"A mother loves their child unconditionally right?" Logan Changed his tactics, somehow realizing exactly what Anastasia was disturbed by.“Yes but how-.”"Does the mother love the child when it's still unborn or only after giving birth?" the question threw the omega off balance, it was a completely different subject to what they were talking about. She sniffled for a bit before responding."Well, you fall in love with your pup as it grows inside you.""And that is how we feel about you. We liked you the minute we found out. All this time was us waiting to see you for the first time. "Anastasia was fully distressed now, unable to calm down. Logan Came over and held her, caressing her face gently as he rocked Anastasia back and forth on her feet to calm her down. The action put her at ease slightly."But how can you love me? It's not the same.""How is it not? A mother’s bond with their pup is unbreakable just like a mates’ bond. You are kind, beautiful and you're caring. I have love
She was awoken early in the morning to start the preparations. A lovely bath was already running when she entered just like the other says, this time Julia was insistent on helping her."I need to make sure you are in the best condition," she fretted.Various oils were rubbed on her body and heavy layers dressed on her. Anastasia stood still diligently as the maids worked around her, she recognized them front the past few days, they were finally being able to be in her presence after her reveal. The outfit for the ceremony was a soft cream wrap outfit with a sash as a belt. The top part wrapped low on her chest, exposing her collarbone and neck but only a little of his chest. The material was expensive yet delicate looking, making her look mythical. Some of the beautiful jewelry that the twins had gifted her adorned her arms and ears, her neck kept bare and glistening.Her hair was parted to the side, beautiful flower clips keeping the hair out of her face as a light fringe covered
The alphas resumed their care on her throbbing wound right after, trying to get it to seal as quickly as hers did. Anastasia closed her eyes again and tried to calm her emotions, two foreign entities swimming in her consciousness was a lot to take in, but she knew it would settle.When they were satisfied, a veiled hat was put on her head and she was carried out by Leo, the carriage from earlier had its hood up and sides drawn. Cheers erupted again when they exited, causing Anastasia to wince a little, concern flooded through her body immediately after, the feeling increasing twice .She was rushed inside and the carriage which traveled faster, both twins anxious to get her back.The rest of the day was filled with her getting cuddled by her mates, getting her wound treated even more than their mouths, and being fed by them. Slight nausea came by nightfall, her body finally getting used to the feeling.“How do you feel, my light?” Logan Asked as they walked back to the bedroom, the
She woke up the next day to be surrounded by a plethora of blankets, cushions, and what looked like to be pieces of wood.The alphas had lowered the bed down a little with the bedposts, attaching curtains onto the three sides. They then took all four pieces of wood and laid them on the different sides. As Anastasia watched, she felt tears springing into her eyes. It wasn't a simple nest being built with a couple of blankets and other items, it was a real full-fledged nest! She only got the privilege of seeing one once, they were hard to find. And here her mates were, gifting her one.Her scent was sweetening as she cried softly whilst the alphas diligently worked. The four sides were put up with the one on the foot of the bed having a mini gate to get in and out of, it just looked like a massive crate with a door on one side and curtains above the four sides but it was so much more than that.When they had finished, she spent time admiring the nest before preparing it. The wood on th
The days after were filled with work, and Anastasia spent most of her days looking through the accounts of spending and sorting it all out. She had gone to school until he was 15 because her brother influenced the pack, even after then she snuck in books to learn more and pass the time when she was lonely. However, this was so different from anything she had ever done. Trying her best, she kept asking one of the other heads for help, making sure she did everything correctly. Shr had taken to keeping Julia as company whilst she read over everything, slowly learning more about everything she was supposed to do. She needed to check out the infirmaries to scout for any issues soon, multiple pups were expected to be born soon. It made her a little nervous to talk to other people, but Julia recommended just going to town and looking around first, familiarizing herself with the streets. So after a few days, she approached Leo about it. "Yes," Leo said immediately. "But I don't want you alone
Anastasia struggled to open a bottle of wine that they had. The pack got huge shipments of the commodity because a neighboring pack exchanged them for military training on one of the further grounds and also for their structure.She had only had a few sips of it before and didn't like it, but a glass of it on his mating day changed his mind.As he mustered up the strength to rip the cork out, the bottle tilted towards him, with the added fizz, it burst up onto her face. She was completely soaked through and his hair was dripping wet. Anastasia looked down at the bottle and resigned, only the bottom had about half a glass full left. Sighing deeply, she chugged it down and slumped her shoulders. She felt so stupid.It was then that Leo snorted next to her, checks stretched as he contained his smile, hand covering his lips. His eyes were shining in amusement at the scene he just witnessed, uncaring about the expensive drink Anastasia just spilt over herself. The omega just rolled her eye
