Forbidden Innocence (Book #3)

Chapter 27

Lilac's P.O.V

Bumps decorate the dust road, causing the car to jolt and bump. Every time that happens, Landon places a protective hand over my swollen mid-section.

The babies are being watched by a few of the pack members. Though I miss them, I am enjoying my children-free time.

With one baby growing inside me, I've been more than tired. Taking care of those three babies has knocked the rest of the energy out of me.

Yet, Landon has been a big help.

"You need to rest," Landon states the obvious, "you being stressed and tired isn't good for you or the baby." He glances at me and pats my stomach.

Sighing, I roll my neck. "I'm not feeling up to peace treaties, Landon. My feet and breasts ache, and the baby is making it a little hard to breathe."

He glances at me again, sympathy in his eyes. "I'm sorry I'm putting you through this," He apologizes.

A giggle escapes me. "Shut up! You know I love these babies, and I'm not being forced into this. Why do you sound so miserable? If I had to, I'd birth Leo, Luka, and Lucy all over again because I love them," I say honestly without faltering.

Another pat from his hand. "You make it sound like you're miserable, Lilac. I can't help it." His brown eyes examine the road with too much thought.

Another giggle from me. "I'm making another werewolf, Landon. There's going to be side-effects." I examine my father intently.

His lips are pursed, his eyebrows are furrowed, his hands are tight on the steering wheel, and his knee is bouncing.

I place my hand over his knee and watch as it immediately stops bouncing. "Calm down. Erik and Thanatos trusted us enough to do this by ourselves."

He stops the car and turns to me. Suddenly, his lips are on mine, harsh but gentle at the same time. A muffled groan escapes his lips.

Warmth courses through my body, and I pull him closer, desperate to have him against me.

"We should go inside." I begin to pull away, but Landon grips my waist.

"Please," He whispers against my lips. "I need this moment of peace."

Willingly, I push my lips to his neck and lay a chaste kiss there. "We should go for a swim when we get back to your father's land," I suggest.

Landon chuckles gruffly. "Let me guess... We're swimming nude, aren't we?" He asks as he pulls back.

My eyes stare into his. "Of course! Don't you love seeing me in all my natural glory?" I ask teasingly.

He pulls away from me completely and hops out the care before walking to my side and helping me out. "There's nothing better than your natural beauty!"

I pull him to me and give him another kiss. "Let's go blow them away."

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Making treaties isn't actually that hard. As long as you keep the other person's wishes in mind, you can be finished within a matter of thirty minutes.

And that's how long each treaty took. So, of course, Erik and Thanatos were surprised when Landon and returned three hours after we had left.

They thought we would be out until at least sunset.

"Nope," Landon says. "They agreed to our terms with little to no fuss. And we agreed to theirs." His hand had wrapped around my waist while the other one proudly rubbed my bump.