I don't know if it were the hormones but I have been wanting Kieran in more ways than one, it was like I couldn't get enough of him. I grinned, relaxing my breathing as he kissed his way back up my thigh and across my abdomen.

I laughed as Kieran kissed my neck, his jaw covered in a light stubble that I was growing to love.

We have to wait until I reach three weeks for an ultrasound to be accurate since mates of an Alpha carry for eight to ten weeks, so one more week and we get to see our growing pup.

My belly wasn't obvious to the human eye, but my stomach wasn't as toned as it was two weeks ago, it was on slightly protruding, obvious to wolves because my scent change, but if you were human you would just assume I had a good meal or was bloated.

After showering and changing, we headed downstairs.

I chuckled as Kieran carried me outside, the sun shining on my face as he set me on the porch table next to my father and mother, my mother resting against my fathers chest as he sat.

My father finally ended things with Emma. It was a mutual end, my father revoking his claim and Emma running off immediately with my fathers ex Beta.

I smiling seeing the claim mark that now sat upon my mothers neck. Where it always should have been.

Things were good. We were happy.

Kieran paused to kiss my lips.

"We're going to run down the road to get some things from the market. I'll be back in a half hour." He said.

I smiled and kissed him again.

"Today, tomorrow, and forever ." He whispered to me before kissing my head as he and Daniel left.

I smiled as I watched him walk away, admiring my mate and his beautiful backside until he got into his truck.

I chuckled when Alina sat down in front of me, her big hazel eyes blinking widely at me.

"Have you picked out a name yet?" She asked me.

"We don't even know if our pup is a girl or a boy yet." I said.

"Oh it's so exciting!" She said clapping her hands together.

I watched as James came striding up to us quickly.

"There's a small group running along the southern part of the territory, they don't seem threatening but we don't know if they've done anything suspicious so for extra precautions and since you are carrying, I request you both go inside." James spoke before shifting and bolting behind the house.

Alina nodded quickly and we both hurried inside, ushering the stray pack members, mostly teens and children, inside our house for safety.

I immediately caught the scent of blood, coming to a slow halt as I analyzed my surroundings. I nearly jumped when a loud thumping echoed from above us. The young girl of the pack I recognized as Sasha, cried out in fear, I growled lowly.

"Into the coat closet. Now." I ordered, knowing they would only put themselves in more danger out in the open.

Alina ushered the few of them into the closet, shutting it quietly.

She stood with her back against mine as we walked slowly up the stairs. Instructed her to go down the opposite end of the hallway, and check that side of the house where we were building the nursery.

The scent was coming from Kieran and I's room and I opened the door quickly in one swift motion.

I gasped in shocking, seeing who I momentarily thought was Kieran, bloodied and barely alive, but his scent was different, and his features were not nearly as chiseled and he had a certain softness about him and his hair was visibly lighter.

I knew who it had to be, it I couldn't believe it.

"Ezra?" I whispered in disbelief.

I jumped when his eyes popped open and he growled, thrusting himself up quickly, but staggering as he held his leg. His eyes scanned me quickly, on alert and full of fear of what was to come next.

"I'm not gonna hurt you Ezra, I'm Charlotte." I whispered.

"H-How do you know my name?" He whispered.

"I'm Kieran's mate." I said.

I watched as he froze at the mention of his twin brother, his eyes searching for deceit.

"You lie." He snapped.

I pulled the hem of my collar down, exposing my mark and I watched his eyes widen in awe.

"Come on. I'll help you." I said and wrapped my arm around him as we began to walk, him still hesitating, but not when I opened the door, revealing Alina.

She gasped in disbelief.

She launched herself at her brother, I smiled and stood to the side, allowing them to reconcile.

"You're so big Lina Bug." He told her.

"Come on, mom needs to see you." Alina responded as tears weld up in her eyes.

Alina smiled as she helped him downstairs.

Once downstairs I hurried to the kitchen, grabbing a water bottle which Ezra thankfully chugged.

I jumped when Elise and James ran in, both still at the sight of their son.

Elise didn't wait a second more until she wrapped her small frame around her son.

"My boy." She whispered.

I watched as Kieran came rushing in alongside Daniel, eyes on full alert, still thinking we were being attacked.

"What's happen-

He too was lost for words as Ezra broke from his mothers embrace and revealed himself.

I watched how Kieran moved slowly in awe.

"There's no way. No, no, no, no." Kieran said quietly.

"Kieran, brother, I am every bit as real as you are." Ezra spoke quietly.

I watched in disbelief as Kieran's face broke and he catapulted himself into his brothers arms. It was a short while until they pulled away, Kieran smiling at his brother in disbelief.

"You've met my mate Charlotte?" Kieran asked grinning.

I smiled as Ezra grinned at me.

"She carries? " Ezra asked his eyes dropping toward my stomach and he leaned forward as he inhaled my scent.

I nodded and Ezra grinned, clapping his brother on the back.

"Congratulations." He said and leaned forward, surprising me with a light hug.

I watched as his smiled faltered slightly.

"Brother. We have many things to discuss." He said.