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  This wasn't quite the shock I expected, as I had begun to feel some fluttering movements already. Unless I was expecting an octopus this baby had an awful lot of arms and legs.” I thought.

  I thanked Allysa and she left so that I could dress. I felt Patros arrive outside the cottage earlier but made my mind go blank so that I could tell him in person about the twins.

  As I stepped out the door Patros kissed me and held me tight. From his beaming smile I knew that he already knew about the twins.

  Needless to say news travels fast and people were endlessly congratulating us on the good news.

  As I was expecting twins and children are a precious commodity on this planet it was arranged that I would visit Alyssa again in two weeks. Unless there were any problems in the mean time.

  Once again my days were taken up with learning about the planet that was now my home. We used to go and sit for some of these sessions in the main cavern.

  At the rear of the cavern across one of the walls hung a detailed map of Syros. Beautifully illustrated with exquisite drawing of animals, plants plus all the major cities, towns and villages. Showing also the mountains ranges, lakes and rivers that made up the planet. Patros pointed out where our lair was situated and where the werewolves pack-house too. This helped me understand the layout of the land around me.

  Patros promised that after my next visit to the midwife, we would travel on dragon-back and visit some of the places I had seen on the maps. Word of my arrival on Syros and the prospective birth of our twins was spreading. Patros assured me that the people of Syros were clamouring to meet me as he had received requests from far and wide.

  Two weeks went by quickly. Spent learning the history and also more about a couple of the factions and various cultures. There was so much to learn and as I got bigger I tired more easily.andPatros dropped me off in the village for my appointment t went off to seek out the local carpenter. With a view to having two cribs prepared in anticipation of the birth of the twins.

  I knocked on Allysa's door and when there was no one answered after several spates of knocking entered. Closing the door behind me.

  Unperturbed at not seeing Allysa rush to greet me as last time I continued across the little hallway and headed to the main living area in search of her. On entering the room I was greeted by the sight of Allysa being held with a knife to her throat by a very familiar person. It was Leon.

  I turned back quickly and before I could reach the door a hand was placed over my mouth and a familiar tingle warned me that I knew the other assailant. Aston had his arm around my waist, his hand firmly held over my mouth.

  “Don't scream Alex. You wouldn't want Allysa hurt, would you now? We still need her around so that she can help deliver your babies safely. She would also be very useful to have around for the next births.” I began to shout in my mind but then a cloth was placed over my nose that smelled strange. Everything went dark as I fell unconscious.

  Chapter 6.

  When I woke up I recognised my surrounding immediately. I was back in the werewolves home. They had succeeded in kidnapping me again. In my pregnant condition and due to my previous escape I didn't think the bathroom window was going to be a viable option this time around.

  I reached out with my mind but couldn't get a connection to either Patros or Talos. They must have been too far away and were probably frantic by now. I placed my head on the pillow and began to sob and eventually cried myself to sleep.

  I awoke sensing that someone was sat on the edge of the bed. I felt a soft tender kiss placed on my cheek. At first I thought that I was still asleep and dreaming Then I realised that I was lay beneath sheets and thick blankets and not the fur rugs of our lair.

  Opening my eyes I looked toward the figure sat by my side and awoke with a start. It was Aston smiling down at me as if nothing had happened and that this was the most natural thing in the world.

  “Good morning Alex. I hope you slept well? I chose to sleep in another bedroom last night . From tonight though you will share my bed You do know that this is my bedroom don't you? We didn't get to discuss much last time you were here. Starting now that omission will be remedied. I blame myself for your running away as I didn't give you enough information on your last visit. Did I?”

  I wasn't sure whether a response to that question was required or desired but I now knew where I stood with Aston. He fully intended to continue where our previous conversation had left off and I was to become his mate. I wasn't sure where I stood in relation to Leon and Vanda though and became seriously worried. What would happen to my babies after they were delivered. I would need to make a plan of escape or work out a way to contact Patros or Talos by whatever means I could.

  He continued to stare at me so I eventually tried to sit up and that was my mistake. I was naked under the sheets and as I sat up revealed far more than I wanted or ever intended to. Quickly I grasped the sheet in order to cover up. Aston on the other hand was not so slow and firmly pulled the sheet out of my grasp. Revealing my naked breasts for Aston to view which he did with relish.

  “Your body is mine now Alex. To do what I will with. Don't forget Leon and Vanda have claims on you too. Nothing has changed here in that respect. If the only way I can force you to remain here is by withholding your clothing until you succumb. Which you will, without doubt. Then so be it.”

  He then made his point by reaching over and nuzzling one of my nipples whilst fondling my other breast. The shock of electricity that jolted through my body was so severe that I cried out before I could stop myself. I was appalled at his behaviour and equally appalled at my own reaction.

  Was I turning in to some sort of trollop to allow that to happen against my better instincts and respond to his touch.

  I grabbed the covers and shot to the top of the bed holding them against myself shouting at Aston.

  “I will never give myself willingly to you or them. I am already mated and expecting my mates' babies. Have you no compassion at all.”

