Roy's POVI could feel the sadness rolling off Roman in waves. Bella's mention of the name Marcus had brought a particular memory and that particular memory comes with pain and heartache.I stilled myself against the feeling. I couldn't let my guard down and allow the floodgate of that thought to come through. Once it does, closing it back sometimes takes time.I gently patted Roman on the lap as we got out of the car. I had asked a driver to take Bella and me back to the hospital when we returned home to get some things for April. As if I knew that my emotions would be all over the place and driving wouldn't be easy.We got out of the car and made our way into the house in silence. I didn't talk much anyway, but Roman, who would always have something to say, was very quiet. Anyone who hasn't seen the depressed side of Roman would be worried to come upon him the way he was.'I will go wash up,' Roman said to me when we entered the room.'Are you okay?' I asked out of concern.'Yes. L
Roman's POV'Why do I feel as if you both are overjoyed to see me?' Uncle Marcus said, smiling as he got up to give Roy and me a hug. 'We are always happy to see you,' I said as I returned his hug.'Of course. Why won't you be happy to see me, I am your favorite uncle,' Uncle Marcus said in his lovely booming voice.'You are their only Uncle,' Mum said, rolling her eyes.'Are you jealous right now?' He asked Mum playfully, and we all burst into laughter as Mum hissed slightly.Mum had always maintained the fact that I had Uncle Marcus' disposition. There was no dull moment with him. He gave out so much aura of happiness that I often wondered if he had ever been sad for once.Roy and I sat on each side of Uncle Marcus. He was always a wonderful person to have around.'So tell me, boys, have you met your mate?' Uncle Marcus asked and the smile vanished from our faces. 'Yes. That is part of why we are here. It is a good thing that you are also back at this time,' Roy said.'If you have
Roman's POV.Roy drove us down to the hospital. Mum and Uncle Marcus sat at the back while I sat in the front passenger seat. Mum had come along because she insisted on coming, and we had no option but to let her come along.The journey to the hospital was a very tense one. Gone was the jovial Uncle Marcus, and in place of that was a very tense-looking man. Uncle Marcus was lost in thought all through the journey. Mum tried to draw him into a conversation more than twice. He only gave a grumbled one-word answer where necessary and then kept quiet.In all of my growing years, I had never seen Uncle Marcus the way he was that day. He was so full of something to say all the time that his silence and brooding appearance seemed odd. We got to the hospital and we all alighted from the car except Uncle Marcus. He seemed to be trying to gather himself before stepping into the hospital. So we patiently waited.When he got down, he looked like someone who was going to face judgment and didn't
Roy's POVI followed Uncle Marcus out of April's hospital room as Bella's scream of 'Get lost' followed us into the corridor. I wasn't good at dealing with other people's emotions, but I knew I had to be with him at that moment. Someone had to follow him.Uncle Marcus knew the hospital's layout very well so it wasn't difficult for him to make his way to the hospital's garden. He sat down heavily and covered his face with his palms. His body shook as the tears he had been holding back shook him. I sat down next to him on the bench not knowing what to do. I mind-linked Roman, knowing he could handle it better.'Let him sob it out. When he stops then you can talk,' Roman said before closing the mind link. So I had sat there too, without interfering, and watched a grown-up man cry. Uncle Marcus seemed to calm down after some minutes. He dipped his hand in his side pocket and brought out his handkerchief to wipe his face clean of his tears.'I am sorry to have broken down like that Roy
Raven's POVI was excited to hear that my mates' uncle would be donating blood for April. I was scared for my friend's life. I didn't want to lose her or Bella ever. They were like a chord that held me together when I needed it most. If the uncle's blood had not matched, I was ready to grovel at Roy and Roman's feet so that they would take the test to see if they could save April.I had seen the hurt in Roy's eyes when I stepped back from his approach. I was just not sure of his stand about me yet. I was constantly walking on eggshells around him. I just didn't want to do anything to trigger his anger again. So, the best I thought I could do was stay out of his way.I chose to stay with April in the room as they all went out to the lab. I took April's hand and gently made invisible lines on her palm.'April, your dad is back. You need to see him. He is so handsome. He is the twin Alphas' uncle. Remember you said your dad was also my dad? You would wake up and make sure you fulfill th
Raven's POVI stirred as I felt the need to go to the toilet. I placed my hand on the bed so that I would use it to aid my rise but the bed seemed hard to touch. I opened my eyes and I was scared at first when I realized that I was lying on Roy's chest. Then I remembered the sleeping arrangement the previous night and relaxed.Roman stirred behind me so I had to quickly and quietly get up to use the bathroom. When I returned from the bathroom, I was shocked to see both of them sitting up in bed. I stood transfixed at the bathroom door and gazed at their identical faces in shock.'Are you going to stand there forever?' Roman asked. His voice sounded deeper and huskier due to sleep. My stomach reacted. I felt butterflies in it so much that I had to curl my toe.'Should I come and get you? Roy asked and that moved my feet immediately. I got in between them on the bed and covered myself with the blanket. It wasn't easy to pull the blanket up since they were both sitting down on the bla
