All Chapters of Marriage First, Mate Second: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Chapter 102: Born healers *** Amber’s POV “Hey Sophe, we’re back,” I tell my friend softly, “We wanted to see how things are going in here. How are you feeling?” Sophie is panting, and her grimace clearly communicates her pain level. I fearfully glance at the doctor, and she looks as worried as I am. “The baby is coming,” the doctor tells us, “We couldn’t delay labor any longer. Sophie is still weak, so this isn’t going to be easy.” Hope nods and takes out her potions. I grip the stone in one hand, and hold Chloe in my arms with the other. Elliot is holding Toby, and I can tell by his expression he is terrified. “If it’s ok doctor, I’m going to put my healing and protection balms on Sophie,” Hope says, “It’s to help all of this go more smoothly.” “I can’t see a medical reason why not,” the doctor replies, brow furrowed, “I’ve heard of such things before, but I’ve never seen them. But is that ok with you, Sophie?” Sophie nods, and makes

Chapter 104: The scars she gave to me***Levi’s POV “Thank you all for coming today,” I tell the audience of shifters before me, “As you probably know, I called this meeting to see if anyone has any new information regarding the threats to my family.” Amber told me of her feeling that she was being observed when she was out yesterday. I didn’t want to believe that she could be in danger, and had hoped that she was overreacting. However, Hope said that she felt the same thing. And either way it seemed like a reasonable thing to check in with the area packs to see if they have been able to gather any information. Grant raises his hand, and I motion for him to come up to the microphone.“There was a body of a rogue wolf in the east forest,” Grant says, “And a friend of mine at the police station said that he had a blueprint of your house in his jacket pocket.” “When did this happen,” I ask him, concerned that this is the first I’m hearing of this, “Do we have

Chapter 106: Dark arts ***Levi’s POV “Levi, how are you,” Stan says, getting up from the couch to shake my hand, “It’s good to see you! How are Amber and the twins?” “They are well, thank you,” I tell him, trying not to notice that my mother was sitting next to him on the couch before I walked in, “But I actually do need your expertise with something. I was hoping you would be able to help us solve a mystery of sorts.” I knew that Stan would be there, because he and my mother have been spending a great deal of time together. I’m conflicted about that. I want my mother to have someone to talk to, of course. And I know that she has been ill for so long that it was extremely difficult for her to get out and make new friends. But I am starting to realize that Stan has other than friendly feelings for her. And now I don’t know what to think. “Of course,” he says with a grin, “I do love a good mystery! What’s going on?” “And can I help,” my mother asks

Chapter 108: Charmed *** Levi’s POV “But I don’t understand,” Dan says, “I dropped her off here a bunch of times. She said that she lived here with her parents. The Stanfields? Have you heard of them?” “I’m sorry dear, but I have no idea who that might be,” the woman replies, “I’ve never met Cindy or the Stanfields. Are you sure that you have the right house?” I’m suddenly certain that Dan absolutely has the right house. But Cindy may not be who she appears to be. “You know what,” I tell her, “Thank you so very much for your time. I’m sure we have just made a mistake. I’m sorry to have disturbed you. Have a great day.” I can see that Dan wants to ask more questions, but I gently pull him down the driveway before he can say anything more. “Dan,” I whisper, “Your friend doesn’t seem to live there. And if she gave you a fake address..” “I know, I know, then something’s definitely not right,” he replies sadly, “I just don’t understand Levi

Chapter 110: A dream come true ***Amber’s POV “Awe look at that one,” I tell Hope, pointing out the fluffy white puppy bouncing around the room, “He looks like a good boy to me!” We’re at the animal shelter today, in hopes of cheering up both Hope and Dan. It’s been a week, and Hope is completely back to normal physically. It’s what she’s been through that haunts her. Even though it’s very likely that neither that witch nor Cindy will never be released, she’s hurt by what’s happened. And I know that she misses Ranger.. “Let’s have a closer look,” Hope says with the first genuine smile I’ve seen since she’s been ill, “Oh yes, he’s definitely a good boy!” She picks up the wiggly ball of fluff and he licks her cheek immediately, clearly excited to meet her. Her musical laugh is back, and it’s wonderful to hear. “He’s one of several puppies that were born here recently,” the woman from the shelter, whose name tag proclaims her as “Carrie” tells us,