Christopher's POVWhile I was mating with Millicent, she screamed with pain and I instinctively knew it was not from pleasure and neither was it as a result of our mating.'What is it?' I asked.'It's nothing! Don't stop!', she said moving her body beneath me. 'Continue!' and I had no option but to comply.I do not know why but this mating was somehow different. Our mating was always exceptional but this was extraordinary. It was as though I was giving her my all and taking her all from her. I could not explain it. At the end, I was very shaken. But before I could try to understand it, she screamed again.'What's wrong?' I asked. 'And this time, don't tell me it's nothing'.'I'm not sure but I feel a searing pain in my stomach', she said slipping from the bed.Then, she looked at a lump of blood on the floor and before I could voice my fears at the appearance of such from her body, she said, 'It would seem that our pups have decided to make their appearance into the world!'I felt hu
Sylvester's POVChristopher had come to inform me that Millicent was in the verge of giving birth before he howled for the midwives.I quickly made myself decent and came to be with him, my heart thumping because I knew what that meant to us all.When I got there, I saw the way Christopher was pacing at the entrance of the delivery room and pulled him away into the study where I poured drinks for both of us to calm our nerves . I could imagine how he must be feeling because I was feeling that same way. I was scared for Millicent, praying she goes through the birthing ordeal unscratched and apprehensive about what was going to happen afterwards.Christopher must have noticed that I was not as composed as I tried to pretend for he said, 'You are scared too, aren't you?'And I replied, 'We have to be strong for her, keep faith....'. I knew other women had gone through this and come out alive and if anyone could make it, it was the fighter Millicent. 'She is very strong and stubborn', I c
Millicent's POVI had thought that I was going to give birth as soon as I got to the delivery room but it was not so. I remained in labour for about two hours.'Call, my Alpha', he needs to be here with me', I said as the pain wracked through my body as though, I was being torn apart.'We sent him away', the head midwife said. 'It is not really ideal for him to see you this way. He must keep remembering you as his strong Luna, with no blemishes'. The way they explained it to me made sense. I realised in as much as I wanted the comfort of his arms around me at this time, to soothe my pains, I also did not want him feeling I was anything less than perfect for him.Samantha was there in any case, rubbing my back and waist anytime the contraction started. Her massages really went a long way to relieving the pain.Then I felt a strong urge to push and screamed to the midwives that I felt like pushing.'Wait, let's make sure!' they said and quickly checked on me, then made me lie on my bac
A delegation from the Crescent Pack came to pay me a condolence visit. Mum Cara came with them.After saying their piece, much of which I didn't even hear, because my mind kept wandering and I kept wondering how I had everything in my grasp and still managed to lose the most important part of my existence, Mum Cara took me into an inner room.'Millicent', she called. 'Millicent!' she repeated and I looked at her with eyes dull from weeping. 'I know this is very painful for you. I have seen the both of you together and I know how much the both of you loved each other and how close you were. But he is gone now and is never coming back. Take heart!' Then placing both hands on my shoulders and shaking me violently to get my attention, she continued. 'I am like a mother to you and I won't give you the wrong advice. Forget what has happened or at least try for the sake of your pups. They need you now more than ever. You need to suckle them, care for them, so that you do not end up losing th
'For how long will you carry on like this?' Samantha asked. 'You do not suckle these pups the way you ought. You need to keep bonding with them or they will get closer to their nanny than with you. Of course, some Luna's like that because of their official engagements and all but I thought that you were the few who wouldn't want official duties interfere with your maternal ones!''Please don't start, Samantha!' I snapped. 'You have said enough. Don't you get tired? Do you know what it is like to be without the father of your pups? To feel that your beloved pups might just be responsible?''How will I know how it feels like to lose one's beloved mate? I didn't lose mine before you asked me over to this pack. So I couldn't possibly know the hurt, the anger, the regret, the recriminations, the pain, the loneliness, the....''I'm sorry, Samantha. I spoke out of turn!''Oh you didn't, my dear Luna!' she said really furious. I had never seen Samantha as furious as this before.'Samantha, I
I carried Devin and smiled him through my tears, 'I am sorry', I said looking at him and then at Kevin who Samantha had carried. 'I love you both. I have loved you right from the moment I knew you were growing in my womb!' I bent and kissed each of them. 'If I allowedyself to be over ome by guilt and grief, then I am sorry. You are supposed to bey consolation prize, a gift from the goddess to me and I nearly lost you both too out of my foolishness. Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?' I asked. 'Do you think we can start over? Like an ideal mother and pups? Like it was meant to be?' They had been quiet looking at me, including Kevin who was in Samantha's arms and when I asked that we start over, they smiled simultaneously at me and I knew then that we were going to be alright.'Thanks!' I whispered and kissed them again and then I sat down in a comfortable chair and, collected Kevin from Samantha. She and the nanny stared at me, wondering what I was up to. Without paying any at
After the burial of the great Alpha Christopher, in agreement with Alpha Sylvester, I commissioned someone to mold a life- sized portrait of the Great and Mighty Alpha Christopher was mounted on a strong pillar infront of the palace, in his honour.After that, I occupied myself with caring for my pups. They were a continual reminder of the precious moments I shared with Christopher and I vowed to treasure them for as long as I have breath in me.The mood in the mansion was a sorrowful one for a long time because of the fallen hero but thank goodness, Devin and Kevin brought laughter to alot of faces.As they grew, my sorrow became lighter, I would fill my heart contrast with love anytime I saw their toothless smile. They looked so cute.'Your father sacrificed himself to ensure that you live your lives to the fullest', I would whisper to them. 'You must both be great Alphas. Alpha's that would be known the world over. Alphas who other Alphas will emulate. Kind, considerate, brave and
Sylvester's POV The mating ceremony was in full swing. I had invited alot of people and the turn out was indeed amazing. I looked around but could not find a special friend of mine whom I had invited. Charles Wolfe.I looked all around and found wolves bonding in one way or the other, some took their mates out to have discussions, some were kissing, those who just met each other were imprinting, the music was on and there were couples dancing, their bodies pressed tightly together leaving no doubt in the observers mind of what the intent is.I felt very lonely. Millicent had been here some time ago with Samanthabut was no where to be found. I didn't need a fortune teller to make me realise she had gone up to check on the pups who should not be awake at this time of the night. It was almost nine O'clock pm, and the party was just starting.Millicent was indeed a great hostess. The way she had welcomed the guest along side me had made me proud and increased the longing in my heart. If