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Mateo asked, “How long would you be pregnant?”
“Nine weeks.”
Owen frowned. “That is hardly enough time to get things arranged for a baby room.”
Keres sighed. “You have to be in the same room with the babies during the night for feedings. They had baby classes at the Stronghold. And I can’t help it. If I have them, the babies develop fast.”
Persephone snorted. “How could you... know... that...”
Keres sighed. “He was two weeks along and looked two months.”
Owen paled. “Oh. Right. I am so sorry.”
Persephone swallowed. “Was he your mate’s?”
“No. That’s why I lost him. Well, that and the brutal assault that destroyed his home.” She shrugged. “Talk it over. You have three days before they attach. Once they anchor, I can’t move them.”
Keres walked out of the nest and walked back to grab some more coffee while checking her phone. Ford had left a message.Call me, please.
She got back to the kitchen, settled with a coffee, and picked up her phone. She sighed and made the call.
Chapter Ten
It wasn’t the first time she had delighted someone with the sound of her voice. Ford would have the releases ready to sign in the morning. She just had to swing by.
Dan looked at her. “Miss, are you really an Elite?”
She looked at him. “Yes, Dan. I am.”
“I thought they were all guys.”
“That is because they keep the women from evolving the same way they encourage the boys to.” She went to get some coffee.
“Why?”
“They have power that runs out. We don’t. Just like in nature, the ladies have more stamina. So one group of Elite decided they didn’t want female input into the council, so they created the locking spell. It is much easier to wage war if you aren’t being held back.” She sipped at the coffee and said, “They found young women who were showing signs of being Elite, and they bound her so that she wouldn’t properly develop her power. So, they made treaties that let them steal little girls. Other governments enjoyed the benefits of the gifts that were offered in exchange, but some families don’t want to part with their daughters.”
Dan paused. “What do they do?”
Persephone walked in and said, “They run, and they die. That’s why Keres and I are all we have. Our parents tried to save her.” Persephone smiled. “Little sis, if you want to take on two of these little ones, the guys are all for it.”
“Cool. Talk to your doctor about starting lactation meds on week eight.”
“Wait. I can breastfeed them?”
“Well, I am not going to. I will have three days where I can pump for them, but after that, it’s all you.”
Than had trailed in after. “You say you had mates?”
“Two. Yes.”
“Could we speak with them?”
“Nope. We aren’t living together yet. I suppose you could hang out with them if you wanted to slum it.” She grinned.
“We are mated to siblings. It is normal that we would meet.”
“Okay. I will send them messages.” She sent one of them a message and took her coffee outside. The yard was well-manicured and had small food gardens near the house. She raised her head and whispered silently,Hey, sweetie. I am going to carry two for my sister. Her mates want to meet you for some reason.
