I tossed on the bed, groaning at the sharp pain in my shoulders and lower abdomen. Yesterday had been a kind of adventure, but I was paying dearly for it at the moment. After I slept off, I woke up late at night to discover I was still joined with my mates. It was the most painful thing ever, and when I finally succumbed to another round of slumber, I couldn't be more grateful for the reprieve. Waking up now felt like hell. My lower abdomen hurts. I couldn't even feel my legs. And let's not forget the throbbing pain in my shoulders. I perked my eyes open, expecting to see my mates, only to discover I was alone on the vast bed. Sobbing, I closed my eyes once more, willing myself to return to sleep, believing the pain would disappear by the time I opened my eyes again. Sleep eluded me. Having slept for over 10 hours, my eyes were reluctant to visit the land of slumber again. Sighing, I sank my face into the pillow, mourning my faith. Lying with my face down, the only discomfort
I couldn't contain the smile on my face at the thought of visiting the office. It took a lot of conviction before my mates decided to take me out. For the first time in weeks, I was finally stepping out of the house.As I slipped into the beautiful new-length blue dress, I felt a surge of confidence and glamour. Fred gifted the gown to me while Blue got the shoes. From the way they acted as they presented their gifts, you would have thought they were in a silent competition to know whose gift was the most appreciated. They asked me which one I liked the best, but I told them I loved their presents so much because their gifts complemented each other. The blue dress hugged my curves in all the right places, accentuating my waistline, without showing off my baby bump. The gems adorning the dress catch the light, sparkling like diamonds against the vibrant blue fabric. Running my hands on it, I wondered how Fred knew my size without taking my measurements.I kept my makeup light and natu
“What??!” I couldn't tell who yelled the most, my mates or me. “What happened?” Blue demanded as I rushed over to Scarlett, to check on her wounds, which were surprisingly trying to close. “I can't tell. No one knew what was happening until it was too late. By the time the guards realized the palace had been infiltrated, most of the people were gone. Not only that, but they set some houses on fire.” She inhaled deeply, struggling to catch her breath as she placed a hand on the blood seeping out. Her gaze locked with mine, and I could see the fire in them as she added, “Please, you need to help. Else the kingdom will be in shambles within minutes.”“That's good.”I whipped my head fast when I heard Blue's whispers, my eyes narrowing as I glared hard at him. “What the fucking hell are you talking about??!” I gritted out, barely holding back my rage. “Do you even know what you are saying? Your kingdom is in danger, and you aren't even doing anything about it?!”Fred lifted his shoulde
I felt a thrill through me as we stood in front of the door. Scarlet stayed behind us, watching with her gaze fixed on me. She could tell I was the one spearheading everything. Had it not been for my decision to return to the kingdom, my mates wouldn't have done that. “Thank you, my queen,” she whispered, smiling gratefully at me as she pressed the wound on her abdomen. She didn't look to be in much pain. At least not how it was when she rushed towards us. “That's the least I can do.” For a kingdom that chose the worst possible moment to call us back. If only they had a little patience. Tomorrow didn't seem to be a bad time. A knock on our front door caused me to turn, frowning as I exchanged looks with my mates, who didn't look surprised by the knock. I could tell they were expecting whoever was at the other end. “She's here,” Fred said, turning his gaze towards the kitchen door as the front door opened. “Who?”“Me.” I was shaken up when my eyes landed on the last person I tho
I stepped through the doorway, my mates, Blue and Fred, flanking me, and my friend, Chris, by my side. Scarlet was the last to walk in through the door, with her right palm pressing on her wound. Together, we faced the chaos going on in the throne room. There were cries as bodies piled on the floor, the ground slippery from the blood on it. I stood shocked still as I watched the scene, unable to do anything at the moment. I didn't know what I expected to see, but it wasn't this. Never this. At least not this gruesome.I had never seen such a sight before. The blood and the screams tore at my heart, causing me to take some steps back. Had it not been for Scarlett standing behind me, I would have run for the door, scared by the crowd and the chaos. I would have ran to safety, away from the pungent smell of the air, and the blood gushing from the wounds on the fallen men. “What the hell is going on?” I whispered, my voice barely audible above the screams and ruckus. Blue growled low i
My heart pounded in my chest as I glanced around, to be certain there was no one following us, even though it wasn't necessary to check with my mates to keep us safe. I had to be certain no one who slip in behind us. We walked down the eerie silent corridor until we got to a wall. At first, I thought we had missed the road because it was a dead end until my mates placed their right palms on the wall. We watched in shock as the wall opened to reveal a room, one which we had hidden within it. I was mesmerised by the beauty unfolding in front of me, but I didn't have enough time to admire it before they bundled me into the room and the wall closed behind us."Place her on the bed,” Fred instructed, rushing over to the cupboard beside the bed as Blue did as he demanded. Fred rummaged through the cupboard until he found what he was looking for. He tossed it to Blue, who went to work on Scarlett. He placed the Ruby stone on her stomach, and stood back, watching, just like the rest of us a
“I will take care of her,” Chris said, rising to her feet. “I will keep her safe if you are worried about that. Letting her stay back isn't the right thing to do. Bella has always been curious. She might step out after you leave and fall into the hands of —”Fred and Blue exchanged uneasy glances, clearly caught off guard by Chris' sudden support. “Which is why we need you here with her,” Fred interrupted, frowning at her. “With you here, we won't be worried about anyone sneaking up on her. You can keep her in the room.”“Is that what you think?” Chris looked towards me before focusing on my mates. “How do you suppose I can keep her still when you couldn't do the same? We all know how stubborn Bella is. She won't stay still.”I smiled at that, looking at Chris in a new light. I didn't think she would side with me since she had clarified it, by her actions that she didn't want to stand between my mates and me.“See? Chris knows me more than you realize you do.” I folded my arms, a misc
“What are you going to do with her?” Fred gestured to the sleeping baby in my arms. “Thinking of taking the baby home?” He lifted a perfect brow.“I don't know.” I wasn't lying about that. Looking down at the baby, I was tempted to take her back home and nurse her like my daughter, but I couldn't overlook the stress that would bring. Yeah, I'm pregnant, I know. And soon, I would have to take care of the baby in my womb. The truth is this, I hadn't thought that far. Having this girl return home with me would cause a change in my schedule. I would have to look after her while keeping my mates on their toes with my pregnancy. And with the way things were going, I doubt I would have that amount of them to spread love to someone else. Taking her back didn't seem that much of a good idea, because I didn't want to just abandon her. She needs love, not a mother who might not be that perfect of a mother. Well, I hadn't tried being one. “I will take her,” Chris announced, coming over to us. S