Edeline
“I’m right behind you, so don’t even stress,” she said, patting her belly. Then her eyes went wide. “Oh my gosh, what if our pups are mates?! Like—at least one of them! Wouldn’t that be amazing?”
Maximus cleared his throat as he set their little boy down to go play with the other pups. “My love... Percival’s kind of a distant relative, remember?”
Mirabelle wrinkled her nose like it didn’t matter at all. “Yeah, distant. Like, eighth or ninth cousins or something. Totally fine. Sebastian and Freya are fourth cousins and look how strong their bond is. The moon doesn’t care if it’s that far back. Please, I am an oracle, remember? I know these things.”
Percival had always been supportive, even when his responsibilities kept him away. I never blamed him for that. He carried the weight of the pack, made sure we were safe, fed, protected. He wasn’t just my Alpha—he was the Alpha. And I, in turn, wasn’t just a Luna. I was a warrior. His equal. His partner in every way that mattered.The twins wandered over to the kitchen table, climbing into their spots beside their dad and baby sister. I felt my resolve falter—maybe I should stay…But Percival shot me a look that said, Nope. Go.He wasn’t going to let me back out.“Mommy, don’t go!” Zar whined, tugging at the hem of my silk robe with those chubby fingers of his.
I let out a long, tired sigh as I stared at Percival—my husband, my partner, and, as always, the definition of ridiculously handsome. He caught me looking and raised a brow, completely unfazed like he always was, as if nothing ever truly rattled him.Then he leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to the side of my neck while his hands found their way around my hips.“What’s on your mind, sweetheart?” he asked, voice low and warm.I tilted my head up, meeting those impossibly blue eyes of his. Instead of giving him a proper answer, I just let out a soft noise and buried my face into his shirt, muffling my complaints. He chuckled under his breath and rubbed my back gently.“I’m just&hellip
Edeline"You’re looking good, Edeline. I’m really happy for you—and your mate." His eyes shimmered a bit as he smiled and scooped up little Leila from Elly’s arms."Thanks, Gaspar," I said with a warm smile.Meanwhile, Percival had his eyes on the chaos of our pups, who were currently locked in some kind of tug-of-war over toys."Okay, the pups are getting wild," he announced, stepping into dad mode. "Time to cut the cake before the gift-opening turns into a full-blown war."Nixx clapped him on the back, chuckling. "Couldn’t agree more. Their Uncle Uncle needs a slice of that cake." He gave me a wink.
Edeline“I’m right behind you, so don’t even stress,” she said, patting her belly. Then her eyes went wide. “Oh my gosh, what if our pups are mates?! Like—at least one of them! Wouldn’t that be amazing?”Maximus cleared his throat as he set their little boy down to go play with the other pups. “My love... Percival’s kind of a distant relative, remember?”Mirabelle wrinkled her nose like it didn’t matter at all. “Yeah, distant. Like, eighth or ninth cousins or something. Totally fine. Sebastian and Freya are fourth cousins and look how strong their bond is. The moon doesn’t care if it’s that far back. Please, I am an oracle, remember? I know these things.”
EdelineTwo Years and Six Months LaterThe lake shimmered under the sunlight, like someone had sprinkled a million diamonds across the surface. I stared out at the waterfall just beyond the southern wall of the lake, a soft sigh slipping from my lips.So many memories lived behind that cascade. Not just the night we got engaged or the first time Percival and I truly became one—but all those little secret escapes we snuck in during the two years after the twins were born.Honestly, life has been pretty amazing.I’ve got this incredible partner—handsome, sweet, and honestly just perfect. Our twin boys are growing up fast and somehow getting
EdelineMy head fell back into the pillows, and my hands clung to his shoulders, trying to anchor myself in the moment. His mouth trailed lower, brushing kisses over my belly. Even at this early stage of everything, I could feel just how much we were wrapped up in each other—how much his strength pulled at something deep inside me, and how my own power answered his without hesitation.“Percival!” I gasped, breath catching as his hand slid between us. His thumb rubbed against the soaked lace covering my core, drawing a cry from my lips. But just when I needed more—needed him—he stopped.His lips pressed softly to the swell of my stomach. And when he looked up at me, there was nothing but love in those eyes.