Anastasia finally plucked up the courage to go to the nurseries to check them out. Julia was accompanying her again. They set out a list of everything that needed to be checked out in the nursery and left early in the morning to try and get through two of the three. This was a job that someone else would usually do and just report back to him, but it was advised that she should do it to gain experience and let people know her around the pack.It was one of the five in the pack, each of them pretty big with multiple classrooms for different ages. When she walked towards the door, she realized that it was as big as the normal school in her old pack. That was a lot of tiny pups. Only a small handful of pups were in that early, no career in sight when they entered. The pups all stared at them when they went into the playroom, eyeing Anastasia with wonder."Hello pups," Julia said enthusiastically, "this your new Luna." Anastasia smiled at them all, they all looked so cute."Your hair looks
As they rode by horse to the third nursery, Anastasia observed the small buildings being built, each with two apartments in. Her arrival to the pack as well as the annual celebrations meant that more people migrated into this pack, choosing to live here instead. The pack was always keen on having new members so small houses were built and sold off to them.The houses were basic but had everything necessary in them, the residents could expand their house or move into somewhere else when they gained the money.There was an entry process to get into the pack which was mainly checking that there were jobs that the person could get and if they were a threat, as well as a documentation written for them. It usually took two days to process. Anastasia skipped it entirely because she was discovered to be their mate way before she even thought about joining.The last nursery they went to needed new fireplaces and some roof repairs. Anastasia was so excited to start getting reparations done.Wat
March 26th “These flowerbeds are going to look great this summer.”Eden leaned against Ian by the window of the large living room, above the flowerbeds that Johnson and his men, including young Trubshawe, were preparing, burying the flower bulbs.“Amara is growing, too. It's late March, spring is in the air.”Ian put his arm around his omega’s shoulders and drew her closer. It was still a shock for him to know she was his.“Do you think it's possible to be this happy?" asked Eden.“No, not usually," he replied, smiling. Then he leaned over to tickle Eden’s earlobe with his tongue, watching for her reaction. “But I know lots of ways to enhance the sensation.”“Oh, I know that.”Eden tried to react like a respectable viscountess and show a little reproach towards her rascal of a husband, but she hardly succeeded.“As it happens," Eden whispered to him in an engaging voice, "we have no obligations either this afternoon or this evening. I've kept us a few moments free, since we're packi
Ian made it his own, sensing that this was their real first time. The alpha forced himself to control his desire and keep an eye on Eden’s, which rose and rose, until the final conflagration, the simultaneous deflagration.“My love…”Ian gasped again. “Forever and ever. Forever and ever.” “My omega,” Ian whispered, stroking the back of her neck.Ian looked at his omega with such tenderness, as if he couldn't believe he had it all to himself.“You're mine, aren't you Eden?” The alpha asked, looking tall and majestic above her“All yours” Eden nodded vigorously, her breath catching as she felt Ian’s hands wrap around her ankles, caressing her calves before spreading them apart, making more room for between her thighs“Yes," Eeen murmured, "yes, all yours, mark me.”“Are you sure?”“Yes, I want to be yours, completely”Ian let out a tiger-like growl just before he bounced on his prey, before leaning in, his mouth hot and heavy as he rubbed his lips across Eden’s cheek, up to her chin,
“Sir”It was Philips' voice that brought Ian back to earth; he'd just lost the most important person in his life.“Sir." Philips insisted in the face of his master's silence. "I'm sorry to disturb you, but we await your orders. It's getting dark, the current is preventing us from crossing and continuing our search, so I think it's best to go back inside, get warm, regain your strength and start again tomorrow. Also, you'll have to prepare for the worst, sir, with the low temperatures and the cold.”“Are you mad?” Ian asked, his voice full of fatigue but above all full of bitterness. “Excuse me, sir?”“My wife has just been carried off, I don't know where she is or what state she's in, and all you can tell me is to go home, get warm and prepare for the worst. So I repeat, ARE YOU CRAZY?”“I'm sorry, I…”“Enough... Send Jem to tell my Aunt and Alexis to take care of Amara. Then gather all the men near the clearing with the best hunting dogs you can find. I want everyone to get to work,
