I love my boys so much and want this race car themed room to be a blast for them. Russell and Willson both have great ideas. I look as the 4 boys are sitting down to plan the room. The teens are such welcoming distractions. They turn my world upside down but in all of the best ways.
I call a local painter and get him to come over to paint the nursery. I want a soft pink. Like the subtle color of sunset. When he comes over he suggests whispy pink from Moores paints. I agree and the white is changed to ivory. He agrees to start first thing tomorrow. As he is leaving he sees the boys planning the bedroom. "Hi guys what are you all contemplating in there?", he greets my brothers and twins.
"We are planning a race car room for my nephews. My name is Willson by the way.", he is so friendly. "I Sean and he my brober Keif.", my baby tells him. "Well it's nice to meet you youngsters. I am Alpha Kennedy but my friends call me Ken. I will be painting your sisters room.", he tells them as he puts on his hat.
He turns to me and takes my hand. "Lady Martin please know that I will do my best and your family is very much covered by my pack. The Roo Pack will be here all the way.", he assures me. "Thank you Alpha Kennedy for everything. I wasn't expecting an Alpha to be a painter. I was thinking that you had a very high aurora. I just couldn't place it.", I assure him of my respect.
"Lady Martin please, I am very serious about providing protection to you. You and your children are my top priority in life. I will give my life for you. I will protect your husband as well because he is in your heart. I can't explain myself because the Moon Goddess has forbidden it. Just know I am here for you.", he kneels before me and kisses the back of my hand. I feel sparks shoot off my hand. I withdraw my hand from his very confused by what just happened.
I lead him to the door and open it for him to leave. I feel his eyes bore into my very core. My body heats up under his gaze. I mind link him, "Please go, when you paint I'll be out. I think it best we avoid future issues by not being alone together." He respectfully bows his head and walks out the door. He turns back to me and says, "It's fated by the Moon Goddess, we can't ignore it. " I meet his eyes and I suddenly feel it. Everything he says is true. I don't understand why the Moon Goddess is doing this.
I have to concentrate on my pups for now. I can't question things like this until my little girls are safe. I need Brett. "Brett I need you now. Something happened and I don't understand it., Please try to come home soon.", I pour out my heart to him.
Brett walks into the house and I grab him around the waist. I explain everything to him and he holds my face in his hands. "Anastasia no matter what Rhett and I will never stop loving you. We will be with you in this life and the next. Please don't worry my love it's not good for the pups. The Moon Goddess has given us a love that is unending. Everything will work for our good. This Alpha was sent to provide protection, so let him. Let your heart guide you. I will never feel jealous or betrayed. I know that you love me."
I Lay my head on his chest and just hold him. As I listen to his heartbeat it comforts me. The pups in my womb are kicking and moving around. Willson and Russell are staying near the boys, so everyone is safe.
The painting is done and Ken is now working with the boys. He is so good at helping them. I don't go out every single time he is here now. I actually ask questions about different things. I even help him paint from time to time. "Ken, I wanted to say I'm sorry for the way I treated you before. I thought you were trying to replace Rhett. I see now that I was wrong. I just want you to know that I am ok with this now. Whatever it is..."
"Ana I am here because I was sent to you. I feel so strong that I should mark you as my Luna. However, you aren't ready. I am willing to wait. I am here for you, and you alone. The pups are just extra. They mean everything to me as do you.", Ken explains.
I feel like I'm being squeezed suddenly. I fall to my knees, then to my hands. I can't bear this pain. Ken picks me up and rushes to the pack Doctor. I pant like a dog and feel immense pressure in my pelvic area. I can't miscarry these pups. The doctor gets my contractions to stop. He decides to sew my cervix shut for now.
I am on bed rest for the next month. I really don't mind the bed rest as much as I mind the isolation. I love the boys so very much. I miss them when we can't play together. My brothers are keeping them safe and entertained. I even miss them too. I can hear them laughing and playing.
I can't get enough time from Brett. I look forward to every moment with him. We talk for hours and hours. Ken and members of the Roo pack stop by as well. It really means a lot to me that the pack cares. They bring gifts for the girls and things to help keep me busy. Word search and sudoku are my favorite puzzles. They cook for our family too. The boys and Brett enjoy all the guy food. Wings, fried chicken, all kinds of meat and potatoes type stuff.
