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Karica’s POVI craned my neck to look and it was Shaline who had entered in all her glory. Her silvery hair flowed behind her as she rushed inside in a burgundy silk gown. With her arms open and over-enthusiasm she rushed to my side. Her female guards filed in behind her carrying gifts which they began to place on the table. “Karica! You look lovely,” she exclaimed, hugging me. Her dazzling smile revealed how happy she was. “Thank you, so do you. Makes me glad that you are here,” we separated and she took a step back, holding me by my shoulders. “I would never miss it for anything. You realise how excited we are. There hasn't been a baby in our family since I was born. So this is huge,” her eyes gleamed with excitement. “I know and I can't wait to bring this one into the world so everyone can rejoice,” I answered and she helped me settle back down. “Of course, I can't wait to meet my future nephew or niece and spoil him or her,” she rubbed her hands together and her smile turned
Xynathius’s POVKamryn and Mom Nashia had been compelling me to build my own home for a while now. With Karica getting pregnant, that became a necessity. Our family was only going to grow and we wouldn't be able to keep living in the pack house. They understood we needed the privacy of our own home. So I chose a spot where direct sunlight would hit and we could have a small garden of our own. I started building my home. Kamryn helped me design it. I didn't want anything fancy, but instead something comfortable and cosy.I only hoped that Karica would like my choice. She had loved Thadieus and Shaline’s palace and I wondered if she would want something similar. But all I wanted was a small cottage-type home with privacy. That's what I tried to create and now it was time to learn if she would approve of my choice. I let her down and straightened her up so she could have a glance at our new house. “My baby shower gift for you. Our new home. Do you like it?” I asked, holding her close
Karica’s POVWe moved into our new home. Mom Nashia, Melsine, Tacy, Beta Kamryn and a few other pack members helped us settle in.Xyn bought all the furniture according to my wishes. Most of the stuff we bought online. He didn't want me to leave the pack because of the high-level threat we had been facing.I ordered tons of clothes for the baby as well. Melsine had recommended this online store and they had the cutest collection for babies. So I bought all kinds of rompers, onesies, mittens, baby caps and other stuff. I wanted to buy some frocks as well but refrained for now. Xyn had given me my own credit card so I could buy whatever I wished for. The cupboard in our nursery was fully stocked as I entered the final month of my pregnancy. All the stuff Shaline had brought and other essentials which pack members had gifted had also been placed in the nursery. The painting of the nursery was going slowly as my feet had swollen to the size of a puffer fish. It was difficult to stand fo
Karica’s POVEverything happened in a blur after that. My heart ached for my mate as my contractions became rapid and grew, my water broke and I was shifted to the labour room of the hospital wing in emergency. “Call Xyn, please. He can't miss the birth of his first child,” I lamented as mom Nashia held my hand and wiped away the tears from my face. “Stress is not good in this situation. Stop crying and focus on your child. We are contacting the Alpha, he will be here soon,” she tried to sate me but I knew they hadn't been able to reach him. “The baby is a bit early but it's time to start pushing, Luna. It's dilated enough,” Doctor Haily told me as my legs had been spread wide and she was constantly keeping count of my contractions. We had spoken countless times about this moment and he had been with me in every scenario. And when the time had actually come, he wasn't here. I wanted to lament so loudly at this but I knew it won't bring him here. I had to remain strong for my baby.
Xynathius’s POVThis had to be the happiest day of my life, the day my daughter was born. And just as I had wished for, my daughter had the same hair and eye colour as my mate. Zilver was over the moon. He wouldn't stop howling in my head. Wishing for the world to know that our baby girl was here. ‘I can't wait to give the little one some piggyback rides and play with her,’ his joyous growls were growing. My heart hadn't yet settled from the fact that I missed her birth. We had been in the dungeon, interrogating the rogue vamps. There was no cell phone service there so I didn't get Karica’s distress calls. Mom had called Shaline and she had gotten through to us. I rushed from there as fast as I could and once I was in range, I mind-linked Karica and tried to calm her down. Her pain and panic had begun to seep through the bond. For the first time, I had wished for wings so I could fly to her side. Kamryn met me as I arrived in the pack and brought me straight to the hospital.Taki
Karica’s POVOur little home was filled with laughter and merriment all day along and occasional tiny cries of Minerva. At times she would crunch up her cute brows together when she was hungry and we would laugh at her shenanigans. Dressing her up in cute little clothes brought me such satisfaction. Those balled fists of hers contained so much strength, that opening them was quite a task. I was playing with her in the nursery, singing her a summer song when someone entered the house downstairs. ‘Karica! Come downstairs!’ Xynathius's calm voice came through the mind link and picking up Minerva I hurried down. Kilran and Kaina were standing in our little living room, holding so many presents. Kilran had this huge white teddy bear in his hands as their faces split into joyous smiles. “Karica!” Kaina rushed to my side, placing the gifts aside and opening her arms wide. We hugged tightly. “I am so glad you are here,” the words almost got stuck in my throat as she took Minerva from my
Kilran’s POVI had arrived outside Selia’s pack. The Alpha of the pack was well-known to Xynathius so he had called forward to him to expect me. There was no one to receive me at the pack entrance. So I stopped the car Xynathius had lent me. Getting out I made my way to the wary-looking guards and introduced myself. They mind-linked inside and once they got the confirmation I was taken in. This pack seemed cold, barren and lacked the zeal which Warbringer Pack seemed to possess. People seemed too sullen and I didn't see anyone smiling. Grim faces of these lycans and hostile eyes were all I met. Their silverish, grey and light blonde hair added to their lacklustre. I wondered about my mate, was she as distant and cold as these people seemed? I was guided towards the Alpha’s office. We entered the lifeless-looking office with his permission. The burly alpha seemed like a small giant. His head full of white hair was like a cotton field. In his early forties, he was as rigid-looking a
Karica’s POVKilran returned as a content man. The happiness oozing out of him told me the meeting went well between them. “Big sis! My mate is so adorable and innocent. None of what happened was her fault and I am not going to let anyone hurt her anymore.” I affectionately hugged him and said, “I told you she is adorable. And I am proud of you for making a wise decision.” “Finally your incessant whining will cease,” Kaina joined us and thumped his back with a snort. “Yeah, yeah as if you never do whenever you see an unmated guy,” Kilran cutely glared at her. Kaina placed her hands on her hips and narrowed her eyes at him. “Ok, ok, don't fight,” I acted as the mediator between the two. They were leaving today. Aegir and Beta Kamryn were taking them first to Selia’s pack so Kilran would pick up his mate and then Xyn had lent them his jet which would fly them back home. Both of them kissed Minerva and then hugged me with promises that I would visit them soon. After teary goodbyes