Page 432 of Blood and Ruin: The Complete Series

“Andthatwill never change.” Rion gives her a knowing look.

Each of my brothers pulls her into a hug, kissing her and twirling her around. Her laughter rings out around me as I stand back content to watch my family, all happy and together. All loved and safe.

Finally.

Once they’ve all had their moment, I pull her closer, wrapping my arms around her.

“We’re going to show you the world, Kiarra. Every beautiful, magical place we can find and travel to. We’re going to give you so many good memories that the old ones no longer exist.”

There’s a long happy future in front of us. One I’ll make damn sure will happen. No matter who or what gets in our way.

“I love you, Kiarra. We all do.” I lean down and brush my lips against hers.

“Endlessly. Infinitely. And always and forever.”

BONUS EPILOGUE

FIVE YEARS LATER

I’ve been so nauseous this week. Which doesn’t make any sense. I never get sick, and I can pretty much heal from anything. So why would I be feeling nauseous?

My stomach rolls again as my mind drifts to one option. But I couldn’t be, could I?

I try to think back to when Jazmyn gave me a top-up vial of birth control. It wasn’t that long ago, was it? Besides, one vial usually lasts a few months, so why would I—Shit.

My stomach drops, the nausea coming in waves as I realize ithasbeen months since I got another vial off her. We’ve both been so busy with everything that I completely forgot to ask her for another top-up.

A school for supernatural’s was finally opening in Staten Island. One that would welcome all types of supes, no matter how powerful they were or who or what their parents were. All would be welcome.

It took a couple of years to get to this point with the Cardinal Three needing to be dissolved and divided among chosen leaders. But now that everything was settling down among the cities and supes, it was time for bigger changes.

One that would have more of an impact on our future. For our children…

Something that might be needed sooner than I expected. I mean, maybe I could be wrong? No one knows the extent of my abilities. I could be just having an off week or two. It could be something I ate or… Who am I kidding? I couldn’t even stomach the smell of coffee the last few mornings and I’d normallykillfor my coffee.

Giving up on excuses, I quickly head out before any of the guys catch me and pick up a couple of different pregnancy tests. I rush back and head straight for the toilet, locking it. Not that it would stop any of my guys, but they at least respected my privacy… most of the time.

I quickly take two different tests, just to be sure, and then start pacing up and down the large bathroom as I wait for the results.

What if it’s positive? Am I ready to be a mother? I know it’s something I wanted eventually, but now? Will I even be a good mother? So much has happened and sometimes those doubts and fears creep up, making me think I’m still a bit broken inside.

What if those fears and worries become something that affects my child? What if my broken pieces aren’t healed enough?

My mind plays on repeat of what ifs over and over, making my stomach churn.

Luckily, the couple of minute pass quickly and before I know it, I’m hovering over the two tests… And looking down at two lines on one and the word‘Pregnant,’on the other.

Fuck.This is really happening.

A jolt of panic shoots through me. What if I really am a terrible mother? What if I can’t do this?

A knock rattles the door, jolting me out of my spiraling fears and panic.

“Kiarra? Baby? Are you okay? We all just felt a spike of panic through the bond,” Kai says, his own voice full of worry.

I clear my throat. “I’m… fine.” I can do this, can’t I? I’m not alone anymore. I have my men by my side. I have Jazmyn, Kane, Malik and even Draven when he’s not in Demon leader mode.

I also have Rielle and Soren, who have become huge parts of my life.

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