Carson's POV

"Carson, are you okay?"

I snapped out of my thoughts to face a smiling Yesenia as she handed me a cup of soothing tea. Upon the doctors leaving, I was still reeling from the news of my pregnancy and being blessed with kids- all boys, no less. "Yeah, Yesenia. I was just lost in thought," I replied, accepting the second cup of tea for the day as I was preparing myself for another lesson with Iain and Archer (who were currently on the way with my mates from attending a meeting with a werecat pack in Montana). "I mean, this is a lot to take in, you know?"

"You being pregnant and all?"

I nodded, sipping on the herbal tea with relish. "I mean, I was once a part of a pack with a future Alpha who wanted me gone and dead- completely out of existence. Now, I'm blessed with nine mates- one of them being a demigod and a distant cousin AND I'm being set up to rule with the Moon Goddess- my actual Mom! This is all nuts but in a good way."

"Well, you got it good. Carson, I have been following you and your life story in so many ways since I learned of your car crash that I just had to make sure that you were going to have a great confidante in the palace," Yesenia replied, sitting down on the bed across from my desk. "And hopefully, you get to be the godfather of my own little one in a few months."

I looked at her still-flat stomach. "You mean that-"

She nodded, her eyes glimmering with pride. "Armando and I are expecting our first- an Alpha boy," she said. "And we both want you to be the royal godfather of our child."

"Say no more," I replied. "Not another word on the subject. I'm already a future godfather to my best friend's husband, who's carrying the future leader of her pack."

"You mean Lady Ciara's husband is carrying her baby?! Amazing! I bet that they already have plans set."

I nodded. "Ciara believes that she'll be having the first Female Alpha by birth, but Miles thinks it's a boy. And he wants to name it after me. But they both have one thing in common- I'm their godfather."

Yesenia grinned. "Looks like you're going to be surrounded by kids who are going to be best friends to each other," she commented. "I can only imagine how the guys will-"

The bedroom door swung open to reveal Archer, Iain, and my nine mates race into the room with smiles on their faces as if they all won the lotto and every award ceremony known to man. "What's going on?" I said, startled to find Alain taking off my shoes and rubbing my feet.

Nicholas came over, pulling out a carton of ice cream. "Brownie-batter flavored," he said. "Something sweet to appease my mate's cravings.

"Nonsense," Dominic said, walking over and handing me a covered bowl of a chef's salad. "Carson needs to eat healthy if our children are to be born well."

I turned to Yesenia. "Don't look at me," the maid said, holding up her hands. "I didn't blab it out at all. My lips were sealed tight."

"That would be my fault," I heard Cora Mae said sheepishly as she, Eurydice, and Topaz entered the room with the older woman handing me a covered plate. "I was the one that spilled the beans this time."

"Told you," Yesenia replied. "I still maintained my promise to keep my mouth shut."

"So, Carson. You already know that we're going to make sure that you are loved and treasured," Gavin went on, uncovering my plate to find grilled chicken and shrimp pasta. "And since you're going to be carrying our children, my friends and mates all agreed with me that we need to make this official."

He got down on one knee, pulling out a familiar blue box that revealed an emerald-cut diamond ring. "Carson DuBauer, will you make us the happiest men alive and marry us?" he asked, a wistful look in his eyes.

I nodded, unable to stop the tears from flowing. "Yes," I breathed. "Yes, I will."

The room erupted with cheers from all sides. "Ladies and gentlemen," Topaz announced into his microphone, more likely getting his show underway. "It is official! Our Royal Moon Wolf himself is carrying the future rulers and he's getting hitched! Child, this calls for champagne all around and celebrations across the nation and around the world. Keep it locked right here, folks! The countdown to the royal wedding is on!"

The bright and opulent rainbow lights filled the room as my Mother and my Heavenly Relatives appeared, all of them smiling brighter than the sun. "Your Majesties," we all said formally as we all curtseyed and bowed low.

"Rise," Seraphina said cheerfully, clapping her hands. "This is a day of celebration as our future great-nephews are coming into the world."

"This is indeed a moment that calls for more attention now more than ever," Vinitria agreed. "Even more so since we'll be also planning the coronation ceremony."

"Coronation ceremony?!" Eurydice said in disbelief. "For who?"

"For Carson, of course," Iapetus boomed. "He, alongside Archer, Iain, and the nine mates will be crowned rulers of the supernatural and will be able to rule in this world. All will see that Carson and his family are part of the powerful dynasty that was once known as a myth. Now, all will see that the legend of the Moon Wolves will be made into reality."

"So there's more than one Moon Wolf other than Carson and the twins?" Topaz breathed.

Mom smiled widely. "In fact, all of my grandchildren are the next Moon Wolves," she intoned. "But more importantly, there will be another surprise from the omega grandson in the form of the Sun God Wolf."

"Oh, wow," said Yesenia. "Oh, wow! Armando is never going to believe this."

"Of course, this will also mean that Ryan Zallenda will soon make his plans to take what isn't rightfully his," Aurora said grimly. "There will be no stopping him, but he will soon face his ultimate demise. So, Carson, you must be willing to remain calm and your wits kept sharp."

"But most of all," Sorunos added, "we will need ALL of you to trust in the plans of what is set in stone. Have faith that all things are written for your good and the good of future generations. Evil will not succeed for long. Trust in Our plans. Trust in each other. Trust yourselves."

We nodded, my mates surrounding me in a circle of comfort. "We will," Ferdinand said formally. "Carson is blessed to have you all as his family and my mates and I are blessed to have him as our mate."

"As you should," Vinzera commented. "But focus on the day of celebration and preparations. Eurydice, I trust that you and your cousin the talk show host to begin the major planning for the wedding and the coronation?"

The phoenix grinned widely, pulling out a giant notebook that was full of ideas and clippings from magazines. "I thought you never ask," he drawled. "I'm getting the others on board as we talk shop about tuxedoes, guest lists, floral arrangements, transportation, the music- everything and anything to make people talk about the joint ceremony of the year!"

And just like that, I was in a whirlwind of my mates comforting me with keeping me comfortable as Eurydice was making phone calls to Ciara, Fianna and her Mom, the Albritton women, and all the other friends of ours to come over.

Boy, talk about a room full of excited family members and friends! Looks like the next few days are going to be hectic and exciting!

I bet it is, folks, and the fluffiness doesn't stop there! Read on, folks, and you'll see what I mean!

Dedication: EmiliePayton.

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