Eric POV

I groan when I open my eyes to see the sky is dark, it was just early morning the last I remembered. I look around me and notice we are in the arena still so I know we're not somewhere else at least but I don't see my mates.

"What on earth?" I heard to my right and behind me so I turned my head and saw Sam, naked and spread eagle on his back. Next to him a bit away is Connor, on his side, naked and Skylar nowhere to be seen. I try, the keyword here, is try to stand up but my body feels like it was ripped in half. 

"What happened?" Sam asked and he tried sitting up but like me, failed so he huffed and just laid there.

"I don't know. I can't remember much after Skylar said we were his." I said and tried to search my memory but it's fuzzy. All I know is my body is wrecked and by the looks of Connor and Sam, theirs is as well. 

I hear something moving and look into the opening of the forest to see a naked Skylar. I’m not sure if I was seeing things when I noticed his body was perfect and his skin was flawless, a bright smile like he didn't have a care in the world.

"Hi beautiful." He said holding out his hand for me to take but I didn't want to take it so I glared at it and he retracted his hand and knelt down in front of me.

"What's wrong?" 

"Like you don't know! Look at us and look at you! We can't move and here you are strutting out of the forest like a damned model!" I yelled and his face went from calm and concerned to angry and red.

"Fine, you can help yourself up and walk all the way back." He said calmly, to calm for my liking and it pissed me off even more.

"I will and I'll take my time so you can worry about me when I'm not back yet!" He didn't say anything, just kept walking and I sighed. 

"You may want to be careful of what you say to him right now." Sam said and I glared at him.

"Don't tell me how to talk to my mate!" 

"Our." He and Connor said at the same time.

"Look the reason I said that is because he is new to his powers, his wolf as you know is powerful so we don't know what kind of control he has over his wolf. We don't know what to expect with him or his powers Eric so I'm just saying, be careful. I don't want him to accidentally hurt you when he loves you too much to ever think about hurting you." Sam said and I knew he was speaking the truth but still, I'm his mate, he should I don't know, argue back like a normal person, he is too sweet and kind spoken with us, treating us like China dolls all the damn time.

I grew frustrated and got up off the ground and my knees wobbled, but I was able to stand. Connor and Sam stood as well and we made our way back to the house. When we got there, over an hour later I couldn't smell Skylar anywhere, not even his scent lingering meaning he hadn't been home. There aren't any lights on in the house so I'm going to assume everyone's at the pack house. We shift and that's where we go.

When we arrive, the place is busy with people and I hear music from the backyard. We shift back and go inside to the suite, Sam following us to get showered and clean clothes on.

Once we were all ready, we went downstairs and I saw Skylar talking to Declan with his back turned to us so I just walked outside, not wanting to talk to him right now. 

I gasp when I see the whole yard decorated with lavender and light green balloons, streamers, table cloths, food on a few tables and tons of gifts. There is a banner hanging up that reads "Congratulations Skylar, Connor and Eric." In bold yellow letters. 

"What's this?" I asked Jake but he looked behind me and I looked and saw Skylar standing there with his arms open and I couldn't stand it, I walked right into them and took a deep breath, enjoying his scent.

"It's a celebration for us and our babies beautiful. This is why I was happy when I woke up today, I was told it was a surprise for you and Connor."  He took my hand and we walked to an area where it was quiet and out of ear shot.

"When you got upset at me for being happy, it hurt deeply. You should know that I wouldn't hurt you so when you yelled at me like you did, I had to walk away because I didn't want to yell at you and cause you to stress. I'm sorry you woke up in pain, I wanted to help you but you wouldn't let me. Please don't be upset with me anymore. I don't like when you're upset. I also would have explained that I didn't look any better than you three but with my rapid healing, I healed in a matter of seconds before we passed out last night. I can't control that and I can't control that you heal normally compared to me. I love you Eric, I hope you know that. I may have three mates. I need to share myself with all three of you but that doesn't mean I don't love you any less than I love them. I love you all equally and I always will, no matter how moody you get." He smiled at me and kissed my nose and I sighed. 

