Page 1 of My Haven
PROLOGUE
Caiden stared up at the ceiling. What was the Goddess trying to tell him? From his sister, he heard tales of how the other warriors dreamt of their mates. Stabbings, fire and death. He reached up and scratched his chin. His mate looked blissfully happy. She ate different foods and always appeared in his dreams with suitcases. Would she be poisoned? Kidnapped? He exhaled forcefully. How could he save her if… she didn’t need saving?
Chapter One
“Denka, you wanted to be up before Amelia arrived,” Ryuu said, as he gently shook Meryn’s shoulder.
“Lies!” Meryn grumbled.
“Of course.”
Meryn sat up and rubbed her eyes, then smiled. It was wonderful waking up in her own bed for the past couple months. After leaving Éire Danu, they came back home to a few surprises.
Magnus had taken the liberty of ordering a new addition built onto the Alpha estate, just for her. She now had her own command central, complete with a separate address, thanks to Rex, and an Elder Guardian tree growing in her new garden. It had its own kitchen, antechamber, gaming room and more importantly, rooms for her boys.
“Fucking love Magnus,” she said, hopping out of bed.
“He would be happy to hear that…again,” Ryuu said, drolly. He helped her stand. “Thinking of your ‘secret base’?”
She nodded. “Amelia hasn’t seen it yet.”
“Would you like for tea to be served there, when they arrive?”
“That’d be awesome.”
She stretched, putting her hands on her lower back, then grunted.
“Is all well?” Ryuu asked immediately.
“Yeah, just trying to pop my back.”
“Please don’t pop things. I’ll call for Adam,” he said, hurrying from the room.
Meryn sighed, then turned to Pierce. She’d never admit that she loved having him as a guard. Like never. “Can you do the thing?”
He chuckled lowly, then moved behind her. She wrapped her arms around herself, and felt him firmly, but gently rollher backward. The almost instantaneous cracks heralded much needed relief. “Thanks, Pierce.”
He let go of her hands and pat her on the head. “I never thought I’d see Ryuu this rattled, but in his defense, you look super pregnant. Are you sure you’re not having like a small litter?”
“And, fuck you.”
He laughed. “Meryn, I bet your circumference in inches matches your short height.”
Meryn opened her mouth to retort, then paused. “Fuck, you may be right.” She looked down, all she saw was belly. “But, like cute preggo right?”
“Sure.”
“I take back all the nice things I thought about you.”
He shrugged. “You thought them, so I have no idea what has been retracted.”
“She’s in here,” they heard Ryuu say from the hall.
Seconds later, both Adam and Ryuu walked in.
Adam was frowning fiercely. “Sit down, let me check you out.”
She sighed and sat. There was no arguing at this point. She learned these past couple months that if she fussed, Adam would get Aiden. Once that call was made, Adelaide and Byron would stop in. It was easier to just get looked at. Though, it happening every other day was getting old.
