PHOENIX POV I wake up to soft kisses being placed on my chest. I look down into Scarlett's beautiful eyes. "Did you sleep well, Butterfly? Soren was good to you last night, wasn't he?" She gives me a small smile and whispers, "I haven't had a good night's sleep like that in months and Soren was very good to me last night and this morning... I have missed both of you. I'm sorry for the night after 'The Punishment'. I did actually want you to kiss me and for you to love me. I was just scared... I think we needed that time on our own though, otherwise, we might not have had the night we just did." I pull her up further on my chest and kiss her, running my hands up and down her back. I smile at the little shivers that run through her from my touch. I then surprise her by deepening my kiss and flipping us over so I am now on top of her. I push my knees in between hers, making it so I can slide slowly inside her. I break my kiss as I hiss low from t

SCARLETT POV I wake up feeling pleasantly sore and wrapped tightly in Phoenix's arms. I smile as I try to move and his arms tighten even more and he whispers in a husky voice into my ear, "Where do you think you are going, Butterfly?" "I was thinking about going to the bathroom, having a shower and then getting ready to resume my Royal duties... Why did you have something else in mind?" "Hmm..." He runs his hands over my body, making me arch my back into him,"Yep, I definitely have something much better mind..." He places light kisses on the back of my shoulder and neck. I let out a mix of a moan, a growl and a hiss as Phoenix thrusts his hips forward and slides into me. He starts out slowly, but it isn't long before he increases his thrusts harder and faster. I can't hold on to my pleasure anymore as I shatter in his arms. He holds me tighter to him as he also finds his release. Phoenix is the first to move. He lets me go and

PHOENIX POVI smile at her concern. "Scarlett is fine. I have a couple of questions for you..""Okay, I will answer what I can.""How often does a she-wolf go into heat? And do they have to be in heat to conceive?""A normal she-wolf if she is not already pregnant goes into heat for about three to four days once every three to four months. A lot of it depends on the she-wolf. No, it is easier for them to conceive when they are in heat, but because a she-wolf is also part human, they can conceive at any time.""After Scarlett lost our daughter, is there a possibility that she could be heading into her wolf's heat again?""Yes, she could, but she asked me to give her something to make sure she didn't end up pregnant to the male that attacked her... Unfortunately, there is a chance that because she only had it a day or two ago, there is no way she will conceive from you either, at least for a few more weeks yet.."

SCARLETT POVLast night with Phoenix and Soren was wonderful, and the last two of days have been unforgettable. I am not sure what has gotten into him, as he has not left me alone since the night of the Blood Moon. I know the show in the SUV to that first clan was Phoenix and Soren's was of letting H know that I am theirs and no one touches me but them. As I stand in the shower, allowing the hot water to relax my sore body, I turn inward."Cara? Ruth?" "Yes, Scar!" Ruth answers"Do you know what is going on with Nix and Soren? Not that I am complaining." "Scar, don't be mad, but that drug Emily gave us didn't work..." "What do you mean, didn't work? Does that mean that mystery male has....??" "Nooo! It worked for that. It stopped any pregnancy we would have had from him, but with the combination of the Blood Moon and your desire to prove to

PHOENIX POVI felt the moment Scarlett carefully moved out of our bed, Soren was asleep, but I was not. I don't know what got into him. He has never been like that with our butterfly. He didn't even notice the change in her towards the end before he fell asleep, but I did. There is something very important and very serious that she is not telling us.Once she leaves the room, I get up, get dressed, and follow her. It doesn't surprise me when we end up at Dominic's office, as it was where she said she was going before Soren wanted her. I must remember to ask him what that was about once he wakes up again. I watch as Scarlett enters Dominic's office and wait for her to close the door. I move slowly and quietly to the door and just listen.I would give my life if I had to... Scarlett, what's this about?""I.. I.. I've been having a nightmare for about the last week and a half..""And what is this nightmare?""Phoenix is fighting the mystery male that attacked me...""Why would that be a