Total pages in book: 96
Estimated words: 92232 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 461(@200wpm)___ 369(@250wpm)___ 307(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 92232 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 461(@200wpm)___ 369(@250wpm)___ 307(@300wpm)
Now, I can sense Knox in a new way. I want to visit Mabruk again to get some more answers about my son. The gods aren’t allowing me to see much for myself.
If this isn’t safe for Ray, I will need to take action. The one thing the gods have allowed me to see is that she will give me children of our own. However, when I try to see Knox and his future, it’s a blur.
This brings me fear. Although I can see Ray when I follow her life path, when following the boy’s, I can’t see him or Ray. When I do follow hers, I can see our life, but no Knox.
This isn’t normal. I don’t understand how there can be one without the other. Unless…
“All seems to be well. The child is healthy as far as I can see and mom is doing well too. Although, I understand your concerns,” Dr. Coral says, pulling me from my thoughts.
“How far is she?”
“It would seem she’s around twenty-two weeks.”
“Will things begin to progress normally from here?” I ask.
“That, I can’t tell you. I’d like to do a little research as I’ve never come across a case like this. However, if I just go by the medical and magical diagnostics, everything looks fine.
“If there are any subtle changes, I’d like to be kept in the loop. This is quite fascinating. A pregnancy from centuries ago. This little guy has the Guinness Book of Record title for longest gestational period,” Dr. Coral snickers and pushes her glasses up her nose.
“Thank you, Doctor,” Ray says.
She’s been rather quiet throughout the checkup. Even her thoughts have been muted. I had to check to make sure she didn’t shut me out.
In all honesty, I wish I could wrap her in my arms and run away with her. Somewhere where I’d know for sure she’d be safe. Waking and seeing her belly swollen surprised even me.
I’ve seen many things in my time. Yet I was not ready for this. I’ve known Ray for a few days. This just doesn’t feel right.
I’ve been angry with Venus on and off. I’m grateful for my son, but I’m furious with her for putting my mate in danger and for making this decision without me.
“What are you thinking about?” Ray asks.
I focus and see Dr. Coral has left. Before I can answer Ray, my brothers come rushing in. As soon as she steps into the room, I can sense my brother’s new mate.
“Brother, what’s going on? We came right away when we were told you were in the infirmary. Ray, are you all right?” Reilly asks.
“I’m fine,” she says and sits up.
“What in the gods?” Ardan breathes as his gaze drops to Ray’s belly.
I go to explain the situation, but Taylor, who’s been hiding behind Bradan’s back, peeks around him and gasps. Her eyes light up with recognition and she darts around my brother, heading straight for Ray.
“Ray,” she cries out.
“Taylor?”
“I thought something happened to you. We met at the bar. Billy called when she couldn’t make it, but you never showed,” Taylor says.
“I was attacked on my way and Kendrick saved me. It’s a long story,” Ray says as she rocks Taylor in her arms and sways her.
“It’s so good to finally meet you. I feel like a missing part of me has returned. Wait until you meet Lee. She’s everything,” Taylor gushes.
“Someone want to tell me what’s going on here?” Reilly says.
“We believe there is a connection between our mates and Ricci.”
“What do you mean?”
“Our mates are sisters,” Bradan replies.
“Kendrick, do you think my sisters are Venus’s sisters? Is that possible?”
“You are carrying my child from a woman in my past. A woman I shouldn’t have been able to impregnate. At this point, anything is possible.”
“So we find Ricci’s daughters and we find our mates?” Ardan asks.
I can tell he’s trying to fight his excitement and failing. I’m happy for my brothers. They have waited a long time, not knowing if they would even have mates—as have I. So much will change for us.
“It’s not that easy,” I say. “From what Mabruk said, your mates will call you to them at the right time. You will not be able to just track them beforehand.”
“Well, how did you find Taylor?” Ardan turns to ask Bradan expectantly.
“I’ve been drawn to her for months. I didn’t know she was my mate. There were no signs before last night. However, she was attacked and I was pulled to her.”
“Technically, I wasn’t attacked, really,” Taylor interrupts, rolling her eyes.
“What do you mean?” I ask.
“Ferg asked to buy me dinner. It was supposed to be a date. When he didn’t show and I finished studying, I left.
“He just startled me in the parking lot as I went to get into my car,” she says.