Rayne’s POV When I saw Summer’s lifeless body on the floor in that abandoned mill, I just froze with shock. It was only when Nathan said there was a chance of saving her did I snap out of my daze. But that was short-lived as I phased out again and we were at the hospital. It was only when I was carrying my sister’s barely alive body. Placing it carefully on to the hospital trolley, I finally came to my senses. Her blood was all over me, but I didn’t care. Nathan said there was a chance they could save her. He had to try. I pleaded with the goddess to take my life and spare Summer's. She has a family that needs her. I have nothing. She needs to live far more than I do. When the heart monitor stopped. It felt like someone had reached into my chest and pulled out my heart. I was devastated. Not only for myself, but for the kids, her mates, and my parents. I will have to tell them. They never got to appreciate the wonderful woman and mother she became. See what she achie
Summer’s POV It was daylight when I managed to open my eyes. My neck was so stiff, I just about managed to move my head. I saw three sleeping children. It must have been early. They were sleeping on a travel bed next to the hospital bed I was lying on. Elizabeth was staring down at me, crying “welcome back” she whispered. “We have all missed you.” I couldn’t talk, so she gave me a sip of water cup with a beaker lid. She placed the cup down, walked over to the kids, and shook them gently. “Max, Jax, Eden, Someone’s here to see you.” They started stirring but never woke. “Someone is waiting to say hello to you. But you have to be gentle with her.” “Hi babies,” I was surprised they recognized my voice. It was so croaky. But they did. Max was the first to sit up. He crawled over Jax to get to me. Then he planted many kisses on my face. “Mommy, never leave us again. You’re not allowed.” Jax cried as he hugged my chest. “Mommy”. Eden just cried. “Mommy.” she cried again.
Rayne’s POV “It’s good to see you, sis. I mean, you look like crap. But it is good to see you. Awake and alive.” I told Summer as she woke up. I wanted to walk over and hold her. But she puts her hand to her head. I guess she has a headache. Now wouldn’t be a good time to bring anyone in to see her right now. I got her some water, hoping the headache was caused by dehydration. But the amount of intravenous fluids Elizabeth has been pumping into her. I don’t see how Summer could be dehydrated. I sat on the edge of her bed holding a beaker. Offering it to her, she takes it. I was told she couldn’t move earlier. This is a sign that she has improved since this morning. “Are the kid’s okay?” she asks me with a worried look on her face. “They are with Evie and her mate. They are safe.” I thought I would start off with some small news. Something that would reassure Summer. She smiles, “Mate?” “Yes, mate. He came to town with a friend of his. That is how they foun
Summer’s POV True to his word, Rayne leaves. Not long afterwards, my kids came running in, jumping on the bed. Nathan and Dawson are great with them. They are playing with them when Max asks me if they really have two daddies? All eyes are on me. “I guess you do, sweetie.” “How?” he asks “I will let them tell you about that when you’re older.” I looked at both Nathan and Dawson. “What I have had to do all the explaining for all these years. It’s about time you took on some parental responsibilities.” They both looked so happy. Bet they won’t look like that when the day actually comes. Gale tries to slip into the room quietly, but he is unsuccessful. Especially when he slips on a toy and goes crashing to the ground. That’s my brother, a great fighter but a hopeless spy. “Hey sis,” he says as he picks himself off the floor. “Hi sis nothing, where is my hug?” It’s been eight years since I have had one of these. When he lets me go, he is crying. “I thought I l
Nathan’s POV I was stiff when I woke up. Max was lying across my chest. My big boy. I stroked his hair, admiring how handsome he was. I don’t think me and Christian have ever been more content. However, my back is wrecked. Max must have been lying there for hours. I look over and I see Dawson and Jaxon in a similar position. Dawson is mouthing the word ‘help’ to me. But what exactly can I do? I am trapped by a mini version of myself. It’s only when Eden stirs do the boys wake up. Max drooled on my chest. I knew I should have worn a t-shirt to sleep in, but I get hot during the night. “Sorry”, Max says, wiping his mouth. Summer just laughs. Her laugh is like music to my ears. I would have gladly marked her last night. But when Eden asked for a family sleepover, I couldn’t deny that pretty face. I was already whipped, and I knew it! I should have been there to help raise my children. Had I known they existed, I would have wanted to give them all the world. We all
Summer’s POV It was our first family breakfast. I don’t know who was more excited, the kids, my mates or me. Although there is nothing that I could have done anything about it. But it made me realize what my kids have been missing out on these years. It was fun playing with Dawson and Nathan as well, sneaking around, grabbing kisses here and there when the kids weren’t looking. I wondered what else we could get up to while the kids weren’t looking? But that is a challenge for another day. Nathan had to leave soon. He was travelling further than us. He was going to the Blood Moon Pack whereas we were going to the Forest Green Pack. The kids were staying behind with Evie. Nathan said goodbye to the kids. I walked him to the door. Our goodbye kiss ended up with us being in a coat closet with my legs wrapped around my waist. I was so turned on, I orgasmed while we were kissing and was dry humping his erect cock. “Sorry,” I said breathlessly. “It’s been a while since anyone
Gale’s POV I don’t know Elizabeth. What I do know is that when Summer’s lifeless body was brought into the hospital. Elizabeth displayed as much emotion as anyone. I know when Summer’s heart stopped beating, Elizabeth’s heart broke. I know Elizabeth worked endlessly to save Summer’s life. I know when Summer needed her; she was there. Elizabeth is a true friend to Summer. I know for a fact that the hysterical woman in front of me. Confessing to be the cause of all of this, is not to blame. I highly doubt Elizabeth knew about Summer’s past. Not even Evie did, and she practically lived with her. Elizabeth didn’t know where we were going until we passed that bridge. The other thing I know is that Summer is not blaming her for anything, and that is good enough for me. I called my dad yesterday, telling him I would come home today. I also told him I would be bringing a few friends with me. One of them is very important. I didn’t want to give anything away. If he knew what we we
Summer’s POV Opening the front door, I tried to be as quiet as I could. I walked towards the voices in the kitchen. As I got closer, I heard mom speaking. I have missed the sound of her voice. It was even funnier that she was having a go at Gale. Growing up, he was always the one who got the blame for everything. Then again, he was the one who was always causing trouble. “Hi mommy. Hi daddy.” The simplest word in the world. Yet their impact was immense. I cried as my mom and dad embraced me. I never wanted them to let me go. When I introduced Dawson as my mate, mom was ecstatic that I had found my soul mate. Dad compared him to the Wolf King. Dawson tried to explain. But he was cut off by my mom having another go at Gale. Some things never change. He looked at me and rolled his eyes. That’s when it came out about Evie being my nanny. Mom pieced it together quickly. Once she found that out, she was over the moon. “My baby has a baby?” She bragged to my dad, who had heard the