Rain's P.O.V. Panic sets in as Zion tells me Max is here and not to open the door for anyone but him, and I rush to the door, bolting it from the inside. I explained what Zion had said to Jess and the others and tried to calm down before we heard banging from the other side of the door. Morgan, Mia, and I freeze as Jess and the guys Jump into warrior mode, ready to protect everyone in the shelter. "If they've reached the shelter, does that mean they defeated Zion and the others?" Mia asks while on the verge of tears. I quickly wrap my arms around her shoulders. "If they had defeated them, I would have felt my connection with Zion sever. They're okay. They have to be." I say. "You're right." She says, trying to put on a smile, but I can feel how scared and worried she is. "Maybe we should see if he's okay?" Dosha says, and I agree. I linked Zion and told him someone was trying to get into the shelter. I get nothing from
Zion's P.O.V. I knew that telling Rain the plan would be hard for her to handle, but I didn't realize how hard she would take it or how it would make her feel. When we walked into the packhouse, Doctor Mikka wanted to discuss the results of her blood test with us. She was utterly emotionless throughout the entire discussion. He wanted to do another blood test, and she agreed and just sat there while he took the blood sample. She barely spoke the whole time. I try to make her feel better about the situation, but she snaps at me and leaves the room. I understand why she snapped at me, so I won't let it bother me. I only want to make sure she's safe, but maybe I should have let her make that decision for herself instead of making it for her. It's her life, and I don't ever want to make her feel like I'm trying to control her. I follow her as she walks to the dining hall. I stop at her side,wrapping my arms around her waist and
Rain's P.O.V. I felt a rush of relief as we pulled up to the front of the castle. Hearing Odett's giggles as she, Sam, and my mom walked down the stairs to greet us was like music to my ears. After a few minutes, the bus carrying Jess, Orian, and the orphans pulls up. Zion points them out, and Odett takes off to see them. My mom then asks me how I really am. I can't bring myself to tell her how terrified I am or how I feel like I will be erased from everyone's mind. So, instead, I tell her that I'm tired, frustrated, and motion sick before changing the subject and asking if Doctor Mikka has spoken to Doctor Jameson yet. "I believe so. Doctor Jameson said he would be here in a few minutes. But he didn't seem like something was wrong." Sam answers. "Good. I assume you have filled everyone in on the situation?" Zion asks Sam. "I have. Many were worried about the Queen, but they have agreed to stay within the cast
Zion's P.O.V. While in the bathroom running the water for my beautiful mate's bubble bath, I hear her laugh. I poke my head out of the bathroom to see her rubbing her growing belly before asking her what's so funny as I walk to her. She smiles and grabs my hand, placing it on her belly. After a few seconds, I feel a light flutter under my hand, and my eyes widen. I look into her eyes with a massive grin before crushing my lips into hers. We finally pull away to catch our breath while laughing, and she leans around me and points. "Umm, love." "Shit!" I growl as I quickly wade through the bubbles in the bathroom to turn the water off. I turn to see Rain trying to hold in her laughs. "It's not funny." "I'm sorry, my love." She says, trying to stifle her laughs and failing miserably. "I'll get someone to clean this up," I tell her. A minute later, Annie comes in with a mop and a bucket. "I can do that, Annie." She tells her, rea
Rain's P.O.V. I woke up to find Zion's side of the bed empty again. It's been like this since we got home from the Blue River Pack weeks ago. He's been letting me sleep in while he leads the older pups in training while Orian leads the younger pups in training. I feel so useless being able to do nothing but sit in the room all day and night, but I know it's the best thing to do for now, plus I've been so exhausted since the twins are taking up most of my energy as they continue to grow at an alarming rate. I slowly climb out of bed and make my way to the bathroom for my morning routine. I know Annie will be bringing my breakfast up soon, so I move as quickly as possible to avoid her seeing me struggle to do simple tasks like brushing my hair and getting dressed. I don't need anyone to see me like that. Soon, there's a knock at the front door, and Annie links me to let me know she has my breakfast. I tell her to come in as I wal
Zion's P.O.V. I watched as Rain's mother pulled all of the ingredients for the cloaking spell from her bag, placing them on the kitchen table while Rain was still in our room getting dressed. When Rain finished getting dressed, she came out of our room to see her mother and me talking. She looked at both of us and then at the table with confusion before asking what was happening. Lady Ezmerelda explained what was happening and what the ingredients on the table would be used for. "This was your plan?" She asked me as she realized what was happening. "I know being in this suite is getting to you, so Ryker and I thought it would be good for you to get out for a bit," I tell her. "Thank you, my love!" She says as tears begin to fall from her eyes. I rush to her side, wrapping my arms around her shoulders, letting her cry into my chest, soaking my shirt while I rub circles on her back until she calms down. "You don't have to th
