Ok a vote was taken. This chapter was well over 12000 words so half tonight and half tomorrow😀 so those of you who like to make fun if me bc i keep adding a chapter, heres the part where you laugh 😢😂But srsly. This was a good reason! Enjoy:)▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪▪Ps: if you didn't get the memo, my new email is

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Nova

My head throbbed as if thousands of tiny little electric currents were running to and fro inside my mind. I needed to open my eyes. The pain meds made me feel floaty. Like being on a cloud, high up in the air.

I could hear the beeping of machines and the faint sounds of noises but that was it. Beaides one thing..

Someon breathing, their heartbeating.

My eyes fluttered open revealing blurry white walls and machines. A large muscles form sitting in a chair right beside me. I must fight through the pain to stay awake.. the pain was still evident..

Rubbing my eyes with my free hand, i turned to the left and saw Zaryn. He was slumped back in a chair, so close to my bed. His hair in a dissaray that mad him look sexy yet dark circles under his eyes said otherwise.

He was only wearing a tshirt and basketball shorts and then i noticed my right hand was in his.. streams of sunlight gracing my pale skin.

I squeezed gently, enjoying the warmth he brought to my body and he jolted, his eyes growing wide as they met my surprised ones.

"Nova!?" He stood, bringing my hand up to his and pressing it to his lips with his eyes shut tight.. tears falling down his cheeks before opening them and gazing at me with so much love amd awe.

His hand fell into my dirty hair, caressing me as i just watched with a small smile on my lips, ignoring the searing pain in my chest.

"Hey" i croaked, my voice hoarse from not using it. Immediately there was a cup of ice water with straw placed to my lips and i gulped greedily. With a gracious nod, he pulled it away, kissing my lips hastily.. so many emotions rolling off of him at once.

"Zaryn" my voice cracked. But he was kneeling, holding the back of my head , staring at me with so much wonder. Those sky blue eyes even brighter, swirling as they stared deeply into mine. I could feel the love.. the intense burning ove and happiness.

"Baby save your voice." He soothed me with his deep voice and i winced, trying to give him another kiss. Strong hands were pushing me gently into the bed. "Rest, love." He smiled. "Does it hurt badly? Doc came to change you an hour ago at 6am and said your wound is a quarter healed. The hole has mended but the meat and flesh still need a few more days.. baby.." his desperation made me feel so.. loved.

"Baby i was so scared.. i thought you had left me.. i... i..." tears formed and i realised this was the Zaryn i knew before i left for Conrad's pack..

Glancing down, "im sorry... i shouldn't have put myself at risk. I know better now...it hurts.. but ill be okay " lifting my eyes to his worried ones, "i met Deacon again. And his mate.. and Zaryn.. i met.. the moon goddess herself." Whispering it only because i knew how crazy it sounded.

But Zaryn didnt bat a lash. Instead his brows raised and he took a seat, holding my now warmed hand as he leaned forward. "Have you been here all night Zaryn?" I scolded him.

Fleeting images were sent via the mind link, him wolfing out.. not being able to handle his emotions before coming to stick by my side, never leaving me.

"I dont wanna talk about me. Tell me what you saw sweetheart." He whispered gently, caressing my face with every sentence. How is he able to make me feel this way? Like im the only girl in the world? The tingles the mate bond provided didnt help any..

So then i told him. Everything.

About how the war needed to happen. How im the warrior for the moon but it doesnt necessarily mean i need to fight whenever I get the chance. How she warned me i could get hurt too.

How Deacon told me that I was chosen to make this war happen. That i uncovered truths and brought these people together. These packs. That there needed to be a mass slaughter because the wolfs thag died? It was for a reason. How moon stones warriors needed to die.. i felt there was a secret amongst that information..

About how Penelope's pup had the genetic problem that Deacon had and the line needed to end with her. How the wolves that suffered like Gabriel, had to suffer for a reason even though i personally think he has suffered enough.. but that he had been living his life for Penelope's return when he should have lived foe himself.

How the Dark Moon, some of its pack had skeletons in their closets that needed to come out.. thats why they were taken. I don't think their mates would have wanted them once they got to know them from the feeling i had up there..

I also told him how the moon said my fighting is done for now. That now my job is to find lost wolves.. train them.. help them find their way. That just being in my presence will help them. How she made me stronger to carry out her will which is why i never went crazy..

Then i saved the bad part for last.

How its not over. How one day i will be called upon again to serve in something bigger so i will keep the mark.. which means other wolf packs will want me.. a moons warrior. That they will seek me out because i now have the strength of an Alpha wolf and my scent should have changed..

"Wait wait back up... " he shook his head, those beautiful eyes darkening. "Wolves are going to come for you? Try to take you? Nova, over my dead body!" He shouted, making my tender ears ache as i flinched.

He instantly cooled down. "Baby im so sorry. I shouldn't have yelled..." he kissed my lips gingerly before staring into my eyes only inches away. "We will all keep you safe.. but.. what do you mean you have the strength of an Alpha now?" His nose dived into my neck, inhaling deeply, moving back so i could see his eyes turning darker, gold shinging through.

Shrugging, "its not like im stronger than you but im Alpha strong since the moment i touched her hand."

A look of surprise came over that model like face, "you touched the moon goddesses hand? I smell an Alpha power radiating off of you but also something else i cant point out.." an adorable frown marred his forehead.

