The Demeter Twins - Hellhound Sequel

Paulina’s POV ~

By daylight, we were ready to pull out. I asked Roman “Macie ran four days.. how long will it take us to reach Orange River?”

He grinned at her and explained “Baby girl, Macie, more or less, ran around in circles, a day or two. Technically, we are only about six hours away. We will arrive before lunchtime!”

How can that be? I asked Macie.. she simply shrugged. 🐺 What do you want from me? It was my first time. I was allowed out.. so I ran. I admit.. my tail fascinated me a few times, so I took the time to chase it. I may have.. possibly.. maybe.. backtracked over my own trail? Not sure. But it’s possible. Coming out of several spins may have messed with my sense of direction. So sue me! I giggled, and at my mates’ looks, I explained what Macie told me.

Dad chuckled and responded “Yeah.. I can see that happening! Adorable!” I replied “Macie’s a lot like me.. we tend to lose focus, if left to our own devices for too long.” Causing everyone to laugh again.

We stopped for breakfast, at a little diner in a cute little hamlet, as we left the mountains behind us. I was feeling a little nauseous.. and asked Mom if she knew of anything that might settle my stomach some. She put her hand on my stomach to pull some of it away. When she did, she squealed. Loud! And I jumped.

Everyone looked at us and she apologizes and grabbed my hand, pulling me to the restroom. Once inside, she excitedly said “You got babies?” Wait! What? I gasped and asked “I got babies? What? I’m pregnant? Is that what you’re saying?” She nods her head, vigorously, bouncing on her feet and clapping her hands.

Squealing, she sings “I’m gonna be a Nana.. I’m gonna be the best Nana! Oh my Goddess! I need to go shopping! They need everything brand new. I’m going to decorate the nursery in the castle, for when they spend the night! Maybe a beautiful light green, or yellow. Maybe I can help you with decorating the nursery at the pack house? I have so many ideas! Can I tell Dad? I don’t want to tell the boys.. that’s a special moment just for you! Want me to help you plan a romantic way to let them know? We can go shopping, as soon as we are home, if you want to wait. I don’t know.. I can’t wait. I have to tell Orion, though. He always knows when I am excited! Oh, thank you! Thank you for being my daughter! Thank you for making me complete! I am a mate, a wife.. a mother.. but being a grandmother makes me whole! I love you, Paulina! You are Goddess sent!” And I am exhausted! How does she do that? Ugh!

Once we were back on the road again, Roman kept glancing at me and I finally asked him why. He smiled and told me “Nothing.. I just like looking at you. You are the love of my life.. and the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.” I smiled and snuggled into him.

We pulled up to the gates of Orange River and Orion said “Tell Alpha Brennan the King is here.” I asked Perseus “That’s it? That’s all he has to say and he’s welcomed in? Brennan absolutely hates visitors.. no one ever visits, unless he is hosting an event.”

He laughed and said “Brennan has the right to say no.. of course. But, regardless, we are coming in. We are the hounds of hell, my love! Who’s going to stop us?” Ah! Good point!

The guard said “The Alpha has given permission for your entry. He asks you do not deviate from the main road.. and follow it directly to the main house.”

As we pulled away Orion snarled “He gives us permission!? Don’t deviate? He thinks to order me!?” Renata laughed “Calm down, my love.. Save that righteous anger for the douchebag on the hill.”

Perseus tells him.. “The hounds are in place and have surrounded the pack. Ready to move on your Go!” Orion nodded just as we topped the hill and saw the pack house. I cringed.. seeing Brennan standing on the front stoop..Roman hugged me to him “We got you, princess. No one will ever hurt you again.”

We departed the vehicles and Dad and Mom stood in front of me.. with my mates on either side. Brenna stepped forward and bowed.. with a smarmy grin on his face “Your majesties. This is indeed a great honor. To what do I owe the pleasure?”

The King snarled and said “Cut the shit, Brennan! Dark Shadow was attacked yesterday.. leaving five dead. I am aware you know of it.. How much you know is to be determined! How many of this pack survive this day.. up to you. Let’s go sit down and have a little chat, shall we?!”

He turned and all of us started to follow him in, when Perseus growled “Best tell your fucking warriors to stand the fuck down! I will end you.. right here.. right now, in front of them!” I took his hand in mine.. interlacing our fingers, and he squeezed them.. smiling at me.

Brennan ordered them to step off and we continued to his office. He hadn’t looked my way, and I wasn’t calling attention to myself.. yet. I have a bone to pick.. but I can bide my time!

Brennan offered seats, and Roman and Perseus sat directly in front of his desk. His beta entered and Renata sat on the far side of me.. while Orion sat on the other.. obstructing their view of me.

Brennan began to speak “Your highness, I don’t know what you expect me to say” and Orion interrupted him “It’s not me you have to answer to. My sons are now Alphas of Dark Shadow.. I am just the King.. an interested party.. none the less.”