Raven's POVI woke up to see that my mates were no longer in bed with me. I sighed in disappointment. I wished I could just see their faces in the early morning lights, but then they were Alphas. They have a pack to run.The thought of April entered my mind at that moment and I panicked. Did the doctor's idea work? Is April awake? Will April be okay? Questions raced each other in my head. I got up as I caught sight of the food tray on my nightstand. There was a note on the clothes used to cover it. I picked it up to see that Roman had signed it. I quickly read it.Hey beautiful, Thanks for the wonderful night. I look forward to another but I would prefer it was our room. The bed is bigger, you should check it out.Bella, Uncle Marcus and I are already heading for the hospital. There have been no changes yet. Bella was simply restless so we had to go. Roy will bring you over in case it is necessary. Note: Roy will be in the study.RomanHave they left for the hospital already? I wou
Raven's POVI walked into the hospital with my heart in my mouth. I couldn't wait to see April looking back at me.'Be careful, you might fall,' Roy said but I ignored him and walked briskly into the hospital.I opened the door of April's hospital room and disappointment washed over me. April was still lying there with her eyes shut.Roman had asked Roy to give me the phone because he wanted to tell me the good news himself. He had said April was awake. Why, then, was she still in bed sleeping?I walked into the room properly while Roy closed the door. Marcus, Bella, and Roman weren't in the room. 'I thought Roman said she was awake,' I said with disappointment coating every word.'I guess she must have woken up. She is off the machine,' Roy said from behind me and that was when I realized that even the IV that was transfusing the blood had been removed. I sighed in relief before asking Roy 'Why then is she still sleeping?' 'I guess we might have to speak with...' Roy was cut short
Roy's POVSix Years Later 'Kaden, Kyle if you both don't come out this minute, I will skin you both alive when I eventually get my hands on you' I heard Raven shout for our five years old twins to come out of their hiding place. I was in the study and had deliberately left the door open because the kids kept coming into the study to disturb me. Instead of getting distracted by them each time they opened the door, I left it open so they could come and go as they liked.I rolled my eyes. Whatever they had done had surely gotten on her nerves seriously. Our twins were hand full. They got Roman's disposition and every moment was like a means to have fun.I stood up from the chair, pushed what I was doing aside, and walked into the corridor. 'Darling, the entire palace can hear you shout. What is the problem this time?' I asked as I walked towards her.'Daddy,' Tessa our three-year-old daughter called and ran to embrace me.'That is my favorite girl,' I said as I picked her up. She had
Raven's POVTwo Months After Coronation 'Wake up darling,' Roy said as he shook me by the shoulder.I grumbled for him to let me be. I couldn't sleep all night due to their constant sexual demands. What he could do in the least was allow me sleep for as long as I wanted. 'Go away Roy. I am tired. I need to sleep,' I said and I heard Roman chuckle from somewhere in the room. 'You are just being lazy. You asked for it and we gave you what you wanted,' Roman said.'I didn't ask for anything,' I grumbled as I buried myself deeper into the pillows.I felt a side of the bed deep and I knew one of them had gotten into bed with me. I didn't open my eyes still. I wanted to sleep. 'What do you call the way you were looking at us and sending pictures of your nude self into the link?' Roman asked getting closer to me.'It is called seduction. Next time if you are not ready for something, don't start it,' Roy said slapping me hard in the ass. I grudgingly sat in bed, glaring at the both of th
Roman's POV'Hey, are you okay?' I asked Raven as I saw her standing alone in the garden looking lost in thought. 'I am fine,' she answered raising her head to look at me smiling. I noticed that the smile didn't reach her eyes. She seemed happy some moments ago. It was two weeks after the coronation and we had settled into our roles as the kings and queen. It wasn't a bed of roses though but we got by. It was way different from being an Alpha. While we were Alphas, we only had to take care of our pack but we now have the burden of the welfare of a whole nation resting on our shoulders. It was a lot to bear as I have started to realize but as far as we are together, we will be alright. I pulled her to me and wrapped my hands around her, teasingly dropping a kiss on one of our marks. I felt her shiver with excitement in my hands. Her response to us excited me to no end. She was indeed ours. 'Do you think I will believe the fact that nothing is wrong? You left Roy and I inside and
Raven's POVI patiently sat as the make up artist and hair stylist did their thing. To say I was happy was an understatement. I never aspired for anything, I just wanted to live each day as it comes. But the universe obviously had another plan for me.Yes it was the coronation day, I was going to become the queen of the wolf's kingdom. I Raven a mere Omega that was trampled upon by other Omegas and pack members back at Attic Moon.'The make up is not yet done and you look so beautiful already,' Selene gushed as she walked into the room looking beautiful herself.'You look beautiful Selene,' I said honestly. 'Thank you. Wait until you see April. I just wish I had her type of skin,' Selene said dreamily.'Your skin is beautiful too Selene,' I said smiling at her.'Don't tell me that.That natural tan is everything, believe me,' Selene replied sitting down on the bed opposite me.'Your skin is beautiful and so also is April's,' I said. 'Did somebody mention my name?' April asked popping
Raven's POVI swallowed hard as I gazed at my mates standing side by side shirtless, everything I had wanted to say, flew from my mind. All they had on was their boxer briefs and that was even short. 'I thought you would be used to seeing us naked by now,' Roman said grinning like he knew exactly what effect that image had on my mind.I blinked several times and then closed my eyes to ward off the effect of that scene on my brain. 'You don't have to fight it my love, let the feeling come through, you want us,' Roy said into my ears and I shivered. I didn't know when he got that close. I heard the door close behind me. I had not closed it when I came in because of the assault of the scene before me on my senses. 'I don't mind that you are closing your eyes but I just love seeing those beautiful eyes when we pleasure you,' Roman said from behind me into my other ear. The heat from the both of them was so soothing that I just stood there with my eyes closed and let them undress me.
