Skylers POV
The relentless preparation for the impending war has caused my days to merge into a monotonous blur. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a lack of quality time spent with my comrades, which is beginning to take its toll on me. However, what troubles me even more is the recent pattern of waking up without my mates, only to find myself rushing to the bathroom each morning? I am overcome with nausea and end up emptying the contents of my stomach before I can even gather the strength to step into the shower.
In a split second, I find myself fully clothed and eagerly searching for my companions. Spotting Alaric, my heart races with anticipation as I rush towards him, leaping into his embrace. My lips instinctively find their way to his neck, sinking my teeth into his flesh. As I
