Anastacio
Lauren’s announcement shocks us all into silence. Sutton is the first to congratulate Lauren, ecstatic that she’s going to be an aunt. I watch her palm Lauren’s stomach speaking to the baby.
I can’t help the tinge of jealousy. She and her mate may be apart, but they’ve been together long enough to start a family.
Still, that baby is my family too.
Sebastian and I turn to each other, his eyes probably reflecting my one. Asking what to do now.
“We need to call Laiken.” Sutton is already moving into action.
“No, Sutton. He’ll come here ready to start a war,” Lauren argues.
“It doesn’t matter, Lauren. He needs to know.”
“Sutton, don’t you think I’ve already played this scenario out in my head. If Laiken comes here for me and our child, there will be nothing left for you and
