Chapter 106** Josie’s POV **How is this happening? Mason is 22 years old, he shouldn't be fertile. I get up off of the bed and begin pacing. Trying to keep my breathing under control before I have a full-blown panic attack.“This doesn't make sense. You said none of them were fertile yet,” my voice shakes and I feel my bonds all reacting to the surge of emotions twisting through me like a tornado. “It's extremely rare. It could have been something to do with the healing he was having but I can't say for sure. I'm not even 100% sure you are pregnant, we'd need to confirm it with a test but I can smell him on you and that's the only possible explaination I have for that,” Deacon explains.“I’m going to change my name to Rare because every time you tell me something is rare it happens!” I throw my arms up in the air dramatically. “This is all going to be okay, Josie, we will work it all out. I'm going to take care of you, both of you,” Deacon soothes as he stops my pacing, wrapping h
Chapter 107** Theo’s POV **This is not how I planned to spend the rest of this year! I was supposed to be having crazy sex parties with my bond group and learning how to use my gifts ready to defend the realm at some point in the distant future. Instead, I'm tramping across a muddy field in December, freezing my ass off whilst I lug a tent, sleeping bags, food and drinks to Mason because he refuses to come back to the apartment. I’m also alone. Which should be pretty much impossible for someone in such a large bond group. Josie is trapped in a different realm. Deacon is hopefully with her but potentially trapped in the void or already dead. Luke is being a taxi service to collect everyone with a molecular gift. Axel is still being a psycho wolf and Mason is trying to kill himself by working himself into the ground whilst we wait for a sign that Josie and Deacon are coming back through. Life is awesome! Mason doesn't even notice my return, too focused on manipulating the opening into
Chapter 108** Josie’s POV **I awake wrapped in Deacon’s arms. I can't keep the smile from my face, it wasn't a dream. I am bonded with Mr Collins! I close my eyes, absorbing the feel of his body against mine when I suddenly remember the other life-changing event. I'm freaking pregnant! I wonder how my bonds are going to take this news. Will they be happy? I think Theo will be excited. Axel will probably become even more protective. Luke will no doubt focus on how this happened and Mason will… crap I have no idea how Mason is going to react to this. He doesn't have a good family experience. Will that make him more determined to show this baby how a family should be? Or will he hate the idea of having to raise a child?“Everything will be okay,” Deacon says in a groggy tone as if he's not fully awake yet. His hand moves to my abdomen, holding me protectively. “How do you think Mason is going to react?” I ask and Deacon is silent for a moment and my nerves wind tighter.“I’m not sure,
Chapter 109** Mason’s POV **Josie’s nervous about something, I can feel it. It's very similar to how my empath gift works except I've not worked out how to block it yet. Not that I'd block Josie right now. I want to feel her every emotion, it is all I have of her. I could do without Axel’s constant self-loathing though. I already have enough of that of my own. “Fucking Mason!” I swear I hear Josie cursing me as my heart rate picks up and another rush of mixed emotions comes from her. I glance around, half convinced I’ll see her standing behind me.“Josie?” I say when I don’t see her. I'm positive I heard her. Maybe this is it. My mind has finally broken.“Mace, I think you need to take another break,” Theo says softly, his eyes glancing around us and I feel his concern growing. I think he's right.“Mason, shit, can you hear me?” I hear Josie’s voice clearer this time and I spin quickly. “Yes, where are you?” I say. Theo takes my arm and tries to lead me towards the tent but I shak
Chapter 110** Josie’s POV **I try to reconnect with Mason but no matter how much I shout there's no response. I wish I knew how it worked. Right now I feel like we are surfing radio channels on a walkie-talkie and hoping we both land on the same frequency at the same time. A rush of love pulses from Luke and I know he must be with Mason and Theo now.I’m happy that I connected with Mason when I did, he might not know it but he was there the moment I confirmed I was carrying his child. If anyone should have been there then it was him. It makes me feel a little less guilty for keeping this hidden. I had wanted so desperately to tell him I loved him, but I'm pretty sure it would have made him uncomfortable. Plus when I do tell him, I want to be looking into his eyes. I eat breakfast with D and Freya in stunned silence. There's just so much to process. “You know I’ve got you, right? I’m going to be the best auntie to that little bean, and no matter what happens you are not alone in thi
Chapter 111** Deacon’s POV **The mind link with our bond group is extraordinary. It is truly a blessing for every situation we might find ourselves in. I will need to research into it more when we return to Greys realm. It's also an indication that as a group we are incredibly more powerful than I'd first thought. “For those of us who aren't experienced porters and haven't had the training, could you make this simple?” Theo asks. I think for a moment of a way to explain this in a way they might all understand.“Imagine a huge room with a corridor that runs the entire length through the middle, separating it into two rooms. The corridor has multiple doors that line each side so you can walk through one door to a door directly opposite that leads to the other room. The corridor is very dark and it is easy to become lost inside but if you walk straight from one door to the other it's not a problem. Now you are in one room and we are in the other, and all the doors on your side have bee
