POV ZayaMy time with Luna Tari went well. We talked for awhile about a little of everything. My time growing up with humans. Her life with the wolves.Her strengths and weaknesses as a Luna. The in and outs, the dos and don’ts. She shared her advice of being a Luna. And I shared my thoughts on everything to let her know how I appreciated her guidance but that I also had my own mind.By the time we were redressing, I could honestly say I knew all there was to know about Tari. I could also say that we both felt a little more relaxed.We left the locker room laughing with our arms entangled, but stopped dead in our tracks when we locked eyes with our mates.“There they are!” Alpha Brax said looking amused.Tari released my arm and ran to her mate as if she hadn’t seen him in days. I hung back watching their exchange, while Godric watched me. It was awkward at best. We should be just as loving as them, but we weren’t.He smiled at me, and I smiled back. Then we waited until they acknow
Godric POV“Do you have to go?” Zaya groaned from under the sheets. I grabbed her waist, pulling her close to get a kiss. She planted soft lips on mine, and I almost gave in to her temptation.We've been hot and cold since I found out she was pregnant, but the last few days have been hot. That trip to the spa was all we needed to heat things up between us. I hate to admit it but the idea was all my brothers.Alex suggested that we should spend some time focusing on just one another. Leaving behind all the strain of the pack in my office. And what better way to achieve this than a couples massage by candlelight. Locked in a room for hours.I pulled the sheets back and she winced at the cool air. “You know I must leave this room eventually. The elders would have a fit if I missed this meeting.”“I don't remember you having so many meetings before I left the pack.”It's true I didn't have as many meetings before. But that was before Evander's death. And that was before her pregnancy. And
Godric POV“We should have killed him already. He’s been alive way too long.” Alex shouted and his eyes turned black. His wolf wanted to be loose. At this moment, we all hated Alpha Dagon. I held my hand in the air and brought it down to let him know he was too loud.“We are going to take care of him, brother. You have my word.”Alex nodded and he tried to calm himself. He was right. Alpha Dagon needed to be put down and we probably needed to evaluate his entire pack. Who knows what else he is hiding.“Alpha.” Crane reminded us of why we were meeting.“So Alpha Dragon is making noise?”“Not sure if he is, but I definitely heard something interesting from his pack member.”“Spit it out!” My brother spoke, obviously no longer patient.Crane ignored his irritation, but he didn’t hesitate. “I heard a guy say that you killed Evander out of jealousy. That Evander and Zaya were really close.” Crane lowered his gaze at that last statement.“How close?” I asked.“Close enough to make you kil
Zaya POVWe were right on time with getting Annas home all packed up. Alpha Brax was successful with the Elders and his business came to a conclusion yesterday. Which meant, the Half Moon Pack would be leaving almost immediately. All that was left to do was to say goodbye.Last night we threw a big party in the open field next to our home. The entire pack came out to celebrate Anna and her union with Trent. We also spent a little time saying our goodbyes to the Half Moon Pack. There was food, music, and several bonfires to keep the fall chill away. There were also tears and laughter. We danced and partied until the sun came up. It almost reminded me of the festival I attended on my first night with the Blood Moon Pack. I hoped it was just as Anna imagined and that she was pleased.Tonight, her last night with us, we gathered to say goodbye one last time. Though this time it was just family. Because we were in fact her family. Who knows how long it would be before we would see her ag
Godric POVThe dinner had long since ended. After Anna left, my mother gave us quite a long talk about duty and honor. I couldn’t wait for it to be over. I couldn’t wait to be alone with my mate.There was only one question coming to my mind. Only one thought, which I voiced as soon as we entered the comfort of our own room. “I thought you told her the other day.”Zaya stood opposite me on the other side of the room. “Well, I didn’t. Okay.” She folded her arms and started to pace back and forth.“Why are you upset? This is what you wanted right?”“What I wanted?” She paused to get a better look at me. “I didn’t want one of my closest friends to feel alienated in front of everyone she loves.”I sighed, “I didn’t want that either. And that is not what I meant.”With her arms still folded, she shifted onto her other foot. “Oh. You meant me wanting the world to know that I’m pregnant.”I simply nodded.“Why did you have to call her out like that? It could have been any one of us to tell.
Zaya POVLuna Ariel was not exaggerating when she said that we had a lot to do. Godric and I met with her the next morning to discuss everything we should have done the moment I was pregnant.“I remember being pregnant with Godric like it was yesterday. His father laid out all the bells and whistles for me.” She said aloud.Godric let out a sigh. “Mother, please. Just tell us what we need to do.” I assume his frustration had less to do with her rambling and a lot more to do with how bad he felt about his lack of whistles.She huffed. “There really should be an Elder hear for this. If for no other reason than ensuring I don’t miss anything.”This was the moment he would tell her that I asked to sit with his mother first before meeting with the Elders. I insisted on having my first real pregnancy conversation with her before having it with anyone else. It just felt right.He replied, “Mother, we can meet with the Elders later.”“Alright. Alright.” She said while finally taking a seat on
Zaya POVThings were moving fast. We had two days to prepare after Godric and Alex spoke to the Elders. Godric and I talked every night about what we would say, and what we weren’t going to say. How are we going to announce the expected pup. And the exact words we would avoid using.He made sure to drill in my head that we weren’t going to discuss any details surrounding the day or time that I got pregnant.I tried to tell Godrick that no one was going to ask about the details of how we became pregnant, but he wanted to cover all our bases.We agreed to not reference anything about the rogue pack. Or Evander. Nothing that would suggest this baby was conceived directly after my return. Nothing to suggest the pup was conceived the night of my Luna crowing ceremony.Audrey helped me pick out a nice simple white dress that flowed around my waist so no one could see my baby bump and assume I was further along than I what we wanted them to believe. The dress she chose was really nice.“Are
Audrey POVInside the walls of our secluded town, chaos bloomed. Today began the preparations for a great celebration and everything had to be perfect. String lights were being hung from every building. Red and white ornamental lanterns decorated every tree.Or at least they were supposed to. The ornaments were missing. No one knew anything about anything. It was like they were purposely giving me a hard time. Everything that could have gone wrong, went wrong.So far, half the prepped food disappeared over night. Someone dropped the cake, which actually showed up to the big house completely wrong. Someone ordered orange flavored cupcakes, when I specifically ordered traditional chocolate and vanilla. The three, not four bonfires that I requested, were stacked with aspen wood, instead of oak to burn brighter and longer.The ceremonial flower crown Zaya was going to wear was missing. The cherry wood throne chair Godric commissioned from our resident carpenter wasn’t ready. And to to