Ian first saw the shattered pillars of the bridge, then a wavering figure stepped out to meet him, a small dog barking frantically at his heels. Ian jumped down from his saddle and Toby leapt into his arms. A baby's cries could be clearly heard over the roar of the river.“Where's my omega, Philips?”“Still in the car, milord. With the maid and the baby. The footman's a little hurt, but he'll be alright. I sent him for help. It was the floodwater that caused the bridge pillars to collapse as we drove over...If we make any sudden movements, it'll cause the rest of the bridge to collapse.” Ian put the dog down and ran along the bank, the coachman on his heels. When he reached the carriage, Ian had to fight the urge to jump straight into the water to save his family.“We need ropes, horses and... Ah, thank God, there's Murrow!”The carpenter galloped down the hill, pulling his wagon team along. When he reached the bank, he braked with the reins. The men with him jumped down from th
We'll go down to the hotel, Mary," she announced to the maid, pulling from her bag the London guidebook she had taken from the library. Let's see which one is the most suitable..The horses slowed as they took the path that led to the bridge over the river. Eden glanced out the door at the fog-shrouded landscape, then back to her guide. “The Pulteney looks to be the most comfortable and central," she explained, trying to keep her tone light, "but it's certainly very expensive. Let's see.”The sedan lurched forward and, at the sound of hooves on logs, Jimin realized they had reached the bridge. There was a terrible creak. The coachman screamed and the sedan pitched sideways. Eden tried to grab hold of Amara, but her hands could only clasp Mary's dress as Icy water invaded the darkened cabin. They had fallen into the river.Ian waded to the edge of the torrent, the water almost completely submerging his high boots.“Too late," he announced. The dam's already broken. There's no way
Breakfast the next day was more tiring than Eden had imagined. Ian behaved with impeccable courtesy. He smiled at her, spoke to her politely, and when Eden sent the servants away so she could talk to him about what had happened the day before, Ian simply shook his head.“Let's not talk about it anymore, Eden. We've got to put it behind us. Your nerves were on edge after a few days at the reception.”Eden wanted to apologize, to explain why she had lost control of herself. If Ian pretended that nothing had happened, would she be obliged to leave for London and let this unspoken issue hang over them forever?There was a knock at the door, and Jackson entered. Behind him, several men in working clothes could be seen gathered in the corridor.“Lord and Milady will excuse me," he began, "the rains have caused the river to burst its banks. Turner sends word to the lord that he fears the mill dam may break.”“I'll be off then”Ian put down his napkin, stood up and walked into the corrido
What had happened? What had gone wrong? Ian contemplated in the deserted corridor, as stunned and shocked as if someone had just cut open his chest and ripped out his heart. He'd thought he'd made Eden happy and brought her security. But that had only been an illusion, which had now been shattered. He didn't know how he was going to make things right, or even if it was possible. No doubt Eden was in her room. Toby stood at the door, whimpering miserably. Ian knocked on the door, then turned the handle. To no avail. The bolt was pulled. Swearing muffledly, he tried to open the boudoir door. Locked too, as was the door to the baby's room. He knocked again.“Eden?”SilenceStriding to his own room, Ian tried to open the connecting door. It too was locked. Exasperated, he pounded his fist on the panel.“Eden, my angel, will you please open the door?”Through the wood paneling, he heard the child's startled cries, which put an end to his anger almost immediately. Amara must b
The day after the christening, it began to rain heavily, much to Eden’s dismay. With her brief experience as mistress of the house, she wondered what he was going to do with all her guests, on a rainy Saturday, after matins and lunch. But her worries proved futile. The bishop retired to his room to read his sermons, the older ladies took up their embroidery, telling each other the latest neighborhood gossip, while the younger ones obligingly kept the children occupied and did a thousand favors for Amara, as well as for Leon, Iris and Jasper’s baby. The alphas had disappeared. Some of them had withdrawn from the bishop's sight to play cards or billiards, while others had gone to visit the stables. As for Eden, she sat quietly, sometimes making sure the babies weren't too tired, sometimes simply enjoying the rain drumming on the windows and the crackling fire in the hearth. Jasper entered the room, his hair soaking wet, and leaned over to whisper something in Iris’s ear. She loo
——6th of January——— “Your Grace”Eden gave a deep curtsy like Alexis had taught her to do. Immediately her hands were grabbed, and one of the most handsome young men she had ever seen helped her to her feet.“Please, call me Alastor, " replied the Duke of Avery, kissing her on both cheeks. “Ian,” he exclaimed enthusiastically, “where did you find such a pretty omega?” “Just looking at her to know you don't deserve it.”“You can let go of her now, Alastor,” Ian said quietly, smiling. The look on his face, however, indicated that he was ready to slay any man who got too close to Eden, whether he was a duke or a prince.Eden felt overcome with excitement. She was a little apprehensive about this baptism reception, but, for the moment, everything was going wonderfully. The only downside in recent weeks was that Ian avoided sharing her bed, probably to let her rest a little after giving birth. Since Amara’s birth, however, the alpha seemed more distant than Eden would have liked. W