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Chapter 163
“He’s beautiful
can tell he comes from good genes,” Belac states, certainty in her voice
A mother’s smule spreads on my face being told how strong their pup is.
Already I’m proud of the little pup.
“So how did you like the midwife?”
“I liked her, but she’s really old.” The midwife had laugh lines dug deep into her eyes; she’s a wolf who has laughed often and smiled more. It’s a face I hope to carry when I’m as old as her. The only thing that creeped me out about her is she’s very superstitious, lots of small charms all over her birthing rooms, some of those things look dark, almost evil to me. It was hard to suppress the uneasy feeling that came from some of those rooms. She was surprised that I didn’t miscarry. She assumes my mate died. With the death of a mate, it’s hard to keep what’s inside you from spilling out, especially so early on in the pregnancy. She said that he is going to be a big male to birth. That gives me justa little shiver of fear for what I’m going to have to go through my first time.
“My brother’s been looking for a new one but hasn’t come across anyone yet.” I could be what they need, but I choose to keep my mouth shut. I’m not committing to anything here yet. No long–term plans. This will be my den for a few months after the birth, then I’ll tell Dallas.
The longer I put it off, the worse it’s getting for me.
“What are you doing today, Rya?” Belac’s sultry voice caresses my skin. If I were to play for that team, she would be my queen.
“I’m putting together the crib; I need to get everything set up and ready.” I feel as if I don’t have a lot of time anymore. His arrival will be within the next few weeks, and I have nothing prepared yet. My instincts are driving me hard to get my home ready for the pup’s arrival.
“I can come over and help you. Nothing going on today.” She’s trying to take more food off the others‘ plates, but they hold their forks like spears, ready to puncture skin if necessary. All these females are sitting here starting their heat; they smell mango sweet, ripening with
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cach passing day. Belac’s lips look like blood wine that are full with her approaching heat.
“I’d appreciate that.” For someone who didn’t want to socialize with me and says she keeps to herself, I can’t get her out of my space. Constantly over, bringing all her strays with her.
count on. It’s ingrained into the fiber of who she is, no matter what
She is someone
she thinks of hersell.
Second best.
You want a ride home?” the only male at the table asks. He’s deliciously sexy in an understated way. He dogs have to try, and I know why Belac has chosen him to ride out her heat. He’s not full of himself; he’s a quiet cool. Not saying much, but when he does, it’s of substance and you can’t help lean your ear into his words so you catch everything he
says.
“No, but thank you for the offer.”
Belac leans in close, her top slightly dipping down, giving this male a peek at what’s underneath the material. “Can you drive me home?” The slyness of her smile has the male wolf almost dropping his keys. She owns her rhythm, the natural way she moves to a music that only she hears, and we have no choice but to follow.
This female holds this piece of territory like she’s an Alpha. It’s just six wolves in this pack. But it’s their pack, and they make it work somehow. If I chose to stay, their numbers would
increase by two.
“How about you all come over tonight? I’ll cook and I’ll have drinks. You just bring yourselves and anyone else you want. Belac, you can put together the crib for me. We can have a crib–building party.” I can’t help the anxiousness I feel inviting wolves over for my first real party.
“I’m in!” Belac is the first to respond as the others follow.
“Come over around six. Don’t bring a thing. I’ll take care of it all.” After finishing our meal, I walk with a bigger bounce, probably jostling the pup inside me.
My body’s deep with the pregnancy sway, hips side to side, back arched slightly with the redistribution of weight.
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I’m starting to waddle now.
My eyes feel as if cement is gluing them shut. I need to take the contacts out when I get home. They areoming an enormous burden to wear.
Stopping at the butcher before going home, I buy a feast fit for wolves who are becoming my true friends. I feel as if I can be part of them.
The Wildflower Gang
Maybe I could stay here, maybe this might be a place for me…maybe.
Choices that I need to think hard over.
The first guests start arriving with presents. Big gifts wrapped in bright colors for me.
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