verb ~ bear all or part of the weight of; to hold up

I stayed with my parents for a while, talking to them about what they had been up too. Apparently, Phoenix had arrange for them to move here so I could be surprised when I came back from my trip. They had arrived a few days after I was taken, much to their shock and horror. Explaining what I could, I re-encountered the past three weeks and what I had discovered.

They told me they had a room in the pack house, and mum was going to help in the kitchens. She had said that she couldn't sit around doing nothing and would rather make herself useful. Dad, however, had not decided what he wanted to do yet. Phoenix had given him options and Dad had taken his advantages of father-in-mating to take his sweet time choosing.

"I'll show you where our room is, so you can find us." Dad beamed.

Following them out of the office, I was sandwiched between the two of them, with Dad leading the way. Mum's hand met the small of my back as we approached the third floor and my eyebrows creased in familiarity. We stopped by my old bedroom, but Dad turned the opposite way. Opening a door opposite, we entered a large king size room. Deep red curtains and bed linen greeted me, the floor and walls a soft cream except for one feature wall that matched the red décor. A large king size bed sat overlooking wall to ceiling windows on one corner.

I hummed, stepping inside. "This looks lovely."

"He let us decorate however we wanted. I chose red." Mum smiled.

Dad wandered into the bathroom, gesturing me forwards. Inside everything was white apart from a border of grey and blue tiles. A silver footed bathtub sat to one end, a sperate shower cubicle and duo vanity sink closer to the door. Even the toilet looked sparkling clean. After the bathroom tour, they showed me the kitted-out walk-in wardrobe before Dad sat on the bench at the end of his bed.

"I'm impressed." I laughed.

Mum shrugged. "We already have a lot more opportunities and we've only been here two weeks."

I smiled softly at her relaxed expression. Her age never showed on her face, but her working hands and constant forced smile left marks only visible on closer inspection.

"Well, being on the Beta and Gamma floor gives you that opportunity." I smirked.

Dad's eyes sparkled. "We're that special?"

I giggled, shaking my head. "I used to have the room opposite. This one and one more are special guest rooms, that's where Lyra Johnson stayed; remember her? The girl I thought Phoenix had ditched me for?"

Dad laughed at my frown. "Ah, young love."

Rolling my eyes, I sat beside him on the bench. "It's been a crazy year."

"Yep, and now I'm going to be a grandad two times."

"Well... three times." I bit back my smirk.

Dad froze, and casting a look at my mother, I saw she was the same. Mum was the first to react, jumping to her feet. Her once tired and worried eyes, became wide with excitement.

"What are you saying?" She gasped.

"Three?" Dad asked.

I could see him trying to figure out the maths in his head, a frown on his face.

I nodded, gasping a laugh. "It's twins."

Mum squealed, pulling me to my feet to hug me. Her arms wrapped around my shoulders, squeezing and rocking me from side to side. I laughed, rubbing her back with reassurance. She pulled away, only to grasp my cheeks and peck my forehead. When she finally released her grip, I stepped away from her crazy affection.

"When! When?" She grinned.

"April." I shook my head, casting a look to my dad.

He swallowed, breaking his shocked expression to give me a small smile. "I'm too young to be a grandad, let alone to three babies."

I laughed. "Well, you can't go around gloating yet. I want to keep it a secret for a while. Don't make me Luna command you."

They grinned at my teasing, sharing an excited look. Dad, still sitting, wrapped his arm around my Mum's waist and pulled her into his lap. She squealed, her arms wrapping around his neck as he pulled her in for a kiss.

"O-kay, I'm leaving now! No younger siblings whilst I'm around please!" I laughed, turning to run from the room.

I heard my mum's excited giggle following my father's growl and cringed as I shut the door and practically ran down the hall. Once my cheeks seemed to be back to normal and no longer feeling like hot plates, I made my way down the stairs. I sighed heavily, exhaling the excitement from my parents. I followed my nose, finding multiple scents lingering along the lower floor.

I hesitated at the top of the last set of stairs, becoming slightly overwhelmed with the amount of new scents. Most of the pack had gathered nearby and with a quick glance at my watch, I found it was dinner time. Swallowing nervously, I debated on going down alone.

Thankfully, my rapid panicked heart must've been answered because a familiar face came walking from the hallway by the stairs.

"Nova?" Sean called.

