After talking to Lord Demetrius about Odett's aging process and mating situation, I think Zion and I both felt better about everything. But at the same time, it makes me sad that I would only have a few years with her as my baby girl before she becomes an adult. She'll always be my baby, but I won't be able to hold her like I do now. As if sensing my discomfort with my thoughts, Zion kisses my cheek, pulling me from my thoughts and back to reality. "Are you okay, my love?" Zion asks me. "Yea, just thinking about the future with Odett," I answer. "And it made you sad?" He asks, confused. "The thought that I just found my baby girl and only have a few more years with her as my baby girl makes me sad," I say. "Everything will be okay. Odett will always be our baby girl, no matter what." He says with a smile as he runs his fingers through my hair, and my anxiety instantly melts away. "You're right. I think I'm overreacting." I tell him. "It's okay, my love. There's no
Zions' P.O.V. As we discuss the idea of my cousin Eithan becoming the new Alpha of the Blue River Pack and Mias' transfer to be with her mate Nick, Orian links me to let us know that they are all packed. I tell him we will meet them at the front entrance, then I link Stephanie, asking her if they are almost here, and she says they will be back in less than ten minutes. When I tell Rain, she nods and stands up, but her face goes pale as he body goes limp, and she begins to fall to the ground. I catch her quickly before she can hit the ground, holding her close to me while Sam, Christan, and Mathew jump to their feet quickly. "Are you okay, my love?" I ask her, and I can't tell if she is shaking or if I'm shaking since my nerves are sky-high at the moment. "I'm okay. I just got a little dizzy." She says, but I can tell she's worried as well. "Maybe we should go see Doctor Jameson," I suggest. "I'm okay." She says as she shakes her head
Rains' P.O.V. After Doctor Jameson explains that Dosha's tiredness and my dizziness could be symptoms of the twins growing faster than normal werewolf pups, he tells us that he will give me some extra prenatal and that I will need to eat more protein-enriched foods to help with the dizziness. When he leaves the room to print off the new sonogram pictures, I look over at Zion, who looks nervous. When I tell him that everything is going to be okay, he nods as he pulls me close. "I know, my love. But I can't help but worry." He says, and I wrap my arms around his waist. "I don't know what I would do if I lost you." "You won't lose me, I promise," I say as I pull away and look him in the eyes. "How do you know?" He asks, and I can hear the emotion in his voice. "Because I choose to believe the goddesses planned for us to bring these amazing pups into the world. They wouldn't give us such an incredible gift and then take everything away.
Zions' P.O.V. After Rain and I get back to our suite and get her comfortable on the couch, Odett comes running into the room. They decide to watch a movie while Sam links me to let me know Orian and Jessica have arrived at the Blue River Pack and are waiting on me to call them. I tell him I would meet him in my office in a few minutes. I tell Rain that I have some work to take care of, and she asks me to bring her a smoothie on my way back, followed by Odett saying she wanted one, too. I asked what flavor and Kissed them on their foreheads after they said strawberry. I told them I loved them and left our suite, heading for my office. "How's the Queen feeling?" Sam asked as I walked into my office. "Tired. Rain's putting on a strong facade, but I know she's scared. The twins are growing faster than they should be, and the doctor believes it's a mixture of our royal bloodlines and her being a hybrid. Honestly, we don't know anything about hybrids
Rains' P.O.V.After talking with Zion for an hour, Odett began to stir on the couch. I approached her, massaging her back to wake her up, and told her Zion had brought her a smoothie, which I handed her. She grinned as she sipped the smoothie through a straw. I returned to the table with Zion and patiently waited until she finished. When she's done, I ask her to come sit at the table with us. "Zion and I have to take a little trip out of town," I say as she sits at the table. "We need you to stay here and help Stephanie and Sam." "Yes, ma'am." She says as she smiles at the mention of Sam's name. "You want to help me pack?" I ask her, and she nods excitedly. "Okay, let's go." We jump from the table and race to my closet, making Zion laugh. She becomes excited as she starts looking through my clothes. She holds up different clothing items for me to choose from, and I can't help but think of Jess. They're so much alike that it makes me lau
Zions P.O.V. After Rain's freak out about not having anything that fits and not being able to find the folder for the plans for the orphanage remodel, I finally got her calmed down. Mia knocks, and I let her into the suite. She hands me the dress for Rain, and I ask her to stay for a moment. She nods, and I take the dress to Rain. When she's dressed, we walk out to the living room to discuss the move with Mia. "Thank you for the dress." Rain says. "I can't fit anything I have." "Oh my, your bump has grown quite quickly," Mia says, looking at Rain's growing belly. "Yeah, it was a shock for me too." She says with a light laugh. "Mia, I asked you to stay because we need to discuss something," I say, and her body freezes. "Have I done something wrong, my King?" She asks nervously. "Not at all." Rain says as she rushes over to her, placing her hand on Mia's arm. "I was going to ask you if you would like to move to the Blue River Pack to
Rain's P.O.V. After what feels like hours of shopping, I think I have everything I need until after I have these pups. Zion has been carrying my bags for me, thankfully. I'm slightly embarrassed to say that I've bought way too much, and I'm sure the bags are getting heavy. I look at Zion and smile. "I think that's enough shopping. I have plenty to wear for now." I say, and he nods. "Then it's time we head for the Bule River Pack." He tells me. "I can't wait to see everyone," I say, and Eithan, Morgan, and Mathew look at me curiously, and I feel the need to explain. "I grew up in the Blue River Pack orphanage." "Wait, I thought your mother was Lady Ezmerelda," Mathew says. "She is. I was kidnapped as a baby by a witch under Douglas' orders and abandoned on the border of their territory." I tell them. I can feel the understanding and sadness pouring from them. "I'm sorry, my Queen," Eithan says. "It's okay. I found my mate a
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