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He pauses for a moment, then speaks the truth he had previously hesitated to share, “I love you, Lena. With all my heart.”

“Oh,” I breathe as Max and Gunnar chuckle softly around me. Warmth spreads in my heart as I turn to Max and kiss him on the lips. Our kiss is gentle, with him cupping my face as if he’s treasuring every moment.

“I love you,” Max says softly, and my heart soars.

Gunnar turns me toward him with a finger under my chin. “May I?”

I nod and close my eyes as he leans in for a kiss. Our lips mesh as he kisses me while Max and Damon caress my body. His kiss is fierce and passionate; I can feel how much he has been wanting and waiting for this moment.

I pull away breathlessly, and his eyes are glowing.

“I love you, Lena,” he growls, and I look down, blushing. A warmth spreads through me at his words, making me feel cherished.

I take a deep breath and pull their hands over my belly.

“You can feel our baby,” I say quietly, my voice shaky with excitement. I want to laugh at the expression that cross their faces, of excitement, love, and reverence, as their large hands cup my stomach.

Damon looks up at me, his eyes sparkling with hidden joy.

“I’m so excited to meet our baby,” he says, a wide grin on his face. Max and Gunnar nod in agreement, their expressions mirroring my joy.

All the pain I endured has led me to this point in my life. It might have been hard, but it was worth it. I have everything I’ve ever wanted—a baby on the way, a pack that loves and protects me, and a bond that feels unbreakable.

Zorin is still out there trying to make my life miserable, but in this moment, surrounded by my alphas, I finally feel at home.

CHAPTER27

SIXTEEN WEEKS LATER

Lena

Light filters in beneath my eyelids, and I wake slowly, stretching my arms above my head. After my little escapade to Little Rock, Damon and his pack brought me back home to D.C. in a helicopter.

I was grateful not to have to board another plane.

Seeing Zorin in the seat next to mine had made me wary of flying alone for quite some time. He seemed to have vanished from the city, but I didn’t want to risk it if he was still nearby.

Max and Gunnar had helped me pack up my apartment, and I had moved in with the alphas.

Tonight, Damon and I shared the main bedroom with the en-suite, and I was thankful to snuggle up to him each night, knowing he would protect me at any moment.

I blink slowly, trying to adjust my eyes to the light in the room.

My sleep had been deep and peaceful, and I felt warm and snug in the blankets of the king-sized bed I shared with my pack leader. Life as their omega had been relatively tranquil, and I loved every minute of it. I would take turns sleeping in each alpha’s room since it was more comfortable long-term.

“Good morning, gorgeous,” Damon rumbles from beside me.

I turn and give him a sleepy smile. He watches me the way he always does when he wakes before I do, his eyes glowing affectionately.

“Good morning to you, too,” I mumble, stifling a yawn.

“Did you sleep well?” he asks, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

“I don’t remember waking up screaming from nightmares last night,” I reply. “Being with you is helping me.”

His brow furrows as he scoots closer, wrapping a comforting arm around my waist. “You’ve been through a lot, love. Don’t be too hard on yourself. These things take time.”

“Probably,” I say, nuzzling into his chest.

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