My eyes nervously darted to him, his own glancing at my tense posture and the grip I held of the banister. He frowned, looking around in confusion.

"Are you okay up there? Not super glued, are you?" He chuckled, walking part way up the stairs.

I shook my head quietly and his teasing fell still to my silence.

"Is it the pack?"

I swallowed, nodding. He sighed, stepping closer to loop his arm through mine. Snapping out my fearful daze, I looked down at it with a soft smile. It reminded me of when we used to hang out, and I took the comfort he brought with a greedy smile. He began to walk me down the stairs and towards the dining room.

"Thanks." I mumbled, as we came to a stop outside the double doors.

"Can't just let you stand there like a statue." He mused. "We aren't playing party games here."

I smirked at his humour, allowing the distraction as he pulled me through the doors. Many eyes locked onto me and I shifted nervously. I wasn't sure when Phoenix would arrive. I had checked in on him earlier to find him busy in his office on a phone call. His curiosity had blossomed as I touched into his bond, but I left him be; to discuss his matters with the wolf on the phone. That was a while ago now.

"Afternoon Luna." Someone hummed.

I turned to give Charlie a menacing glare. He knew how much I hated the title teasing, but he always insisted on it.

"Don't worry, Phoenix has scared them away from targeting you." He mused, gesturing to the pack.

I narrowed my eyes, but he just laughed waving his arm to behind him. Lifting my gaze, I felt most of my worries melt away as my mate rounded the corner of one of the serving tables. His hazel eyes were already on me, a small smile as he carried two plates to the Alpha table. Sean walked me over to him, holding my arm in his grip until he was sure I would be okay. I gave him a thankful smile as I sat myself down in my usual seat, before he and Charlie took their chance at the buffet. Alpha's always went first.

"Hello beautiful." Phoenix murmured.

He kissed my cheek as he bent down to place a plate in front of me, his gesture not unnoticed by the pack. All were waiting for the Alpha to serve himself and once he set his plate down, they all sprung from their seats to go and collect their own. It was amusing watching them, despite it being only half the pack, a good fifty wolves charged the buffet. I heard Charlie and Pollux let out panicked cries as they darted for the 'good bits'.

Looking down at my plate, I was pleasantly surprised to find a normal sized portion. Grateful for Phoenix's mind, I reached for my fork. A large hand came out to snatch the fork from me and I scowled as Phoenix took it in his own grip. All too quickly, he pulled my chair from the side of the table, to sit beside him at the head. I blushed as I almost landed in his lap, the abruptness of his actions taking me by surprise.

A deep grumble sounded in his throat as he picked up some of the food and held it in front of me. Licking my lips, I eyed the juicy meat with strange hunger. Taking it gently from the fork erupted another grumble from my mate and I giggled softly as I chewed. It went on a few more, painstaking slow times before I shook my head at him, holding my hand out for the fork. I knew his wolf was going to fight with me on this, the growl supporting my thoughts.

"Your food is going cold." I murmured.

With a defeated sigh, he placed the fork in my hand. "Okay."

I grinned, leaning up to kiss him on the cheek as he began to eat. Like clockwork, it erupted the rest of the pack into eating, the sound of appreciative growls and scraping of cutlery filled the room. Wolves were so chaotic, of course it would take something like food to keep them sated.

Dinner drew to a close and just as people went up for desert, I was pulled into Phoenix's lap. Not complaining, I leaned into his chest, my head against his shoulder as my lips caressed his neck. I felt him repress a shudder, my breath warm across his mark. I smiled before leaning up to kiss it, making his hands tighten on my hips as my ass rested comfortably on his groin.

'You keep that up, my love, I won't stop my wolf from pinning you to this very table.' He growled in my mind.

Unable to stop the flush or giggle, I saw Sean give me a strange look from where I had been sitting. I chewed my lips, trying to keep my thoughts secret despite the growing smell of my mate's arousal. It seemed to set a fire within me, a hungry tease burning in my gut. I wanted to continue, to keep him going, but I was unsure. My mind seemed to be preventing me from relaxing fully but my body still reacted.

'So, what's it going to be, my little mate?'

I shuddered, unconsciously pressing myself further into him as my eyes slid closed. His fingers dug hungrily into my waist, his face diving into my hair. His lips trailed from my ear down my throat to suck at the skin where my neck meets my shoulder. I hummed, holding back a moan as his tongue darted out to press against the hollow of my throat.

