Kaiden pov A few hours later, my warriors are here, and they start packing up Jasmine's apartment. My girl is sleeping as we pack her bedroom, and I chuckle when she turns over, hugging the pillow I used. "Alpha, she looks extremely thin",A warrior says concerned. "I know I just got her eatin
The warrior stands by me, and I look up at him. "I'm sorry I scared you." I say, and he looks down at me. "I'm sorry I yelled, luna. I was just worried ",He says, and I nod. "So what do you think of Cecilia. Speak freely",,I add with a smile. "She uses men for their status, and she loves to
Jasmine pov "Are we there yet?"I ask and get chuckles. "We got a few hours luna",a warrior answers with a smile. "We can pull over for food if you're hungry luna",another warrior says. I smile and snuggle closer to Kaiden. I'm freezing for some reason. "Are you cold, my sweets?"Kaiden asks,
Jasmine pov I woke to an empty bed and a note on Kaiden's pillow. "Rest my sweets. I'm helping Grayson with a border breach. If you need something, call my parents. "He left four phone numbers, and I chuckled. Overprotective ran through my head as I headed into the bathroom to wash up. Kaid
Jasmine pov "Hi Jasmine," a man steps forward ,"I'm Doctor Frank, and I came to check you over. I need blood, and I brought an ultrasound machine to check for pregnancy",He says, and I stiffen. Pregnancy runs through my head, and I feel scared. Is it too soon to have a pup? We just got to a good
"Kaiden will be happy",My dad says, sounding happy, and I hear Jasmine sniffle. "Isn't it too soon? We just got to an okay space in our mate relationship, "she sounds ready to cry. It breaks my heart, and she fears I will react badly to this. "I am happy, sweets." I hurry to comfort her. She wip
Kaiden pov I start questioning Seth, and he answers softly, probably afraid I will hurt him. Jasmine rubs my chest as she lays against me. She has been quiet and I noticed worried. I know I fucked up at the beginning but I want to assure her I'm all in. This pup will ensure our future and I'm fuck
"I think you should stay here with us," I say, and Jasmine nods yes as he stares at me. I want him close so I can watch him. He will be under close supervision by me and Grayson till we deem him not a threat. "Say yes," Jasmine moves back from him. She moves to walk back to me when she staggers.
Beth pov I floated in a strange twilight state, aware but disconnected. I could sense everything happening around me – Liam's powerful presence, the pack's concern, Sophia's healing magic. But nothing felt quite as real as Alex's pain radiating through our mate bond. Night had fallen again, our
Alexander pov The crisis came without warning. Beth had just finished the formal presentation of Liam to the pack when I felt her falter through our mate bond. One moment she was radiant with new motherhood, the next she was collapsing in my arms, blood spreading rapidly across her ceremonial dres
Alexander pov The birthing room blazed with supernatural light as Beth made one final push. I supported her, our mate bond channeling shared strength as our son entered the world on a wave of pure silver energy. The baby's first cry shook the windows with unexpected power. As Sophia lifted him,
Alexander pov The formal sentencing took place at moonrise. Victoria stood before the council. Her perfect poise finally cracked after the Moon Goddess's visitation. She couldn't quite meet Beth's eyes as the council prepared to deliver their judgment. "Victoria Blackwood," Gregory intoned, his
Beth pov The council meeting had devolved into circular arguments about tradition and bloodlines when the moonlight changed. I felt it first – a shift in the air that made my unborn pup's energy surge with recognition. The great hall's windows blazed with sudden silver radiance, cutting off Gregor
Alexander pov The pack council arrived at sunset – twelve of the oldest and most powerful alphas in North America. Beth watched from the master bedroom window as their vehicles pulled through the gates, her hand absently rubbing her active baby bump. "They won't be able to ignore this evidence,
Beth pov I walked into the pack's holding cells with unhurried grace, one hand resting protectively on my pregnant belly. Victoria sat in the reinforced cell, still managing to look elegant despite her circumstances. Her perfect features arranged themselves into a sneer as I approached. "Come to
Alexander pov Victoria chose her moment carefully. Beth was resting – her advancing pregnancy making afternoon naps necessary – when the auburn-haired wolf cornered me in my study. She'd timed it perfectly, waiting until Melissa was occupied with perimeter checks. "Alex Matthews," she practicall
Beth pov The cleanup after a supernatural battle was never simple. I stood on the main house's balcony, one hand resting on her growing baby bump as I watched the pack restore order to our territory. FBI agents worked alongside wolves, processing both human traffickers and Sebastian's corrupted fo