Vildus’s POV(Explicit content ahead)Ever since Vildus had laid his eyes on Karica, he knew their connection ran deeper. The way her gorgeous green eyes had been fixated on him and those scarlet lips, so inviting, so tempting. He wanted to sweep her away right then and there but that damned mate of hers had been guarding her like a rabid dog. Vildus, Romello and Xui Lin were sitting together discussing their further plan. “I am going to enjoy snapping his neck someday but for now we need to build up our strengths. He will be cohorting with the witches.” Vildus’s hellhound army was more than half wiped out in his last attack. As strong as he was, he knew it wouldn't be an easy task to take on a whole pack of Lycans, backed by the witches and the Lycan King. Xynathius hadn't even broken a sweat while ripping his hellhounds apart. “We need alliances as well. A few more vampires with us and we will be ready to attack them again and bring your mate home with us,” Romello pipped in w

Karica’s POVThe days passed slowly as the life inside me grew rapidly and had turned four months old. It was fast becoming a task to walk around. All kinds of my training had been halted. Xyn didn't want me to get injured or over-exert myself. Whenever I went for my morning or evening walks someone always accompanied me. Melsine and Beta Kamryn’s company was always warm. They made me laugh and we had fun on our walks. Amal was on his crawling stage now and he was always trying to put something in his mouth. So we had to be extra vigilant with him. Aegir always followed me like a shadow when someone else was not available and I had the sudden urge to take walks. He never spoke to me after our interaction at the Lycan Council. Apart from when he congratulated me for getting pregnant. But he mostly kept his distance. It was early in the morning, nausea woke me up and now I had a sudden urge to sit comfortably among the flowers. I knew Xyn would be tending to them in the greenhouse,

Karica’s POVI craned my neck to look and it was Shaline who had entered in all her glory. Her silvery hair flowed behind her as she rushed inside in a burgundy silk gown. With her arms open and over-enthusiasm she rushed to my side. Her female guards filed in behind her carrying gifts which they began to place on the table. “Karica! You look lovely,” she exclaimed, hugging me. Her dazzling smile revealed how happy she was. “Thank you, so do you. Makes me glad that you are here,” we separated and she took a step back, holding me by my shoulders. “I would never miss it for anything. You realise how excited we are. There hasn't been a baby in our family since I was born. So this is huge,” her eyes gleamed with excitement. “I know and I can't wait to bring this one into the world so everyone can rejoice,” I answered and she helped me settle back down. “Of course, I can't wait to meet my future nephew or niece and spoil him or her,” she rubbed her hands together and her smile turned

Karica’s POVWe moved into our new home. Mom Nashia, Melsine, Tacy, Beta Kamryn and a few other pack members helped us settle in.Xyn bought all the furniture according to my wishes. Most of the stuff we bought online. He didn't want me to leave the pack because of the high-level threat we had been facing.I ordered tons of clothes for the baby as well. Melsine had recommended this online store and they had the cutest collection for babies. So I bought all kinds of rompers, onesies, mittens, baby caps and other stuff. I wanted to buy some frocks as well but refrained for now. Xyn had given me my own credit card so I could buy whatever I wished for. The cupboard in our nursery was fully stocked as I entered the final month of my pregnancy. All the stuff Shaline had brought and other essentials which pack members had gifted had also been placed in the nursery. The painting of the nursery was going slowly as my feet had swollen to the size of a puffer fish. It was difficult to stand fo

Xynathius’s POVThis had to be the happiest day of my life, the day my daughter was born. And just as I had wished for, my daughter had the same hair and eye colour as my mate. Zilver was over the moon. He wouldn't stop howling in my head. Wishing for the world to know that our baby girl was here. ‘I can't wait to give the little one some piggyback rides and play with her,’ his joyous growls were growing. My heart hadn't yet settled from the fact that I missed her birth. We had been in the dungeon, interrogating the rogue vamps. There was no cell phone service there so I didn't get Karica’s distress calls. Mom had called Shaline and she had gotten through to us. I rushed from there as fast as I could and once I was in range, I mind-linked Karica and tried to calm her down. Her pain and panic had begun to seep through the bond. For the first time, I had wished for wings so I could fly to her side. Kamryn met me as I arrived in the pack and brought me straight to the hospital.Taki