Diego’s POV We woke up the next day rather in high spirits. Storm wanted to go for a walk around the property we were told the walking would be excellent for the delivery. “You ready babe?” I hollered at her lacing up my shoes. “Coming!” She waddled out in capri leggings and a maternity tank top. Her long hair was tied back out of her face. I smiled at her and grabbed her hand she stretched out to me. ‘I wish I could go for a run’ Asher said in my mind. ‘I know buddy I’m sorry you’ve been so cooped up. Storm and Rain can’t shift while she’s pregnant I found it unfair.’‘I understand.’“Can we walk along the edge of the property? Only like maybe a mile or two I don’t think I’ll be able to go too far.” Storm said. “That’s perfectly fine we can check out the river maybe even the waterfall.” I snatched up our big bottle of water and we headed outside. The day was bright and sunny with the perfect amount of overhang from the clouds. We each took a deep breath and then laughed we we
Diego’s POV I had a restless sleep, I was literally up before the sun rose I had to carefully and quietly untangle myself from Storm who was sleeping like a baby. I went to my office and sat down running my fingers through my hair. All of this was just so unbelievably crazy and I hoped we could come to a solution that had a good outcome. I shot Marley a text who responded right away with a phone call. “Can’t sleep my friend?” He asked when I picked up. “No something happened Marley…one of the clan came to us on our walk…you just need to come here in the morning with Jared so I can fill you guys in get Jared up to speed and then we need to figure out what we are going to do.”“I’ll be there ASAP you don’t have to tell me anything until Jared gets there but I have nothing better to do. Where’s Storm?”“Still sleeping.” I said thanking the goddess she was resting well. “Good. See you shortly.”“Alright.” I hung up the phone. I poured into some work to keep myself busy until Jared an
Diego’s POV Another month had gone by. Storm was absolutely miserable. The triplets only had about a month left to go but doctor Greg said it could be any day now really. They had grown rather rapidly he thinks it was their pure blood that ran through their bodies. We were currently getting ready for the baby shower her parents wanted to throw. I was nervous about taking her that far away with our circumstances. “Are you ready my love?” I asked her. “Yes.” She sighed waddling out of the closet in a body con light blue dress. Her bump was so huge she held her belly with both hands as she walked. Slowly we made our way out to the car. I grabbed our baby bag. “Why are you taking that?” She asked. “Storm I just wanna be prepared we don’t know what’s going to happen.” She looked down and nodded. “I know I’m sorry I couldn’t say no they’re just so excited.” “I understand love.” I helped her into the car and buckled her up. We had to get an extension for the her seat belts because th
Storms POVWe were finally being discharged from the hospital. I was pushed out in a wheel chair carrying one of the boys in a car seat while Diego carried the other two. I could not wait to get home with them. I was so relieved. Diego put the boys in the back of a brand new SVU a gift from the pack to welcome the boys. The bases already buckled in. Then he came around and helped me up even though I didn’t need it and buckled me into the front as well. “Alright you guys take care I’ll see you in 6 weeks for a check up on you and the boys.” “Alright thank you Greg.” I replied. He nodded and we headed out. Diego put his hand on my thigh and squeezed. “Now when we get home don’t be upset.” He looked at me. “What do you mean?” I asked. “Well you know how the boys made a surprise appearance on the day of our baby shower?”“Yes?” “Well everyone’s at the house waiting for our arrival with the gifts they had for the shower…” he looked at me nervously. All though I was ready for the pe
Diego’s POVI woke the next day to Jared storming into my office. “Alpha I’ve been trying to reach you! There’s been a border breach! They got through our defenses and they’re headed here if they haven’t gotten here yet.”I shot up and ran down the hall. The boys weren’t in their rooms. I ran to the back to our room. Storm was still asleep but I she stirred jolting up feeling my fear through the bond. I didn’t even have to say anything so looked at me and howled. “Where are my boys!? Diego where are my boys!?”“Jared send every warrior we have to the border. No one is leaving this territory. Contact the surrounding territories alert them of the situation give them the boys description. Storm my love I promise I will do everything in my power to bring our boys home.”I held her tight as she weeped into me. I gently patted her head and kissed her cheeks wiping her tears. “Jared let’s move.” I hated to leave her but there was no time to waste. We ran outside I mind linked the whole p
Jared’s POV I laid on the alphas sofa my arm over my face. I could hear Storm…my luna weeping until she could weep no more. Diego asked me to take care of her and the boys and I would do just that. But until the boys were old enough I had to take over as acting alpha…I would never be the alpha Diego was but I would do what it took to make sure this pack ran smoothly. I would make sure we would get him back. One way or another. No matter how long it took. ‘Get out of your head.’ My wolf Zeus told me. ‘We need to make sure our Luna is fed. She has damn near lost her mate. She will need us to lean on.’I nodded and sat up going to the kitchen making something small. She would need to eat and I know she didn’t have the energy but she would need to pump as well so I could feed the boys when they woke. I threw something together and walked back to the room. Her breaths were slow and quiet, she had fallen asleep. I sat the tray I was holding down on a table and softly touched her shoulder.
