~Anna~I crossed my arms and huffed. “No.”“No?” he asked, raising a brow.“No,” I repeated.I felt a slight thug then the bedroom door slammed behind me.“You have to stop doing that!” I shouted.“Doing what?” he asked, smirking, then my back was hitting the mattress.“That super-fast thingy!” I blurted.What did I say?He laid beside me then leaned forward. “You like it when I get fast… super fast…” he said, his voice husky. His voice alone was making me doubt my own words.“Liam…” I whined. “Can’t you hold back for just this once?”

~Liam~“Calm down, bro,” said Gale. Maybe I would if he wasn’t obviously nervous in front of me. He’s been squeezing a stress ball since he got here.I paced back and forth on my office, my nerves on edge all day. Tonight, she would be formally introduced to the pack as Luna. While it was traditionally an exclusive event for the pack, we invited the Black Mist Pack. Besides, I also wanted them to be there tonight. Since we already broke tradition, we invited the allied packs.Everyone I cared about, including proven allies would be there, but it wasn’t why I felt like I was about to lose my mind.As Gale and I pondered on our own businesses, Rigel, as always, was seated casually, actually wearing formal clothes for the event. Leaning back, legs crossed, and a glass of scotch in hand.I was yet to learn how they found where I kept my alcohol – they’ve been raiding it since. I saved them for special occasions, but

~Anna~“You look so beautiful, Anna,” said Lexy, dabbing at her eyes.“Thank you, Lexy… for everything,” I said and gave her a tight hug.“Won’t you at least tell me what happens after? I heard Aunty J stressing over the menu for tonight.”I didn’t know how the ceremony would proceed, and they’d been keeping their mouths sealed.“Well… we, your loyal subjects, enjoy a night of feasting and drinking and some alone time with our mates…”I sniggered, surprised that she could be so bold when it came to Carson.“… while you and bro copulate somewhere else.”Oh, Goddess…

~Liam~“Babe, I’m sorry. You told me I can have it.”I ate the last brownie on the fridge and forgot to bake more since I spent the day in the office. For the mean time, I was handling two packs because I didn’t want her to stress herself over pack matters. She was on board with the idea. It gave her more time to read books and nap – she’d been napping at almost after every hour.When she was in the mood for boring paperwork, she’d join me. I enjoyed her company – things finish faster, and her mood would lighten up at the Black Mist Pack’s reports which were usually on their progress on the numerous programs implemented to help stabilize their position.I didn’t get yelled at or pushed away for being

~Liam~“AAAHHH!!!” Anna’s screams filled the entire room as our babies pushed their way out. In a few more hours or minutes, we were going to be parents!“AAAHHH!!! Ughm!”I clenched my jaw as she crushed my hands in a death grip. She was sweating profusely, her breathing heavy. Lexy and Helia and nurses were constantly checking on her.I didn’t know what else to do. If I could share the pain with her, I would. The only plan my mind came up with was to talk to her like it would help.“You’re doing great, babe!” I encouraged.I can’t feel my hands.“Breathe… breathe… you’re alright… you’re doing great!”