Coveted

Mates

James's POV

After checking Carra over thoroughly, Vickie declared her well enough to go home, but to take it easy. I was waiting at the door when they wheeled her out. I wasn't taking any chances. I couldn't let her get away again. I know I have no right to her, but I need her. I lift her from the wheelchair and buckle her in the car. The ride home was quiet. I didn't know what to say. I had thought all hope of meeting my mate died with my kind. I had no idea she would be human. Now I have to figure out how to break it to Carra in a way that won't make her run away screaming. As I carry her into the bedroom her face lights up at my surprise. I had turned the bedroom sitting area into a nursery filled with soft colors. I lay her on the bed and leave without a word. Why do I suddenly feel so tongue tied and nervous?

Carra's POV

While laying in the hospital, I didn't know what was going to happen next. I had no money and nowhere to go. I was pregnant with triplets and I didn't even know who I was anymore. One thing I did know for sure is I felt this unexplainable pull towards James. It was way stronger than the love spell Mason had cast on me. I felt like I couldn't live without him. It was beyond love. He had become a part of me. I was over joyed when he was waiting for me at the hospital. Then I saw the beautiful nursing done in soft yellows and greens, with adorable brown bears that reminded me of James's other form. I smiled as I rubbed my belly. Then out of nowhere James turned and walked away. I was left with my mouth hanging open.

I could feel the anger boil inside me. A burst of magical energy shot from my fingertips, knocking James to the floor. My eyes became as big as saucers. I ran to his side to check if he was ok. He looked at me in confusion and said, "what was that for?". I slapped him on the arm and finally exploded with emotion. "You should know. If you don't want me or our babies just say so, but stop ignoring me. I need the truth. Just say what you feel and quit hiding!". I was stopped there by the most intoxicating kiss. He pulled away and said the words I thought I would never hear. "I love you and our cubs. You are my mate. Only my mate can have my cubs. I didn't even know you existed. My kind only have one mate in their life. I thought mine died with the rest of my pack. I fought my feelings for you from the start. I didn't know you were the one. I just knew I had to have you. My life was nothing without you. I hope to have several litters of pups with you and show you how important you are to me for the next five hundred years or so.". By the time he was done talking I was in tears. I jumped in his arms and wrapped my legs around his waist. I felt an urge to be completely dominated by this man, this beast. My beast.

A few months later...

"Push Carra", Vickie commanded.  Just one more push.  I had already delivered two perfect, beautiful babies.  The third baby was having trouble.  When she finally came out the cord was wrapped around her neck.  She wasn't breathing.  Her fragile skin was blue.  Vickie handed me her limp little body.  I started crying and rocking her.  Tears were streaming down my face.  We had decided to name her Angelica.  It seemed fitting now.  She was our Angel.  I begged her to breathe even though I knew it was useless.  Vickie tried to take her from me, but my magic had surrounded us.  I looked down to see the sweet baby in my arms begin to glow, then she took a deep breath and opened her eyes.  My tears of sorrow turned into joy.  Vickie and James looked amazed.  Her brothers James and John started crying about that time.  Angelica touched both their faces and they calmed right down.  James beamed proudly.  "Like mother, like daughter."