It was becoming increasingly difficult to keep my secret from Amy. She had been acting strangely, undoubtedly feeling the pressure of Armand’s distance, and I couldn't shake the feeling that she was plotting something against me, specifically. As I caressed my slightly rounded belly, I knew I had to protect my unborn child at all costs.One evening, as I walked through the vast garden that connected our house with Armand’s mansion, I overheard whispers carried by the wind. It was Amy, talking with Bob. My heart pounded in my chest as I hid behind a tree, li
Within a week, they set up a meeting with Armand and requested Amy and Bob attend as well. On the day of the meeting, we all gathered in Armand’s office, and the brothers presented their evidence.Everyone was there except for Armand, who was running unusually late. Not able to wait, the triplets confronted the traitors.As the accusations and information was displayed, I watched as Amy grew p
Armand:To unify the pack, I knew I had to explain everything to them. They needed to understand the situation, and see that we were handling things properly. That meant bringing those that betrayed us all before the pack.I ordered a tribunal and demanded that everyone be present. The entire pack was to be in attendance. We needed there to be no misunderstanding. We needed to show no weakness.
While Amy had frozen time around her, Bob had taken the chance to call his army forward. As the time spell shattered, he leapt at the chance to attack. Armand’s army was more than ready to defend him and our pack.My personal guard surrounded me as my mates each kissed my cheek, ready to fight at their father’s side. Amy in her madness, lay chained at my feet, crazed, teeth clenching.&l
The aftermath of the battle had left our pack scarred and weary, but it also revealed the strength of our unity. We could feel the sense of finality after the battle between our pack and Bob’s army. Those who had gone over to Bob’s side, had been swayed by magic and were now fully recommitted to the pack.One afternoon, my mates and I stood in the clearing where the final clash had taken place, the scent of blood and sweat still lingering in the air. The losses were profound, but the bonds of our pack were unbreakable.I could tell that they could feel, as I did, that something profound had taken place. The fact that someone thought that they could take something that was ours was appalling, and we needed to ensure that it would never happen again.As we stood, surveying the land, remembering the battle, the sun began to set, casting a warm, orange hue across the clearing, we came together then, seeking solace and healing within each other's arms.I could feel the determination in my
The joy of my pregnancy, though wonderous, was short-lived as the dreaded complications that come with werewolf pregnancy arose. It was a cloud that cast a shadow over the newfound unity of our pack. I had begun to have a sense that something was wrong, a nagging worry that refused to be ignored.One evening at dinner, Armand noticed my distress. "Beryl, are you alright? You seem upset by something.”Immediately, my mates were on alert, all eyes on me. “I’m not sure. I have a feeling that something isnt quite right. I’m not hurting, really, but I'm uncomfortable in a way that doesn’t make sense. It’s more than just a growing baby kind of discomfort.”Armand nodded, knowing that complications were possible. “My dear girl, we need to find someone who understands werewolf pregnancies. We won't leave anything to chance."My mates, Nicholas, Brian, and Cheney, nodded in agreement. "We'll find the best specialist," Nicholas assured me. "We won't rest until we do."Days passed, and Armand ha
The weeks passed with Dr. Matthias keeping a close watch on my pregnancy. His moving in with us had been a blessing, and he seemed to take it in his stride, not fearing to ask for anything that he needed.His weekly examinations became a routine part of our lives. The pack respected him for his knowledge and dedication and offered to help him whenever they could.As my belly grew, so did my anticipation and anxiety. But my friends from school, Lily and Sophia, who I had become distant with, came back into my life and brought with them a welcomed distraction.They began to visit regularly, their laughter filling our home and the whole compound with a sense of normalcy.One sunny afternoon, Lily and Sophia dropped by. I greeted them with a warm hug, grateful for their unwavering friendship during this challenging time. They had been a constant source of support and optimism.Lily and Sophia's visits became a cherished part of my routine, a glimmer of normalcy in a world filled with unce
Life settled into a routine with Dr. Matthias continuing his regular check-ups on my pregnancy, and visits with Lily and Sophia. Things seemed to have regained a sense of normalcy, and a calm was settling in around us.The tension that we had all felt was finally starting to ease, and the future was a bright light for us all once again.The doctor had become a comforting presence in our home, his expertise reassuring us all. And having the girls around kept me from feeling restless and alone, when my mates had to go off on werewolf business throughout the pack.One evening, as we discussed my progress, Dr. Matthias asked if he could introduce us to someone new—a skilled midwife named Elara.“You are making wonderful progress, but having help with the pregnancy, and the baby after it is born is going to require an extra pair of hands. I can assure you, Elara is the best at what she does, and she’s an amazing person as well.&