** Axel’s POV ** Twins! That's two babies, my two babies. I can’t keep the grin from my face. Multiples are rare for our kind, but if we've learned anything, it's that rare doesn't mean much when it comes to our bond group. I like the fact that I was an extra baby for my parents, and now I've fathe
Josie kneels on the floor, Deacon sitting in front of her so she can wrap her arms around his shoulders for support as she sways her hips gently, and I rub her lower back. This has been a favourite labouring position for her with the others, and it seems this labour is no different. We switch places
** Josie’s POV **Being a mum to six kids is tough. Especially when three of those kids had been born so close together, and another has some obvious social and sensory issues, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. Harper was an amazing big sister, helping me and the guys with her younger broth
“Are you kidding me? A whole month of being cut off from my friends! This sucks. I want to go home. NOW!” she shouts, her temper flaring and her eyes flashing with the blue glow of a Grey. “Well, shit, things are about to get real interesting around here,” Theo says into the mind link as we all sta
** Josie’s POV **Deacon picks up my mum and Freya, and we head to the beach for our picnic. My mum has made cupcakes and the kids go mad for them, the twins begging for seconds with chocolate frosting smeared around their faces. The weather is as perfect as the day, with even Harper and Atlas smili
“Don’t let your dads see you checking him out like that,” I teased, and her face flushes red.“I’m not checking him out,” she huffs. “I don’t blame you, he's cute, and seems to be interested in you,” I shrug. “Eww, Mum, you're old, you can’t say boys my age are cute!” she scoffs. “Hey, less of th
** Josie’s POV **After dinner and some time in the games room, we send the younger kids up to bed and settle in to watch a movie with Harper and Atlas. We let Atlas choose the movie and, of course, it’s an action one, filled with fast-paced fighting and a dramatic plot line. We are almost at the en
Deacon is on the phone, presumably calling in for some help.“My phone, I need my phone,” I tell Axe, pushing out of his arms to find my bag. I could call Archie, she might have said something to him, and he might know if she was planning to leave. I search through my bag, but my phone is gone. “A
Chapter 17** Harper’s POV **Archie and Dillon bombard Finley with questions about Chase, and I can’t listen anymore. I’m torn between fear, intrigue, a need to help my bond, who is clearly struggling, whilst protecting my others, and a sense of injustice.Before I started the academy, I had been w
“I know,” Chase says, voice distant now, like he’s already retreating into himself.I don’t look back. I don’t dare because I’m not sure what I will do. As much as he terrifies me, he’s also my bond, and it’s in my nature to want to be with him.Archie closes the door behind us and we all stand in t
Chapter 16** Harper’s POV **“Get out!” Chase growls.No one moves.The room feels like it is suspended in a breathless stillness as no one dares move or breathe. Chase’s growl rumbles against my chest, his head still resting there like I’m the only thing anchoring him to this world. I keep my arms
Chapter 15** Harper’s POV **Fear trickles down my spine as I stand in the dark apartment. I’ve been slightly afraid of the dark since living in those underground tunnels, buy I refuse to let the fear control me. I take a steadying breath and let my eyes adjust to the darkness. With every passing h
Chapter 14** Harper’s POV **Demi looks different today. She has a glow about her and her smile is brighter.“How is life with your bonds?” I ask.We texted yesterday, and she told me the names of her bonds, but I have yet to see them.“Oh moons, last night was amazing! I was so nervous but they we
Chapter 13** Harper’s POV **After class, we wait for Dillon by the door. He rounds the corner a few moments later and I smile. I’ll never get bored with seeing his eyes light up whenever he notices me.“Hey, are we ready to do this?” he asks as he approaches.“Yes, although I’m not sure what exact
Chapter 12** Harper’s POV **The dining hall is not as busy this morning. I suspect it will get more crowded as students wake up, but for now it’s manageable. We join the small queue together and I’m already missing my dad’s famous pancakes that he would make almost every morning for the whole fam
Chapter 11** Dillon’s POV **Harper is an angel, or maybe a devil is a more fitting description, because seeing her in these tiny pieces of fabric makes me want to sin. I feel bad for looking at her whilst she sleeps, but I can’t pull my eyes from her. She had fallen asleep about an hour ago. I kn
Chapter 10** Harper’s POV **Having Dillon and Archie’s hands on me is bliss. I had felt so out of place in the dining hall, but here, with these two, I feel home. It’s as if their touch alone can strengthen me, and make me more myself. The guys don’t go further than touching. Archie grazes my ni