Celeste’s POVI nurture my grandsons for days, cradling them in my palms for as long as I have the time.I speak to them, read to them, ensure they are warm and happy.Who knew one child would bless me with more than one grandchild?Theseus hasn’t been home for me to reveal the truth, to tell him of their existence but I’m presuming he already knows, that’s Lilith has revealed her pregnancy by now.It’s only but a few short weeks until they should be born, four… maybe five at the most.And I’m aiming to spend as much time as possible with them until they leave.It’s getting lonely up here without Theseus, lonely, boring and cold of a night.I had never spent so much time without him, never slept in my bed alone.And I had never envisioned he’d leave.Not that he’s left because he’s left me but rather because he chose Lilith over me.I’ve never had to fight for his attention before but it’s starting to feel as if I might have to.He’s spending so much time on a realm we are deemed not
Theo’s POVI’m shocked to see Leo here in his wolf form if I’m honest.After all he’s still been recovering from the ordeal of an overdose of wolfsbane oil.Or that’s what Dr Knight is presuming.The last I spoke with him, his Wolf had yet to wake and he was irritated by the whole situation.He’s not a man that likes to sit around and be less than an alpha, yet here and now that’s exactly as he has been doing.But seeing him in his wolf form assures me he is finally getting better.“May I have my son, please?” He asks as he sits on our previous picnic blanket.I’m sure he’s only sitting to hide his gentiles and I’m happy that he’s being so private because I doubt Khai would appreciate Lilith seeing him naked.I’m not sure what’s gotten into him but of late he seems to be becoming more and more protective of her.Acting… more like an alpha, I suppose.“This is a funny little gift he has, isn’t it?” Lilith asks as she passes Arlo to Leo.He takes him quickly, pulling his body against hi
Calley’s POVCade has been a perpetual pain in my arse.I thought keeping away from him would mean I wouldn’t have to see him but he’s there, whether I go.First I smell him, then he’s there lurking around some sort of corner and I’m screwing my eyes shut hoping to walk away with notice.Does he let me go?No, of course he doesn’t.I know he wants an answer, he’s stated as much when he asked me to accept him.But how can I accept someone that wants me to leave my family and pack?Oh yeah, did I mention his stance hadn’t changed there.Apparently us women have to leave our packs to follow out male mates back to their home. It’s in the rule books somewhere but I’d be damned if follow along that ancient rule when I have duties here within my own pack? Not to mention family I would not want to leave.So yes, I’ve continued to ignore him. Avoiding him to prevent us from blowing up on one another.I do not want to have to reject the very person promised to me but I won’t hesitate to do just
Tabitha's POVI wait over an hour for Leo to return.I pace the house, clean every surface. Empty the garbage and fold the clothes I've forgotten about.Why is he taking so long?And where has he gone?Who found my baby boy?The questions, god the questions won't leave my mind in peace.I think that's why I'm keeping myself busy, to prevent over thinking.A past time that is both worrisome and dangerous for me.Where is he?I wander upstairs to pack away the clothes I've just folded, placing them into corresponding drawers and hanging Leo's shirts so they don't crinkle.Then I move through to Arlo’s room, dropping the washing basket in the hallway outside his room.I check his crib for the hundredth time, hoping, praying that he would have come home himself, that I could pick him up.Instead I find myself reaching for his blanket instead, pulling it to my nose to sniff his scent to calm my nerves.Why me?Why did I have to have a child with supernatural gifts that takes him away from
Theo’s POVThe worst part about being Alpha is the financial part of the role.I hate paperwork, I hate mathematics and I hate trying to furfural out how much I need to budget.But it’s part of the role nevertheless and I need to get the paperwork completed for the summary of the next financial year.I’m sitting in my office with paperwork covering my desk from left to right and I’m lost on the sea of calculations.The cost of many things has gone up a lot on the last year and I need to factor this towards this years expenditure. I’m three hours into the thick of it when Calley graces me with her company.She’s been kind enough to bring me snacks, having asked if I’m done.Unfortunately I chose nine pm to starry this monstrosity of a task and it’s now midnight.I’m surprised she’s up but her company is more than welcome.“Need any help?” She asks me as she placed the cheese and bread baked she’s made before me.Instantly I reach for the bread, dipping it in the hummus she’s supplied.
Lilith’s POVToday I have another scan at the pack hospital for the baby’s.My tummy has expanded and protruding at a steady rate, my flat tummy shifting to make way for the baby’s growing inside of me.I’m not sure why but I’m rather excited to see them, the prospect of seeing how much they’ve grown and perhaps even finding out their genders.Theo will be meeting us over there but Khai’s made sure to be home to escort me over.We’ve decided to drive today, rather than walk, purley because it’s hard to hold Lora the whole way.Especially int he what that summer has brought.So with the sun shining, and the car windows down, I have Lora in a carseat and in the back.Khai drives us slowly through the packlands, parking under the trees lining the park that leads off the centre.We walk the ten minutes from the car and that’s where we find Theo.He’s stood out the hospital entrance, looking for us with a small smile on his face.He seems upbeat for being up all night playing with numbers
Khai’s POVI have a pep in my step today.Yesterday was monumental, finding out we are having two son’s was amazing.I went into the scan with no expectations but finding out both were boys really hit me in the chest.Don’t get me wrong, I love Lora and I’m appreciative that she is a she but knowing I’m going to have a son, one that one day might look up to me.Someone I can teach manly things too, to pass down my wisdom and ensure has the skills to love the woman that will come into his life is something I’ve only but dreamt of.Today I’m taking on some of Theo’s duties, spacing them between us so we take the weight of the pack between the two of us instead of just him having the responsibility.There’s the talk with Lucas about his plans for the warriors.That seems a little lost to me, considering I train underneath him but apparently that’s now my responsibility to cater for.And then we have the meeting with Andy who takes care of the maintenance in around the pack land.I presum
Theo’s POVCalley has helped me complete the paperwork pretty promptly, working her way through the figures whilst I checked the last.Not once did she do anything wrong, and not once did I find a mistake.She really does work well with numbers and I’m found myself glad that she wanted to work.Not only because she would be helping but also because that meant she didn’t want to leave.As I set besides her I wondered about her choice to stay, and the reason she refused to leave with Cadence.Calley’s always been a strong mixed woman with the will to strive for equality.And that was made clear when she spoke up before leaving my office upon completing the work I had supposed to be doing myself.“Theo?” She had asked.“Yes?” I spoke up.“I want to join the warriors, I wish to train with them…” she muttered quietly.I could feel her emotions, at least I thought I could, she was nervous and exited to be speaking about the issue she raised.“Calley,” I had started.“Don’t, don’t tell me I’