Jade's pov “Have I harmed our pup,” Conri asked me in worrisome concern as he watched me sighing. Laying on his bed in the afterglow of our quick mating, I stretched my arms over my head and sighed happily. My pup was perfectly fine and I didn't have any pain at all. Elina was telling me that my daughter was healthy and fine and she found no polyp or issues within my uterus. “I feel like I was lied to by that Emma doctor. I don't have any adverse reactions from our joining. Elina told me our little princess is healthy and there are no issues, so no worries, my handsome, satisfying mate,” I murmured to him. Receiving a quick peck as he carefully rolled over me and our pup I giggled. “I love you with all my heart, body, and soul, Jade…My sweet little queen,” he said between nibbles on my neck. “Let's go shower before Mister Sour Puss comes pounding on our door,” he suggested, and I nodded. “I'm going to miss you,” I told him somberly. Brushing my chin he teased, “I will be back
Jade's pov After helping Gabby clean up and ignoring her telling me that I shouldn't be doing anything, I laughed and said, “Well, I am the queen and want to do this, so please allow me.” Monica was shaking with her laughter as I scrubbed the plates, rinsed them, and handed them to her to dry. “Goddess, she's going to be just like you, Monica," Gabby chirped, then whipped her towel against Monica’s butt, making me chuckle at them both being childish. “Ouch you old brat,” Monica bleated to her friend and gave her a noisy raspberry. Theo came into the kitchen next, carrying the dirty towels Conri, and I had left in the King’s room. Bowing his head he asked me if I intended to stay in his Highness’s bed until he returned. Nodding, I told him that I did and his mouth went into a straight line. “Gabby, find our queen, a female as I will be off duty until Conri returns,” he said firmly, and I glared at him. “I will tend to myself, sir, and if you show me where the washin
Jade's pov Feeling a drip against my cheek I cracked open my eyes and could only make a blurry silhouette of a person standing over me. “She's coming back,” a feminine voice asserted and I opened my eyes wider to see that bitch Raven standing there with Monica and Aiden. “Why is she here,” I asked harshly. Seeing that her brow was creased in worry with Monica I frowned more in confusion. Aiden cleared his throat and stepped closer. “My queen, Raven, is gifted with blue hellfire from Lucifer himself and can kill or heal with it. She saved your life and that of your daughters after Monica went into hysterics over losing you both,” he explained. Rolling her eyes Monica glared at the Russian king. “You forced her to help after you told her what she said about your mate along with Conri wanting to be allies,” she spouted. I eyed all of them. Feeling the emptiness of my abdomen, my lip quivered. “My pup?” Monica rushed to my side and held my hand. “She is so tiny t
Jade's pov “I will have the doctor speak with you, dear. I'm sure that Adeline will be here for a while but I am not certain about you. Give me a moment while I go find him,” Monica said softly and left Conri and me. “The kings that I visited were concerned about you being a Turgenev but I assured them that we didn't wish to annihilate them like the former King and Queen with that surname. I explained to them that you were a kind-hearted and benevolent queen,” Conri informed me, and I scrunched my mouth. “My past relatives must have been real assholes,” I muttered and he chuckled. I eyed Monica coming back in with a frown and sadness in her eyes. Curious about the reason I asked her. “Boris is returning with Aiden and Gregory. He's also taking the small male back with him because he knows who Lucas’s father is and wishes to return him,” she said softly. “I'm so sorry Monica,” I responded and watched her shake her head. “I'm done with males, Jade. I will do fine on my o
Jade's pov I slept like the dead missing Monica and my father leaving the room together after she covered me up with my blanket. If I had, I would have scolded Monica for being overly flirtatious. My dreams were of Conri and our daughter playing happily together. I was smiling in my sleep when I was rudely shaken awake. My eyes widened at the huge, well-groomed stern, stern-looking man glaring at me with red-tinted eyes. “Highness, I am Gideon Lander and must take your statement on the female Raven…,” he paused to reread the document in his meaty hand. “Formally Volkov. I don't read demon surnames well,” he grunted sourly. Awaking fully I sat up and rubbed my sleepy eyes. “You're the new assassin who took my father’s place on the council,” I stated and he gritted his teeth. “Yeah, tell me what the half-breed did so I can rectify it. The council just orders the hit, and me being a gentleman, I prefer the reason why a female is a target.” I almost laughed at him, saying he was
Jade's pov Stepping before me Monica raised her fingers to my hair and brushed the damp strands back. “Come along, dear,” she said happily and I followed her down the infirmary hall. “Are there lots of pups?” “There's a few, but Lil Adeline is special because she is a princess and has her room off the main nursery,” she explained as we passed a room of normal cribs. Before reaching Adeline I tugged on Monica's sleeve. “Don't hurt my dad,” I blurted out. She looked at me with serious eyes and said, “We just needed a release, Jade. We aren't mates and were just um caught up with emotions. Don't worry we will be fine,” she said softly and I exhaled sharply looking past her and seeing Adeline being bottle fed by a nurse. “Oh I want to hold her,” I rushed out as we entered the small room. Her tubes were removed and she was dressed in a diaper and pink onesie. Tears filled my eyes as I reached out for her. “She latched on to the nipple like a champ, your Highness, and ha
