Chase POVThe moment I felt Kiera strong inside me, I ran to action. I stalked to the training grounds, my face clad in pure determination to find my mate. Every soldier bowed to me as I walked past them, and no one dared to disobey an order I gave. I saw my people, hand and hand with those from the South, all of them rattled in fear their Alpha may kill them in his rage, and I felt nothing but pride. I never cared to enforce strict authority or entirely run a pack myself—this mission I would see out from beginning to end, though. "We got camping gear packed with the omegas, Deltas are fully equipped with weapons, and the Betas have maps to lead each group." Becky stood beside me but with a considerable distance between us. I was surprised she and her mate didn't run for the hills after what my brother accused her of or that he almost killed her."Good, we move out in five. Where are my brothers?" I asked."They are coming down now. I'll get in position." Becky gave me a respectful

Kiera POVI drank my iced tea by the bay window in my kitchen, smiling like a fool at the happiness swirling inside me. I had a moment of reprieve as my Alphas prepared a new room for us to stay in. We knew we couldn't return to the North until we removed Dietus, so we would remain here in the South for a while.I had already told them I wanted to split our time evenly between both of our homes. Our son will know all of his past and all that he will one day rule over. I never thought I would agree to one Alpha to lead every part of the world, but now, I knew it was our duty. This world needed so much repair, and the brothers and I had the power to fix it all. There would be no slavery, abuse, or darkness in our future."You are actually alone?" Sebastian came to stand beside me as we watched out the window. Omegas tended the gardens while we heard Deltas shouting war cries in the distance. It was the way a pack peacefully ran. "I'm sure it's only temporary." I smiled at him, noticing

Kiera POV"Seriously!" I shouted at Dr. Hazel. I was happy he was here, especially since he knew my history, but I was tired of everyone treating me like glass."It's just a suggestion." Dr. Hazel looked at me with worry in his eyes. He knew that nothing he said would appease either of us."Cherie, we will have our entire life to take you to bed. For now, we need to be safe.""Safe! You damn near strong-armed the doctor to say sex was off limits, as well as training, walking, dressing, bathing, or anything else that requires me to move. I'm not some cripple." "Luna's mental health is equally as important as her physical, Alpha. She is able to care for herself, even with some light training. She just needs to take it slow and listen to her body." The doctor tried reasoning with my overbearing mate."No!" Chase shook his head. "You said her womb is deteriorating then magically mending together. She could miscarry or even need surgery if she bleeds out too much. We can't risk that. She n

River POV"Are the troops prepared?" I asked Elizabeth as I paced my office floor. We needed to obtain these crystals. It was our only hope of survival."Yes, they are ready to move out first thing in the morning, Alpha. I will also do a final check before sending them to meet you.""Are you not coming?" I stopped my pacing to look at her. She stood straight and tall, arms behind her back and looking off to the side. She was the perfect image of a loyal soldier, which normally pleased me, but I also knew she was distancing herself. She wasn't here as my friend or loyal companion; she was here as my head general and nothing more."I thought it would be best to stay with my Luna. I will be heading the team back home to construct the wall, though.""You will be staying as far from me as possible.""Kiera is sensitive about us together. I don't wish to anger my Luna, and I would hope you feel the same.""Don't question my loyalty to Kiera!" I roared out to her but quickly cleared my throa

Chase POVI leaned against the wall, watching as my brothers spent twenty minutes groping our mate and saying goodbye. I liked us all together, but honestly, I was looking forward to the alone time with Kiera. My brothers and I discussed a balance we needed with our Luna. It was important to have her together and alone, so as much as I hated it, I agreed to allow them to have their own alone time. "You are all mine, Cherie," I whispered in her ear from behind as we waved goodbye to Drake and River."It's a shame you would waste three whole days to have me to yourself." She spoke in a teasing tone, her ass rubbing gently against my crouch. I had to close my eyes to push down the desire to take her right now.'We agreed, brother!' River reprimanded me in my mind. 'This is torture.' I growled back at him. 'Yes, it fucking it is.' Drake added just as they moved out of our sight. 'Take care of our mate! Protect our son!' Drake ordered.'You know I will.' I promised both of them."Speaki