The Last Royal Luna
(Book 3) – Chapter 17

“How are these f*****g vampires getting in? I want every inch of the border checked!” Asher raged at the Raging Blue moon pack warriors who had gathered after they had finished training. “I want everything double checked and even the ground checked for holes like the enemy was digging their way through. At this point I would take any ideas even if they are that someone is giving them wings or they are turning into our trees.” He huffed.

No one understood how they had gotten in the day of the meeting or the day after. They kept aiming for the hospital but never made it. We finally were able to catch one alive and he was questioned by Sandra and her mate. They only got a few details before they killed themselves. The vampires were here to get our children, a specific child, but any would do. They were going to use them against us in some way. It involved a witch. I had a sinking suspension that they were aiming for Melissa and Alistair’s baby. That is why I had them staying at home with tons of extra protection until we caught another vampire or witch who would spill more information.

“I want triple the amount of patrols around all the houses with children,” Edgar ordered. “The other leaders will be telling their pack and we will all work together to get these shifts covered. No other child will be anywhere near the enemy.”

I sat with Koda, Knox, and Kane in the shade of one of the big oak trees bear the training grounds with our beautiful napping babies. The twins were holding the twins with the biggest smile on their faces. These mates of mine were already wrapped around these babies’ fingers, and they were only four days old. They only slept in a bassinet for a few hours and that was while they were in the NICU. Since then, it has been one of our arms while we sat and stared at them.

“No one is going to be getting our babies,” Kane stated as he lightly kissed our daughter on the nose.

“Calm down there, tiger. Between all of us, our families, and our friends within the different packs our twins are the safest of all the children,” Koda teased.

Thank the goddess for Koda. He was the most lighthearted and I loved him for it. Asher, Andrew, and Blake were taking it all so personal with this being their pack for several generations. I understood why but it sucked that they hadn’t had much of a chance to enjoy fatherhood. They had only held the babies a couple times and only for a few minutes. Koda and the twins have held them the most. Edgar seems to be a bit afraid of his vampire side but everyone trusted him. Tonight I plan on showing him that the babies are safe and the only b***d that needs to touch his lips is mine, even if we couldn’t do the dirty…only three more days.

“Earth to Ryder,” Someone whispered in my ear. I jerked back and saw Blake Koda kneeling next to me. “Glad you are back with us. Are you feeling ok?”

“I am good. Just thinking I need to feed the twins soon and pump so that when Jared gets here they would be in a great mood and he gets some good grandpa lovin.” I kissed his cheek and looked over at the warrior meeting. “You think they will come home soon for some family loving?”

Koda put his forehead to mine and shook his head no. And there went my good mood. I didn’t want to sound super needy so I was doing my best to hold it all in. I didn’t know how much longer before I lost it. I just have birth to twins in a shitty situation and I need my family around me. I need to know they are safe, that they are healthy, and that they love me just as much as before. That was a bit of insecurity pushing its way through.

“Let’s head back to feed these little monsters and ill give you a foot rub while you pump.” Koda pulled me up and hugged me tight.

‘Ryder, it will be ok. Give it a couple more days and we will have them back or I will drag them back by their tails.’ Blue tried to comfort me but it didn’t really hit the mark.

‘I get it and I do understand but all other males would be with their family. There are several leaders here who could have taken care of this. What happens if we go to war tomorrow and they didn’t spend time with their kids? That we didn’t spend more time as a family to grow our bond?’ I lost the battle to my tears so I turned my head from the guys and wiped my face on my shoulder.

‘I gave their wolves an a*s chewing and I am sure they told their humans off for it too. They just want everyone safe especially their family. They aren’t sleeping and they feel like they should have done more to prevent everything bad that has happened. They will see the light and realize nothing has been their fault.’ Blue was sad, maybe even worse then me since we hadn’t been able to shift the whole pregnancy and so she hadn’t seen the guys wolves in a longer time.

‘How about a run tonight? Jared or any of the grandparents would gladly watch the kiddos or try to steal them if they had their way.’

It was true, too. My mom had been coming over from the time the twins were up until it was bedtime. When they napped she cleaned or just watched them sleep. When the girls weren’t in school she had them with her there. Dad had started training with a warrior. He was pissed he was able to get hurt and that he was unable to protect mom. He did take first sleep duty most nights along with one of the guys. He got his snuggles in that way.

“Are you crying? What is wrong? Where does it hurt?” Koda looked at me wide eyed checking over my body. He stopped and picked me up bridal style. “Doesn’t matter. We are heading to the hospital. My love will not be in any pain.” His voice had gotten louder making the twins stop and look back at us. I could feel when Asher’s gaze landed on us. s**t.

I swatted Koda’s shoulder. “Put me down you big dummy. I am fine. Just sad about not being with all of you all time right now. It is hard to go from pregnant to mother and not having you all there makes me feel insecure. Sorry.”

He didn’t drop me but held me tighter. “Head home with the twins and we will head there in a minute.” He told the twins before swinging us back around toward my other three mates. Edgar was already at home.

“What is going on? Stop, they are working.” I wanted to protest more but I knew he was doing this for me.

He just kept silent until we pushed our way to the front of the meeting. He looked head on at the guys before growling at them. They started looking around asking if we had saw something and which way do they need to head. The fact that they didn’t ask anything about me when he was holding me and my face was beet red from crying hurt me worse than not seeing them the past few days.

“You three are the biggest idiots I have ever met. We are headed home to spend time with our NEW BABIES who need ALL THEIR DADS there. We are also going to spend some time with OUR MATE who needs our LOVE AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO OUR CHILDREN! You either join or stay away until we figure out how to function with THREE LESS OF US!” He didn’t even wait to hear them before running toward the house.

“Holy s**t balls. You are amazing and I love you,” I gave him a big slobbery k**s on the cheek. “What if they don’t show up?”

“I will kill them.” He stated calmly like that wouldn’t be a big deal. s**t. Why must I wait three days to show my appreciation for that?

It wasn’t long before I heard the sound of three sets of feet running towards us. “Faster. Make them chase us and work for it.” I giggled and held on tight while he sped up.