Jade's pov My eyes widened at the fairy lights that were strung along a corner of Conri's living room. Pastel colors assaulted my eyes as I glanced over the area. A white crib and changing table, along with a cute dresser, were situated in the colorful space. They were full of assorted blankets and boxes of infant clothing. Looking at the floor as I stepped further into the area, my steps felt cushioned, and I was standing on a fuzzy pink rug surrounded by numerous stuffed animals. Conri pointed across the room and I gasped at the miniature carousel. “It moves like the normal-sized ones and plays a god-awful melody. Donovan purchased it at a remote pack in Istanbul that we visited and shipped it overnight. The man is insanely wealthy,” Conri said in admiration. “Isn't this a bit much? He's going to spoil Adeline!” My pup's eyes were wide, and looking around at all her pretty things. Shrugging, Conri placed the large teddy bear next to a lovely rocking chair with i
Jade's pov Conri returned with my dad and I gave them both a pitiful glance. “Daniel told me what happened so I decided to wait until she's transformed before I introduce her to the pack,” he said as he came to my side. Glancing down at our pup he sighed. “She will be fine, sweetheart, and become a healthy hybrid,” he added. “Won't she need to have blood,” I questioned with concern. “Not all hybrids drink blood, and we won't know if she will until after her change, but no matter, she will be super healthy because Donovan is her sire,” My dad interjected. Sniffling, I muttered that I held her dead body, and it was awful. Embracing me my mate held me tightly and gave me comforting words. Nodding at his silliness I told him that I was going to be alright. “It was just a shock seeing her dead,” I shivered. “Are you chilled, Jade?” “Just emotionally, so much has happened so suddenly,” I answered him as he tilted my chin on his fingertips to study my face. “You havin
Adeline's pov Visiting with my parents, Cian couldn't get enough of my younger siblings. They were chasing each other around my parent's living room and making me giggle. “He looks like a miniature copy of his father,” my mom said and I nodded. “Where is Mister Hawkins now?” My dad asked me. “He's helping the Council deal with some vagrant vampire clan and should be coming here soon,” I answered with a grin. In reality, he was contemplating whether or not he should take his father's throne, but I was supposed to keep it a secret until the Council made the announcement of his decision. Donovan and I both came to understand that nothing would keep us or tear our love apart. I had told Donovan that I would stand beside him no matter his decision. Just like he told me that we were a solid bridge between our two species. I felt nothing but great love and respect for my mate Mister Hawkins. “Are you going to tell him that you are expecting again,” my mom inquired and I gasped at he
Adeline's pov Feeling a sudden prick on my nipple I looked down at my son and said, “Ouch.” Penny asked me what happened and I told her that I think my child bit me. Laughing she nodded and said, “He probably has tiny fangs and wanted to taste blood.” Lifting his tiny face I ran my fingertip inside of his mouth and felt the tiny fang. It retracted quickly, hiding back into his pink gum making me giggle. “Well, I guess he can drink blood instead of boob milk,” I surmised, and Penny nodded. “Do you want me to look after him while you fetch your mate,” she asked me and I nodded. “I need to shower and get dressed first,” I sighed and frowned at the soiled bed. Seeing my scowl Penny informed me that it would all be replaced by the time I returned, making me smile. “You all are truly the best,” I stated firmly and went to the closet for something to wear. Not believing how quickly my body healed was still mind-boggling even for me, but as I showered, I realized that if I was turne
Adeline's pov “That Prince Nero is a bossy bastard, and I can't believe that the Moon Council members are going to want him on their council,” Penny said in disgust, and I bit my bottom lip. “Maybe that is why he is here? Perhaps they decided against him,” I muttered sourly and looked at her in worry. “Want me to sneak down the secret servant stairs and eavesdrop on them,” she asked me and I grinned slightly and nodded. “But only if you stay safe,” I stated and she waved off my concern as she scurried to the corner and opened the secret panel. Seeing my shock she laughed. “All vampire homes have secret passageways,” she said softly and disappeared behind the wall as I sat in apprehension. When she came back in the room looking terrified I scooted off the bed and slipped on my pants before even asking what was going on. “They are fighting and it's not looking good for Donovan,” she shrieked as I passed her to go down the secret stairs. “Take me to where they are,” I d
