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“You’re going to be a mother,” Jatix whispered in my ear.

“I can’t believe it,” I hiccuped. He wiped my tears with his finger, gently kissing me on the lips.

“You’ll make a damn good mother,” he said. “Nothing how like my mother was.”

“I hope so,” I said, tenderly running my hand down his cheek. “I won’t be anything like her. I can promise that.”

“I know that, sweetheart.”

Twenty-One

KEERA

Nine Months Later

It was finally the day of the baby shower, and I was glowing. Jatix and Shawn helped put together a baby shower because it was one of the things I wanted if I was ever pregnant. Even though I barely had any friends, all of Jatix’s friends were invited.

I had invited Jade and any friends she wanted to bring with her. I wore a light blue maternity dress with a headdress made of white flowers. It was simple but cute.

“That’s too many snacks,” said Silus, staring at the huge array of brownies and snacks I was organizing on the kitchen island.

“Doesn’t Jatix have like fifty friends?” I said. “We need to be prepared.”

I maneuvered around the table carefully, with my huge belly jutting out. The men had been pampering me for a full nine months, taking care of me nonstop, and they always got anxious if I seemed like I was doing too much work. It was sweet but also a little too much for me. I wanted a bit more freedom.

“The house is sparkling clean now,” said Shawn, running around with a feather duster. He was the biggest help when it came to the party today. Silus tried to help, but instead, he managed to find time to sit down. Jatix was out buying last-minute groceries, and Darius was adjusting the furniture under Shawn’s careful watch.

The doorbell rang, and my heart jumped in excitement. Our first guests had arrived.

“I’ll get it,” said Silus.

He opened the door, and Jade walked in, followed by three of her friends. I only recognized one of her friends. Jade wore casual jeans with a blue blazer matched with blue earrings.

“Ahh, Keera!” she screamed, setting down her gift bag and giving me a big hug, enveloping me in her raspberry scent. “Keera, these are my friends Sylvia, Gretchen, and Tiana.”

“Tiana, oh my goodness,” I said, turning to her. She looked flawless, wearing a pink sundress and sunglasses on her head. She was one of my patients, and I had attended her birth celebration months ago. The whole island celebrated with the Frostcrown Pack. Her alphas were well-known on the island, and I wasn’t sure if I wanted the same type of celebration or something low-key.

"Dr. Keera!" Tiana exclaimed, hugging me back.

“Where's the rest of your pack?” I asked.

“They decided it was best not to show up. Considering their history,” Tiana said.

“How’re the twins?”

“They grow so fast! They’re already running around and knocking everything down. Little Adam is a wreck,” she laughed. I smiled, remembering how his eyes shined with mischief at the birth celebration. "Alana is just a darling."

I touched my belly, excited to finally have one of my own.

“Is Jatix treating you okay?” asked Tiana. “I’m sorry if I’m being rude or anything.”

“No, you're good! Jatix takes care of me so well,” I smiled. I understood her hesitation one hundred percent. Jatix wasn’t the typical normal alpha. He had told me their history with Tiana, so I understood why she felt that way. Soon, more and more guests trickled in as I introduced myself to the other girls. Silus had turned on the music, and Jatix arrived with juice and drinks for everyone.

I stuck with water or lemonade the entire time. I was starting to feel a bit of cramping in my abdomen as I sat on the sectional in the living room, talking with Jade.

“I’m glad you're doing well,” said Jade. “I was so scared for you when…that night after the ball.”

I bit my lip, remembering all too well what she saw with my father.

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