Chapter 124


    Three Years Later


    My back arched and eyes rolled back as molten pleasure coiled between my legs, increasing with


    every desperate s****e of Kade’s tongue. My hands were tangled in his


    hair, tugging him closer while also pushing him away. His snarls vibrated against my slick folds, coaxing


    unfathomable sounds from my lips.


    The man ate like he was


    starving, devouring every inch of my swollen flesh with his lips, tongue, and teeth.


    Alecy beside me, the heavy length of him pressed against my hip as he stroked and yed with my


    tender n*****s. Lavishing kisses down my neck and shoulder.


    Goosebumps erupted where his light caresses fell, even though the air around us was humid and


    warm.


    Both he and Kade were entranced, feasting on me as they had countless times, only this time-their


    attention would stray down to my stomach, to the swell of life


    hidden within my womb.


    They were achingly gentle with me. To the point where my core throbbed, begging to be taken until my


    throat grew hoarse and my legs sore.


    “I’m not going to break, you know.” I whimpered for the thousandth time.


    It was slow, agonizing torture. Gradually leading up to the moment where I inevitably fell. Shattering


    again and again, until my limbs trembled, and my body cried out


    for reprieve.


    Both Alec and Kade’s protective instincts shot through the roof the moment they spotted the positive


    pregnancy test. I had taken a dozen of them, staring opened


    mouthed in the mirror.


    I had been on birth control for years now, butst month I decided to switch to a different brand. There


    was a one week waiting period, which I was certain we hadn’t


    missed-but something must’ve gone wrong.


    There had never been a time in my life where I imagined myself as a mother. Any time my mind would


    stray that far ahead–I’d see shes of my own, a cigarette


    hanging from her mouth as spat at me not to leave my room.


    I hadn’t thought about Melissa much since letting her go, but this sent me reeling back to those years


    ago. When I had been too frightened and berated to fight back. My heart shattered and repaired itself


    when the twin’s found me, scooping me into the safety of their arms. They demolished the gnarled


    vines of my panic and h****r,


    letting the sun break through with strength and hope.


    ‘You’re not her.’ Kade reminded me, the adoration in his voice made me take a shaky breath. ‘You’ve


    never been her.’


    ‘It’s your choice, doll. We’d never force something like this on you.’ Alec’s voice was close behind, a


    soothing melody to Kade’s intense tone. ‘When we decide to have


    one, our child will be happy and loved.’


    ‘They’ll never know the things you’ve went through.’ Kade continued, his lips twitching into a soft grin.


    ‘Not with a mother who can feel their every emotion.’


    Neither pestered me for an answer, even though I could feel their minds whirling at the fact that one


    might be a father. As I drifted in and out of sleep, I could feel their


    wonder, along with a feather-light touch that swept along my abdomen.


    That night, when they thought I was sleeping, I heard the promise they made to one another.


    “Everything changes if she decides to keep it.” Alec chuckled incredulously, “I wasn’t afraid of going


    into battle, not even the first time, but I’m f*****g terrified at the


    thought of being a father.”


    “Things have been changing since our mate k****d Marcus Novak.” Kade’s voice was one of


    unflinching strength, pouring confidence with every syble. I turned my


    face into the pillow when tears flooded my eyes, formed by how strongly Kade believed his words. “She


    will be the best mother, no matter what point in her life she


    bears our children. Our children will never know neglect. They’ll never feel unloved or ignored. I


    actually can’t think of anyone better suited.”


    They went quiet for a few moments, and I wondered if they were talking over mind-link. I fought to keep


    my breathing slow, even with the traitorous tear trailing down


    my cheek.


    For their entire lives, Kade was the rock that refused to break against the harsh current of the ocean.


    Even though his anger could easily get the best of him, he had


    always been a steadying presence for Alec-and now myself.


    “It doesn’t matter who’s technically the father, you know that right?” Alec broke the silence, his soft


    voice startling me from the clutches of sleep. “If she wants a DNA


    test, I’ll agree to it, but it wouldn’t change anything for me.”


    “Mom and dad used to joke that we were the same soul, split into two different bodies. We’ve shared


    everything since we were kids, even a pack…and now we share a


    mate. As far as I’m concerned, the role of father is something else we can share.”


    “Aurora’s right. You can be sweet when you want.” Alec teased, and I smiled into the pillow as Kade


    grumbled. “I’ve never needed a best-friend because I knew no one


    would understand like you do. No matter what she decides, I’ve never regretted her having you as a


    mate. She needs both of us.”


    Sleep came quickly, sweeping me away as the twin’s slid into bed, their body heat chasing away the


    chill. I slept without a single dream or monster infested nightmare


    for the first time in months,forted by the decision I had just made.


    I was thrust into a world I never knew existed, and quickly learned that running from my problems


    wouldn’t make them go away.


