Layla POV The sound of Lea purring in my head wakes me up; I smile as I snuggle into the warm body in my bed, then freeze, ‘What the fuck?’ My head is on Darius’s chest, my body is lying across his; my skin tingles where our bodies touch. I go to move when Darius’s arm tightens around me, “Where are you going, Layla?” I put my hand over my mouth, praying to the moon goddess that I haven't got lousy morning breath, and mutter, “Bathroom Darius, I need to go to the bathroom.” Darius loosens his hold on me so I can get out of bed; I avert my gaze as the bed sheet slips and smother a groan. Lea purrs louder as she says, “You need to mark him as ours, Layla.” My face reddens at her words, and I glance back down at Darius; he winks, and warmth spreads through my body, starting from my core, and continues to rise in my chest until it reaches my face. I bite my bottom lip and make a beeline for the bathroom. As soon as I shut the door, Lea’s voice is back in my mind, “We need to m

Amy POVIt's early, Drew and I are still in bed; I roll toward him and grit my teeth as my pup's foot gets caught under my ribs. I groan and lay on my back; Drews stirs and reaches for me; I shiver in delight as he runs his hand over my stomach. Drew kisses my neck as he says, “Your awake early, sunshine. Is there anything I can do?”I giggle and slap his hand away as he slides his fingers under my panties and whisper, “Don't even think about it, Drew. I have to get out of bed.” He frowns when I sit up and asks, “Why are you getting out of bed so early, sunshine? We don't have to leave until after lunch.” My eyes eat him alive as I answer, “I am leaving early; I want to speak to Layla before everyone arrives.” He inclined his head toward my stomach and asked, “You haven't told her yet?” I shake my head. “No.” Drew rubs his eyes sleepily before asking, “How do you think she will take our news?” I rub my stomach as I ponder his question and smile, “Layla will be happy for u

Amy POVI waited until Darius closed the door behind him before sitting down on the couch. Layla pulls her hair into a messy bun before asking, “What did you want to see me about, Amy?” I put my hands in my lap and say, “I want to mind-link Drew and tell him you have marked Darius.” Layla frowns as she asks,“Why?” I look at her and say, “So he can tell Nathan.” She stands up and sits beside me on the couch before asking, “You worried how Nathan will react to Darius and I being mates?” I nod. “Yes,” Layla sighs before saying, “Nathan doesn't deserve to have a sister like you.”I shrug, “He is the only brother I have, Layla.”Layla huffs then says, “You know I can't say no to you, don't you?” I giggle,“That’s what I was hoping for.” Layla embraces me and whispers, “If it puts your mind at rest to tell Drew, then do it.”I hug Layla and thank her for understanding why I have to do this; after a few minutes, we go to Layla's flat to check on Ellie and Beth. Zach’s mate

Drew POV I can't believe my Alpha and best friend for over twenty years has left; Amy’s arms are wrapped around my waist, and she buries her head in my chest. I hold her tightly as she sobs, and it breaks my heart to see her this upset. Amy is the best thing that has ever happened to me; she is my reason for waking up every morning. Now we have a pup on the way; I feel like my life is complete. I lead her into the packhouse and go to the kitchen to make her a cup of tea. Amy has developed a sweet tooth since she fell pregnant. I cringe and put three teaspoons of sugar into the cup and stir it before I hand it to her. Her blues eyes sparkle with unshed tears as she whispers, ”Thanks, babe; I think I need this.” I go to sit beside her, but she shakes her head and says, “I will be ok, Drew; you don't have to stay with me; I know you have a lot of preparations to make before we leave tomorrow.” I kneel in front of her and ask, “Are you sure you're ok, sunshine? I can stay for

Darius POV We are back on the road early the following day; I can't wait to show Layla my home; we only have another couple of hours driving before we get there. I have already mind-linked Abigail to ensure the nursery has been set up for Ellie and Beth; it won't take long as we still have everything that Maddie and I used as babies. My home is a three-story farmhouse; on the top floor is the main bedroom with an ensuite, a connecting door from the main bedroom to the nursery, a lounge area, and two bedrooms with ensuites, which Maddie and I used when we were growing up. My mother believed in keeping her children close to her. I wish she had had the chance to meet Layla as I am sure she would have loved her, but mom passed away when Maddie was eight years old. The second floor consists of another four bedrooms; each room has an ensuite. We have the kitchen, dining room, lounge room, bathroom, and my office on the ground level, and a sunroom used as a library-sitting room; that's the