  Aston stood up and with a solemn expression on his face began.

  ”You need to understand Alex that you have no say what so ever in this. We have been waiting over 200 years for you to be here with us and a previous mating and two babies will not deter us from completing our prophecy. If you can deal with the birth of your twins. Whom by the way I will make provision for as if they were my own. It will be good practice for the birth of the triplets you will deliver. Don't doubt that you will be mated. It will happen. With or without your consent.”

  With that said Aston stood and slammed out of the room. I heard the key being turned in the lock and knew that I was trapped.

  I got up and looked through all the cupboards and drawers. Aston had anticipated this move as they were all empty. I continued inspecting the room and there was nothing for me to wear. If I tried to wear the bed sheets I felt sure they would be confiscated and useless to me.

  In the bathroom sure enough the window was now firmly nailed shut. I relieved myself then began looking around for anything I could use as clothing. They had even took my buckskin boots so if I did escape from here my feet would be cut to ribbons. My situation was beginning to look hopeless.

  That is unless by some miracle Patros could rescue me. Just then I heard shouting from beyond the bedroom door and I put my head near the door trying to work out what was happening.

  Once I heard heavy footsteps heading towards the room I rushed back to the bed and covered myself with the bedding. Hearing the key in the lock I pressed myself to the bedhead. My heart drumming in my chest and my babies sensing my anxiety and trepidation, fluttered in my womb.

  The door shot open, and bounced against the wall. A creature then came in to the room. It took me a few moments to realise what, and ultimately who it was. It was Aston but not the Aston of earlier. This was obviously him in werewolf form. His hands were now huge paws, elongated with large sharp claws visible. His face elongated and resembled the werewolves I had seen in films back on Eart
h. Hairy with huge fangs dripping saliva from a giant maw. His clothes split apart and in shreds from trying to accommodate his larger werewolf form. He was shoe less and his claws clicked on the wooden floor of the bedroom as he stalked in.

  I could see Leon and Vanda stood a little behind him still in their human forms. Aston looked angry, nigh on ferocious. Standing well over seven foot tall, he was enormous with rippling muscles. I thought to myself I may as well forget about being mated, It looked like death has coming for me and my babies.

  I climbed off the bed on shaky legs keeping the covers close to my chest and backed away in to the farthermost corner. Tears streaming down my face in my terror.

  Leon and Vanda were talking in a calm even voice to me. “Alex, please stand very still where you are. We won't be able to stop Aston or be quick enough if he decides to attack you in this form. Don't worry he doesn't want to hurt you but he can't control himself as easily in this form.”

  At their prompting I stayed in the corner trying not to move but couldn't help the trembling or my teeth from chattering. I hoped this wasn't the end of me. I really wanted to live and survive this encounter. Both for myself and for my babies.

  Slowly, although it felt like forever, I detected Aston's breathing slowing down and gradually over about ten minutes or so his body and face began to transform back to “normal” He was still shaking, with all I can assume was temper but his fangs and claws had disappeared. When Aston realised what he had nearly done he came over to my corner. Taking him time and indicating that he meant me no harm.

  Sobbing uncontrollably and almost hysterical due to the unexpected confrontation I stood as still as I could.

  “I am so sorry Alex. Please, please, forgive me. I would never hurt you or your babies but I just couldn't control my rage.” Aston beseeched.

  He reached over as I shrank away but that didn't deter him. Picking me up as gently he carried me over placing me on the bed with great care.

  “Please believe me Alex, I would never. I could never hurt you but after the news we just received I couldn't stop the change. I hadn't come in to hurt you but to make sure you were still in this room and safe.” He pulled me in to his arms and I heard the bedroom door close softly and knew Leon and Vanda had left us alone. I shuddered at the thought of being alone with this monster.

  Aston proceeded to pull me closer still and began to stroke my bare back up and down. The thrum of electricity was a comforting hum now as I pondered a while. I never felt this hum from contact with Sara or Allyssa. It had the desired effect and despite my concerns my heart began to slow and my sobs subsided.

  We sat there for a long time. So long that Leon knocked and put his head around the door to check everything that was okay. Then disappeared again.

  Aston leant back and pushed me slowly against the pillow and moved his face to mine. He set a chaste kiss on my forehead. I stilled, and waited a moment of two, then he began to speak. “I can't apologise enough Alex. I don't know if anybody has told you about the prophecies that are connected to you in detail. I know we only gave you a bare outline. Would you like to hear the whole prophecy. I can find you a copy tomorrow, for you to read, written in English. So you can see for yourself why you are such a cherished individual, and what powers you are destined to inherit as Queen of the dragons.

  You see the reason I was angry before is that there are three parts to this prophecy. The first describes how three werewolves were destined to be mated to an earth girl with auburn hair and blue eyes. The second part involves the dragons and the dragon rider and the girl becomes the Queen and eventually bonds with the Golden dragon. The final part of the prophecy is connected to the witches of Syros and that the girl, that is you You will become their sacrifice. This is so that the witches may rule over Syros and ultimately by use of the portals, Earth itself.

