Erick POVI take baby Belle with me to my office. I lay here in a small playpen while I work. I let Kate sleep in this morning. I know she is exhausted. We stayed up most of the night, only taking breaks from one another when Belle cried for her.I am not tired at all; in fact, I feel rejuvenated and in love with my wife all over again. Belle does not fuss; she sleeps while I take care of business for the pack. I only have a few things to do, and then I can be with Kate all day.I do need to check on Cassie and Austin today. I also need to talk to Meaghan. I want her to help Kate. I know she is afraid of the white and Kate, but I think it would be good for both of them.Trip has said that Meaghan wants to get out of the house more, and she could help Kate and not have to be away from her son. It would help them financially too. I would pay her well to help Kate. I want Kate to have time for baby Belle and herself.This house is too big for Kate to tend to it alone. There is no way I w
Kate POVErick is distraught. It is breaking my heart to see him so upset. I feel like some of this is my fault. I started a chain of events that caused the pack to shift into a bunch of disrespectful assholes.I cannot let myself stress, not yet. I have to bring myself back in and center myself. I am not ready to fight the white wolf, and I do not want to fall into the darkness. I have my family back, and I want things to stay like this.Erick is in his office. It is almost Seven. He is on edge. If Trip and Meaghan do not come this morning, I fear it will push him into someone he is not. He has never dealt with the way the wolves are acting out toward him right now. I know he feels he has to get them under control, but I fear it will change him. I guess this is the same worry he has for me.Someone pulls into the driveway. I look out the window. It is John. He comes into the house and goes straight into Erick's office. They are talking loudly and growling. I wonder if this is about T
Erick POVI plan an evening with Kate, just her and I. No baby to look after, no house, no white wolf, just me and her being in love with one another. I leave John in charge in case anything comes up with the pack. Hopefully, nothing will, but he can look after anything that happens.I wait for Kate in my office. She wanted to feed baby Belle and put her down for a nap before we left. She is so attentive to everyone and seems happy. I hear her coming down the stairs. She checks in on Levi and Meaghan before making her way to me.She stands at the door of my office. She is breathtaking. "Wow! You look amazing," I say to her.She looks down at her dress and then slowly looks back up to me. Her smile melts my soul. She is stunning. I am lucky to have this beautiful creature in my life. Despite everything that has happened, I still love her. I do not think I could ever stop loving her, even at my angriest with her."Where is the Alpha taking me?" Kate asks.I get up from my desk. "I thoug
Erick POVIt has been almost a month since Kate and I have started to reconnect on every level. The past week has been frightening for all of us. She is tired and not getting out of bed. There is no sign of the wolf. I do not think that is what is wrong with her, and it has to be something else.Meaghan stayed overnight with us last night to help with baby Belle so I can tend to Kate. I have not slept much. I watch her sleep and worry for her. I have had enough today. I am taking her to see the pack doctor. I am afraid there is something wrong with her.I sit in my office with baby Belle while Meaghan cooks breakfast for us. Levi is playing in the playpen, and baby Belle is sleeping. Trip will be by later with John. I have a long list of business for the two of them to tend to for me today.I am trying to let up on Trip at Kate's request. She thinks he has learned his lesson. I am not so sure I can trust him again. I am not sure I want to trust him again. The thing with Cassie leaving
Kate POVI am finally starting to feel like myself. I seem to be growing rapidly with this pregnancy. It is odd to think I carried baby Belle to full term, and now this baby will come so quickly. I am still tired, but not like I was last week.Isabella and Meaghan have been with me all week, caring for baby Belle and me. I do not know what I would do without their help. There is no way I could tend to a baby, this house, and be this exhausted.Erick is driving me insane. He watches my every move and makes sure I have everything I need every second of the day. I try not to lose my mind because he did not get the opportunity to baby me when I was pregnant with baby Belle. When this is over, the waiting on me stops."Breakfast, Luna?" Meaghan asks me."No, I am fine," I answer her. Erick rushes into the kitchen now that I am awake and moving around."Yes, she will have breakfast. Sit down, Kate, and eat," Erick says, pulling out a chair at the kitchen table."I am not hungry," I say to h
Erick POVKate falls to the floor. I scream out to her. "Kate! Kate! Kate!"Isabella takes baby Belle from me and places her in the playpen. She touches Kate. "It is okay, and you are okay, Kate," Isabella says to her.Kate's eyes are fighting to open. She is struggling. "Kate!" I call out to her again.Meaghan rushes to the babies to make sure they are okay, then comes to help us with Kate. Meaghan goes to the floor with Kate."She is breathing," Meaghan says. Meaghan touches Kate's forehead."She is so hot! We need to move her, now," Meaghan says.I scoop Kate up from the floor and carry her upstairs. I lay her on the bed. She is so hot. "Call the pack doctor, Meaghan," I say to her as she comes into the bedroom."NO, that is not what she needs," Isabella says. She reaches out to stop Meaghan."She needs a doctor, Isabella," I say."No, she does not need a doctor; she needs to rest. She has seen the white wolf, and it is getting close for her to have the baby. There is nothing the d
Cassie POVI drive all night to take Austin to see Erick and Kate. I am not happy about this, but John made it clear if I want to keep Austin, I had better bring Austin to see Erick. He assured me that Kate is doing good and not a threat to Austin or myself. John also told me Erick would not give me any problems about leaving with Austin after the visit. I am not sure if I can trust him. I know I cannot trust Kate or her damn white wolf. I only want to do what is best for Austin. I know he misses Erick. Erick should see him. He needs to be a part of his life, but he has to keep Kate under control.I pull into the Alpha's house and wait a moment before I help Austin out of the truck. I left Liz with Archie. I did not want her to be in any kind of trouble, just in case, there is trouble. I have a feeling this is not going to go smoothly. Besides, Liz only did all of this to help Austin, and she did not want Austin to be harmed by the white wolf or Kate. I feel like only Liz and I are lo
Kate POVI awake in the arms of Erick. He is sleeping so soundly. I cannot remember the last time he was actually sleeping when I woke up. He must be at peace for the moment. Austin is home, Cassie is here not exactly willingly, but she is here. The house is complete and operating.The pack has been pretty quiet. Several of the she-wolves have been by the house with food for us and gifts for the upcoming baby. Things feel normal, and it is terrifying.I roll over to Erick. I kiss his lips softly and let my fingers run through the scruff of his bread. He smiles and opens his eyes."Goodmorning," I say to him. It takes him a moment to become completely awake."Goodmorning, Kate," Erick says.Erick moves closer to me, holding me tightly. His hand makes its way to my baby bump. He rubs my belly, and our baby begins to move about inside me."He is awake," Erick says."Or her," I say."Or her. I do not care as long as our baby is happy," Erick says."I cannot believe you slept so late," I s