I knew his ego had taken a small blow but he was more, not being stronger to protect me.. but i felt the joy in him and he was happy that i could protect myself..

I gasped as a thought crossed my mind, mouth open. "The letters. I need the letters in my box! I have to deliver them now Zaryn!" I finished my sentence before that shooting pain emphasised how my medicine was wearing off.

Zaryn shook his head, rubbing my arm, his usual frown. "Rest. Ill get the letters" he reached, pressing the button on my medicine pump amd i became calmer.

He retreated away but i managed to grab his shirt, stopping him, panic in my eyes. "Wait! My dad! How is he? And yours? And Gabriel? And how about conrad? How did he die? How is Eden? Wheres my mom and brother?" So many questions i had for the living.

"Whoa easy little warrior." Zaryn sat with a smile, "your dad is doing better. Made it out of surgery after you did last night. Woke up a little bit ago before you.. asked about you." The corner if his plush lips pulled up.

That made me smile. My dad was going to make it through.

"My dad woke up as well.. he had to room with yours because of the lack of space.. so thats interesting. Conrad.. know one knows who killed him but we have the rest of Moon Stones warriors locked in the dungeon.. interrigators are asking questions. We have a wolf who says he did it. But we arent sure.. Conrad didnt have an heir because he never fully adopted Grace so the council doesnt recognize her." His browd furrowed. "We think someone knew this.. " shaking his head, "but for Eden.. shes taking it hard. Maxim has been there for her though since she has no one. And your mom is ecstatic.. your brother too."

His eyes found mine, pain etched in them. "If you.. if you didn't pull through Nova.. i wouldn't have been able to go on." He came to me, taking both my hands. I felt love boiling to the brim as he held me. I wanted to let him carry my around on his hip just to wrap my limbs around him and hold him with everything i have but this wound wouldn't allow that..

My eyes watered, revealing pools of grass green. "I would never leave you alone." It was a promise. A promise i could keep.

Letting me go, but still watching me. "Good. Because i cant raise these pups on my own." He sniffled, a happy smile appearing as he showed perfect white teeth.

My brows furrowed. "Pups"

Nodding, he pulled a strip of folded photo paper out of his shorts pocket and held the tip, letting it fall like an accordian.

My eyes snapped open wide while my jaw came unhinged.. looking at each picture.

"Those are our sons, gorgeous. We are having twins." His breath on my neck sent goose bumps and i could feel his love and happiness

I couldn't believe my eyes.

This is what Deacon meant..

My twin pups.

Moisture blurred my vision and i quickly turned my head to face his, pulling his jaw to me so our lips touched in a passionate kiss, nevermind that my mouth was probably dirty. I was more in love with life right now than i had ever been.

Everyone i loved was okay...

And this was the icing on the cake.

"I love you." Mumbles against his lips as i held his forehead to mine, tears falling down my cheeks and pressing into his.

He grabbed my own cheeks, "i love you too. And ill be damned if i let anyone take you away from me Nova. I will kill anyone that tries. The moon better hope she knows what shes doing." His nose fell to my neck inhaling once again, sighing against my flesh. "I can still smell your scent." He mumbled against my mark, giving me sensations i shouldn't be having. "But i smell the power on you as well." A deep purr reverberated from his chest.. "something.. different.."

I sighed then the sharp pain in my chest increased, making him take a step back. "Ill go get those letters for you." He nodded, hand covering his lower extremitiy that had decided to make its announcement. I chuckled, hissing at the pain as he walked out of the room.

My gaze landed on my lap.

Twins.

We are having twins! So rare among wolves. It was a blessing by the moon.

Deacon said our pups would be strong. I wonder what that entailed.

Relaxing back into the bed, i pushed the pump again, as it had already been ten minutes and was instantly greeted with mom.

"Mama!" I whispered with excitement, her eyes reflecting the same emotion. She cried, running for me and pressing her cheek into mine as her wolf purred happily. Mine did as well.

"I have been a knot of worry!" She sighed, the dark bags under her eyes telling all as she lifted the sonogram, smiling.

"I have so much to tell you." I breathed.

This would be another long conversation.

But im back.

And i have my family.

Nothing can take that from me.

Not now. Not ever.

Im going to be a mom.

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EDEN

The sunlight peeked through my stylish silk black curtains, rousing my senses as my eyes fluttered open.

I yawned and stretched, feeling a smile pull up on my face. I felt warm. Safe. Best nights sleep I've had in a long time.

Who else could give me a better sleep than Con-

My mind faultered as i turned to see Maxim lying behind me, spooning me with an arm wrapped over my torso. My skin felt good against his naked torso, that wasnt a lie..

But thinking back to yesterday.. the things that happened. Conrad dying. Guilt ate at me , creeping inside me like ivy. Groaning, I quickly got out of bed and away from his addictive embrace. I shouldn't be having thoughts of him this way. Its so soon. Conrad isnt even in the ground amd here i am with another male in my bed.

Granted, we didnt do anything.. he just comforted me. But i should be mourning. On my own. I should wear black and cry for him.. not.. this.

"Hey hey. Whats wrong?" A deep sensuous sleepy voice called softly to me and i turned to see Maxim was sitting up in bed, his muscular torso on full display. His gorgeous dark hair with natural brown strands, messily lying in random places ontop of his head. His piercing ice crystal blue eyes were hooded with sleep but that face... that face of an angel with a straight nose and angular jaw held concern for me. It warmed me.