**Amber’s POV“Sophie! What’s happened? Are you ok?” We find Sophie sitting down on a bench, with Elliot beside her. She’s very pale, and Elliot looks utterly terrified. “She just got dizzy and had to sit down,” Elliot explains, “But sitting down doesn’t seem to be helping.” “Don’t speak about me as if I’m not here Elliot, I’ll be ok.” Sophie hates it when anyone makes a fuss over her. And normally I respect her decision not to talk about herself. But not when it comes to her health.“Ok, I don’t mean to belabor the obvious here, but, you’re pregnant. Bad pun unintended” “Ha- ha. Yes, what’s your point?” “My point is, if you’re not feeling well, we need to make sure you and your baby are ok. I’m not saying this to worry you. I just don’t want anything to happen to you. To either of you.” I am proud of Sophie for speaking her mind more frequently these days. However, this is not an ideal time for her to decide that she doesn’t need hel
** Amber’s POV “Wow, between the four of us, none of us can seem to have a normal wedding, can we?” I’m joking, but there is an element of truth there. Of course, my marriage to Levi has been the best decision I’ve ever made. He is the best thing that ever happened to me. So perhaps normal is overrated. “True. But even with unusual circumstances, we definitely know how to pull off a good one.” Levi and I have been busy all day with preparations for the wedding. I found a dress online for Sophie, and Levi sent an assistant to pick it up. Elliot already has his own tux. He has several, in fact. He needs to attend various meetings in his capacity as Beta, and he needs to have one ready at a moment’s notice. I can’t wait to see Levi in his. There’s something about a man in a tuxedo. And my love is the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on. Therefore, the idea of the sexiest man alive, in a tux, makes my head nearly explode. “What are you smiling about, my
Chapter 61: True masterpiece ** Amber’s POV “I think we need to move that trellis a little to the left. No, your other left!” When Levi and I were married for the first time, I am embarrassed to admit, I didn’t actually have much say in the details. My parents hired people to handle most of the minutiae. Wedding planners, florists, tailors and caterers. Also, the groom was supposed to be another man whom I thought I loved.At the time, I believed that I gave the final say on most things, but that’s probably not necessarily accurate. My father was so concerned with appearances that in retrospect I think he made most of the calls himself. This is fine. I have long since forgiven him for this, as somehow everything worked out for the best. I am married to the sexiest, most perfect man alive. However, that would make this the first wedding I’ve actually planned and executed. Thank the Goddess Levi is helping me, or I’m fairly certain that this would be a comp
Chapter 62: Mates for life **Amber’s POV “I’ve finished the bouquet! It’s perfect, if I do say so myself!” Levi smiles and inspects my handiwork. I’ve combined the morning glories with some of Levi’s sunflowers and moonflowers. The moonflowers have just opened to their namesake, and their delicate fragrance wafts across the yard. “It’s beautiful, and so are you,” he says, giving me a light kiss, “You are magic, my beloved.” “Not really, but I appreciate the thought,” I tell him, “Do you think she will like it?” “I think she will love it. Look around ,what do you think of the rest?” Together we regard the layout. The twilight sky is painted in lavender and light blue, contrasting with twinkle lights hanging in the boughs of the trees. White candles flicker all of the tables, set with fine china and vases of peonies. The small orchestra tunes their instruments, ready to play Sophie and Elliot’s song, “Wild Horses”. It was playing the night they
Chapter 63: Grave danger **Levi’s POV“I have called this meeting to discuss a potential threat to our pack,” I tell the group, “As Elders, you possess knowledge beyond anything we know. As such, Amber and I need to ask for your help.” I never in a million years thought that I would have to discuss this with the elders of the pack. But we need help, and there is nothing I won’t do for my family. I regard the five Elders who stand before me. These men have been the guardians of our kind’s secrets for generations. They are the special elect, passing down knowledge to new members only once every fifty years. They know more about the secrets of our kind than anyone else. I need to see if they can help us. Greyson Carrington, head of the council, seemed less surprised by my presence than I expected. A shifter of indeterminate age, his long white hair reaches shoulders. He wears the purple robes that signify his position as leader. It is he who makes the final
Chapter 64: Swear it **Amber’s POV “We need to know what’s happening now,” I tell the Elders, “Do we know about any immediate threat? Particular people who want to do us harm?” I can’t believe that this is happening. My children are already in danger and they haven’t even been born yet. “We have no names of individuals right now,” Greyson informs us, regret evident in his voice, “What we do know is that other packs are aware of your abilities. I fear that it is only a matter of time before the wrong people find out as well. There have been recent reports of rogue shifters in our lands.” My husband’s face darkens in anger. I can tell that he is ready to fight them all, right now. I’m hoping he remembers the adage about not killing the messenger. “Rogue shifters,” he says harshly, his anger growing, “Why have I not heard of this? My team needs to be notified immediately of any rogue shifters in the area.” I put my hand on his arm to try to calm h
Chapter 65: Crazy enough to believe **Levi’s POV “What can we do for you until the pack meeting,” Grant asks me, concerned “There must be something we can do now to help keep your family safe.” Grant is a good man. I am grateful that we met, even if it wasn’t necessarily under the most conventional of circumstances. “I thank you for your kindness Grant,” I tell him with appreciation, “It will not be forgotten by our pack. There is something that I need to ask you to do for us. Please let me know immediately if you hear of someone who might want to wish us harm. Even if it seems like just idle talk. I need to be able to assess any threat that might present itself as soon as possible.” “Of course,” Grant says, shaking my hand “Hell, I was going to do that anyway! We’re in this together Levi. My pack is now sworn to protect yours.”“And mine yours,” I say, “I swear it. I thank you.”“And I thank you as well,” my Luna tells him, giving him an improm
Chapter 66: Let us protect you**Amber’s POV “Amber, we all know that you dislike being told what to do, but this is important,” August tells me, emphatically, “You need to listen to me.” August is correct, and I have to smile at his observation. I don’t like being told what to do at all. But it’s Levi’s grandfather, so I decide to humor him. “Yes August, what do you need,” I ask him, trying not to sigh. I already hate where this conversation is going, and I don’t even know what I’m being told to do yet. “It’s not what I need, it’s what you will need,” he says in exasperation, as apparently I am not realizing the obvious, “That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you. I think it is better for you to move into one of my properties than to remain here at home.” “Why,” I ask him, confused, “I mean, I appreciate the offer, but, what makes one of your properties safer than my own home?” This man is making absolutely no sense to me. I appreciate that he