My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

"We would have to be 'on' all the time. That's why mom and dad had the rules about who could be on which floors at the packhouse and keeping the greenhouse completely private. It was so they could have moments away from everyone, even if they were only small bits of time." Dakota's tone is just as strained as Oliver's but they are both trying to reign it in. It makes me smile.

"Alright, I just want time alone with you guys, whatever that means." I say as we pull up. "But first..." I practically jump from the truck before it's in park as Oliver tries to grab me. I use Sierra running at us as a distraction. She launches herself into my arms, which is a sight, I'm sure.

"Oh wow, you and your mates need to go find a dark corner for all of that s*xual tension." She giggles in my ear making a point to take a deep breath in.

I ignore her comment and look at her closely like I should be able to detect a change in her after being apart. "How are you feeling?"

She laughs. "Not much different than a few hours ago. You're going to be as bad as Sam aren't you?"

"And all the rest of the guys!" I giggle at her. "This is so exciting!" It feels so good to have something to smile about.

"I'm fine. I was able to get in touch with Mom. Her and Dad will be here in a few days and will more than likely overstay their welcome." She playfully rolls her eyes. I know how close she is with them and they are amazing. I wouldn't want anyone else here with her and Jena.

"Can you blame them though? This is so exciting!" I pull her in for another hug.

"Well it won't be just me for long with the way your mates are looking at you right now."

looks pointedly over my shoulder and I follow. They look like Alphas observing a scene, but to those of us who really know them, they are wound up tight. I

in my hands feeling bad about feeling so selfish. I want kids, but not yet. I feel like we haven't stopped to

you is normal?" Jena asks as her and Lil walk up and

want nothing more than to knock her up, but she doesn't want to hear

big sh*t eating grin. "Everything else happened early, why not your heat? And aren't you like part witch? They don't need

"So

up behind me and wraps his arms around my shoulders. "Why are you giving Bitty a panic attack? What are you four up to?" Just his

taking bets on when the future alpha will

realization dawns on him. I couldn't help but laugh. He's not ready for any of this either, good. "Come on big guy, let's go get everyone settled." Then I need

now. I'm just so glad that we didn't have pups and our older members to deal with. They were all still safe in the Alpha King's care, but that was going to be my

those things Tiny. But first you said

I say that out loud? We need

my lips with his fingers. "Enough, you have done enough. We are not under any imminent threat. All your warriors are fed and happy. All of your friends have left to go take a well earned break. You have been switched to 'fight mode' for too long, don't think you even know where the 'off' switch