Chapter 112** Josie’s POV **Deacon leaves and I try not to fret about it. I don’t want to scare him by being too clingy. I know he said he'd never leave me for long but he's spent so much time alone that I worry having a needy bond might be too much for him. I grab a bottle of water from the mini fridge and chug half of it down before flopping back down on the bed. “Right Axel, I’m coming for you, you better be ready for me,” I say out loud into the empty room. Closing my eyes I focus on my breathing, keeping it slow and steady whilst I examine my connection to each bond. Mason is barely there, he's already figured out how to shield himself, no surprises from my guarded bond. I condense all my attention onto my connection with Axel and suck in a breath at his whirling emotions. “Axel,” I call to him and wait. I feel a slight recognition from him. A shift to confusion for a split second before anger takes over. “Axel, can you hear me?” I call out again. “Fuck off,” he snarls.“Ouc
Chapter 113** Josie’s POV **After I know Axel is safely back with the others I go to Freya’s room but she's not there. Maybe she went to the bookshop? I really need to get myself a phone, living in a modern world with no modern possessions sucks. I pass the next few hours by showering and reading one of the books Frank had given me until I fall asleep. I wake sometime later to warm arms wrapping around me.“Hey,” I say through a yawn.“Hey. Sorry for waking you,” Deacon says softly.“It’s okay, I dont want to waste the whole day sleeping,” I snuggle against him, content in his arms whilst I check in on the rest of my bonds. They all seem to be sleeping.“Good job with Axel, he is much more settled,” “He is, I think he just needed to have a task to focus on. He needs to feel like he's doing something to help me,” “That makes sense. His abilities are more focused around strength and combat, without a clear target to fight he probably felt useless. Once he starts to explore his new gi
Chapter 141** Josie’s POV **Luke and Axe make quick work of tying us together, despite the tremble I notice in both of their hands. It’s obvious neither of them wants to do this. They're fighting their every instinct to protect me but I haven't left them much choice. We either do this together or I’ll attempt it alone. I won't sit back and wait whilst I can feel my bonds life leaving his body. I place a hand over my small bump. ‘Hold on Little Bean,’ I think to my unborn child. I guess this might be my first failure as a mother. “Ready?” Luke asks, he looks as though he's about to vomit. “Yes, let's go,” I nod. I take Luke’s hand in my own and squeeze it.“Remember, what you see in there isn't real. Don’t react to it,” Luke reminds us and Axel and I both nod. Luke takes a breath and closes his eyes, “On five,” he breathes and begins counting. I take one last look at Axel and Luke and then close my eyes. “Mason, Theo, I love you. Please don’t be angry,” I say into the mind link ju
Chapter 140** Josie’s POV **I wake up alone, which is odd and not something that happens often. My stomach rumbles with hunger and my bladder screams for release. I get up with a groan, I wouldn't have minded a few extra hours of sleep. My legs are still a little unsteady after last night's antics with Deacon. He’d really gone to town to make sure I was fully satisfied. I had lost count of how many orgasms he'd given me and how many different positions he'd had me in. It had been a perfect night with him and had ended with him telling me he loved me. I smile at the memory as I head to the bathroom. I’m in desperate need of a shower so I spend a good 30 minutes washing after using the facilities and cleaning my teeth. By the time I'm done, I feel much better, my body no longer aches and I feel clean once again. I go in search of my bonds with a smile on my face, I feel lighter today, like today is going to be a good day and we finally get some good news. That is until I walk into th
Chapter 139** Josie’s POV **The guys are acting a little off. I know they're hiding something. I just can't put my finger on what it is. Deacon had been out most of the day, meeting with his trusted contacts across the world whilst Axel and Luke had spent the day following me around. I'd barely had a moment alone which wasn't unusual but they just seemed a little extra clingy today. They're almost acting like they do when I’m in heat. Someone always with me, always ready to comfort me through my mood swings. I hadn't missed the worried glances that had passed between them when they had thought I wasn't looking and they were giving off some nervous energy. Even now, whilst I relax in the bath Axel is here, helping me wash my hair. Maybe I'm giving off some wierd pheromones or something that's making them act this way. The bathroom door opens and Deacon walks in with a hungry look in his eyes. Axel leans over and kisses the top of my head before getting up and leaving the bathroom, he
