "You can't shift during this time. You need to calm down. It's not good for them." My mother whispers. She pats Remi's shoulders. It's at this moment I realize how volunerable my mate is while she carries my pups. Rage stirs, feeding off of me and Remi's combined anger. I can scent the mixture of me and Remi's scents since we have sealed the bond. I can also scent my pups. They're all in danger. And it's Gunner, Lucifer, and Illianna's fault. Rage rips through my skin. He paces in front of our mate and pups. His jaws snap at the three still trying to hide what they did. Silava drips from his mouth. His hackles are raised. Xavier's hellhound, Rampage is the next to
I've never been the type of para to hide from a fight. But Cera was right. I'm not at my best right now. And it's no longer just me I have to worry about. Aiden and I now have the twins to worry about too. "I'll go." Blaze and Gunner volunteer at the same time. "Gunner you're not going anywhere near her. For all we know the female you knocked up has been the one pumping you for information on Remi. And feeding it back to that Savannah bitch." Kieran's eyes narrow at his son. "Remi, has never been a topic during our conversations. All she knows is that I have a sister. I'm not letting Remi and Aiden face this without me!" Gunner roars. "You chose a side already. And it was the wrong one!" Kieran roars back. "Enough!" Lucifer shouts. Illianna crosses the room back over to where Lucifer stands. "I'm going!" Kallista says proudly. "No you are most certainly not!" Illianna shouts looking to Lucifer for help. "Yes. I. Am! I want to be there when the babies come. I need to be there t