The Lunar Queen (Lyric and Mason) novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214

“I want to send the messengers to the other kingdoms today so we can move forward with the council. We also need to reach out to the Fae King and the Vampire King” I say.

“Okay we can do that after breakfast” he says

His tone shifts naturally back into king mode and for the first time since the argument we almost feel like ourselves again.

“Lyric, Winter and Iris are both in labor and they are crying for you” Lydia links me.

I scream out loud and the pups jump in my arms.

Adonis immediately starts fussing while Eloise’s tiny face scrunches up in confusion.

“oh mommy is sorry my loves” I say rocking them.

“You okay princess?” Cole asks.

Concern instantly flashes across his face and something warm settles in my chest at how quickly he reacts to me.

I grin “Winter and Iris are in labor, they are calling for me” I say.

He smiles “Go, I will have Rhea come and help me get the pups ready” he says.

The ease of the moment catches me off guard after all the tension between us.

He puts Zachariah in his crib and grabs Eloise from me, I stand and put Adonis in his crib and give Cole a kiss and rush out of the nursery still in my robe.

And since our fight, the bond between us doesn’t feel broken. Bruised maybe. Tender. But not broken.

When I get to the pack hospital Winter and Tris are in the same room. Dominic and Elias are pacing the room.

The entire room feels chaotic but happy at the same time. Nurses moving around quickly, contractions coming one after another, Dominic looking two seconds away from passing out while Elias looks like he’s trying not to laugh at him.

“Good morning everyone, let’s have some babies” I say smiling.

“You look better from yesterday” Winter says.

Even through obvious pain her eyes narrow on me knowingly and I immediately know exactly what she means.

I roll my eyes and laugh at her “Even while in labor you notice shit” I say shaking my head.

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“That’s my job as the best friend, now distract me” she says.

I sigh “Fine, we talked this morning it didn’t fix everything but we’re speaking and we are going to try” I say.

The second the words leave my mouth some of the tension in Winter’s shoulders eases.

“Did you tell him?” She questions.

“Yes I told him” I say.

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I don’t miss the relieved glance Dominic and Elias exchange next to her.

“He will be down soon, he’s getting the pups ready for Leah” I say.

Lydia walks in to check them she walks to Winter first “Oh Winter you are ready to push” she says before her eyes glaze over and pr Stewart walks in. Lydia walks to check Iris “You are ready to your highness” She says to Iris.

Four more nurses walk in and two walk to Winter and two to Iris. “Okay both of you on the next contraction you are going to push

Lydia says.

The room instantly shifts from playful to intense.

About 30 minutes later cries fill the room.

The sound immediately softens everything. Relief crashes through the room so fast it’s almost tangible.

Winter gave birth to a baby boy who looks just like Dominic with the same grey eyes as Winter. Iris delivered a beautiful baby girl who looks like mom with the same blue eyes that all the Blackwood pups have.

Dominic looks completely wrecked emotionally holding his son while Elias stares at his daughter like she personally hung the

moon.

“They are beautiful, I need names” I say.

Dominic hands me the baby the moment I take him Nova pushes forward and my eyes glow purple.

Warmth rushes through me the second I hold him. Strong. Bright. Peaceful.

“Caelum” I say smiling Dominic and Winter repeat the name out loud.

“I love it” She says

“Why Caelum?” Dominic asks

“That’s just the name that popped in my head when I held him, like it just fit” I reply.

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Almost like the Moon Goddess whispered it directly into my soul.

“We both agreed her name should be Lyrica” Iris says and my head snaps to them.

“You want to name her after me?” I ask voice cracking slightly.

Emotion clogs my throat instantly.

Iris smiles “Of course you inspire me sister and you have been through so much who better than you” She says.

The tears fall just as the familiar sparks dance across my skin the second Cole grabs my hand, warm and comforting despite the

tears still falling down my face.

“You okay princess?” Coles asks wiping my tears and kissing my cheek lightly.

The bond flares instantly at his touch and despite everything between us, comfort settles in my chest automatically.

“They named their daughter after me” I say.

He smiles “who better than her aunt” He says.

The softness in his voice makes my chest ache because even hurt, he still treats me gently.

I lightly slap his arm and he smiles warmly at me. “Okay you four enjoy your bundles, Dominic we have a meeting in my office after breakfast” Cole says. “Okay I will be there” he replies

“Ready?” He asks looking down at me.

The question feels loaded somehow. Not just about leaving. About us.

I nod and then look down at myself “Can I go put actual clothes on?” I ask.

His eyes flash to Zeus “Need help?” He asks smirking.

Heat curls low in my stomach instantly at the look in his eyes. The first real teasing look he’s given me since our fight.

“I sure do Alpha” I say turning and walking out of the room.

I can practically feel his eyes on me as I walk away.

But we don’t get far before Cole gets a link.

His entire expression shifts immediately back into Alpha mode.

“I’m sorry princess I have to go to the border, meet you at breakfast? And raincheck?” he asks.

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