Storms POVWe had gathered everyone in the mess hall of the pack house. They’re chatter was excruciating as it pounded in my head. I closed my eyes and touched my temples. I felt Jared move beside me before I finally called out with my Luna voice. “All of you hush!” The room quickly fell silent you could hear a pen drop. I opened my eyes and took a deep breath. “Listen I know there’s a lot of confusion going on let me explain…”Then I went on about the mysterious outsiders that had wanted Diego and I’s powers for a reason unknown. The false deal that was struck, Diego’s sacrifice. They stood in shock looking at me heads bowed joining our mourning.“What will happen now?” One of the older members asked. “Jared will resume the position of Alpha by my side until the triplets are old enough to run the pack. It is the will of the goddess…she has bound us together.” I bit my lip trying not to cry. The loss of my mate all too new to think about a new mate bond with someone else. “And wh
Storms POV I was tossing and turning. Dreams running through my head. Images ran past my eyes in a blur. It was as if I was spinning around and around but then my mind stopped and settled. It started out completely black but then a tiny flame popped up in the distance. I walked towards it. The closer I got the bigger and hotter the flame burned and the more I could see. The fire it climbed up a building. People that looked like shadows were running frantically trying to get away but the fire it engulfed them. Finally I could hear, people were screaming and crying. Trying to escape in every direction. I followed the lines of fire they all went back to one spot. Someone was standing there head to the sky and arms to their sides. The fire it flowed out of their body. I gasped. “Diego?”The figure whipped its head around and looked at me. It was Diego my poor Diego. His hair was out grown, his face scruffy his eyes devoid of the spark they once held. “I’m sorry I’m so sorry.” Was all t
Jared’s POVWe made our way into the city in wanted to take her out to a nice dinner at this upscale restaurant. Its lighting was just candles that were on the tables and a couple of chandeliers. It was an old building that had been around for centuries. It drew in a lot of pack members and other supernaturals. Not many humans lingered around. I glanced over at Storm who was looking out the window trying to glimpse the scenery as the sun was setting casting many shadows. I just smiled and set my hand on her exposed knee giving it a squeeze. She looked over at me then. Her hand setting on top of mine and she leaned her head over resting it on my shoulder. “Thank you.” She said. “For what?” I asked slightly confused. “For being everything I’ve needed you to be and then some. I know we didn’t get the perfect start and that I’m used goods but-“I cut her off I wouldn’t let her finish. “First off not everything gets it’s perfect beginning or ending and second don’t ever describe yoursel
Storms POV The day was lovely. Not too hot and not too cold. I could feel the air rushing through my hair giving me new life. The boys giggled in their stroller at the birds, bees, butterflies that they saw. Just as soon as I felt at peace I heard footsteps coming quickly. My whole body tensed ready to attack but then I felt Jared’s presence. “What are you doing out here?” I wondered surprised. “I wanted to spend time with my family. With everything going on I’ve neglected it for far too long.” He then wrapped me up in his arms and buried his nose in my hair as he took a deep breath in. I felt not just mine but his tension as well leave our bodies. He let me out of his embrace and held my hand and together we pushed the stroller through the trails talking about when we were growing up, old friends, all the things we should have done so long ago but we got caught up in a whirlwind of chaos. As we ended our walk and made it back to the pack house I rested my head on Jared’s bicep.