Rain's P.O.V. I started getting nervous When Zion told me our ride was waiting. I didn't realize we were leaving the castle. Then it dawned on me that was the reason he asked my mother about the cloaking spell. I tried asking him if we were leaving the castle, but he only said it was a surprise. But then he asked if I trusted him, increasing my anxiety and nervousness. Of course, I trusted him, but my intrusive thoughts were getting the better of me. "My love, I need you to trust that you will be safe with me." He says, and I suddenly realize my intrusive thoughts are making him and Ryker panic. "I trust you, Zion. I'm just scared. I don't want to risk our plan being exposed." I say as I wrap my arms around his waist. "Everything will be fine. I promise." He tells me as he kisses my forehead. I decide to push my thoughts to the back of my mind and focus on the good in his surprise for me. I know he would never endanger us, and he'
Zion's P.O.V. After our picnic with Jessica and Orian and explaining that the members of the supernatural council knew of her survival from the poisoning, she seemed to be unsure of herself. Fortunately, I had another surprise lined up for her when we got back to the castle to help lift her spirit a little more. Pulling into the castle garage, I park the Jeep, help her out, and explain that she was of the utmost importance to me before leading her into the grand hall where all the orphaned pups, Annie, James, Sam, Odett, Evan, Orian, Lady Ezmerelda, Stephanie, Joshy, and Jessica are waiting for us with milkshakes, snacks, and movies that Jessica says are her favorite. We had a night full of movies and food with the people she cares for so deeply. I saw her smile more than she's smiled since all of this started; she seemed genuinely happy to have everyone around, to feel truly seen and loved without the responsibility and pressure of
Rain's P.O.V. Opening my eyes, I look around to find someone has laid me down in our bed next to Zion. He's covered in bruises and has bandages wrapped around his chest and down his left arm. I try to reach over, but I realize my body is sore and stiff, and I can barely move. "Oh, thank Goddess, you're awake." Jess gasps, walking through the door. "How are the pups?" I ask the first thing that crosses my mind. "All three are safe and sleeping. Lady Ezmerelda is in the nursery with the twins, and Odett fell asleep watching a movie with Sam in the living room." She answered while walking over to my side of the bed. "Is Douglas dead?" I ask, slowly starting to remember everything that happened. "You leveled everything in the area. Orian found you unconscious, covered in blood, but he didn't think it was yours. He said it smelled like Douglas and his minions. You didn't even have a scratch on you." She said with a smile, helping me to sit up. "How is everyone?" I ask
Rain's P.O.V. After recovering from whatever hit me, I turned to see a female who looked so much like Lady Lena that it threw me off. Zion is just as surprised as I am, his face mirroring my surprised expression. Then I realized that the restraints that held Douglas in place were released, letting him recover and stand beside the lookalike as a group of his rogue army stood behind them. "Who the hell are you, and why do you look eerily similar to a dead woman?" Zion asks after he shifts back to his human form and takes his place beside me. "You must be talking about my twin. That foolish bitch refused to leave that weak coven and decided to go against me. She got what was coming to her." She said with a cackel. "I even offered to take her with me after I kidnapped you, but she refused and even tried to fight me. She might have been our parent's favorite, but she was weak, always letting everyone fight her battles for her." "You're
Zion's P.O.V. After Rain's speech, Mia suggested opening gifts, so Jessica and I helped her up and started walking towards the chair designed like her throne where all the gifts were. Midway through the walk, Rain started feeling some pain and leaned over on me. When I asked if she was okay, she said she was. I knew she wasn't telling me the truth, but I decided to ignore it and keep walking. Unfortunately, she doubled over before we could reach the chair, grabbing her side. I quickly picked her up and noticed liquid running down between her legs as Odett called for her in a panic. I yell for Doctor Jameson, knowing he's here somewhere. He tells me to get her to the suite when he reaches us, but I know he wants her in the makeshift delivery room. I rush through the crowd in a panic, thankful that they made a path for us, and up the stairs to our suite where I lay her down on the bed, only now noticing that our friends followed. Do