Raven's POV'Are you guys sure Adrian doesn't have personality disorder?' I asked because I was surprised that such a person who laughed so easily and warmed hearts while at it was capable of just switching into another character like that. 'Does Roman too have personality disorder?' Roy asked instead of answering my question.'What do you mean?' I asked.'No one should drag me into this, Adrian is Adrian while I am me,' Roman said defensively.'What are you talking about Roy?' I asked refusing to let go of the matter. 'Why not remove the love from your eyes and look at your mate closely. He is as good natured as our dear best friend but when crossed, they forget their good nature, they forget the happy go lucky guy they are and deal with the situation appropriately,' Roy said. 'Are you saying that the way Adrian handled that matter was appropriate,' I asked Roy looking at him open mouthed.'I had not expected him to go that way but it was what he thought appropriate. I wanted to s
Raven's POV'How about you dump these old fools and run away with me Raven?' Adrian asked making me smile as Roy and Roman growled at him.'I would have loved to do that but I don't like play boys and you top the chart you know,' I said and Adrian winced.'That hurts,' Adrian said pouting.'That is what you get for being so playful,' Roman said glaring at Adrian.'So can you now tell me how and why your eyes decided to take the color of your wolves and how come Raven has the same eye color as yours?' Adrian asked.He had been going on and on about our eye color ever since he woke up but Roman had kept telling him to become stronger first before he could tell him anything. Roman didn't tell him anything the first day he woke up just so that we were sure that the worse was over. Roman sighed as Roy nodded at him to go ahead. Roman told Adrian everything. From the fact that they had always known they were born to rule and the fact that they are actually kings now.'All we are waiting f
Raven's POV'I think you and Raven should go back to Luna's Den,' Roman said to Roy.'We can't possibly leave you here all alone,' Roy replied.'I am not here alone. Adrian's parents are here. You need to go check on Carl and we also have piles of work waiting at the pack,' Roman said.'I am not leaving you here,' I said to Roman and both my mates turned to me. 'I want you where you are comfortable Raven, please go with Roy,' Roman pleaded. 'No. I am comfortable here,' I insisted.It's been two days and Adrian hadn't opened his eyes. We were in his hospital room. He looked so peaceful and harmless sleeping like that.The effect of the wolf's bane was beginning to wear off as his wounds were healing. The doctor had said there were drugs in his system. He was drugged before he was injected with wolf's bane.'I haven't accepted to go back to Luna's Den without the both of you,' Roy said to me.'Whatever it is, I am not leaving Roman here alone,' I said stubbornly.'But you can leave me
Raven's POVI followed Roman all the way to the end of the hall into the room he opened. There was a male with bruises on his face lying chest up on the bare floor. 'Adrian,' Roman called as he went one knee to lift his head up. I could see from where I was standing that he was still breathing but his scent wasn't very strong.'His scent is weak,' I said.'Only one thing can be responsible for that, wolf's bane,' Roy said from behind me.'What do we do now? With the way he is breathing, he might not make it back to Luna's Den,' Roman said looking very worried.'There was a method I learnt when I was in Attic Moon. It was used to save people who were injected with wolfs' bane. Most Omegas know the method. But I don't know if your friend here was injected or he ingested it,' I said frowning.'We need to find out what happened then. I will mind link one of the soldiers to...' Roman stopped talking as his eyes clouded over, he was mind linking someone, ' Good,' he said when he was throug