Elizabeth POV I could not believe Carter was here in front of me. That he had come to be with me. I did not know what it all meant, but he was here when I needed him. I looked at his face, he was sweating as we raced him back to the hospital. It seemed like it too longer to get to where they rescued me but getting him back, slung over Stan’s shoulder was a race against time. The medical team was waiting as we arrived, one of the warrior’s having mind-linked ahead. My parents were waiting for us, as was Eric. They rushed forward but the medical team intervened. “Princess, we need to get the Alpha into surgery,” the lead doctor says to me. I nod, leaning down to kiss Carter, “You fight, Carter,” I whisper in his ear kissing his forehead since he was transferred to the gurney. The medical team raced away and I stood there watching as they took my mate from me. I felt arms wrap around me and realized it was Kinsley. I turn around in surprise, “

Elizabeth POV After a long night of waiting and praying to the Moon Goddess, the sun finally rose. Every hour Carter made it without needing another surgery was a good sign. I was exhausted but would not leave Carter’s side. My parents, Stan, and Kinsley had all tried to get me to go and get some rest. I know Carter would want me to, but I also knew if the situation were to be reversed, he would have done the same. “Ashley,” I call out into my mind. I had not heard from her since we had been injected with the wolfsbane. Coming out with a yawn, “Yes, Elizabeth?” she asks. “Where have you been?” I inquire curious what she does with her time. We are not like many wolves where we communicate on a continuous basis. It is more of a situation that when we need one another we are always there. “I was protecting our pup. The fortunate thing with being a silver wolf, is we can fight against the wolfsbane, when necessary. It does not happen every tim

Elizabeth POVI watch the emotions cross Carter’s face landing on confusion. “How?” he stutters when I look at him incredulously. “I mean I know how,” he says his face now red, “But when?” he asks. I turn away from him putting my hand on my forehead and my other hand on my hip, “Moon Goddess, give me the strength not to strangle this man,” I mutter as I feel strong arms wrap around my body gently. Carter’s bandaged hands rest softly on my small baby bump as he leans his head down on my shoulder resting his lips near my ear. “This is the best gift you could have given me,” he murmurs as he nuzzles my marking spot. I feel sparks all along my body and lean back into Carter’s body. “Do you mean that?” I ask.Carter gently turns me around in his arms, tilting my face up to look at him, “I mean it. It is a gift from the Moon Goddess,” he says as he pulls me into his arms. I wrap my arms around his waist, and we stand like that wrapped up in the joy of the moment. “It’s a boy,” I sa

Alpha Carter POV As Elizabeth and I walked up the aisle, I could not help but become a little nostalgic. Thinking about where we had been to where we are now. Having overcome so many hurdles. So many things that seemed against us being together. But here we were … about to become Queen and King of the Kingdom. I had never aspired to become King. It had never been something I had remotely considered. Having met with the current King this week and learned more about what he did and the opportunities I would have to make a difference in the wolf community excited me. And now I felt like a fool for fighting so hard against it. I could feel Elizabeth’s small hand on my arm as we walked up the aisle following her parents. I could feel the stares and the excitement in the room for the future. For the next generation to take over. What I felt stressed about was my inability to shift tonight. The people present knew of my injury and were advised as

Elizabeth POV The last two weeks had been a blur. We had an amazing feast the night of our coronation, and then we were in the whirlwind of handing over responsibilities for the Kingdom. Carter and I were both sitting in my office on the couch that I had brought in. I had my feet in Carter’s lap as he rubbed them. “Mmmm that feels good,” I murmur as my eyes half close. We had just finished another gruelling day of learning and needed a few minutes to ourselves before we went to supper with those who lived in the Palace. We had started that last week. Carter missed having meals with his Pack, so we started that tradition. Those living within the Palace loved the idea and had embraced being a part of a bigger family. It did not mean everyone joined every night, but it gave people options. The cooking team loved it as well. They got to serve people more than just waiting for a special event. Carter starts to massage up my calve m