Alice, Grayson's mother who had stayed back in Starfall when he left to become the Alpha of the Black Raven Pack.She had been so helpful in taking care of Alisha while the twin Alphas were away at training or meetings. She and a few other female wolves would sit with Alisha throughout the day, washing, feeding and taking care of her. Alice started getting concerned as she noticed that Alisha's tummy started to become bigger as the days went by. She guessed that Alisha was pregnant but didn't tell anyone her suspicions as she wanted to be sure first. Who was the pup's father? Did the vile Alpha Thomas defile her Luna while she was in his dungeon? Alice was troubled and went to Luna Melody for advice. Both women pondered over this dilemma for one whole day before asking Doc Anderson who hurried over to examine Alisha.
He decided to do an ultrasound to view the pup inside her. As he wheeled the machine into the room, Luna Melody followed him twisting her fingers into knots of worry.
Alice and Luna Melody tried to keep their minds clear so as not to worry the pack and especially, the packs future alphas.
" Luna, you may want to call your sons in for this," said Doc Andersen smiled as he noted the findings of his examination. Luna Melody gasped as she saw it for herself and quickly mind linked her husband, Alpha Xander and both Markian and Mitchell.
From far below, a door banged shut and shuffling feet could be heard as the three men hurried up to Alisha's bedroom. All three could be heard panting as they raced up the stairs swearing as they tripped over each other.
Doc Anderson smiled as he turned to the flushed faces that had just entered the room." Alpha Xander, let me introduce you to your grandchildren" he said softly to Alpha Xander but looking and both Markian and Mitchell who were anxiously waiting by his side.
"Grandchildren? You mean Alisha...Alisha is...she is pregnant?!" whispered Markian as his voice broke with emotion. Mitchell's eyes widened with surprise as he turned to face his mate.
"To my best guess, Luna Alisha got pregnant by both of you during the first mating! The age of the pups corresponded to that date as well. The alpha mating is the most fertile mating period and both of you impregnated the Luna at the same time. The Luna is so lucky that the pups were early in their gestation so her pelvis protected them from any exterior pressure. The pups are alpha pups, so, we will begin seeing faster changes over these next few weeks" said Doc Anderson as he wiped away the gel from Luna Alisha's abdomen
"Pups! You mean Alisha is having twins? Pups.....Markian! We are going to become fathers!" said Mitchell kneeling beside the bed that Alisha slept on. Markian bent down to kiss Alisha on her forehead.
"Alisha! You protected our kids from that bastard...Alisha, please wake up! Heera! The pups are safe ....Please! Please! Come back to us!" whispered the twin Alphas as they knelt by Alisha's side and cried for her to come back. Apollo and Damon reached out from their consciousness trying to connect to Heera in vain. Alisha's eyes remained closed as the mind link between the twins and their mate failed.
Luna Melody wiped the tears from her eyes as she ushered the doctor down the stairs." Doc...Will Alisha ever wake up?" she whispered as she opened the door for Doc Anderson to leave.
"There is always hope ....Luna. Do not lose it! We will all have to pray that the Moon Goddess sees it fit to bring her back to us" he said as he walked away.
Since their discovery of Alisha's pregnancy, the twins had increased their visits during the day. If either Markian or Mitchell was free for a few minutes, they would rush back into their bedroom and talk to the pups and Alisha. They would also snuggle every night with Alisha making sure to hold their pups who were, according to Doc Anderson, growing well in Alisha's uterus. They would talk to her about their entire day making sure that their touched her abdomen every few minutes. Both Markian and Mitchell would tease her and argue with each other as if she was awake and talking to them. They would talk and sing to them every chance they got. Initially, Markian used to tease Mitchell every time he sang in his offkey voice but they noticed that the pups inside Alisha's abdomen would move when he sang to them. Slowly Mitchell's singing became a nightly ritual for the three of them
It was late one night, about seven months after the twins had found out that Alisha was pregnant, the twins had got back home after a hard day of training. Mitchell was in a bad mood as he had been arguing about the new strategies that Starfall was going to adopt during the coming year to ensure their safety. Ben had caught on fast as he now replaced Samuel as the second Beta of the Starfall pack. Grayson had helped him learn and adapt quickly. Life had stabilised very quickly once they had got back from their rendezvous with the previous Black Raven Alpha.