Jared’s POVMy phone on the night stand began to buzz constantly. It pulled me out of my slumber. I fumbled for it my fingers finally making contact I looked at the screen squinting. They were messages from the main surrounding clans. They agreed to meet. Some even disclosed they had seen weird beings in red robes lurking about their territories, eyeing their pure members. Even sightings of Diego were being sent. I closed my eyes and exhaled then I peered over at Storm she was still fast asleep I gently stroked her hair for a moment. Then ventured out of bed as I heard the boys starting to coo as they were awake and screaming “dada” over and over in unison. Storm began to stir. She rolled over sleepy. “Where are you going?” She whispered. I smiled at her. “The boys.”She listened for a minute and shook her head at their dada mantra. “I’ll be there in just a second.”“Take your time.” I said and went to each of their rooms getting them out of their cribs. They began to crawl around,
Jared’s POVI had put out SOS invites to all the nearby packs hoping they would respond with urgency. I asked them to meet in two days time we would be set up in the clearing. I kept raking my hands through my hair slamming my hands on the table. I could feel the hurt and anguish pouring in from Storm. She wasn’t trying to hide it. A part of me was grateful. We had a strong bond but she was always holding a part of herself back. One I would never blame her for though. I was thinking of her and the boys. I just wanted them to be safe. So many plans and arrangements would have to be made. If they found out we had left our pack unprotected would they come back for the boys? I certainly needed help guarding everything I loved here and what was right in front of me. I couldn’t let anything happen to Storm, I would stay by her side. She was going to have to do the hardest thing ever, I most certainly don’t think I would have been able to do it. Hours went by I just sat in the office sorting
Storms POV I was tossing and turning. Dreams running through my head. Images ran past my eyes in a blur. It was as if I was spinning around and around but then my mind stopped and settled. It started out completely black but then a tiny flame popped up in the distance. I walked towards it. The closer I got the bigger and hotter the flame burned and the more I could see. The fire it climbed up a building. People that looked like shadows were running frantically trying to get away but the fire it engulfed them. Finally I could hear, people were screaming and crying. Trying to escape in every direction. I followed the lines of fire they all went back to one spot. Someone was standing there head to the sky and arms to their sides. The fire it flowed out of their body. I gasped. “Diego?”The figure whipped its head around and looked at me. It was Diego my poor Diego. His hair was out grown, his face scruffy his eyes devoid of the spark they once held. “I’m sorry I’m so sorry.” Was all t
Storms POVWe had gathered everyone in the mess hall of the pack house. They’re chatter was excruciating as it pounded in my head. I closed my eyes and touched my temples. I felt Jared move beside me before I finally called out with my Luna voice. “All of you hush!” The room quickly fell silent you could hear a pen drop. I opened my eyes and took a deep breath. “Listen I know there’s a lot of confusion going on let me explain…”Then I went on about the mysterious outsiders that had wanted Diego and I’s powers for a reason unknown. The false deal that was struck, Diego’s sacrifice. They stood in shock looking at me heads bowed joining our mourning.“What will happen now?” One of the older members asked. “Jared will resume the position of Alpha by my side until the triplets are old enough to run the pack. It is the will of the goddess…she has bound us together.” I bit my lip trying not to cry. The loss of my mate all too new to think about a new mate bond with someone else. “And wh
Jared’s POV I laid on the alphas sofa my arm over my face. I could hear Storm…my luna weeping until she could weep no more. Diego asked me to take care of her and the boys and I would do just that. But until the boys were old enough I had to take over as acting alpha…I would never be the alpha Diego was but I would do what it took to make sure this pack ran smoothly. I would make sure we would get him back. One way or another. No matter how long it took. ‘Get out of your head.’ My wolf Zeus told me. ‘We need to make sure our Luna is fed. She has damn near lost her mate. She will need us to lean on.’I nodded and sat up going to the kitchen making something small. She would need to eat and I know she didn’t have the energy but she would need to pump as well so I could feed the boys when they woke. I threw something together and walked back to the room. Her breaths were slow and quiet, she had fallen asleep. I sat the tray I was holding down on a table and softly touched her shoulder.
Diego’s POVI woke the next day to Jared storming into my office. “Alpha I’ve been trying to reach you! There’s been a border breach! They got through our defenses and they’re headed here if they haven’t gotten here yet.”I shot up and ran down the hall. The boys weren’t in their rooms. I ran to the back to our room. Storm was still asleep but I she stirred jolting up feeling my fear through the bond. I didn’t even have to say anything so looked at me and howled. “Where are my boys!? Diego where are my boys!?”“Jared send every warrior we have to the border. No one is leaving this territory. Contact the surrounding territories alert them of the situation give them the boys description. Storm my love I promise I will do everything in my power to bring our boys home.”I held her tight as she weeped into me. I gently patted her head and kissed her cheeks wiping her tears. “Jared let’s move.” I hated to leave her but there was no time to waste. We ran outside I mind linked the whole p
Storms POVWe were finally being discharged from the hospital. I was pushed out in a wheel chair carrying one of the boys in a car seat while Diego carried the other two. I could not wait to get home with them. I was so relieved. Diego put the boys in the back of a brand new SVU a gift from the pack to welcome the boys. The bases already buckled in. Then he came around and helped me up even though I didn’t need it and buckled me into the front as well. “Alright you guys take care I’ll see you in 6 weeks for a check up on you and the boys.” “Alright thank you Greg.” I replied. He nodded and we headed out. Diego put his hand on my thigh and squeezed. “Now when we get home don’t be upset.” He looked at me. “What do you mean?” I asked. “Well you know how the boys made a surprise appearance on the day of our baby shower?”“Yes?” “Well everyone’s at the house waiting for our arrival with the gifts they had for the shower…” he looked at me nervously. All though I was ready for the pe