  Aston stopped speaking and when the final part of the prophecy was revealed I sat in shocked silence.

  “I need to read this Aston. I need to know exactly what this prophecy says. What do they mean by sacrifice. I have to see it tonight Aston. You have to find it for me.” I stuttered. My heart was racing and the fluttering in my womb was like a thousand butterflies I couldn't control.

  Aston continued “Calm down Alex. Let me ask the others to retrieve it for me because there is more I have to tell you.”

  Aston left the room and didn't return for about fifteen minutes. Those fifteen minute felt like fifteen hours. He had changed his clothes before returning to sit at the edge of the bed. Reached across and took my hand. As he entwined our fingers the calming buzz entered my body. For him to do that whole comfort buzz thingy. I knew I wasn't going to like what I was about to hear.

  “The reason I became angry earlier is that in an attempt to blackmail my pack the witches have captured three werewolves. Two male werewolves and a female. The woman was my cousin Lucinda and they have threatened to sacrifice all three if you aren't taken to the witches stronghold in the city of Bream.” Aston explained quietly.

  I closed my eyes and laid my head back on the pillows sighing. I now understood why Aston was so very, very angry earlier on. One of his own family had been threatened because of me.

  “Will you consider handing me back to my mate Patros and the dragons so that they will have no leverage against you?”

  I had to ask a question yet knew in my heart what the answer would be. But I could see by the look in his eyes that Aston would not give me up again. Once more I felt myself filling up and the tears began to trickle slowly down my cheeks.

  What is going on with me since I came to this planet?” I pondered. I rarely cried at home although since arriving such a short time ago that's I seems to be all to do. I felt like such a victim and that my life was not my own any more. The tears I cried now were tears of despair for my father who I thought would never see me again. For Patros and Talos and finally for my babies who might not get to meet their father or even be born at this rate.

  What was next for me. Perhaps I should let them sacrifice me as I didn't see much of a future in store for me?

  Aston sat there quietly watching as my tears fell and I could sense his anguish that was now so clearly etched on his face. How could one prophecy cause so much mayhem? I was exhausted physically and emotionally. This life I was leading was so exasperating and draining. So much grief in such a short time. Just when I had begun to get to grips with my situation up popped another crisis to deal with.

  Aston lifted my chin with two fingers and asked “How are you feeling Alex? None of us ever stopped to consider your thoughts and feeling in all of this have we? I am going to bring you something to drink and eat now and I suggest that I draw you a bath. You can have a nice soak and relax a little if that's at all possible?” With that he stood and went in to the bathroom and I could hear the tub begin to fill. Once full he walked back through the room giving me a small smile and promised to return shortly with the food and drink. Quietly he closed the door and once again I heard the key turn in the lock and I sighed.

  I sat there for a few minutes and decided a soak would be nice. I made my way into the bathroom. The tub was filled with fragrant bubbles and the soothing aroma of lavender perfumed the air Maybe that grew here too I thought.

  Aston had managed to produce two large fluffy towels which were set on the small side table although where he found these I would never know. I tied my hair in to a knot on my head and stepped gingerly into the water thinking Goodness I won't be able to do this on my own much longer! Especially when I get bigger I sat down and leant back closing my eyes and tried to let my mind go blank.

  I didn't mange to make my mind go blank but the warm water relaxed me sufficiently that I knew if I didn't climb out soon I would probably fall asleep in the bath. Drying myself with one of the towels and managed to wrap the other around me as best I could with my bump. I

  slowly made my way back to the bedroom feeling sleepy now.

  Aston had already returned and a small t
able had been set up besides the bed with some vegetable soup with some bread and a cup of milk. We didn't speak to each other as I sat down and ate the food laid there.

  Aston stood and moved the table and opened the door passing the tray to someone in the corridor.

  He lit the candles either side of the bed and turned off the main lights.

  “There is a guard outside the door now day and night to keep you safe. I will also be sharing my bed with you tonight and for the for see able future so I suggest you get used to the idea.”

  With that he walked to the far side of the bed and removed his clothes. Soon a naked Aston stood there unabashed. Toned body with muscles that gleamed in the of the candlelight as he sensuously stalked toward the bed.

  Does no one wear pyjamas on this world for heaven's sake?

  My eyes would not stay open as I tried to cat nap still sat at the edge of the bed unwilling to accept that we must sleep naked together. Finally I conceded that I had to climb under the covers but I endeavoured to lie as close to the edge of the bed as I physically could. Still wrapped in the damp towel I'd draped around myself on exiting the tub in the hope that I wouldn't accidentally roll out of the bed in the middle of the night. Finally unable to keep my weary eyes open any longer I drifted off to sleep.

  Still dark and obviously still night time I awoke aware of a humming and buzzing sensation thrumming throughout my body. Aston had wasted no time in removing my towel and moving toward me. His arms wrapped around me with one stretched out across my bump and the other stroking my breast. Gently caressing and tweaking my nipple from time to time. His lips sucking and licking my left collarbone tasting my skin. Breathing in my scent delicately as if I were some exotic perfume.