"Guys, can't you at least have dessert first?"

I opened my eyes to find my twin beside me, a scowl on his face. He held his dirty plate in his hand, his appetite for sweet treats far greater than his love for chicken.

"Or you know, take it somewhere else." Charlie butted in.

Sean and Pollux snorted a laugh and Phoenix took it easy. He pulled his face from pressing kisses to my neck and grinned at his Beta.

"Good idea."

I squealed as she stood, his arms wrapping my legs around his waist as he began to carry me out of the room. I was sure my face was blushing red as he left the dining room without another thought. As he began to make his way up the stairs, his hands began to wander. At the door to his floor, he pressed me against it, his lips finding mine, eliciting a moan from me.

"Phoenix..." I moaned, pulling away. "Not here."

My parents were still in their room and last thing I wanted was to do this here.

He grumbled but obliged, unlocking the door blindly and carrying me up his stairs. We barely made it into the bedroom before he was pulling my top from my head. I giggled, falling onto the bed as he finally let me go. His eyes darkened as he removed his shirt and unbuttoned his trousers. Sliding them to floor, he left nothing but his boxers on as he crawled over me to hover his face above mine.

"You sure you want to go through with this?" He wondered.

"Why wouldn't I?" I asked, confused.

One of his hands left the mattress to caress my breast. "I don't want to force you into anything... strenuous after what's happened."

I shook my head. "Thank you."

He leaned away, assuming my answer, but I grinned before grabbing his hair and pulling his face back to mine. He growled, eyes flashing with untamed desire.

"That wasn't a no." I hummed, my lips brushing his.

A sly smirk erupted on his face, and I knew I was in for one hell of a ride.

Phoenix's mouth engulfed mine, causing an eruption of goosebumps to raise on my skin. His tongue wasted no time in colliding with me, tasting me as much as I tasted him. My hands wandered from his hair to grip at his broad shoulders, my fingers digging into his skin.

*** sexual content ahead***

He grumbled, disconnecting his mouth from mine to tear the remaining clothes from our bodies. My stomach churned with hunger as he hovered above me once more. A pillow appeared, slotting beneath my hips before he forced another beneath my head. His hands and mouth trailed fire down my body. I moaned, my back arching my chest further into him. I shivered as his tongue darted out and trailed along my skin. He groaned against me; the sound muffled against my sternum. His tongue moved down, licking and nipping at my stomach and mound before pressing a kiss to my flesh.

"Phoenix!" I gasped.

He grinned but paid me no further attention as he began to work me into a frenzy. I shuddered, raising my hips against him as the unruly sensations wracked my body. Like a fire in my belly, I writhed and moaned with the need for it to be sated. His hand gripped my thighs, thumbs digging into the sensitive flesh as he tried to keep me still. It wasn't long before an orgasm enveloped me, my body starved of pleasure.

He hummed when I finished, kissing me down there one more time before moving back up my body. I felt him as he lined himself up, my hands grabbing at his wide waist in anticipation. He was going so slow. I groaned, lifting my hips to hurry him up. He grumbled at the movement, a hand coming to grasp my hip as he pressed against me. His eyes blazed with hunger as he cast a look back up to me.

He cursed, stopping still halfway. He was taking his time, his concerned eyes watching every reaction on my face. Relaxing against him, I enjoyed the shudders that came with the gentle movement of his hips but after a while, the fervent need began to grow too much, and my fingers dug harder into his skin. With an impatient huff, I lifted my hips against him. We both moaned as he finally situated himself fully inside, his eyes finding mine with a smirk that told me I'd be in trouble.

But I wanted this, and I didn't want to waste time in having it.

"You were taking forever." I smiled innocently.

"I don't want to hurt you." He murmured, kissing me softly

"I'm pregnant, not broken." I teased, wriggling against him.

His eyes widened with delight, a deep growl erupting from his throat. One hand clenching at the sheets, the other gripped at my waist as he pulled all the way out. He chuckled, bending down to kiss me just as he pressed his hips back into me. I gasped against his mouth, my hands greedily grabbing at him as he thrust his hips to mine. His hands left trails of fire as they pulled and grasped at my body. I came with a cry, my knees shaking. I felt him stagger beneath me, tense as he reached his finish. I moaned, flopping against the bed. I felt full in more sense than one.

