Roman’s POVCleo ran off after hearing what Kaylee had to say. Through the bond I knew Cleo didn’t want to become a mum, not yet anyway. She had only just turned seventeen, found out her parents weren’t who she had grown up to believe, and been kidnapped by demons. She had been through so much in such a little time. Balthazar howled in my head wanting me to run and comfort our mate, to tell her everything would be fine, but I knew right now she just wanted to be alone.“What else is needed for him to be free?” I needed to know everything. They had Cleo’s blood already and would likely now come for me.“I need to find out to be sure, but if I remember correctly, they need a full moon. You will be their next target Roman you need to watch your back.” Thanking her for the information, I went to look for Cleo. I had put her heat ending down to her being half demon, but now I wondered if it was because she had fallen pregnant.I found Cleo in the garden of the pack house, she looked deep i
Cleo’s POV Roman and I had literally only had sex a couple of times, the first only being two days ago. I had never given being a mum much thought. I hadn’t expected to settle down for years to come, but clearly the moon goddess had other ideas. When Dr. Holland said the pup was measuring seven weeks, I practically shat my pants. Though seeing the relief on Roman’s face as we heard the pup was his, made me wonder if I was actually cut out for this. While he chuffed over the image in his hands my thoughts went to the pup. In two days, a simple sperm had transformed into a seven week old foetus. I had never heard of a pregnancy having developed that quick before. How could five months be anywhere near accurate? “What I would like to do is schedule you to come back in for another scan in four day’s time. I want to get a feel for how the pup grows over a few days so I can give you a more reliable due date. How does that sound?” “Is the pup going to be like me if it’s already growing th
Cleo’s POVFive months later…“Cleo, I… I don’t know what to say”“Then say nothing. She had her whole life ahead of her, and now she’s laying there in that box because of a war she didn’t deserve to be involved in. She didn’t get a chance to find love, to grow old. So there really isn’t anything you can say is there. Nothing will make this pain go away.”“I’m sorry for your loss.” Eric just lowered his head before walking away.Everyone had spent the last twenty-four hours offering their condolences. All the ‘we are here for you if you need anything’ and the ‘you will get past this with time’ sentences were beginning to get to me. None of these people here knew her. None of them had spent an ounce of time with her. “Come let’s go home” Romans arms wrapped around my waist his face sitting in the crook of my neck.“I… I just don’t know why this happened. Why us?” Tears flooded my eyes as I looked at the coffin. “With all the cruel people out there why is it us that’s punished” Roman he
Roman’s POV After hearing what Johnathon had to say my mind was blown. It was a pup. One that hadn’t even been born yet and he wanted me to end its life. To end the life of my mate. My mother had always taught us that evil isn’t born, it’s grown. It’s something that manifests over time. I knew I needed to inform Cleo or what I had learned, but I couldn’t risk it. After we injected her with a sedative her human side fell asleep. Freya however didn’t. She became manic. It was almost like she had been possessed. She killed two of the housekeepers trying to get to Kai. I had wondered if it was something to do with the pregnancy heightening her anger or if it was something to do with the demon that escaped with her blood. But the truth was lying right in front of me. It wasn’t my pup or the demons making Freya this way. It was her demon half.“Roman… can I come in?” Looking to the doorway my mum stood watching me. I knew she was worried about me finding my mate because of those hunting me
Daphne’s POVI always thought Cleo and I would be close until the end, but I guessed I was wrong. She’s fallen in love with the man that’s not only destined to her, but the man that’s responsible for her death. To top it all off the stupid cow goes and gets herself knocked up. She had never wanted a family, she always hated kids growing up. She though they were loud and gross. Me on the other hand, I longed to find my mate and have a family of my own. A dream that’s unlikely to ever happen now. I’m a she-wolf that can no longer shift, who’s going to want me now? Nobody, that’s who.Getting back to my room I broke down. My eyes burned as tears fell. My sister had done this to me, and I hated her for it. Throwing my crutches across the room I limped on my cast to the dressing table. Swiping my arms, I shoved everything to the floor. When I was finished the room looked like a bomb had gone off. Slumping against the bed I let myself fall to the floor.“Well, it’s going to take a while to
Roman’s POVCleo looked absolutely stunning in her dress with her hair hung down in loose curls. I knew we would be cutting it close, but I couldn’t help myself. I wanted to feel her writhing beneath me once again. She was addictive and I just couldn’t get enough.As we got outside the ceremony was just about to begin. I laughed to myself as Cleo made a beeline for the buffet table piling a plate so high that I wondered how she would eat it all. Flashbacks of when Layla had been pregnant flooded my mind making me laugh.“Good evening ladies and gentlemen of the Moonlight Pack. We are gathered here tonight to partake in Alpha Kai’s next step in his journey. If we can please welcome he and his mate to the stage.” A chorus of applause began as Kai and Kaylee walked hand in hand to the centre of the stage. Looking out at all the pack members here to celebrate, a part of me wished I had in fact taken over as Alpha. Though I know it’s too late for me now I am proud of my brother, of the Alp
Roman’s POVVenus stood in my mum’s place though by the look in her eyes I knew they were in joint control.‘Mum what are you doing’ instantly she blocked me out, she knew I was stubborn and wouldn’t give up that easily. Forcing the connection to establish once again, she had no choice but to respond.‘I have made many mistakes in my life and now I have the chance to make them right. Let me make them right.’ Even through her cryptic words I knew she meant her sister. Not a day went by that she didn’t regret having ended her sister’s life. Even as a young boy I remembered hearing her cry in the bathroom when my father’s weren’t around. She never wanted anyone to think she was weak. I remembered walking in and her cuddling me until I couldn’t breathe. There was nothing I could say to change her mind, I knew that no matter how much I hated it. ‘No matter what happens son I love you, Kai and Layla.’My father Hector appeared at my side a leaking wound in his side. His shouting for my mum
Roman’s POVOnce again, I let my rage get the better of me. My mother was the only person to truly understand me and now she was gone. Torn away from me by a one-night stand that I had already killed or thought I had anyway. A viscous feral hair standing growl ripped through my chest causing Eric to step back and whimper in submission. Kai unaffected took a step towards me his fists clenched by his sides knowing how unpredictable I could be while in this state. I hadn’t felt like this in a long time. Remembering the breathing techniques my father Axel had taught me I tried and tried to calm myself, to calm the wolf that was ripping my mind to shreds wanting out to get the blood and revenge he so craved. But it was no good.Feeling my body launch forward my fist connected with Kai’s jaw sending him hurdling to the ground. Straddling him I continued pommelling his face with my fists, blood splattering my clothes as I beat him. Suddenly I was thrown backwards as his wolf shifted anger rip