L E O N

Vlad and I enjoyed the rest of our picnic together. He gave me some wipes to clean up and from there we drove to our apartment to shower.

"Are you feeling okay?"

He asked as we laid down in bed. We were all ready for the party in the family house, just waiting on time for now.

"Yeah, I'm okay. I am just thinking about how I am three months pregnant. In a couple weeks we'll only be waiting four more months."

I said rubbing my belly. My baby meant the world to me now, and nothing was going to harm their precious head. He laughed and put his hands on my belly.

"Can you feel them moving yet?"

He asked. He scooted down and put his head to my belly. He liked listening to their heartbeat.

"The doctor said they start moving earliest three months. So, we should be looking out-"

We stopped as I yelped, and Vlad laughed. The little fucker had kicked!

"Oh, my goddess! Our baby's first kick!"

Said Vlad laughed and hugging my belly. I groaned and laid back. He or she had quite the leg. We were going to let the gender be a surprise because why not. The nursery was going to be themed purple so it could go to either gender.

"Hi baby, it's daddy. Try not to kick your mama so hard during the party, okay?"

He said rubbing my baby. At that a softer kick could be felt. This was going to be daddy's kid.

"This kid is going to be attached to your hip."

I said laughing. He nodded.

"Damn right. This is my little baby."

He said laying a kiss down. I rolled my eyes and rubbed his head. He hummed and just laid on my belly. Moments like this warmed my heart. I loved my mate and our unborn baby. They were my new family and soon to be my world.

"Let's get going."

He said after about half an hour of just lying there. I nodded and he helped me up and into the car. My back had been killing me lately, so I relied on Vlad more.

"Ready?"

He asked when we were both seated. I nodded and grabbed his hand.

"Ready!"

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

A hundred plus voices yelled as Vlad and I walked into the ginormous party room. Two tables worth of gifts laid in the back, and the crowd of people had streamers, party sparklers, and more. Confetti floated in the air and I gasped. The room was decorated magnificently, and food was catered next to the gifts, lots of food.

"Wow! Thank you!"

Was all I could say. I did not think all these important people would show up and it warmed my heart. Garett and Veronica stood by my parents. Vlad walked us over and immediately I was crushed my both my mom and Veronica.

"Happy birthday!"

They both yelled. I laughed and kissed both their cheeks.

"Leon!"

Yelled two voices. Yanni and Samuel rushed over. Samuel was holding a gift for me and he shoved it in my arms then hugged me. Samuel was my best friend and we had really grown close these past three months.

"Here! Open!"

He spoke. I opened it and gasped at the gift. It was a giant picture book that read "My New Family!" Pictures of moments throughout these months were filled in already. Some of me and Vlad, Samuel, Yanni and I, and more. What warmed my heart the most were my ultrasound pictures being in there too.

"T-thank you!"

I said tearing up. He hugged me and smiled.

"That one is from Yanni and I. You can add more when the baby comes!"

He spoke. I smiled and hugged it to my chest. This meant a lot to me.

For the rest of the night, we mingled with the pack, ate a lot of food, and had fun.

We were getting ready to cut the cake when all a sudden, the lights flickered then shut off. I was with Samuel and he gripped my arm.

"Can werewolves see in the dark?"

I asked as I huddled closer to him.

"Yeah, but something's in the air. My eyes won't stop watering and it hurts a lot."

He said whimpering. I tried to get a good look at his face but could not in the dark.

"Don't worry people! We're working on getting the lights-"

Started Garret but he was cut short by a loud female scream. Suddenly chaos erupted and Samuel and I were almost trampled by the people running.

"What the fuck is happening!"

He yelped and pulled me to the wall.

I did not want to draw any attention to us with the chaos, so I refrained from using my magic to create light. All you could hear were screams and growls.

"Come on, we need to get out of here."

Said Samuel. I nodded and followed him against the wall. We made it to the emergency door and pushed through into a hallway.

"Where are we?"

I asked panting. Samuel pulled me to another door, and we were at the main hallway.

"Come on, let us get to the phone or something. I do not know what that was. I'm not sure if we were under attack or not."

He said pulling me along. I just followed him. We were walking when all a sudden arm grabbed us from behind.

"HEY!"

I yelled trying to get out. Samuel managed to punch the... creature? It was a man- but his eyes were black like a demon. Both had long black hair, deathly pale skin, and pointed noses and features. They were eerily beautiful.

"Let go!"

I yelled. He said something in a language I could not understand. His friend, the one who was holding me, nodded, and pulled me down the hallway. I went to scream but was punched. A gag was put in Samuel and I's mouth and we were dragged all the way down and out of the house.

Men who all looked alike stood outside talking in their own language. Samuel and I were dragged into a trunk and locked in. In minuets I could feel the car vibrate and come to life.

'What the hell was happening?!'

I thought, trying to contact my mate. I blocked was put so I was not able to contact him, and I knew these creatures were magic holders. I used my powers to creature light and looked at Samuel. He was bound like I was. I used my spells I thankfully learn and found ways to untie the ropes and gags.

"Holy shit! What is happening! It was like I was in a trance and couldn't fight back when the grabbed us!"

He said hyperventilating. I grabbed his shoulders and shook.

"Look, we can't panic! We have been trained for these situations. I cannot contact Vlad, so these creatures obviously use magic. Just do not panic. Try and be smart and we will find a way out."

I said nodding at him. He gulped and slowly nodded. God knows how long it took for the car to come to a complete stop.

I sighed as my bladder was currently being stepped on by this baby. The trunk was opened, and I was blinded by the light that was being flashed in my eyes.

"Ah... just the bitch I was hoping to see..."