Nick’s POV Four hours later all of the men had pledged to my father. There were one hundred and sixty of them. All but twenty six had families. A group of us went with them to help retrieve them, and what little belongings they had. Dad has connections, and he had two charter buses meet us there. No less than two hundred women and children were loaded in an hour. Most of our warriors stayed to help the women and children get everything set up. Sixty could be placed in the pack house. Izzy and I have two extra rooms. We told Zaden that he, his mate, and sister were welcome to stay with us. I called mom to check on Izzy. The phone rang three times before she picked up.“Nick, is everything okay?” She asked worriedly.“Yeah mom everything is fine, I was calling to check on Izzy. I haven’t had time to get her a phone yet.” I said. I hear her sigh with relief.“She is still in goddess mode. She said that she didn’t want to shift back in front of any of them yet.” She pauses, “she is
Izzy’s POV Once she is fed and we get some water in her. Her color pinks up a little bit. It was almost five in the afternoon. This has to be the longest day in history.Everyone started heading to where they would be sleeping. Caterina walks to where we are sitting on the ground. She has a pink backpack that is covered in glitter purple butterflies. She smiles at me and sits in front of us.“I put together a bag for you.” She tells Blair. “It has a set of clothes for tomorrow, and a set of pajamas for tonight. I also put you some bath soap that smells like watermelon.” She grins and winks at the tiny girl in my arms. She hands the bag to me, Blair reaches out and touches one of the butterflies.“Pretty,” she whispers. She looks up at me.“Can I stay with you?” She asks me in a small voice.“Of course you can hunny.” I answer automatically. I don’t even think to ask Nick. I wonder what he thinks about it.‘I don’t give a flying pig what he thinks about this. This baby needs som
Nick’s POV Standing under the stream of the hot water, trying to let it wash away the last twelve hours. This had to be the longest day in history. I still find it hard to believe that my mate made everyone that was in the pack take a knee. Even those not in the pack were forced to their knees. But how did she do that to the front door? I know she said Zinna had used her magic, but she didn’t just blow the door all to pieces. There was a heavy duty roller shutter, they could keep out the strongest werewolves. They were made to withstand a hurricane or tornado. ‘Her power is elemental,’ an unknown voice says. I look around, swearing I heard someone speak to me. However, I was the only one in the bathroom. Maybe I am just that exhausted. I continue to rinse the shampoo from my hair, when I hear the voice again. ‘She is the opposite of us,’ it says. Looking around I still don't see anyone. Caius is unusually quiet. ‘Right here alpha, the name is Finnick. I am in your head.’
Izzy’s POV It is the morning of the wedding. Caterina, Sunny, Rachel, Blair, and Rosie stayed at the cabin with me last night. The men stayed at the pack house. It is a human tradition that it is bad luck to see the bride before the wedding. We decided we could use all the good luck we could get. We ate pizza for dinner and had ice cream for dessert. Pizza has been my main craving so far, besides pickles. The day we went for the ultrasound, we found out that Blair had no living relatives. We applied for adoption the next morning. However, we did find out that we were expecting twins, not just one baby. Everyone is over the moon about them, Sunny said they seemed to be perfectly healthy. She also said that we would get an ultrasound every two weeks, to measure their progress. We are two weeks along, which makes the gestational age of the babies six weeks in humans. “Are you ready to start getting dressed?” Caterina says, walking into the bedroom. Blair and I were still in bed
Nicks POV Pain radiates through my chest making me double over, before I hear the mind link open.‘Nick is Zaden there?’ she asked quickly.‘Yes why?’ I replied.‘Okay are Rachel and Blair there?’ She asks.‘No aren’t you supposed to be coming together?’ I ask, I feel worry and anger coming from the bond. ‘Izzy what is going on?’ I ask her.‘Rachel and Blair are gone. She took the girls to get them dressed, when they didn’t return we went to look. We found Rosie put to sleep in her bed but Rachel and Blair were gone.’ Her voice cracks. Pain slices through me from her before it turns into white hot anger. It boils deep inside me wanting to get out. Caius charges forward, taking control of my body. He normally only wants to be in control if it is his true wolf form. He takes three steps across the room, grabbing Zaden by the throat. He slams him against the wall. Zaden is completely shocked. I can feel my canines protrude as my father touches my arm. A growl rips out of me that make
Izzy’s POV I feel a command rush out strong and fast, as Crescenda speaks.“Neal!” She says. Instantly everyone takes a knee except for those that I call family. Zaden had earned his spot, and been betrayed. They stop at my side looking around. Caterina and Nick go straight for Blair. They check her over and make sure that she is okay. “Caterina, can you take Blair back home please, and get her and Rosie ready for the wedding? We will be along soon. ” I ask. Funny that with everything going on today, I was still going to marry the man sitting next to me. She nods standing with Blair in her arms. In seconds she darted off and vanished into the trees. I knew that my girl would be safe with her. Once I am sure they are out of hearing range I look at Zaden.“There is something you need to hear Zaden, but you need to hear it from her. Rachel, come here!” I aim the command at her. “Tell him the truth, he has earned that and much more from you.”“Andrew is my moon goddess given mate.
