The Hunted

Chapter 90

Callie's POV

"Hey, I think it's time you let Sean check you over, little one," Corey said softly, still holding my hair. This was the third time today I'd thrown up. We all knew the pregnancy was taking a toll on me. I mean between the acceleration potion and Clay...Clay's death, well I was a mess. He handed me a cloth as North gave me a water bottle.

"Come, zhena," Raven gently urged as he lifted me in his arms. I leaned into him, one hand coming to rest on my swollen stomach.

"You know, just once it'd be nice to have a normal pregnancy," I grumbled.

He laughed, "Oh, little vampire, you know that means we get to fill you with more babies." His voice was sultry and I could feel his arousal at the thought. I squirmed in his embrace, my own desire building. Both Corey and North gave a little moan as they felt it too, making Raven laugh even more.

We walked into the pack hospital and Doc Roberts gave us a knowing smile - darn that link. Of course, by the time I reached the room where the ultrasound machine was set up, all of the guys were there waiting. "Ready to see those babies, Watashi no ai?" Sean asked as he held out his hand as Raven set me down.

"As Corey pointed out, I think I've hidden long enough. I think we need to figure out how many and who..." My voice trailed off and I felt Luke's arms come around me.

"He's still with us, love." He placed his hand on my stomach, "And all of us will make sure this little guy knows who his father was and how much he loved both of you." I gave a teary nod and let the two of them help me onto the bed.

Sean tucked the towel into my waistband. It had only been two months since that day, but I was huge. I think I'm having a damn litter based on the kicks and morning (HA! More like all day) sickness. Marc and Axel held the girls who were giggling and pointing at the screen doing their twin talk. "So, what do you see?" I asked Sean.

He grinned like a fool and kept making clicks on the screen. I heard a small sound as a picture was printed. "Well, we need to do blood work to figure out the daddies, but you, my little fox, are very fertile during heat, it appears." He pointed to the screen, "I can easily identify Clay's son based on the bone structure here," he showed two dark spots on the skull. "He has his father's demonic qualities - those are the base of what will eventually become horns. However, the other three, I'm not entirely sure other than based on Victor's original prediction, are wolf pups."

"I'm having a fucking litter," I groaned as they laughed. "So do we do blood tests all the way around or wait until they're born?"

"Actually, I think we can do a process of elimination," Owen said. "We know it has to be one of the nine wolf shifters, yes?" he asked Victor.

He nuzzled my neck, "Yes. I don't smell anyone else's magic and no bear - sorry Raven."

Raven wiggled his eyebrows, "Just more chance to practice, right little vampire?" I blushed furiously at his comment.

"Next question, during her heat, who knotted inside her? I know I came inside you, love, but I didn't knot and with heat and wolves, that is the guarantee." Owen said, running his hand along my cheek. Sean, Victor, Gabriel, and Silas all raised their hands. "Then those are your possibilities, gentlemen."

"Let's wait," Silas suggested. "I think we will know when they're born, if not sooner. Our wolves may be able to scent them the further along you get."

Sean nodded, "That's true. This isn't the first case of superfecundation I've seen in wolves. It's actually quite common when there are multiple male mates. Like Owen said, heat is very powerful and the odds of multiples increase with more partners."

"Fucking perfect!" Gabriel beamed, "Then gentlemen I suggest we start planning for an addition to the cabin, and you, little girl, get to go shopping. I'm going to go fucking nuts this time." We all laughed at his excitement. "Wait, you didn't tell us the sex of the other three, Sean."

I looked back at the screen, then at the picture, I held in my hand. My fingers touched the baby he had identified as Clay's - our son. My eyes met Sean's as he handed me a tissue. I felt the wave of love they pushed through the bond and smiled weakly. He cleared his throat, "Well Baby A is a boy and Clay's, Baby B is also a boy, Baby C is a girl, and Baby D is stubborn. They are at an angle against Baby C and I can't really make it out. We can always try another ultrasound again later. Based on this and the fact that we are looking at multiples, you are around the end of your fifth month, but won't make it much into the eighth. They will run out of room before then."

"Will they be safe coming that early?" I was worried.

He patted my hand, "I'm sure having a goddess for a mother and a household full of magic on top of my doctor skills will ensure they are healthy and safe, little fox."

Gabriel's POV

We had shopped till we dropped - literally. She fell asleep in a rocking chair at the baby furniture store. Silas had carried her inside and about ten steps into her room, he froze. "Silas? What's wrong?" I asked, looking around in concern.

He slowly turned his gaze to meet mine and I noticed Zero was at the front, his amber eyes filled with tears. "She kicked my hand," his rough voice was awe-filled.

"Who? Do you mean one of the babies kicked? Oh, I want to feel," I grinned and reached for her stomach.

"You don't understand," he growled, "Not just one of the babies - my daughter. I felt her, I can smell her now."

My eyes went wide as I looked back and forth between him and Callie's sleeping form. He walked toward the bed, setting her down, and then curled next to her, his eyes alert. "Geia sou, polýtimi kóri mou. O patéras sou se agapáei tóso polý. (Hello, my precious daughter. Your father loves you so much.)" he whispered to her stomach and I saw her stomach shift. Holy shit! I guess he was right about the father's knowing.

Author's Notes: I couldn't just end on a sad note...seriously.  So we know two out of the four fathers now.  Only a few more chapters left.

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