The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

---- Freya opened her eyes and saw Katherine glowing, just as she had when her sister betrayed her.

Just like when she had given birth to Lavinia, except this time, she wasnt alone.

No one would call her an abomination, no one would lock her away and separate her from her child.

"Come on, my love, hes here, Kath! The first one is here!" Her husbands excited voice filled the room as he stroked and kissed her trembling muzzle.

He held her securely in his warm arms.

This time, the rightful Duchess of Everhart had a family that loved her, and she was able to bring her children into the world safely.

"Here's the first little one," the Queens announcement pulled Freya out of her thoughts.

She jumped to action, nearly running, the soft blanket clutched in her hands.

As she leaned in, the scent of blood filled her nose.

The bed was stained crimson, littered with remnants of the placenta and umbilical cordbut she was used to this.

What did leave her stunned was that Katherine had indeed given birth to a brown-furred wolf pup.

"Pl cut the cord," she offered, handing the blanket to the Queen, who carefully wrapped the newborn.

Freya swiftly did her part, and soon, the tiny creature was freed from his mothers body.

---- Take him to her quickly.

He needs warmth.

Newborn pups must regulate their temperature," Valeria instructedthe most knowledgeable in lycan births.

With trembling hands, Freya took the tiny gift and carried him over to where Elliot still cradled Katherines half -wolf body.

They held their son with infinite love.

"Look, baby, hes so beautiful.

Hes perfect, Kath, just like you," Elliot whispered, overwhelmed with emotion, his heart pounding against his chest.

He placed the little pup between Katherines front legs.

She sniffed him, licking him tenderly, whimpering with tears of joy and relief.

The pups tiny, damp nose twitched, recognizing his parents scent.

Vorath howled within his soul, calling out to the newborns spiritual wolf, which would awaken in a few weeks.

Baby, [love you so, so much..." The joy would have been euphoricif there werent still one more pup left.

And in fact, that would be the hardest part.