Some of the women bring things for me to eat. Usually it's from the mated couples. They make humus, salads, low fat foods that are healthy. I understand that the shewolves are jealous of me because Ken has chosen me as his Luna. Brett and I have talked about it often. We want to talk to the Moon Goddess before we agree to anything.
The Moon Goddess has not given me an audience with her so I haven't been able to answer Ken. He has been so attentive and patient with me. I feel the mate pull and resistance is painful. Yet I can't be with him like that. I can't do that to Rhett's memory. I can't hurt Brett or my pups. I just need the Moon Goddess to explain.
Contractions start again but it's not time. I mind link Brett that I'm hurting bad. He puts a calming spell on me. It helps to slow everything down until the doctor can get to me. The stitches start to pull. It's excruciatingly painful. This is hurting me so much. I ask my brothers to take my pups to the pack to play. They don't need to hear this.
Brett holds my hand and the doctor examines me. The mate pull is strong when in pain. Even with Brett holding me it's unbearable. I need Ken but I can't ask for him. I can't hurt Brett that way so I endure it. As the doctor cuts the stitches I pass out. Brett decides to ask Ken to help. Ken walks into the room and I feel a warmth that spreads over me calming me.
Ken is very respectful of Brett and ask what he should do. Brett tells Ken to follow his heart. He knows that the mate bond will make it better for me. Brett is such a good mate. Ken walks over a picks up my other hand. Instantly the pain is bearable.
I wake up slowly. Ken is holding my hand, wiping my brow. The doctor has cut the stitches and labor can progress now. Brett kisses me and the contractions slow down. Ken leans down but doesn't touch me with his lips. I can feel the warmth and strength pass from him.
The contractions start again, becoming regular. When the contractions are back to back it's time to push. Brett is beside me talking me through it but Ken is behind me bracing me. He holds my back up and he puts his hands over mine to hold my legs. Together we push the first head out. Then the shoulders and lastly the body. Sophia is here.
Brett cuts the cord. I rest in Kens arms. Sophia is on my chest. She is searching for my breast. I help her to latch on. She is hungry and sucks hard. When she finishes the nurse scoops her up and takes her over to the doctor. She is deemed healthy and the Alpha pup. Brett stays with her until time for the second birth. Then he takes his place beside me again.
Ken whispers in my ear, " Anastasia you are so strong and beautiful. You are amazing baby girl. I just watched you perform a miracle and now a second one is time to debut. You got this honey." His words pull at my heart but I say nothing. I just look into his eyes. Then I push again and again until our Irina is born. The doctor lays her on my chest but she is very weak. She doesn't feed.
I don't know how to help her. I look to Brett who does a protection spell. I look to Ken who is still behind me. He reaches around me and lays his hands on her tiny body. I feel his energy going into her. She gains his strength. "She's an Alpha as well, that's why she is weak, two Alpha's are not normal in one birth. She needs to feed while I hold her. I will give her the strength she needs until she is able to make her own.", Ken explains why she is so weak.
Irina feeds and then sleeps while Ken and I hold her. She gets stronger and stronger. Rhett has given me two Alpha's. I think about his love and how much he would love his daughters. Sophia is able to make her own strength and grows stronger by the minute. I look into Brett's beautiful eyes and mind link how much I love him.
"Sweetheart I know that you love me and Rhett. The Moon Goddess has given you a second chance mate because Rhett died. Remember we knew that you would need two mates. We will need to be stronger and never be jealous of him. I don't want to share you but honestly it feels right. When he embraces you I can feel your strength again. It's just right my love.", what Brett says makes me feel whole again.
I give birth to the afterbirth and the doctor examines me. I show rapid healing like I should so he doesn't have to do anything. I send everyone to care for my pups. Ken lays me down gently as he readies himself to leave as well. I reach for his hand to say thank you. Instead he turns back and kisses me. The softest kiss I've ever had.
"Ana, honey, I won't be far, rest well. I'll be with our little Irina. I need to make sure she is making her own strength now.", Ken starts to walk away. "Wait!", I call out to him. He turns around and walks back over to the bedside.
"Brett and I have talked this over, we agree that you are in our life for a reason. I can't move our family to your pack. I am willing to be your Luna if you still want that. I will never leave Brett out of anything in my life. My pups mean everything to me. The girls are Rhett's that's why I fought for them so hard. I feel our mate pull. I just don't know how it will work."
He leans down and kisses me again, "Rest well, we can talk later."