L E O N

I yawned as I woke up from the best nap in a while. My body felt mushy and the soft bed I was laying on did not help.

"Come on babe! We need to get going."

Said the voice of my wonderful mate. After yesterday we spent the night at the tent and just enjoyed each other's company.

Francis laid next to me in his onesie gurgling and clapping. At three weeks old he was the cutest thing.

"I packed all our things in the car already. We just need to eat and say goodbye."

Said my mate. He leaned over and picked up Francis. Our baby tipped and in two seconds shifted into his little pup form.

He still had trouble controlling shifting when he was in high emotions. I guess seeing daddy made him happy. (Me too Francis, me too.)

I got up from bed and went to the bathroom to do my morning routine. When I'm done I walk into the cleaned room and awe at the sight of Francis all dressed up in little shorts, tiny shoes, and a collared shirt. He looks adorable.

"You ready? All the stuff is in the cars."

He said. I nod and go to grab Francis.

"Let me just feed him up here first."

I said to my mate. I let Francis under my shirt and he doesn't take any time to latch on.

"How long is the drive back going to be?"

I ask him. My mate shrugs his shoulders

"A week probably. We just need to make sure it's kept on the down low. After that a week later we are going to be ready to attack."

I nod my head and after 10 minuets Francis is done. I set him back in his portable rocker and pick it up.

"Okay let's get going then."

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After saying goodbye to the wonderful pixies we get going. Conway and his mate who I now know as August have decided to come with us. They wanted to fight along side us in defeating Amethyst. My mate gladly accepted there offer when August said his dragon pack can help us out.

We all jumped in the cars and got to driving.

"Excited to go back home?"

Asked my mate taking my hand in his.

"Yes, my family must be worried."

I said feeling bad that I haven't really thought of them. Vladimir took my hand in his and kissed it.

"I spoke to them a few days ago, I told them you're okay and that we would go to their house for dinner when we got back. I didn't tell them about Francis though- I wanted some good news for them when we met."

Said my mate making me swoon. I loved him so much.

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From there we made small talk and switched who would drive and who slept. The overall trip was a bore to say really.

We were a few hours away from our territory when we decided to take a gas and bathroom break.

"Are you feeling okay?"

My mate asked me. I nodded my head and stretched. I was tired of sitting in this damn car.

"Hey baby, mommy will be right back with some milk."

I said to Francis who just giggled and gurgled at me. I smiled and walked inside the gas station.

"Hey do you guys have baby formula here?"

I asked the old man that was at the cash register. He pointed to the back and I thanked him. Quickly picking it up I paid for it and cleaned Francis bottle in the bathroom.

My man boobs were to sore for him to be sucking on it anymore.

I cringed at the pain in my chest and quickly made him a bottle.

"Here baby."

Francis latched on right away and we all got back in the car for the three hour drive we had left.

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"HOME FINALLY!"

I said when we parked inside the pack house. My mate groaned and put his head on the wheel.

"I'm never driving again."

He said making me smile. Francis was playing with his rattle in the back and was totally entranced by it.

"Let's go."

I picked up Francis and left the car seat in there. Vladimir ordered some omegas to get our things and bring them up to our room. He thanked the men who took to drive with him for their help and with that we went straight to our room.

"Have fun!"

I winked at Samuel who looked at his mate biting his lip. I could already tell what they were going to do. We were at war right now and that only meant danger, this wasn't a good time to have kids- honestly.

When we got to our room I was surprised when Vladimir covered my eyes.

"What are you doing?"

I said laughing at his foolishness.

"Shh, I have a surprise."

He said leading me forward. We walked and I heard him open a door. All of a sudden he let my eyes go and I gasped.

A baby room was done, our baby room! It was themed green and yellow. Pastel green covered the walls and all white furniture. A crib, changing table, rocking chair, book shelf, and flat screen TV.

I felt tears come to my eyes at the room. I looked at my mate and smiled. Then with no time to think I grabbed him and smacked a big kiss on his lips.

Francis gurgled and ruined the moment when he took a big chunk of his daddy's hair and pulled, making my mate groan.

"Oof, no pulling Francis!"

Said my mate trying to get his hair away from his kid. I laughed and helped him get his curly hair back. After that we walked to the crib and I set him down with some toys to keep him interested.

"I love you so fucking much."

I said to my mate and pulled him in for another kiss. We kissed passionately for a bit before pulling away and leaning our heads on to each other.

"I'm glad you like it, I did this to keep myself distracted for when you were missing. "

He said making me smile again. This man was a dream.

"Come on he fell asleep. I'll put the baby monitor on and meet you in the kitchen."

I nodded my head and walked to our private kitchen. The fridge was packed with fresh food so I took out some chicken and potatoes getting to work.

After marinating the chicken I set it in the oven with some garlic potatoes. We were gonna eat good.

"Mmm that smells good, what's cookin good lookin?"

Said my dork of a mate.

"Garlic potatoes and baked chicken breast."

I said making him groaned and rub his stomach.

"Sounds good I'm starving!"

He said pulling out a soda. I sat down and waiting for the timer to come.

"So what's going on with this war, is it happening soon."

My mate sighed at the heavy questions. He was about to open his mouth and reply when a giant boom filled the air. Them another one, and then another one.

"What the hell is that?"

I said getting scared. My mate shot up.

"Someone's trying to get into the magic shield that we have around the boarder. Get to the bunkers and keep Francis safe!"

He said. I nodded and turned the oven off quickly and ran to Francis room. I picked him up and his portable crib before opening the door to the suite. Not paying attention I hit something hard and gulped.

"Hello, Luna."

Fuck.