Hanna’s POVByron lifted me up into his arms. “Off to bed for you, my beautiful mate.” I pouted. “But you all promised.” He chuckled, and looked down at me. He kissed my forehead. “Yes, we did promise. We promised later, but we didn't exactly say how much later.” I growled at him. The further along I got in my pregnancy the more testy I felt. It felt like my whole self was changing, not just my body. I felt like I could be more assertive with my mates. My abuse still played heavy in my soul. Sometimes I still feel like I don’t deserve my mates, or the love they give me. I looked down, maybe they weren’t interested in me, as my belly grows with each passing day. “Don’t.” Byron lifted my chin and washed away the doubts. With that one word he planted a hot kiss on my lips. I felt my doubt edging away, giving way to a rising heat. My need felt like an endless river pouring into me, threatening to drown me. He set me down slowly. Every ridge of his body still prominent under his clothes

Hanna’s POV It seemed like the day dragged on and so did the night. I felt like I couldn’t really sleep all night. My stomach was cramping up, their touch didn’t even help. Usually the comfort I get from them is incomparable to anything else. “What's wrong kitten?” Gabrial was the first to wake, which surprised me since he didn’t get home until quite late. I was already sleeping when he slipped into bed with us. “I don’t know, maybe I’m just nervous for today. It just feels like a lot, you know. I’m excited, but also scared. What if no one thinks I’m adequate? I mean, technically I’m still a rogue until you guys initiate me into the pack. Then I also have to get used to a pack bond, and the mind link. With Lilly out of touch right now, will I be able to shut it off?” “Oh, kitten… You should have said something sooner. I know everyone is going to love you. There really aren’t many that don’t know about you by now so I don’t think you should worry. The part about the link, I’m not s

Kane’s POV “You hurt him, he’s sulking so much that I can’t get him to shift back. You talk to him damn it!” Obsidian was yelling inside my head while he looked like he wanted to rip my throat out. His claws dug into my shoulders, he snapped his teeth at me when I didn’t respond right away. “Okay, fuck!” I went to push him off of me but he held me down and dug his nails deeper. I gritted my teeth as shadows began wrapping around my body. “What are you doing Obsidian? Let me go.” He licked his nose and looked around. “I’m not doing that, you know I can’t wield Byron's magic, and besides it’s no joke, I’d never.” I rolled my eyes at him knowing full well if he could he would. “Well then get off me at least. You aren’t light!” He whined, a strange noise for him. I’d never heard him do that before. What was happening? Gabe had shifted and seemed like he was waiting for something. What the hell was he waiting for? Much longer and I’d be crushed by the shadows. I felt my flesh ripping