Adeline's povSitting in Donovan’s luxurious living room and reading a book from his library, Miss Penny, one of his staff, called out for me, and I raised my eyes her way.“A woman named Gabby is on the telephone for you, Miss,” she called out.“Thank you dear, I will take it in here,” I replied and stood awkwardly to go to the side table where the phone was. Being heavily pregnant had caused me to move much more slowly as I made my way to the ornate mahogany table where the house phone sat. After answering, Penny hung up the one in the kitchen.“Hey Gabby, what's up?”“How are you, sweetie? Oh my, it's puppy galore here. Your mom and grandma both had their babies on the same day!”Grinning slightly I asked her what they had and their names. She informed me cheerfully, making me giggle.“How's your fanged hottie,” she inquired about Donovan, and I had to explain that he was off at the Moon Council tying up loose ends so he could retire.“He needs to secure his replacement, so I've be
Jade's pov Waddling toward the kitchen after leaving Conri in his office with Derek I see Gabby and Monica chatting with each other at the dinette. Seeing my discomfort Monica sighed. “I'm with you, dear; it's the last bit that wears on the old body,” she commented as she patted her baby bump. “You only have one, Monica. There are two in me who are fighting one another for space,” I groaned as I sat down. “You're due at any moment, Highness, are you feeling any pain?” Looking at Gabby I nodded. “Yes, I believe that they are coming very soon,” I growled, and both women laughed happily. “Hopefully Conri can carry me to the infirmary. I don't think I can get there with all the snow on the ground,” I huffed. “We are snowed in, dear; I doubt if Doctor Michael is even at the infirmary and is probably snowed in at his house, too,” Monica said worriedly as she tapped her fingers on the table. “What am I supposed to do? What if I'm going to need a cesarean birth,” I panicked. “Relax
Jade's pov After leaving our daughter and returning home with Gideon Lander transporting us I felt heartbroken. “She's with her mate, Jade, and will have a great future by his side,” Conri asserted. He was currently at the computer preparing to remove Adeline from the Wolf website. “But, but taking her off seems so fucked up like she no longer exists,” I huffed. “I know that, but she's a vampire, dear, and can't be listed on the wolf's pages anymore,” he stressed, and rubbing my eyes, I sighed. “She will still be listed as our daughter if that helps ease your emotions,” Conri stated, and I grinned. “Yes, that helps,” I mumbled softly as I squeezed his collarbone while standing behind him sitting in his chair. He added that she was no longer the beneficiary of our throne and Gideon would have the Moon Council add her to the vampire site. “They have a vampire website? Can't Mister Hawkins add her to it?” I asked in befuddlement. Chuckling, he shrugged and said, “Hell, if I know
Adeline's pov When I opened my eyes I felt an emptiness and frowned at the loss of my Lycan. Zoya had been a large part of who I was and my greatest supporter. “Goddess please let me find a way to get her back,” I murmured as I glanced around the dark room. Donovan Hawkins was lying next to me and looked like he was a corpse. He was on his back with his arms crossed on his chest and didn't appear to be breathing. In a panic, I reached out to touch his face and heard a stern male voice telling me that he wiped himself out during the process of converting me. Turning, I see old man Steve stepping into my line of sight, holding out a bag of blood, I assumed. “Drink this before your hunger comes and causes you to go blood crazy, Miss,” he ordered. Taking it from his hand, it felt cool, and I hesitantly brought it to my mouth discovering it was a donor blood bag. “What do I do?” Giving me a daft glance, he sighed. “Your fangs act like tiny straws so bite the bag and let them do t
Adeline's pov “It's just a form of deep commitment for a vampire to give his ring to his beloved, but if it bothers you that much, you don't have to wear it. I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me,” he stated compassionately, and I gasped. “That's not what I meant, Mister Hawkins! I simply want you to know that I can't shift comfortably with it on my finger, that is all,” I responded. “Why do you need to shift, Adeline? Just remove it before your shift. But still, there is no need for you to shift, not when you are with me,” he growled, making me swallow uncomfortably. “Your eyes are glowing red; please calm down. I don't want us arguing before we marry,” I murmured, and he rubbed his eyes as he turned from me. He exhaled deeply and brought his arm back behind himself. Feeling him reaching out for me, I peeked up at him and saw he looked distraught. “Forgive me for ignoring your Lycan, Adeline. I was too caught up with you being a vampire and my mate to acknowledge th
Adeline's pov Seeing the ring on my finger my mom pulled my hand toward her to get a better look. “I see you told him yes. Did you tell him about the little one?” Nodding, I said, “Yes, he was excited.” “Daniel is going to wed us at the ball and I will officiate his and Monica's nuptials,” Donovan said assuredly as Monica joined us. She hugged me tightly and neared my ear. “Sorry about you catching Daniel and me in a compromising position,” she said softly, and I eyed her with a smirk. “It looked like you were thoroughly enjoying yourself and I was impressed with your flexibility,” I replied teasingly, causing her to snicker and nod. “So are you going to do your wedding in the black ball gown?” My mom asked me and I shrugged. “I don't see why not. It's lovely, and I am certainly not an innocent bride since I'm carrying a child,” I commented, and Donovan piped up and said that my dress would match his suit perfectly. Elbowing him I said, “I'm sure that you will be very hot an