Eight weeks later:Izzy’s POV I start my trek up the stairs, which is no easy task. Especially when your center of gravity was that of a humpback whale. I haven’t been able to see my feet for weeks now. Everything hurts, my hips feel like they have spread a mile. I can physically feel my feet swelling, my boobs are sore, and why in the hell can I not walk through the house without losing my breath. I rub my side where one of my not so little beans is kicking the shit out of me. A week after the wedding we moved into the pack house. Sunny moved in with us. Which I am very grateful for. We still had little Rosie with us. Zaden had come to visit a few times, but he said that he still wasn’t comfortable taking her. It is clear that his grieving isn’t getting any better. Rosie was comfortable here, she had become part of the family. Just as Blair had done. I will be sad when she has to leave, in all honesty I don’t want her to have to leave. Zaden had been having a rough time. Unl
Sunny’s POV Running to the stairs, taking them two at a time to the third floor. Izzy needed me, I am the only one here other than her. She had left the bedroom door open which saved me some time. Opening the bathroom door I step in as her eyes flutter closed. It all happens in what feels like slow motion. Her knees give out from under here, her body falling. My brain is too stunted to react because of my shock. Pepper shoves forward taking control of my body and catches her before her head can hit the tile. Sparks flare up all over my skin where her body touches mine. I picked her up, and rushed to take her to her bed. I can hear her heartbeat so I know that she is alive. Her breathing is shallow, making me worry. I pull my phone from my back pocket and dial Nick’s number. Normally I would just use the pack link, but he was too far away for it to work. It rings and goes to voicemail. I sent him a text with the numbers nine one one. I pull up another number before hitting
Sunny’s POV It has been a very long day. My entire body is worn out, Caterina is staying here at the pack house again tonight. As well as Simon, they were going to take the first shift with the twins so that Nick, Izzy and I could rest some. Walking into the bathroom I turn on both shower heads. Izzy comes in behind me with towels. But I don't see Nick anywhere. Iz must have seen the question behind my eyes.“He is tucking Rosie and Blair into bed.” She says while pulling her shirt up over her head. She slips her shorts off leaving her in her underwear. Her skin is pale, her eyes glowing like always. Only now I can see something new there that wasn’t there before. Longing is what I see now, also some guilt. Although she has no reason to feel guilty. My eyes roam down over her body. All I see is perfection, my beautiful mate. She doesn’t even have a scar from the c-section Cas must have completely healed her or Crescenda one. She clears her throat making my eyes snap up to her
Zaden’s POV We had all of the usual greetings, and made small talk throughout the meal. Izzy was nervous and it was showing. Normally she is good at hiding her emotions around people. The tension rolling off of her was very noticeable. Able is watching her with me, she is making him anxious. He starts pacing in my head trying to find out if she knows what we have been doing. He is ready to get back to the pack house, I can’t say that I disagree with him. However, I desperately want to see Rosie. “Izzy, are you okay? You are acting a little off.” I say to her.“Are you finished eating?” She avoided my question. This only made Able more anxious and his anxiety started bleeding into me. Her eyes glaze over not giving me the chance to answer. Not five seconds later a door opens and one of the cooks runs out. She quickly collects all of the dishes, nodding to everyone at the table with a smile. She walks back to their pack house not saying a word. “Zaden, I want to talk to you about
Sunny’s POV Opening my eyes, the room is dark. I can still smell Izzy and Nick but it is faint. So it is probably from the fact that this is their room. I feel for the remote on the bedside table and push a button. The curtains open, making me close my eyes at the sudden intrusion of light spilling into the room. I sit up and stretch and let my eyes adjust to the light. The clock says that it is already eleven thirty. That means I have slept most of the day. Pepper is finally awake in my head and wants our mates, I can't help but agree with her. Sliding out of the bed I go to the walk-in to find something to wear. We were going to move my things last night, but we were all just too exhausted by the time we got all of the kids to sleep. Then Nick and I took turns getting up with her to help with the babies. Down the stairs I hear Izzy, Nick and Caterina talking. They all stop when I walk into the family room. Izzy smiles brightly at me and so does everyone else. The smiles are c
Izzy’s POV Blairs room was done in pinks and purples, you know the typical little girls room. Butterflies were covering the walls. Stepping into her room I turn on the light, and touch her shoulder. “Blair hunny it is time to get up for school. I am going to go wake up Rosie and I will be back to help you get dressed. Grandma is fixing breakfast.” I say. She sits up, yawning big, and rubbing her eyes. “Okay mommy.” She says. Rosie’s room is done in similar colors, but instead of butterflies she has unicorns all over her room. Her comforter is a shade of magenta. I sit on the side of her bed. “Rosie Sweety, It is time for school. You have to get up and get dressed so that you have time to eat, and brush your teeth.” I say while brushing her hair out of her face. She sits up looking confused. “Zaden will be here to see you when you get home from school. Do you know what you want to wear today?” I ask her. “Can I wear a Black dress with roses on it? I want to wear my sparkl
