Osric’s POVI sit against the headboard wearing a pair of briefs, with Raven laying in my lap dressed in underwear and a tank top. “How long do you think she’ll be out?” Jonathan questions from the edge of the bed, now he is dressed in pajama pants. He sits staring at her longingly, making my brow furrow feeling his hesitation through the bond. It is like he is afraid to touch her or to be to close to us, almost like we would reject him or disappear.“She’ll likely be out the rest of the night,” I answer while running my fingers through Raven’s silky black hair, “I can’t even imagine the energy she put out tonight.”I stare down at my mate, enjoying the way her warm body feels against mine as she lays curled up in my lap, making Bane coo in the back of my mind.“I’m not sure anyone is meant do what she and Liliana did today,” I watch Jonathan’s green eyes scan over my chest, then back to our sleeping mate.“Why are you holding back?” I ask after a moment observing him, feeling how un
Osric’s POV“Where is Embry?” Raven asks, as her eyes wander the room looking for our missing mate.“Ash got restless from being worried so he went on a run.” I brush my fingers cross the short hair along the side of her head, causing her to lean into my touch.“Osric’s right, you are ours. I think it’s amazing that you found a way to protect us while protecting Freya who needed you most. I still had you watching over me, I had my father, Mummo, Vaari, Osric, Embry, and Liliana always watching over me as well. You were forced into an impossible situation, and we’re all here and we’re ok, you did the right thing,” Raven moves further up in my lap so she could rest against Jonathan as well.“You’re something else, I’m glad I have you three,” Jonathan softly smiles down at Raven who blushes and nods her head.“So are you. I’m so happy you’re with us, when you left to follow Embry, I was afraid of losing you both. You’re a part of this family, and you’re going to be a father again,” Raven
Raven’s POV “How long are we going to stay at Silver Moon?” I ask, looking over to Osric who is riding a gorgeous black Clydesdale on our way to Benjamin’s pack. I look down at my pups, who curl tighter against my body as I hold them, while sitting on a giant chestnut colored Clydesdale, with Jonathan behind me. “A few days, to rest, I know you and Liliana are still exhausted from yesterday. Bloodwrath Castle is still a day’s ride at this pace, and Hale Castle another day,” Osric answers, as he looks around at all of the warriors who are escorting us to our new homes. “Phoenix will be happy to be in her new home; hopefully Liliana and her mates will be able to stay.” I shiver pulling Jonathan’s warm arm tighter around the twins and me. “Cold?” Jonathan teases with a gentle kiss against the back of my neck, sending a chill down my spine as I nod then giggle. “She will be, she’s become quite attached to you,” Embry mentions from our other side where he sits on a grey Clydesdale, gif
“Beta Kitty, let me be the first to welcome you home to Silver Moon.” Ares turns, with Phoenix in his arms, to face Kitty who is walking hand in hand with Nikki. “Thank you Luna Ares, we need to start planning your Luna ceremony so this pack can finally celebrate being whole,” Kitty replies while hugging Ares, he blushes and Phoenix, who giggles, holds onto both of them. “I have been wanting to give Ares his Luna ceremony since the day I marked him,” Benjamin confesses, playfully pulling his mate into his arms as he nips at the mark on Ares’ neck. Phoenix giggles and pushes Benjamin’s head away, then hugs Ares possessively with a playful growl. “That won’t be happening any time soon, I’m afraid Luna ceremonies are only for women who are Lunas of a pack,” I hear a harsh voice come from behind me. Everyone turns to see a tall muscular man, with short grey hair and a full grey, round beard glaring daggers at Ares and Kitty. “Excuse me! How dare you speak to my Luna this way?!” Kitty f
“Come on, let’s get you all inside and settled,” Benjamin suggests, once Raulin walks away with Kitty, Nikki follows them closely as they talk.“Thank you, your pack seems quite wonderful aside from the clear issues with your Elder Council,” I follow Ares and Benjamin to their pack house.The house is a large white manor, like something you’d see in the Hamptons, making the house warm and inviting, as well as looking refined. There is a large wrap around deck with black and brown patio furniture including a sitting area, dining area, and a bar and grill set up. Off to the side is a long set of stairs leading towards the lake and a recreational dock.“They’re a serious pain in the ass, after today I think Kitty will put them in line quickly,” Benjamin looks back at me as he walks up the steps of his front deck.“Benjamin! You’re very welcome, it is good to have you as guests. Knowing what our future holds, I know Benjamin and I see all of you as family,” Ares chuckles at Benjamin’s sta
"How do you feel?" Jonathan grabs my hand and leads me towards the lounge at the foot of a large four poster canopy bed. I smile, seeing the large bed, grateful it is big enough for the four of us, albeit a bit sung, but we'll fit.“My hips are sore and I’m a bit tired, but otherwise good. I just need to take care of this little man,” I hold out my arm when he starts to peel my cloak off so I can get comfortable.“We did ride for quite a while, is there anything you need from us before we go downstairs for dinner?” Embry steps closer as he takes Roan from Osric and lays her in the center of the bed.“Look at you beautiful, you’re just full of smiles,” Embry laughs while nibbling at Roan’s feet, making her giggle. My heart flutters at the sound of their laughter and watching him be so sweet with our little girl.“Maybe a quick shower to relax my muscles and maybe wash off the smell of horse, what about you guys?” I ask wanting to make sure they don’t need anything given how much we’ve
"Mummo," I smile, making my way downstairs to go on a walk with Embry and Jonathan, Mummo is waiting with a sweet warming smile. "Pentu, how are you feeling?" She questions, reaching out and pulling me into a warm hug. I look back, hearing more heavy footsteps on the stairs, Osric nods as he makes his way down the staircase to my side."Good, we got the twins down for a nap, Osric just asked Dad and Eya to listen for them. We are about to go on a walk to stretch out after such a long ride, you and Vaari are welcome join us," I offer, I giggle when I feel something small suddenly connects my legs.I look down to see Phoenix hugging me as she is chased by Hati and Skoll who are now tumbling towards the sitting room."What are you doing?" I brush my fingers through Phoenix's hair, swiping it out of her face to see her cheeks are red and with a huge smile lighting up her face."Playing with the kitties, I heard you say you're gonna go on a walk, can come?" she asks before giggling and cur
“This is really tasty; you have done an excellent job. Where are Gunnar and Roan?" Liliana compliments, when she takes a breath after kissing her mates, looking around the room for her niece and nephew. “Eya is upstairs laying down with Dad, they’re listening for the twins, I'm guessing Anarchy and Aiden are laying down too?" I grab a piece of orange from the fruit plate, relaxing back in my seat. Liliana smiles and glances over, as I feel Osric's warm hands rubbing my shoulders sending comforting tingles through my muscles. "Yes Kitty and Nikki are listening for them, they're exhausted from the ride. Raven is right Ares; these are excellent. Yeah, we’re both gonna have to mug Mummo for her recipes; she might have taught us, but she never wrote them down." Liliana agrees with a giggle, giving Mummo a playful glare. "Any suggestions on where we should take the girls to walk?" Osric asks, after a moment of us all stuffing our faces on delicious bungeoppang. "Just walk around the prop