Rain's P.O.V. Panic sets in as Zion tells me Max is here and not to open the door for anyone but him, and I rush to the door, bolting it from the inside. I explained what Zion had said to Jess and the others and tried to calm down before we heard banging from the other side of the door. Morgan, Mia, and I freeze as Jess and the guys Jump into warrior mode, ready to protect everyone in the shelter. "If they've reached the shelter, does that mean they defeated Zion and the others?" Mia asks while on the verge of tears. I quickly wrap my arms around her shoulders. "If they had defeated them, I would have felt my connection with Zion sever. They're okay. They have to be." I say. "You're right." She says, trying to put on a smile, but I can feel how scared and worried she is. "Maybe we should see if he's okay?" Dosha says, and I agree. I linked Zion and told him someone was trying to get into the shelter. I get nothing from
Zion's P.O.V. I knew that telling Rain the plan would be hard for her to handle, but I didn't realize how hard she would take it or how it would make her feel. When we walked into the packhouse, Doctor Mikka wanted to discuss the results of her blood test with us. She was utterly emotionless throughout the entire discussion. He wanted to do another blood test, and she agreed and just sat there while he took the blood sample. She barely spoke the whole time. I try to make her feel better about the situation, but she snaps at me and leaves the room. I understand why she snapped at me, so I won't let it bother me. I only want to make sure she's safe, but maybe I should have let her make that decision for herself instead of making it for her. It's her life, and I don't ever want to make her feel like I'm trying to control her. I follow her as she walks to the dining hall. I stop at her side,wrapping my arms around her waist and
Rain's P.O.V. I felt a rush of relief as we pulled up to the front of the castle. Hearing Odett's giggles as she, Sam, and my mom walked down the stairs to greet us was like music to my ears. After a few minutes, the bus carrying Jess, Orian, and the orphans pulls up. Zion points them out, and Odett takes off to see them. My mom then asks me how I really am. I can't bring myself to tell her how terrified I am or how I feel like I will be erased from everyone's mind. So, instead, I tell her that I'm tired, frustrated, and motion sick before changing the subject and asking if Doctor Mikka has spoken to Doctor Jameson yet. "I believe so. Doctor Jameson said he would be here in a few minutes. But he didn't seem like something was wrong." Sam answers. "Good. I assume you have filled everyone in on the situation?" Zion asks Sam. "I have. Many were worried about the Queen, but they have agreed to stay within the cast
Zion's P.O.V. While in the bathroom running the water for my beautiful mate's bubble bath, I hear her laugh. I poke my head out of the bathroom to see her rubbing her growing belly before asking her what's so funny as I walk to her. She smiles and grabs my hand, placing it on her belly. After a few seconds, I feel a light flutter under my hand, and my eyes widen. I look into her eyes with a massive grin before crushing my lips into hers. We finally pull away to catch our breath while laughing, and she leans around me and points. "Umm, love." "Shit!" I growl as I quickly wade through the bubbles in the bathroom to turn the water off. I turn to see Rain trying to hold in her laughs. "It's not funny." "I'm sorry, my love." She says, trying to stifle her laughs and failing miserably. "I'll get someone to clean this up," I tell her. A minute later, Annie comes in with a mop and a bucket. "I can do that, Annie." She tells her, rea
Rain's P.O.V. I woke up to find Zion's side of the bed empty again. It's been like this since we got home from the Blue River Pack weeks ago. He's been letting me sleep in while he leads the older pups in training while Orian leads the younger pups in training. I feel so useless being able to do nothing but sit in the room all day and night, but I know it's the best thing to do for now, plus I've been so exhausted since the twins are taking up most of my energy as they continue to grow at an alarming rate. I slowly climb out of bed and make my way to the bathroom for my morning routine. I know Annie will be bringing my breakfast up soon, so I move as quickly as possible to avoid her seeing me struggle to do simple tasks like brushing my hair and getting dressed. I don't need anyone to see me like that. Soon, there's a knock at the front door, and Annie links me to let me know she has my breakfast. I tell her to come in as I wal
Zion's P.O.V. I watched as Rain's mother pulled all of the ingredients for the cloaking spell from her bag, placing them on the kitchen table while Rain was still in our room getting dressed. When Rain finished getting dressed, she came out of our room to see her mother and me talking. She looked at both of us and then at the table with confusion before asking what was happening. Lady Ezmerelda explained what was happening and what the ingredients on the table would be used for. "This was your plan?" She asked me as she realized what was happening. "I know being in this suite is getting to you, so Ryker and I thought it would be good for you to get out for a bit," I tell her. "Thank you, my love!" She says as tears begin to fall from her eyes. I rush to her side, wrapping my arms around her shoulders, letting her cry into my chest, soaking my shirt while I rub circles on her back until she calms down. "You don't have to th
Rain's P.O.V. I started getting nervous When Zion told me our ride was waiting. I didn't realize we were leaving the castle. Then it dawned on me that was the reason he asked my mother about the cloaking spell. I tried asking him if we were leaving the castle, but he only said it was a surprise. But then he asked if I trusted him, increasing my anxiety and nervousness. Of course, I trusted him, but my intrusive thoughts were getting the better of me. "My love, I need you to trust that you will be safe with me." He says, and I suddenly realize my intrusive thoughts are making him and Ryker panic. "I trust you, Zion. I'm just scared. I don't want to risk our plan being exposed." I say as I wrap my arms around his waist. "Everything will be fine. I promise." He tells me as he kisses my forehead. I decide to push my thoughts to the back of my mind and focus on the good in his surprise for me. I know he would never endanger us, and he'
Zion's P.O.V. After our picnic with Jessica and Orian and explaining that the members of the supernatural council knew of her survival from the poisoning, she seemed to be unsure of herself. Fortunately, I had another surprise lined up for her when we got back to the castle to help lift her spirit a little more. Pulling into the castle garage, I park the Jeep, help her out, and explain that she was of the utmost importance to me before leading her into the grand hall where all the orphaned pups, Annie, James, Sam, Odett, Evan, Orian, Lady Ezmerelda, Stephanie, Joshy, and Jessica are waiting for us with milkshakes, snacks, and movies that Jessica says are her favorite. We had a night full of movies and food with the people she cares for so deeply. I saw her smile more than she's smiled since all of this started; she seemed genuinely happy to have everyone around, to feel truly seen and loved without the responsibility and pressure of