    I had dealt with so much more than I ever thought possible. Felt more emotion than a single human


    could bear, but I came out on the other side. The nightmares were


    a punishment I’d happily pay, to keep the family I had finally found.


    Other than immediate family, we decided not to tell the public until a gender was announced. Our pack


    would celebrate the Luna or Alpha who would someday rule in


    our stead.


    It was still surreal, to think that I was carrying the future of this pack within my womb The twin’s catered


    to me, treating me with a reverence that was almost religious. At four months, the swell of my stomach


    was noticeable beneath tight fitting clothes. I


    had opted for oversized t-shirts that looked far toorge on my small form, but it allowed me to continue


    working at the bakery.


    The twins had tried to draw the line at me working, but after three failed attempts, one would stay


    behind to hover over me, like a worried mother-hen. Typically, it was


    Alec who stayed. After a month, he had learned a thing or two in the bakery and was useful as he kept


    pace at my side.


    When the six-month mark rolled around, I finally stepped back from working at the bakery. The team of


    employee’s I had hired, which ranged from a few high-school


    students to some college dropouts and even a small-time pastry chef or two, already noticed the


    changes in me.


    Tori and Zayne arrived that June, just in time for my ultrasound appointment. Out of all the people in my


    life I surprised with my pregnancy, I knew Tori’s reaction would


    be memorable.


    We hadn’t told either one the real reason for the visit, only that we were hosting an event- one they


    wouldn’t want to miss.


    When the twin’s and I emerged onto the front porch to greet them, I made sure to wear a form fitting


    shirt. My hair had grown significantly during my pregnancy, and


    now grazed my lower back. As Kady and Ava had told me numerous times, I was glowing–radiating


    warmth and life with every smile andugh I sent out into the world.


    Zayne spotted me first, his te grey eyes homing in on my stomach as if there were a shing sign


    spelling out his name. His eyes were on my stomach long enough


    for Kade to growl under his breath. Zayne chuckled and nodded his head towards Tori.


    “Good luck getting her attention, she’s searching for her heat protectant spray.” Zayne snorted. I didn’t


    miss the way he eyed Tori’s bottom as she rummaged through


    the car.


    “You’d be a bit more understanding if it were your hair that turned into a frizz-ball in humid


    environments.” She huffed, not ncing his way.


    She was fishing through the trunk, searching through her copious amounts of luggage when she turned


    to see what Zayne wasughing at. Confusion filled her


    emerald eyes, as she turned and waved at the twin’s and me. As she turned back to the trunk, her back


    stiffened.


    “There she goes.” Zayne nodded to himself, a smirk on his face as he watched Tori’s jaw drop.


    “No-f*****g-way!” She shrieked off-key, making her mate’s smirk turn into a full- blown grin.


    She pulled me in for a cinnamon scented hug, squealing and jumping as a slew of emotions burst


    within her like crimson fireworks. If I hadn’t been six months


    pregnant, my best- friend would have knocked me off my feet.


    The real excitement came that Thursday, two days after Tori and Zayne arrived.


    The five of us piled into the cozy hospital room in the same hospital Tori’s parents worked in. Her dad


    was the one flitting in and out, asking if I needed anything before


    he came in to do the ultrasound.


    The gel was cold, as it had been the first time, I had gotten an ultrasound. This time, my stomach was


    larger, a dome that blocked out my legs and part of my feet. I


    stifled a giggle as Kade caught my eye, smirking at my wriggling toes.


    Tori’s dad worked the probe over the tight skin on my stomach, his eyes on the small monitor ahead.


    His hair had just a little more salt than pepper, fading just a tad


    more each year.


    “Ah, yes-alright, it’s shifted position.” He nodded to himself, typing a few notes into theputer. He


    took another look at the screen, and my insides clenched


    painfully at the confusion tinging his emotions.


    Tori noticed as well and walked around to view the screen with her dad. She was in her second year of


    medical school, her goal to be a prenatal doctor. While that


    didn’t make her qualified, I trusted her and her dad’s judgement.


    “What—-what is that?” She asked, and I struggled to take in a breath.


    The twins took a step towards me, both more tuned into my own emotions and needs than their own.


    Their eyes were dark pits of concern and helplessness, because


    this was one battle they couldn’t fight their way out of.


    Realization reced the confusion on Tori’s face, lightening the fear in my heart when a wide grin


    formed on her face. Her dad let out augh, lifting his sses to get a


    better look. When he met my eyes, I felt the life within my stomach kick “Congrattions Luna Aurora,


    you’re having twin boys.”


    The announcement rippled throughout the country, passing through countless packs as tales of my


    mates and I passed through the mouths of others.


    Down in our own streets, music andughter could be heard. The townspeople had been celebrating all


    week, keeping bars and restaurants open twenty-four hours as


    strangers danced on sidewalks and sang into the open night.


    Up until I finally gave birth, I hadn’t truly grasped the fact that my life was once again changing. Who I


    was–how I thought of myself, it was shifting again.


