Natalia POVI look at King Lignum’s outstretched hand and hesitate a moment. “I am not making a deal with you,” I make myself clear. “I will find a way to prove myself to the Werewolf Council without your aid.” “I have already told you,” he says sweetly. “This is not a deal. This is a favor with no strings attached.” “No strings attached,” I repeat after him and lay my hand in his. Without even realizing what is happening I am being pulled through what feels like a vacuum. Images are rushing past me at the speed of light. Closing my eyes tightly, I try not to vomit as we move quickly between the Realms. As suddenly as it started it stops and the sounds of growls fill the air around me.My eyes fly open and I can see that we have landed in the center of the Council’s chambers. Holding onto King Lignum’s hand for support I try to steady myself after the journey that I just had. My eyes dart around the large conference room and I can see that all of the elders are looking
Natalia POVEverything hurts. My back. My feet. Everything. Laying on my back on Victor and I's bed I stare up at the ceiling trying to will myself to get out of the bed. I hear the door to our bedroom open but I do not have the energy to look over and see who is standing in the room, but the scent of citrus and pine fills the air and I know that it is my mate. "I cannot believe you are still in this bed," Victor says with a bit of humor in his voice. I try to look at him over my ever growing belly but instead I just flop my head back on my pillow. "You try carrying these pups," I mutter under my breath. I feel the edge of the bed dip down beside me. Victor places his huge hand on my belly causing the tingles from the mate bond to spread over my skin and the pups in my belly to go wild. One of the pups kicks my bladder and I suddenly have to pee. "Ugh," I groan as I try to right myself in the bed. "Now I have to use the bathroom." Victor chuckles to himself as I attem
Natalia POVTrying to be as graceful as possible, I waddle my way through the castle to the great throne room. Nicole stays by my side as I walk slowly offering me support whenever I get overly winded from hauling around this large belly. Once we get to the large double doors that lead to the throne room, Nicole gives me a swift kiss on the cheek before she runs off to take her place among the crowd. Even though I have dreamed of this moment ever since the day that I found out about the prophecy, nothing can compare to how I feel right now. The trumpets that surround the room blast loudly, announcing my arrival. Everyone in the crowd turns to look at me. A large lump forms in my throat as I look into all of their anxious eyes. Swallowing down the lump I force my feet to move one foot in front of the other down the aisle. Members of the crowd are reaching through the barriers that are holding them back for my safety. I cannot help but reach out and touch the tips of their fin
Natalia POVI slowly make my way back to our bedroom after the Blood Moon Ball. It was a glorious event and I was so happy to see how many members of our Kingdom found their mates. I spent most of the evening sitting on my throne with my feet propped up to minimize the swelling. Members of the Kingdom can up to me throughout the night to offer their congratulations and tell me how much happier everyone is in the Kingdom now that Alexander is gone. I have found that many of them are weary of Victor as well simply because he was Alexander's brother. But I assured them all that even though they may look the same they are definitely not the same. Just as Victor and I make it back to our bedroom room a pain shoots through my belly causing me to need to stop and take a breath. Victor is at my side in second. "What's wrong," he asks as he lays his hand on my stomach causing the twins to twist and turn crazily in my stomach.Just as suddenly as the pain came it went away. Standing i
Victor POV Three years later I can hear giggles coming from the kitchen and I just know that the boys are up to no good. "Ezra and Titus," I yell as I make my way into the kitchen. I look around the room and I don't see any sign of the boys. But Crystal and Margaret are unsuccessfully trying to hide the smirks that are on their lips. Standing in the middle of the kitchen with my hands on my hips I glare at my mate's two friends knowing that they are hiding the boys from me. "Where are they?" I ask Crystal and Margaret. "Who are you looking for?" Margaret says with a glint of humor twinkling in her eyes. "You know who," I say as I try to pretend to be angry. "The boys are supposed to be tidying their room." Suddenly a little blonde head pops up from behind the kitchen island and his blue eyes sparkle brightly as he looks at me. "Why do we have to tidy our room," Ezra says with a pout on his lips. Then a little brown head pops up from beside him. Every time I see h
NATALIA I push my plump bottom lip out in a little pout and stomp my foot on the ground. I can’t believe he is telling me no. Alexander never tells me no. He watches me with a smirk on his face as I throw my little tantrum, almost like he is enjoying my displeasure. “Please…” I beg. “It is just so hot outside.” “My beautiful Little Queen,” Alexander says as he cups my cheek in his hand and rubs his thumb over my lip. My breathing hitches a little bit at his touch, but I refuse to give in. I want to go swimming. “It isn’t a good day today.” Alexander says shortly. Gently I run my fingers over the stiff collar of his shirt. A shirt that just a few months ago I would have had to iron myself. “I am sure you could use a break today. You are always working.” Alexander groans impatiently under my touch. His crystal blue eyes darken as I run my fingers over the beautiful mark that sits on his neck, my mark. “I will send you with Ra
A loud banging on my door disrupts my thoughts. I tried to go to sleep when I found myself back in my old room, but it was useless. How was I a Queen yesterday and back to an Omega today? Am I getting some sort of second chance? “I have to tell someone,” I murmur quietly to myself. But then who could I trust with this type of information? Who would believe that I have traveled back in time to fix the future? It sounds insane even though I know that it is the truth. Alexander. Alexander would have to believe me. The loud banging continues and an even louder voice booms through my bedroom door. “It is Monday, Nat,” Rebecca yells through the door. “Laundry day.” “Yes ma’am,” I call through the door. Rebecca is the head Omega, and she takes her job very seriously. Everything must run smoothly, or she is unhappy. Pulling myself from the bed I press my fingers against my temples trying to alleviate the pain behind them. Pulling
I peer out of the old sheets that I have hung in my room as curtains. Pulling the latch to my window I shove it open and let the night air come into my room. I had hoped that it would be refreshing but I was wrong. The breeze that hits my face is as warm as the day was. Propping myself up into the window ledge I close my eyes and listen to the sounds of the night. From way up here I can hear everything, and it soothes my wolf, Adeline. Far off in the distance I can hear the rushing water of the spring that feeds into the river and just like always the cool water calls out to me. My eyes wander to the ground and none of the guards are patrolling on this side of the castle. Swinging my legs outside of the window I let them dangle for a moment while I listen for the sounds of the guards. Satisfied that I won’t get caught, I slink myself out of the window and hold on to the edge until I feel my toes grip the lattice that is underneath. Carefully and quiet