"I'm sorry, I don't know what came over me today. I love you too." I looked into his eyes and kissed his chin. 

"Well you are pregnant, you woke up sore and couldn't move so I understand why you were upset but that doesn't mean you should shut me out and treat me like I don't matter. I would never treat you like that, I haven't yet and never will. Lately when I would try to help you, you would have this look like you don't want anything to do with me, like my help is something you can't stomach. I don't do it because I think you can't do it yourself, I do it because I love you and I don't want you to do too much to strain yourself especially when the babies are growing so fast and causing you pain. If my help is really bothering you so much, I'll try to not do so much for you. I just want you to be happy, no matter what." He said and I put my hands around his neck and pulled his tall ass down to me and kissed him deeply, moaning and wanting more than just a kiss.

"Mmmm so do I but not now, maybe we can do what you want if you're up for it?" 

"What I want?" 

"Mhm, think back to the hotel and what you thought when we all were together on the bed, after you and Connor completed the mating." I felt my cheeks get hot and my thoughts go crazy on the possibilities about my fantasy. 

"I will do anything your heart desires as long as you're comfortable and truly want it." He said gently pushing me against the wall of the shed were next to, rubbing his thigh on my growing erection.

"I have wanted you both at once since the morning after my heat, I'm not backing down so do what you need to do and let me know, I'll definitely be there!" I giggled when he smacked my butt lightly and we went back to the party after that. 

"Everyone, we have a big announcement to make!" Elliott said when we joined the family in the center of the yard on a platform. 

"Our kids, Connor, Skylar and Eric are expecting!" The parents all said in unison and everyone cheered and howled, shouting their congratulations and best wishes to us. I couldn't help the smile I wore and feeling happy. 

"Would you like to know the sex of your babies?" Ryleigh asked me after I sat down, my feet have been hurting so I needed a break.

"You can tell?!" I asked surprised and she giggled and I see a lot of Skylar's smile in her own.

"Yes my child I can. It's one of the many gifts I was blessed with." She said and I nodded because I really do want to know what I'm having. 

She placed her on my stomach and another on my forehead, closing her eyes and chanting before opening them again and her eyes glowing white as she looked into the future, with me seeing what she saw.

I couldn't stop the tears from running down my cheeks and I smiled at the images of my babies, my beautiful babies in my arms, holding them the day they were born. 

"Now you know, they are absolutely beautiful little babies and I can't wait to meet them." 

"What about Connor, what's the sex of the baby he's carrying?" I asked and she shook her head slightly.

"It's unclear of his future or the baby's at the moment but that could change but I haven't had any visions as of yet about him and the baby." She said and wiped my tears away.

"I know it's unsettling right now sweetheart but my son will do everything in his power to make sure Connor and the baby will both be ok with this ritual, don't worry." That's easy for her to say, her mate isn't sick and her children are grown.

"That may be true young Eric but I didn't have both my children to raise, going through life not knowing if Finian was dead or alive, not being able to teach him who he is, be there for him so no it isn't easy for me to say this because I know how it feels to not have your child in your life or a loved one." 

"I have no filter today it seems, I'm sorry my Queen." I said and lowered my head out of shame for even thinking about my Alpha Queen like that.

"It's fine sweetheart, if you need anything just let me know, I should go talk to the other's for a bit before you four go to bed, it's getting late." She said and stood up, leaned down and kissed my cheek and smiled at me before she walked toward everyone but Skylar was walking over to me. 

"Hey beautiful, I have to go for a bit. I'm going to go to the realm of the God's with the goddesses to do some research, maybe I can find another way to cure Connor without risking his life and the pups. I already told him and Sam so enjoy the party and get some rest. I'm not sure how long I'll be. I love you beautiful." He said and kissed me gently.

"I love you. Be careful honey." He nodded and kissed me again and walked away to go and hopefully find a cure for our mate, only time will tell.