Markian has sleepily climbed into bed and snuggled into Alisha's right side as usual. Mitchell stiffened as he heard a soft voice complaining about how cold Markian's nose was. Alisha had vocalised before but had never spoken to both of them since the day of her capture. She had previously groaned and grumbled as they help with her daily bathing and ablution but this was the first time in six months that they heard her soft sweet voice.
"Alisha!Baby! Wake up, darling! Please wake up!"Mitchell cried as he caught hold of her hands in his. His bad mood was forgotten as he anxiously prodded Alisha to open her eyes. Markian bent towards Alisha's cheek and rained kisses on her face
"Markian get off! For the sake of all that sacred...Mitchell!Will you please let me go!" croaked Alisha slowly cracking her eyelids open. Her aquamarine eyes shone brightly on her pale face. She turned around to look at both her mates who were hovering over her.
"Am I dreaming? Are you really here with me? Where am I? You rescued me?!" her breath hitched as she slowly remembered what had happened. Her pupils dilated in horror as she remembered.
"We got you back darling! We were so scared! But you are safe now...With us! And we are ever letting you out of our sight" swore Markian fervently as he pulled Alisha into a bear hug. Mitchell jumped into the melee as they hugged and kissed Alisha soundly.
Alisha laughed weakly at the antics of her mates." Wait a minute! Help me get this blasted tube out of my nose!" she laughed as she pulled the nasogastric tube which had been used to feed her while she was unconscious.
"Markian! Would you please help instead of gawking at me?"Alisha playfully scolded Markian who was still stunned at the fact that his mate was finally awake. Mitchell laughed and swatted Markian's head as he minds linked Doc Anderson and Luna Melody explaining the situation.
For the next hour, Alisha's room was a flurry of activity.Doc Anderson and Alice had come and helped Alisha take off all the tubes and devices that had been put to assist her while she was unconscious. Alisha looked weak and pale as she laid back on her pillow once Doc Anderson had finished his work. Alisha caught hold of Alice's hand and kissed it to thank her for everything. Alice blushed as she hugged Alisha tightly." I am so happy you finally decided to wake up Luna! The entire pack has been waiting for you to take over from Luna Melody" said Alice with a smile
Luna Melody's eyes were awash with tears of happiness seeing her children and their mate together. Markian and Mitchell kept touching Alisha and asking her if she was alright until she turned to her mother in law and said"Luna Melody! May I sleep with you tonight? It seems that my mates can't believe that I am awake and maybe if I wasn't here for the night they would believe me better" she asked with a smile on her face
Before Luna Melody could answer Alisha's question, Markian and Mitchell shouted vehemently"No! You will not sleep anywhere except with us Alisha! We are not letting you out of our sight!" as they quickly got into the large bed that Alisha was lying on.
Luna Melody and Alpha Xander laughed at the silly antics of their children. They stood up and hugged each other as they turned to say their goodnights to Alisha and their sons. They decided that they would announce Alisha's recovery to the pack come morning.
Alpha Xander was already in bed with his Luna when he heard a shrill screech from the upstairs bedroom where Alisha and the twins were staying." WHAT IN THE GODDESS'S NAME DO YOU MEAN, I AM PREGNANT?! HOW?WHEN?DID HE?" cried Alisha as her mates told her about the cubs in her abdomen.
Luna Melody nearly got out of her bed but stopped when Alpha Xander told her to let Markian and Mitchell handle it by themselves
Alisha couldn't believe what her mates were telling her. She was pregnant! She had been pregnant when she was kidnapped! She would be giving birth to twin cubs in two months. How could it be true?! She looked down at her abdomen and shrieked in surprise. Alisha jumped out of the bed as fast as she could and hobbled to the large mirror in front of her dresser. She looked at her enlarged belly in disbelief. Alisha lifted her shirt to look at her belly, she gasped in pain as were pup hit her abdominal wall announcing their presence to her. She could feel them! She could feel her babies moving in her! A thrill ran through her veins!! She was going to be a mother!! She would be getting twin cubs like Alex and Alia! She was so happy that she needed to tell Heera. She turned inwards calling out for Heera but there was no answer. Where was Heera? Why wasn't she answering?
"Why isn't Heera answering me?" she whispered as she looked at Markian and Mitchell with fear already knowing deep within her what their answer was going to be. Markian gulped in dismay as he was dreading this question since Alisha opened her eyes." Damon and Apollo have been trying to call out to her Alisha, but she hasn't answered at all. They can't feel her at all and it's been killing them. They were hoping you would know what happened to her" he said as he stared into Alisha's eyes trying to find Heera in their depths.