***End of sexual content**

Slowly, we relaxed, both of us too out of breath to speak for a moment. The silence was comfortable and when his lips pressed into my hair, I knew he was down from his high. I raised onto my elbows. I felt giddy, like a teenager staring at her lover. He made me feel so happy, so relaxed and whole.

"Well, who knew my pregnant little mate would become such a horny vixen?" He teased.

I laughed, shaking my head. "You're such a tease."

He grinned, kissing me gently before pulling out. "Let's go clean up, I'll carry you there?"

I hummed, agreeing. I had grown to rather enjoy his aftercare, the gentle and innocent caresses my mate heart flutter. I always felt more tied to him after we had sex, my soul bonding and mind becoming free of every worry. I was overcome with just him, and his soft words and touches were enough to secure the mindset of happiness with in me.

Setting me on the toilet, he disappeared to get some fresh towels, so I adjusted the bun on top of my head. Upon returning, he turned the shower on, regulating the temperature. Once he was satisfied, he came back to me, helping me stand with a soft smile. Just before he guided me into the shower, he softly pressed his mouth to mine. I tip toed, deepening the kiss to show him how much I approved.

With a grin, he pulled away, pushing me under the water. I had tied my hair up, so I didn't get it wet, since I only washed it less than a day ago, I didn't see the point in doing it again when it was so clean.

Phoenix's arms wrapped around my waist, hands trailing along the wetness of my stomach. They settled just above my pubic bone, thumbs rubbing circles into my skin. I could feel the grumble in his throat and I shivered. Phoenix steadied me, holding me close to him as he reached for the soap.

"I got you, let me clean you up." He breathed, doing exactly that.

He carried me from the shower to stand on a bathmat, pulling a towel from the side to wrap around my body. Doing the same to himself, he then helped to pat me dry, gliding the soft towel against my skin. I felt tired, my body weak and sore. The scars that littered my skin shone in the dull light of the room, but Phoenix didn't even pay attention, getting me dry and dressed into one of his clean shirts and boxers quietly.

I felt so safe in his arms, even after the vigorous session we just had. His size enveloped me, his words encouraged me and his soul warmed me. He carried me to our bed, setting me down in the middle so he could climb in behind me. A bottle of water already lay on the pillow and just as I went to reach for it, his hands took control, unscrewing the cap for me. I chewed on my lip, shaking my head lightly as a laugh bubbled up inside of me.

Drinking slowly, I handed him the half empty bottle to which he secured the lid back on and placed on the bedside table. He snuggled into my back, my head tucked into his neck and shoulder. He sighed heavily, one arm under my neck, the other wrapped around my stomach, resting above my womb. I took hold of his hand on my stomach with one hand, my other grabbing at his above my head.

Relaxing into him, I steadied my breathing. I felt tired, and even though the clock read seven, I was ready to sleep. Phoenix's soft breathing and heart was a lullaby in the darkening room, his warmth flooding my back.

"I love you." I murmured.

His hands squeezed mine. "I love you too, all three of you."

I smiled, my heart fluttering at his admission. Three of us, how crazy was that? Before we know it, we would be a family of four. My hands squeezed his in return, sighing softly as I closed my eyes. I felt so safe and secure in his arms, that the thought of another nightmare didn't keep me awake for long. I knew with Phoenix with me, nothing bad was going to happen again.

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Hey all!

Super cute right? Reconnected at last

The 18+ dirty details is available as a bonus chapter. It's to be published in a few weeks and is called reconnect

Sooooo... exciting things coming.

(This is from 2021/22 so does not specifically apply anymore)

I'm going to be working with wattpad! As part of their paid stories content!

I'm going to be posting Bonus Content for my works. In which, you guys, if you want too, pay a small amount of wattpad coins to read the bonus chapter/s!

This will include; separate point of views, all of the R rated sexual content and other bonus content!

They do not affect the main story line, just give you more details, or another perspective into someone's mind!

for example, there is an entire 2k word smut chapter for this specific chapter you just read; it is more detailed and more naughty lol or there's Phoenix's point of view whilst nova is in hospital!

Exciting stuff ! My dream is to get my books published so hopefully this is a step in the right direction!!

Question of the Day:
What do you do when you want to reconnect with yourself? The days where you feel out of balance?

I like to just listen to music or read. Just relax my mind

wc: 3521

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