Chapter 138** Luke’s POV **It’s been two weeks since we found out the Elders are Spark-bonded and have the ability to open the portals to get us home. Tension here in the human realm is building and if we don't do something soon this realm may be beyond repair. Multiple places of worship across all faiths have been targeted by vandals. People have emptied shops of food and other essential items in fear supplies will stop. They are scared and divided, unsure of who or what they should believe in. Some factions support Cornelius’ word, then there are those that support us and await our intervention, and then there is a group that believes all Greys should be eliminated. I feel the net is closing in on us. We can’t leave the safety of this cottage without constantly watching over our shoulders. Josie’s small bump is growing rapidly, as expected, which just adds another element of concern to our situation. It’s not safe for our child to be born here. As things are he would been born into
Chapter 137** Josie’s POV **The doctor's clinic is small and once I check in with the receptionist we all take a seat in the waiting room. Luckily there is no one else here waiting as our group of four take up half of the space. Moments later a door opens and a small child runs out, followed by a stressed-looking, pregnant mother trying to keep up. “I’m getting a baby brother!” the little girl exclaims to the receptionist who talks with her excitedly. An older lady appears at the door and her eyes land on Deacon. She gives him a small nod and then looks at me, her face turning friendly as she smiles at me. “Good Morning, would you all like to come through?” she asks. I nod and smile as I stand up. I don’t miss the curious glance the pregnant mother casts our way as my three bonds follow me towards the doctor's door. “Thank you for agreeing to see me,” I say as I enter the room. There's a medical examination bed in the centre of the room, with what seems like a lot of technical e
Chapter 136**Josie’s POV **Our wolves are bursting with energy, enjoying every moment they can to stretch their legs in the forest. My wolf is thrilled as she flies through the dense trees, with three of her mates hot on her tail. She pushes her limits, dodging their playful attacks with incredible agility for an exciting five minutes, her heart pounds with the thrill of the chase. Just when it seems she might escape undefeated, Deacon’s wolf manages to pounce, sending them both tumbling in a playfull roll across the ground. Luke’s wolf joins the tussle with an excited growl. Meanwhile, poor Axel is lagging behind, his massive and powerful wolf straining to keep up. It takes him a solid 30 seconds to catch up to the action and join the fun. Once they're all done playing they spend some time rubbing against each other affectionately before heading back home at a slower pace. “That was fun,” I beam when I shift back into my own body. My wolf's joy and excitement is contagious. “I ca
Chapter 135** Mason’s POV **I don’t give a shit about what people say about me, they can all go fuck themselves for all I care, but I'm not having them talk about Theo like that. Despite how much of a brave face he puts on I know he takes their comments to heart. He's a sensitive soul in many ways. I wanted to punch a few of them or unleash some of my best aggressive tricks with my abilities but I'm supposed to be a leader now, someone they can look up to. So I did the mature thing and shut them all up without any violence. I’m sure Headmaster Collins would have been proud of me for it a few months ago. I’m not one for public displays of affection, in fact, I'm not really one for private affection. The only touching I like is fucking, but I tolerate Josie’s touch when she needs me, and maybe I'm starting to like it because I've just realised how much I miss it. I miss her needing my contact. When her warm skin is pressed against mine I feel a little more alive. Theo’s warm hand sque
Chapter 134** Theo’s POV **“We really need to work on our porting skills,” I say breathlessly as I jog to keep up with Mason’s long, determined strides. We have relied on Deacon and Luke to port us around and now both of them are gone we are running around like headless chickens. We reach Deacon’s old office and Mason pushes the door open without knocking. “We need to speak with the elders, urgently,” he says, forgoing any kind of greeting.“Good afternoon, Mason. You know I can’t set that up easily,” Toby, one of Deacon's fathers responds from behind the desk. It's odd to see him there rather than Deacon. “Someone calling himself Cornelius Grey has just shifted on live television in the human realm and announced himself as their new God, and us as the enemy. I’m sure that warrants a visit,” Mason retorts and Toby’s eyes go wide.“Oh dear, let me see what I can do,” Toby picks up his phone and presses a button. “Hello, Sweetheart, can you try and put me through to the council? We
Chapter 133** Josie’s POV **Luke and Axel hang a large black bedsheet over the wall in the living room whilst Freya puts black face paint across Deacon’s eyes to try and disguise them as much as possible. He removes his shirt and swaps it for a plain black T-shirt and then puts the mask on.“It’s a shame I'm still mad at you, otherwise I'd suggest you wear that and chase me through the woods, if you catch me then, well, you can imagine the rest,” I purr at Deacon through the mind link. His eyes snap to me and the sight steals my breath. His eyes are even more intense surrounded by the jet-black paint. He looks fierce and so damn hot. Freya was right, the women were going to go mad for him.“I’ve heard angry sex is good,” he responds and although I can’t see his mouth I know he is smirking behind that mask. “Enough of that,” Freya snaps and I look at her in question. “Don’t look all innocent at me now, Missy, I saw the sex eyes you were both making,” she huffs. “I have no idea what