Alisha remained quiet as she tried to submerge herself into her subconscious mind. She hoped that she could glimpse a remnant of Heera that would convince her that Heera was still with her. "Heera!Heera! Where are you? Don't leave me Heera...I need you! Please Heera! Please! " Alisha sobbed trying to get Heera to answer her pleas. Markian and Mitchell hugged Alisha as they too were unable to feel Heera.
The twins hugged her and whispered how much they loved her until all three of them fell into an exhausted sleep.
The next day, as the sunlight streamed into their bedroom, Alisha was woken up by it shining onto her face. As usual, Markian burrowed in deeper into the blankets, not wanting to leave the comfort of the soft bed."I need to get up! There's a giant on the beach! Wake up both of you!!"Alisha screamed into both of her mates ears."By the Goddess!! Someone get that giant off that damned beach!"Mitchell grumbled as he opened his eyes. He slowly smiled as he remembered that Alisha was finally awake and she was the one making all the ruckus this fine morning. He sent a prayer to the Moon Goddess thanking her for giving Alisha back to them. While yawning, he stretched and tickled Alisha's enlarged abdomen. He chuckled at the kick that his pup responded with.
"Stop that Mitchell! You are not helping, you know" she huffed as she struggled to push all four limbs of both her mates who were holding her close and preventing her from getting up
"Oh, all right! Here...Let me help you" Mitchell laughed as he got off the bed and turned around to pull his mate out of the clutches of his brother. Mitchell tugged onto Alisha's arms making her lose balance and fall into his open arms. Alisha gasped as she felt Mitchell's hand roam her body, it had been too long since she felt her mates touch that she moaned in need as Mitchell's hands trailed across her flesh
Mitchell's eyes glowed wickedly as he sniffed her arousal in the air. Both his hands trailed upwards to cup her breasts which were already sensitive due to her being pregnant.
Alisha moaned again and closed her eyes." Mitchell! I...Let me go! I am huge and will crush you!" she whimpered while trying to stop herself from falling over and crushing Mitchell's chest. She gasped as she suddenly felt another set of fingers grasp her shoulders. She turned to see Markian wide awake looking at her hungrily. His eyes darkened like the stormy black sky as Damon growled trying to leap forward into his consciousness. Markian gulped as he frantically tried to calm Damon down.
"Let me out Markian! Apollo and I need Alisha too...We cannot find Heera and that is killing us, Markian! Let me out so that I can at least feel Alisha...I need to feel her Markian! We have missed them too"grumbled Damon.
Alisha smiled as she witness the battle of wills that was happening in front of her. Markian's eyes kept shifting from green to black and green again. She let herself collapse backwards onto Markian body. He stiffened before accepting defeat and letting his wolf out to be with his mate. Alisha smiled as she angled her neck away so that Damon could nuzzle her neck which she knew he loved to do. Damon growled softly as he let his nose lead on his quest to familiarise himself with Alisha's scent.
Apollo yipped as Mitchell allowed him to come forward as well. He crushed his chest on Alisha's back trying to meld their souls together. His arms wound around Alisha, tracing her light brown areolar and pinching her taut nipples. Alisha gasped as desire shot through her body and throbbed between her thighs.
Apollo tightened his arms dragging Alisha's body across his body. Apollo rubbed his hardening penis between the two globes of her buttocks. Alisha closed her thighs with a snap as the wetness between her thighs drenched her panties. Apollo bent forward and sniffed at the apex of Alisha's thighs. He turned inwards calling Mitchell forward." I love Alisha Mitchell. I am glad she is back! But I....Damon and I need Heera, Mitchell" whined Apollo as he regressed into Mitchell's subconsciousness in frustration.
Damon bent forward towards Alisha's ear and whispered"Heera!! Please come back to us darling. We need you so much! Please come back!
Alisha moaned in despair as she choked back her tears. Her tears spilt over, as a large lump of loneliness grew in her throat. Heera had been with Alisha throughout the bad times in her life, Alisha missed having her there now to celebrate her reunion with her mates and the news that she was going to be a mother soon.
Alisha realised that without Heera, she was no longer a werewolf and she would be unable to protect herself without her wolf's accelerated healing to help her. If she wasn't a werewolf...."What am I?"she wondered as she held on to both her mates and cried.