Zaya POVThings were moving fast. We had two days to prepare after Godric and Alex spoke to the Elders. Godric and I talked every night about what we would say, and what we weren’t going to say. How are we going to announce the expected pup. And the exact words we would avoid using.He made sure to drill in my head that we weren’t going to discuss any details surrounding the day or time that I got pregnant.I tried to tell Godrick that no one was going to ask about the details of how we became pregnant, but he wanted to cover all our bases.We agreed to not reference anything about the rogue pack. Or Evander. Nothing that would suggest this baby was conceived directly after my return. Nothing to suggest the pup was conceived the night of my Luna crowing ceremony.Audrey helped me pick out a nice simple white dress that flowed around my waist so no one could see my baby bump and assume I was further along than I what we wanted them to believe. The dress she chose was really nice.“Are

Zaya POV A group of young kids met me by the entrance of the house. They were so young. No older than eight. Two of them grabbed my hands, while the others took hold of my flowing white dress. Together they led me to glowing fields not far away. The entire time, they laughed and giggled. At what, I have no idea. Maybe it was out of pure excitement. Maybe they had just finished a thrilling game and were still filled with adrenaline. As we approached, the shouting voices and laughter from the party started to dwindle. The music stopped and soon the only sound that could be heard was the raging fires. Everyone turned to face us. They all stared with big smiles as the children led me closer. I began to focus on the path before me. The children one by one fell away until there was one. A little red head girl, wearing a red and blue dress. I noticed we were approaching my family. Both of my parents and his mother stood to the left of the pathway. Godric, Audrey, and Alex stood to the r

Godric POVTensions ran high as the Elders debated Mason’s intentions. They held a meeting less than an hour after our return.Elder Grey yelled across the room. “We cannot assume they will start another war!”Elder Elias responded, “We cannot assume they will do nothing to avenge Evander.”One by one, they all started to shout over each other.“We’re talking about rogues here. They aren’t trained enough to lead a large-scale attack.”“You don’t need training to shift or carry a weapon.” Another said.Others agreed with him.“And you don’t need a sign from the Moon Goddess to know Alpha Mason is planning something.”Alex’s ears perked up at that comment.Elder John spoke up, “How are you going to defend the pack and we have yet to find out how Evander crossed our borders unprotected.”More whispers and more voices echoed in the room.The Elders were angry and impatient, but so was I. This unruly conduct wasn’t helping matters. Remembering my fathers words to keep the Elders in order,

Godric POVZaya was worried. And she had every right to be. If Mia’s attitude was any indication, Mason had a pack of wolves that hated the current Luna Queen.Who knows what will happen once the rogues find out that she is living happily and carrying the future King?“You know she could be carrying a girl.” Alex teased.“I know.”“I’m just saying, you keep referencing the baby as the future King. Like you are trying to will it so. That’s no how genetics works, brother.”“No, but I could hope.”He chuckled missing the dread behind my words. It’s not that I hoped the baby was a boy, it’s that I hoped he would actually be the next Alpha King. I hoped Zaya wouldn’t have to endure the pain that will follow we cannot make him so.“I think we should double the security team traveling with us. Just to be safe.”“You really are paranode.”“I’m Beta. I’m supposed to think of the things you do not.”I couldn’t argue with him there. It was what he trained for. To think of all the things that I n