“What are you doing here?” She said, trying to conceal her sudden fear but failing miserably. “Checking on my Pregnant mate of course!” Nikolai stated simply, taking a step towards her. Roxanne took a step back, looking down as if trying to avoid looking directly at him. He had never seen her be this way, so submissive and fragile. Where had his brave and defiant Luna gone? What had the version of himself done to her in this nightmare? Just then, Roxanne winced again and grabbed onto her side. Nikolai took another step towards her she backed herself all the way up against the wall under the portrait of his mother. Nikolai sighed, tired of this game, and took her into his arms despite her struggles. For a moment she tried to push his hands away but got distracted by the pain in her stom