    I still felt the inexperienced, clumsy girl deep within my soul-even though I had changed, morphing into


    the woman I am now.


    That woman was also changing, growing closer to bing a mother with each passing hour.


    Childbirth was something we were briefly taught about as children, but young girls never truly knew


    what it epassed until they were the ones crying out in pain,


    feeling life tear through them.


    Through the pain and the tears, the twins were there with me. The blood and gore never once phased


    them, but the whimpers and cries that left my lips brought them


    agony they could not end. Whispered words and gentle touches were all they could provide, as they felt


    the echo of my pain wash over their senses.


    The names Dean and Sebastian were chosen by the twin’s, who gazed down at the onyx haired babies


    with eyes blown-wide, adoration stirring in their depths.


    A celebration was thrown at the capital of our pack just three months after the twin’s birth. Their chubby


    limbs had grown, as did their cheeks and thick manes of dark


    hair. They were spitting images of their father’s, right down to the eyes.


    Garrett and Julian often liked to watch them, even though they consistently got the two mixed up. How


    they couldn’t tell Sebastian’s curls from Dean’s curved smile was


    beyond me.


    I had thought the celebration pointless at the time, but it was a way to catch up with the other High


    Table members, considering we had only two meetings in the past


    year alone.


    Things were finally settling down, smoothing out into an era of peace that I hoped wouldst at least a


    few decades.


    The party was held at the park in town, so that any and every one coulde celebrate. Multiple grills


    were erected, stereos sting music into the crowd. Families


    laughed, children danced and chased after one another. The happiness and joy in the air made my


    head light, and a genuine smile to my face.


    Brandon Fox and Alicia made an appearance, as did Jaspar and his mate. High Table member Isabe


    had found her matest year, and currently wandered the gardens


    with him at her side. Isaiah and Mera arrivedte, caught in the traffic as the townspeople celebrated


    on the streets.


    Sage was responsible for the blooming gardens that surrounded us, while her son and his mate


    manned two of therge grills. Music trickled in from all directions,


    followed byughter and the scent of charred meats.


    I spotted Mera’s golden hair through the crowd and was a bit surprised to see another head of golden


    hair.


    “Sabine, you were able toe.” I smiled warmly, relieved I had sent an invitation to her when I sent


    out Mera and Isaiah’s. I knew the chances of hering this far


    were slim, but happiness blossomed within me at the sight of her out.


    “She’s doing a lot better with going unfamiliar ces.” Mera grinned, sping her sister’s hand in her


    own.


    Isaiah’s eyes twinkled, and Mera let out a heart -warmingugh.


    “Could we see the babies?” Isaiah asked, an eager grin spreading across his face. “It’s incredible that


    you had twins! Another set of ruling twins.”


    “Isaiah loves children. If it weren’t for my iron willpower and birth control, we would’ve had ten by now.”


    Mera snorted, and even Sabine cracked a smile.


    Alec came up on my left, and Kade on my right. A few secondster, I could make out Tori’s fiery hair


    moving through the crowd. In her arms was Dean, sleeping softly


    as she cooed and fussed over him. Tori took her role as G*d mother seriously and showered the twins


    in undying affection. In Kade’s arms was Sebastian, identical yet


    slightly different than his brother.


    Tufts of onyx hair were messy on the babies’ heads, their eyes closed, and fists clenched as they slept


    the afternoon away. Anytime I looked at them, the most over whelming sense of peace washed over


    me I was focused on Dean’s pouty lips and feather -softshes, so I hadn’t heard what Sabine uttered–


    but whatever it was made Mera stiffen and c**k her head.


    “Sabine, what did you just say?”


    Sabine looked surprised, as though she had finally found what she was looking for.


    “Is that what she’s been going on about for months?” Isaiah asked, his eyes growing wide as he looked


    down at Sebastian sleeping in his arms.


    “What’s wrong?” I asked, refusing to feed into my worry until someone exined. I looked towards


    Sabine, whose eyes were on my twin sons. “Did you have a vision


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    “Sort of.” Sabine said softly, her eyes flickering between the lot of us. “Sometimes my visions are like a


    scenario ying out, other times I see broken images and clips.


    I’ve been having this dream for months now, but I couldn’t figure out how the pieces fit. I think I


    understand now-“


    Her eyes flickered from Sebastian to Dean when she spoke, “Your babies are fraternal, a father for


    each.”


    ording to Tori and her dad-it was rare, incredibly rare, but not impossible. Heteropaternal


    Superfecundation they had called it, even though we had chosen not to


    get a DNA test. They were both fathers to a set of twin’s, andplecating things further would do us


    no good.


    None of us knew it at the time, but it was only the beginning.


    The beginning of a legacy, a family of Alpha’s and Luna’s that were new to this world-that came in pairs


    of two. Aline that would span the decades and help propel us


    werewolves into the future.


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