Cassie POVWe all sleep in the next day, even Austin. Meagan allowed me to show the baby to Austin after he was born. Austin has been so excited watching Meagan's stomach grow. She would tell him all about her baby. So naturally, he was excited to meet the little one finally.Kate worked hard helping me deliver the baby. I was happy to have her help, giving her a chance to see what is to come. She was nervous but kind to Meagan.The little boy is perfect. Kate and Erick told Trip and Meagan not to get in any hurry to go home. We have plenty of room here. It is nice to be under the same roof with Trip again. Trip will always be like a brother to me.When I finally get out of bed, Austin is still sleeping. I check in on mother and baby. They are sleeping soundly. I find Kate in the kitchen drinking a cup of coffee. She smiles at me when I come into the kitchen."Are you hungry? I can cook," I say to her."Everyone is still asleep. Austin's nanny is taking a nap on the couch. She did his
Erick POVShawn sits with Kate, trying to link to her mind. This mind link thing still seems odd to all of us. I have tried to learn more about it over the last few months. Shawn has explained to context to me numerous times. I guess since my wolves are unable to do this, it just seems odd to me. I do not care what he does as long as he can verify she is okay.Cassie returns from taking the pack doctor home. She comes into the bedroom and sits down beside me. "She will be fine, Erick," Cassie says.She pats my leg and smiles at me. "I know she has to be fine. I just got her back," I say.Shawn is sitting so still with his eyes closed, and he seems to be in a deep state of rest himself. I wish he could tell us what is going on inside her head. I have no patience when it comes to anything going wrong with Kate. I want her life to be peaceful. I need her to wake up and tell me she is okay. I need to hear the words cross her sweet lips."Alpha, calm down; Shawn will get through to her. He
Cassie POVKate has been out for almost three days. We have cut the staff in the house down to practically no one. The only people allowed to check in on her are me, Alpha Erick, the pack doctor, and Shawn. Alpha Erick begs the baby to let Kate wake up, and it is heartbreaking.Shawn has connected with her once more and assured Erick she is okay. I know that offers him some comfort, but he wants to hear it from her in reality. Andrew and John have taken over many of the pack business, which I know Alpha Erick is grateful to have them. It is heartbreaking to watch all of this.Alpha Erick has suffered without her for months, and now he has to watch her sleep. At least she is here with us and not with Macon. That in itself is comforting. Although the fear of Macon possibly taking his vampire form and coming for Kate and the baby weighs heavy on everyone's mind. I know Alpha Erick is distraught, but he tries so hard to put up a good show for the pack and the wolves.Alpha Erick comes dow
Erick POVI send John and Trip to Seanet to retrieve Alexander. I know this will be a harrowing journey for them. Going into vampire country is no easy task. Trip was worried about leaving his wife and new baby behind but went willingly to help Kate.Cassie is sitting alongside Kate, and I have kept Austin entertained for the most part. I think it would be safe to bring his nanny back since we now know she was not anyone that the baby was fearful of right now.I am scared for people to know how much power this baby has or how strong this baby will become as it grows. Alexander said the baby had an energy like no other. I have to wonder what kind of powers Kate and Macon have in them.The thought of Macon lurking around as a vampire now and Angie on the run. Can we catch a break? Just one peaceful moment would be nice. I go ahead and call Austin's nanny. We need help here with Kate still in a coma. If she does not come out of it, then I will send the nanny away again.I wait patiently
Kate POVI convince Cassie and Erick to let me be for a short period of time. I feel like I have been surrounded and only need a few moments to myself. I could run a hot bath or something. I just need some time to sort through everything before Shawn comes to speak with me. I have so much to tell him that I did not share with Erick or Cassie. Our baby girl and my mother told me to hold out for a little while. I feel it is best."I understand you need some time to process everything, just let me help you out of the bed, at least," Erick says.I touch his hand and smile at him. "Okay, I can let my big strong Alpha help me for a little while. You can run me a bath, extra hot," I say to him.Erick leaves the bedroom and goes into the master bathroom. I can hear the water running. Cassie goes to leave me. "Thank you, Cassie, for caring for me, Austin and Erick. I think we ask too much of you," I say to her."I do not mind helping you at all. You know I love you as a sister, and Erick has a
Shawn POVI arrive at the Alpha's house with Cassie. She is nervous and worried about Kate. Hell, we all are worried about Kate and the baby."Wait, before you go into the house, I need to tell you something. Kate is acting off, like not herself. I understand she has been through a lot. She was kidnapped, then fell into some strange sleep cycle, then drugged, but still, she offered Austin to me. It seems off. She would never do that," Cassie says to me."I will be able to link with her and see what is going on with her. So do not worry. We will take care of her," I say to Cassie.I get out of the truck and walk up onto the porch. I am nervous for some reason. Cassie is right something seems off here. I open the door to the house and go inside. Alpha Erick meets me at the door."She is waiting for you up the stairs in the master bedroom. She wants to see you alone, Shawn," Alpha Erick says."Okay, I will go up and see her. I am sure everything is fine. You guys don't need to worry so m
Alexander POVI sit on my perch on the front porch, trying to enjoy the birds. It is the only enjoyment I get these days. I sit here waiting for Macon to show up and kill me any day now. I know he has taken his vampire form, and he will come for me and soon for Kate and the baby. Macon will have his revenge. That is one thing I can found on death by my hybrid son.I hear a truck coming up the driveway. Desire comes outside to see what is going on and who is coming. "Are we expecting visitors, Alexander?" Desire asks me.I look at her, puzzled. I shake my head and look harder, trying to see what or who is coming. "No, but that looks like wolves. Smells like them too," I say to her."Do you think it is Kate?" Desire asks."No, she hates me. She would never come here for help. Let us just wait and see who or what it is, but be ready," I say to her."I will get the gun, you know, just in case," Desire says.I reach out and touch her hand. "No need. I can smell Kate on them. This is not a
Desire POVI come out of the bar with a tall blonde woman for Alexander and me to share. She was easy to chat up and agreed to leave with me quickly. I will not kill her, only drain her a little, so we both have a nice snack before heading to the dog house. Damn wolves, I really cannot tolerate them. They smell funny, and they are arrogant assholes.Alpha Erick seems okay, but he is still a hothead, just like most wolves I know. I do look forward to getting to know Kate better. She should know how much Alexander loves her and only wants the best for her. I know it is hard for her to grasp his situation when he was with her mother. Looking back now, I cannot imagine Alexander getting involved with a wolf. It seems odd to me, but he says he loved this Rainwater wolf very much and had a good relationship with her pack until he got her pregnant.A vampire and a werewolf were having a child. The pack should have seen it for what it was, a damn miracle baby. Actually, miracle babies, to be