Zion's P.O.V. After about an hour of shopping and so many bags later, Rain looks at me and says she's got enough clothes. I nod, and we start walking to the Jeep while She explains to Mathew and Eithan why she's excited to be back in the Blur River Pack. Ryker jumps up in my mind on high alert, and the smell of rogues reaches me as we hear a loud growl. I pull Rain behind me as Eithan does the same with Morgan, and Mathew does the same with Mia. Though he's not her mate, I appreciate his willingness to protect her. "What's going on, Ryker?" I ask my wolf. "It's the rogues. They're ambushing us. I can feel at least fifteen, but there could be more waiting in the woods." He answers, and I grow angry that they would choose to attack while my mate is pregnant. "Fuck! I should have brought guards with us. We're severely outnumbered, and there's no way I'm comfortable with our pregnant mate shifting to fight them off." I tell him. "You migh
Rain's P.O.V. I wake up to the voices of Jess, Mia, and Morgan. I sit up and look around the room, remembering everything that happened during and after the attack. My heart rate rises when I realize Zion isn't in bed and I'm in different clothes. Jess notices I'm awake and panicking, and she rushes over to me, placing her hand on my shoulder. "Calm down, sis. Everything is okay, and you're safe." She says. "Where's Zion?" I ask her. I need to know he's okay. "He's outside talking with the guys." She answers, and I relax. He's up and moving, so he must be feeling better and mostly healed. "My Queen, how are you feeling?" A man says as he walks over to me. "I'm fine. I'm sorry, who are you?" I say as I grow nervous at his presence. Jess quickly picks up on my feelings as she sits on the edge of the bed. "This is the Blue River Pack doctor." She says, and my nerves level out. "I didn't mean to startle you, my Queen. I know y
After talking about the ambush and the damage I did to the Jeep, Jess had enough waiting and started dragging me down the road. I don't recognize anything around me, but that's not a surprise since I was never allowed out of the orphanage. Finally, we come to a stop in front of a burned-down building. "Jess, where are we?" I ask her, and she gives me a pointed look. "This is where we used to live." She tells me as I look at the scorched building. I can't believe this is real. I never in a million years believed I would be back in this pack, not to mention standing in front of this horrible orphanage. "This is all that's left?" I ask as I walk closer to my childhood home. I'm not sad about the site, but I'm not happy about it either. I'm just glad the kids got out safely. "Some people said they saw Ms.Leana walk out and into the woods right before they saw the smoke. According to the fire expert, it started in the basement and was no accident. We think she intended to ki
Zion's P.O.V. After hearing everything Jessica had to say about Rain passing out after our arrival at the Blue Ricer Pack, Ryker and I began to worry that she wasn't as fine as she claimed to be. I ask her if she's sure that she and the pups are okay. She nods while her hand subconsciously lays on her growing belly. We aren't convinced, but we decided not to push her at the moment. I link Eithan, asking him to get the doctor to come to do a sonogram after we eat. He agrees and says he'll make it happen. I thank him before closing the link, putting my attention back on my mate as we walk through the pack house halls and into the dining room, where all the kids are seated and eating. "Are you feeling better than yesterday?" I ask her as I pull a chair out from the table for her to sit. "I feel fine. Still a little tired, but nothing feels wrong or uncomfortable." She says as she sits. "We should probably take her to lay down for a
Rain's P.O.V. After Taking a bite of my food and tasting the bitterness, I pushed the plate away. I knew something was wrong with it, but Zion took a whiff and was on high alert, as were the others, after feeling his tension. Christian and Eithan took a whiff of my plate, and suddenly, guards were rushing in along with the doctor. I linked them quickly, asking them not to alert the children. I didn't want them to be worried about me after finally being reunited with them again. They had way too much to worry about on their little brains, and I wouldn't be adding to that if I didn't have to. The doctor understood and verbally suggested I get a sonogram since I hadn't gotten one when we arrived. I agreed, and Zion helped me from my seat and led me out of the dining room. The doctor led us to a room where an omega had just finished setting up his equipment. He dismissed her quickly so we could openly discuss what had just happened. He explaine
Zion's P.O.V. After the guys and I joined Rain and the ladies in their conversation, Rain asked me if I would talk to Eithan about him and Morgan adopting the orphan siblings, Eligha and Chelsea. I tell her that Eithan asked me the same thing moments ago, which we both found amusing. I suggest we start by asking Jessica and Orian about their adoption of Joshy, thinking it may give them a shove in the right direction. A few minutes after beginning our conversation about Eithan and Morgan adopting the pair, a guard burst through the door in a panic as he looked from me to Eithan. "Alpha, my King. There's a problem in the basement." He says while panting. We're on our feet instantly. "Stay with Rain," I tell everyone as Eithan, Christian, and I take off, running out of the room and heading to the basement, following the guard. We reach the basement quickly, and all grind to a halt, rendered speechless by what we see. It's a bl
Rain's P.O.V. After the guard burst through our door, telling us there was a problem in the basement. Zion stands up from the bed, shouting his order for everyone else to stay with me as Eithan and Christan rush from the room. I look around the room to see everyone's faces full of panic. "What just happened?" I ask, unsure of what's going on. "I'm not sure, but I don't think it was anything good," Mathew says, and the room goes quiet. After fifteen minutes of silence, I hear someone coming up the hall quickly, followed by a fowl stench of blood. "Someone's coming," I say. Immediately, I'm surrounded by everyone as they all form a protective barrier right before the door opens. Zion walks in, and I realize the smell is coming from him, but I know it's not his. "Why do you smell like blood?" "There's been an incident," He says while looking at me questionably. "Lady Ezmerelda is sending some of her witches, and Sam is sending
Zion's P.O.V. While cleaning up the mess in the basement, one of the guards linked Christian, letting him know that the shelter had been cleared and was safe. He gives the order to move everyone unable to fight into the shelter quickly and quietly, making sure to get the Queen in first. I know that won't go down well with her, and I can't help but shake my head cause I'm sure he'll get an ear full after this is over. When the basement is clean, Eithan, Christian, and I make our way back up to the main floor of the pack house while discussing our plan of action. Christian lets us know that the guards on border patrol will be changing shifts soon. I nod my understanding as we make it to the kitchen. We make ourselves something to eat while waiting for the guards who have been on border patrol to come in so we can debrief them on the situation since they've been at the border and are unaware of the events that have unfolded in th