Izzy’s POV None of us got much sleep last night. I see Sunday’s eyes every time I close my own. I am scared for her. Looking at the clock to see the time. Five in the morning, Sunny and Nick finally fell asleep. I feel for the link to Caterina I need to speak with her. It opens with not much force. ‘Caterina can I speak with you in my office? It is almost time for me to feed the girls and get Rosie and Blair up for school.’ I told her. ‘Do you want my help getting them ready?’ she asks. ‘Yes, that would be great. Meet me in the nursery to help grab the babies, we will go talk and then get started for the day.’ I replied. ‘See you in a few.’ She cuts the link. I try to slide out of the bed without waking either of my mates. Sunny stirs after I stand up. I place a kiss on her forehead, and tell her to go back to sleep. “I am going to feed the babies and get the older girls ready for school. Go back to sleep, I'll be back up in a bit.” I say. She hums at me and I can hear he
Zaden’s POV The office sways around me. The dark amber liquid in my glass is the only thing that dulls the constant ache from Rachel. I flop down in the chair behind the desk. We may not have been fated, but we were chosen. I trusted her, and she betrayed me. Tried to have me killed, tried to have Izzy killed. She kidnapped an innocent child and acted like she was in danger to get me here. I understand why Nick and Izzy had to make sure she was dead. If I were in their shoes and it had been Rosie that had gotten napped, then best believe I would have killed Rachel myself. My wolf Able wanted us to wait for our fated mate. Being rouge I was convinced we would never find her. Rachel and I had been friends for a long time. She was the person I told everything to. She is the person who was there when my mother passed away having Rosie. Rosie, the sister that I couldn't care for right now. I was struggling to care for myself and my new pack. Though after what most of them did to Izzy
Sunny’s POV Nick led us up the stairs. When we reached the third floor I went to go to my room. They placed me up here because someone with a medical degree needed to keep a close eye on Izzy. Since she and I had already become friends it was easiest for me. Not only that but I was grateful because Pepper was driving me crazy not being close to Izzy all the time. I agreed with her. I slept a little better with her just right down the hall. He tugged on my hand leading me back towards their room. Confusion washes through me.‘They want us to go with them?’ Pepper asks me skeptically.‘I think so,’ I tell her. ‘Izzy said she wouldn’t reject me. And they can both feel the tingles now. That means they accept us, we also know why they couldn’t sense it before. The mate bond had them focusing on each other, then Izzy got pregnant and everybody's focus went to keeping her and the babies safe. Even ours.’‘But do they accept us out of pity or out of love?’ She asks. It is a valid questi
Nick’s POV Izzy had been pacing back and forth in front of her desk for about five minutes. Almost as if she was having trouble knowing where to start, she was making me nervous. Caius agreed with me that something was up. “Okay so when I start talking neither of you speak until I am finished.” She looks at us waiting for an answer and both Sunny and I nod. “So first Andrew was never meant to be my mate, he was just a loophole for me to find the both of you.” I went to say something but she held up a finger. “I went and seen mom when I woke up. Nick, you are my fated mate but I am Sunny’s fated mate.” She turns to look at Sunny.“Sunny I feel completely stupid that I didn’t realize before. I know the pain you felt, the pain you probably still feel and I intend to make that right.” Her gaze goes back to me. “Nick, I love you and the girls more than anything but I believe in my soul that Sunny is supposed to be a bigger part in our lives than just a friend. I feel the tingles when S
Sunny’s POV The shock on Izzy’s face when she opened her eyes was noticeable. She had expected it to be Nick that she saw but it was me. ‘I guess she finally feels the tingles.’ Pepper says to me.‘She looked disappointed,’ I told her with sadness going through me.‘She was confused, not disappointed. She wants us too,’ she replies with determination and hope that I wasn't able to let myself feel.‘Then why did she just vanish with the babies?’ I ask her. It seemed like a fair question to me.‘Probably to go see her mother.’ She shrugs unworriedly.“Why haven’t you said anything before now?” Nick asks, snapping me from my head. Taking a deep breath I try to find the best way to explain it. “I knew from the moment I met her that she was my mate. Honestly it didn’t make sense to me. She showed no reaction towards me other than wanting to be my friend. Pepper and I decided we could live with that as long as we knew she was safe and taken care of. It hurt to watch her be with you, bu