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The Sigma's Reluctant Mate Chapter 170
“Keller, we have to numb this up so I can put stitches in. The stitches will help Rocky be able to focus on healing the bones.” Estelle points to the spots where she wants to put stitches. “No drugs, Estelle.” I shake my head at her. “Just do it.” “It’s just a local anesthetic.” Estelle looks up and furrows her brow. “It won’t affect your mind.” “No, Estelle. No drugs. I don’t care if it hurts.” I double down on the statement. “I made a promise to Zara. No more drugs and I’m not going back on that.” Estelle shakes her head again and mumbles under her breath while she pulls supplies out of her bag. “Fine, but you can at least hand Dillon off to Phil.” “I’ve got him. Can we get this over with?” I set my hand flat on the padding she lies on the counter. To distract myself, I coo at Dillon while Estelle works. He smiles and makes a giggling sound that reminds me of Skylar at my pained expressions and hissing sounds. Of course, he would think me being in pain would be funny. It must
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“We’re going to have a security detail on both of you for a while, but if they’re doing their jobs right, you’ll never see them unless there’s an emergency.” Beta Milo walks us around the penthouse, showing us the new security equipment and how to use it. “There are three panic buttons. One in the bedroom next to the lightswitch, one in the kitchen under the cabinet closest to the refrigerator, and one in Zara’s office on the underside of her desk. Press any of the buttons and someone will be at your door in less than two minutes.” “Do you really think someone would try to get into our home?” Zara looks around and holds Dillon a little closer. “Zara, I promise you, if they even think about trying to get up here or get into Jasper and the twins’ condo, we’ll know right away and you’ll never know about it.” Milo leans on the counter. “These buttons and the camera at the door are an extra precaution, just in case.” Zara looks back at him and nods nervously. “O-okay. I trust you.” “Z
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When we realize Katie doesn’t have documentation to confirm her identity, it makes getting her officially on payroll a little complicated. Dad contacts Marco to explain it is something that we overlooked and Katie would be the first of many girls that would have the same problem. The Goddess Foundation assigns someone to assist with the process and flies them out to meet with Katie the next day.To make sure she isn’t upset by having to go to the processing facility, Mike lets us set up in the conference room in his office. It takes some convincing to get her out of the car. When we get inside, she asks to use the bathroom. After twenty minutes, we ask the receptionist to check on her, only to find she is hiding under the sink. Jasper goes in and, after another twenty minutes, convinces her to come out. We each take one of her hands and lead her to the conference room where a tall blonde woman with a Greek accent introduces herself as Evangeline. Her eyes are an odd hue of yellow, al
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“Gods and goddesses are real. It’s true, Jasper.” Zara shakes her head at him. “I can prove it to you.”Jasper looks at Zara as if she has grown a second nose. “Zara, you’re going to school to be a scientist. You really believe that crap?”“Of course.” Zara tilts her head sideways, assessing him while she thinks of what to say next. I settle in to see what is going to happen. Debates between Zara and Jasper are always fascinating. He is quick-witted and challenges her to think more than most people are able. He almost always provides a counterpoint to their conversations that makes her have to dig deeper to prove her point without going over his head with technical information. “Alright, I have a question for you. What do you feel when Katie or Kara touch you or when you touch them?”Jasper thinks about it for a moment, then squeezes Katie a little tighter. “I guess it’s like… butterfly wings just under the surface of my skin.”“And what does it feel like when you touch me?” Zara pull
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In the elevator, Zara scrunches her face for a moment and looks frustrated before she relaxes again. She says nothing, but I can sense something from her that seems like worry. As soon as we get back to the penthouse, I move Dillon to one arm and stop Zara to make her look at me. “You keep getting a look on your face that is making me worried, Pocket. Are you feeling okay? We can ask Estelle to check on you.”“No, that’s unnecessary. I will just keep my appointment for next week.” She puts my hand on her growing belly. “The baby is just moving around a lot more lately. You would think I would get used to the way it feels, but it’s just weird to think about. You know?”“Zara, how could I possibly-” Sure enough, the baby kicks hard on my hand, making Zara grimace again. “Oh wow. Um, okay. I get it.”“I mean, I still have six weeks left until she’s born and there’s not a whole lot of room left in there.” Zara frowns and puts her hand over mine on her belly.“You know I never want to tel
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We fall into a comfortable rhythm with Katie taking responsibility for Dillon during the days. Some days Kara joins her, but most days she doesn’t come upstairs unless we are having dinner together. Katie says her sister is trying to figure out what kind of job she wants. According to Jasper, Kara likes things to be tidy and in order. She cleans up around the condo, then spends most of her time curled up on the sofa watching cartoons. When he doesn’t have class, he makes it a point to take Kara out while Katie is working to make up for the time she had to be at the rehab facility alone. Watching their relationship blossom differently than his relationship with Katie was refreshing to see. Where Katie is excitable with tons of energy and can overtake a conversation when she’s around people she knows, Kara has a tendency to fade into the background. Jasper adjusts his demeanor to accommodate both girls. Happy and excited with Katie and more soft-spoken and doting with Kara. The twins b
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“Well, Baby Girl, I think it’s time for bed rest.” Estelle sits on the stool in the exam room and writes notes into Zara’s file. “You have about a month left, but this little girl is getting to be not so little. You need to stay off your feet.” “Estelle, I can’t go on bed rest yet. I have one more final tomorrow. There are ten solutions that need to be compounded for the sigma cure, we need more blood work from Keller, Jasper, and Sam, so I can evaluate the differences in their metabolisms, Kara training begins tomorrow, Dillon has a checkup next week, Doctor Khe is coming for an in-person visit, and the full moon is next week. I mean, I know I’m not allowed to shift, but we’re going to the mountains since the weather is nice. Oh, and I need to finish furnishing the nursery. After that, bed rests twenty-four, seven. I promise.” Zara speaks quickly, trying to name off the exhausting list of things she needs to accomplish. She tries to sit up to plead her case to Estelle, but I have to
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“Go get yourself settled, Pocket.” I lead her toward her office after she gives Dillon a kiss. “I’ll bring you a snack.” “Is Zara okay?” Katie looks between us while she hitches Dillon up in her arms. “Estelle says she needs to stay off her feet. It’s called bed rest.” I observe Zara walking toward the office. “Just to make sure the baby is safe. Don’t worry, Zara will be fine, so will her pup. We just need to be careful.” “Oh, thank the Goddess for that.” Katie still looks worried, but a timer goes off for Dillon’s bottle, so she hurries away. I change my clothes and take Dillon from Katie, letting her know she can go home for the rest of the day. I juggle Dillon and his bottle while I make Zara a protein shake. During my food prep multitasking, I have a heart-to-heart with my son. “Dillon, I’m not gonna lie. I’m worried about Mommy. She pushes herself too hard and forgets to take care of herself. You know how smart she is, right? I think she’s probably as smart as Einstein, but
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