Rain's P.O.V. I stood quietly in the peaceful darkness that I'd become accustomed to and waited patiently, thankfully not feeling any pain. I didn't have to wait long as soon the brilliant silver light erupted, and Dosha and Selene emerged as the light dimmed, and I could feel their warmth radiating off of them. But soon, I notice the grim look on her face, and the peacefulness I had felt melts and gives way to caution. "Hello, my dear daughter," Selene says. "I have come to bring you a warning." "A warning about what?" I ask, my stomach in knots as panic sets in. My first thought is that something is wrong with the twins. "The twins will be fine, do not worry, my dear. I will watch over them as I did with Odett. I came with a warning about Douglas." She says, and my heart stops for a moment. "He knows that you are about to give birth and thinks that you will be in a vulnerable state. He is planning to make his move now." "S
Rain's P.O.V. When Zion opened the double doors to the Banquet Hall, I was shocked, to say the least. Everyone was talking, speculating what this gathering was all about, and then complete silence followed by gasps as everyone's gaze met Zion and me as the doors opened. I place my hand on my belly as Zion leads us into the crowded room. Everyone now has faces of relief and tears of joy streaming down their faces as they bow while we make our way past them and to a table set up for us. I feel an overwhelming sense of love and confusion pouring off of everyone in the room. As we reached our table, we were joined by the others in our group, including Morgan, Mia, and Nick, as well as King Arnald and Beta Mark. Zion pulls out a chair for me and helps me lower myself into it before he addresses the crowd. He goes into detail about the reasons for my disappearance while also apologizing to everyone for keeping them in the dark about the
Zion's P.O.V. I woke up this morning and felt something different in the air like something would happen soon, but I wasn't sure what that would be. I asked Ryker about it, but he wasn't sure either. Orian linked me to let me know that everything was ready and that everyone would start showing up in about an hour or so, but that he needed to see me in my office for an important matter. I told him that I would be down soon and quickly linked Jessica and Lady Ezmerelda to ask them to help get Rain ready while I went to handle a few things before the shower and celebrations began. As soon as I told Rain that we needed to get moving and that her sister and mother would be helping her get dressed, she started getting emotional, which I know is from the hormones. Thankfully, I saved myself by explaining that she wasn't fat, just very pregnant. That worked, and just in time, since Jessica and Lady Ezmerelda arrived the next second,
Rain's P.O.V. As soon as my head hits the pillow, I fall asleep, but opening my eyes, I'm surrounded by nothing but black, and I know exactly what's going on. I found the light silver glow and walked towards it before hearing the comforting voice of the moon goddess, Selene. I can't help but smile as she comes into view before panic starts, knowing that we only have a meeting like this when something terrible has happened or will happen. "Hello, daughter. I'm glad to see you in such good spirits," Selene said with a smile of her own as she reassured me. This is a good meeting. There's no need to panic. I've come to inform you of my plans for Odett's future." "What do you mean? Won't she be the next Werewolf Queen?" I ask her, my voice thick with confusion and fear. Was she planning to take Odett away from me and Zion? I don't want to lose her, but I know that Selene will always make the best decisions, and there's nothing I can do or
Zion's P.O.V. After Luna Morgan, Mia, and Nick's arrival, I quickly linked with Orian to suggest we give them time to catch up with each other. I say that, but in reality, I wanted to save myself and the others from the headache their squeals would cause. Don't get me wrong, I love the excitement in my mate's voice, but there are too many females in this suite at the moment. Orian agrees but thinks we should take Nick with us. "Do we have to?" I ask. "Yes, remember he was the one that drove them here. I imagine he's heard enough and needs a break." He responds with a laugh. "Fine," I tell him with a huff before turning my attention to my mate. "Well, ladies, King Arnald, Beta Mark, Orian, Sam, Nick, and I will leave y'all to the planning." We left the suite and made our way to my office on the first floor. Once in my office, I offer everyone a drink, and they accept. Orian pours everyone a glass and hands them out as we s
Rain's P.O.V. After returning to our suite, we all sat around and ate lunch while conversing about different things. I noticed Zion and Orian suddenly got quiet, and when I looked over, I could tell they were talking through the link. I automatically got nervous, thinking something had happened, but then I heard someone approaching the door before there was a knock. When no one moves, and Zion helps me up from the couch, asking me to get the door, I grow suspicious but still make my way to the door anyway. I notice no one is talking, but I know Zion wouldn't be put in harm's way. As I open the door, I'm hit with Mia and Morgans's excitement and their high-pitched squeals, and I can't help but let out my own squeal. "What are y'all doing here?" I ask them in disbelief. "We're here for your baby shower," Mia says while looking over my shoulder at everyone. "What baby shower?" I asked, whirling around to look at Zion. "Ask Jess