Chapter 61: The Hybrid Queen

Killian’s pov

Well, what can I say that was terrifying, exciting, magical, and amazing. I am not sure I have ever gone through so many emotions at once. I was a complete mess, and Zeus was not helping at all with him panicking and making my fears worse.

I am just lucky Rayne and Calla are as amazing as they are. Unlike my sister Krista and Beta female Tasha, Rayne did not shout and threaten me. No, Rayne just did what she could to bring her pups into the world while Calla worked on Zeus and managed to calm him down enough to talk some sense into me.

From then on I could finally relax a bit and enjoy the experience, after Valarie and all the blood and complications, I was terrified that something would happen to Rayne, after all she is so tiny and she was having 2 pups. I know it wasn’t totally rational. Women give birth successfully all the time, but there are always moments where it goes wrong, like with Giuseppe’s mate as well.

I was glad to be talked down, I would have felt guilty as hell if I had been of no help or support to this amazing woman, the mother of my children. When I heard my daughter cry for the first time, there was no stopping my tears. She was so tiny and just as beautiful as her mum. Then when my son was born I could finally relax properly, it was like looking at Brandon again when he was born, but with his mum’s mesmerising eyes, he is going to be a little heart breaker when he grows up.

I am just totally in awe of Rayne and her strength. She still looks stunning after spending all of that time in labour. It was her idea to have Brandon in first, I am so glad she suggested it, I could see how much it meant to him, she is always making sure Brandon feels as much love as possible and and knows she loves him as much as her other pups.

The pictures the nurse took will definitely be printed up for going on my desk next to the one of us at Rayne’s crowning ceremony. I feel complete sitting here with my family, just the 5 of us as Brandon bonds with his brother and sister.

I finally have to let everyone else in before they start to knock the doors down. There is a massive number of grandparents, uncles, and aunties. My family has grown by a hell of a lot since I finally let Rayne in and won her back, along with the new additions as well, I love having all of the pups around and seeing our family growing more and more. I adore my new nephews and niece, and I can not wait for them to get older and all running about together, causing havoc.

Well, it is definitely chaos when I let everyone in mum and Ruby get there first. For someone so small, she is bloody fast, just like her daughter. Once they have had their cuddles, they pass them off to Maria and Isabelle. The granddads have to wait their turn until the grannies get first shot, and they don’t even bother arguing, knowing their mates will win.

The granddads finally get their turn, and then it is the aunties shot. The women around here are getting really good at making sure the men know their place. They have easily stolen all of the power from us, and we have just sat back and let them. I can’t even say anything, I would give Rayne the world just to see her smile, so yeah, I have it just as bad as the rest of the sap’s around here.

To save arguments the uncles are given the pups in age order until everyone has had a turn with them and then the grans want the pups back as they want to make sure each of them has had a cuddle from them. It is a long process, and the whole time, Rayne is just smiling from the bed as Brandon cuddles into her while they chat about different things. Giving him all her attention while the pups are occupied by everyone else, before she will need to see to them.

Brandon looks so happy cuddled up next to her as she gives him her undivided attention, I know she would do absolutely anything for him. He loves her so much, I am so glad I finally got my act together. If I hadn’t I would have missed out on all of this and so would have Brandon.

These days, I am filled with happiness, I don’t have to pretend to be happy, so Brandon doesn’t see me sad. I no longer feel like something is missing from my life that hole has been filled to overflowing. I never thought I would have this love, trust, and happiness in my life, but for the first time ever, I am finally feeling what the bond should be, and it is an amazing thing.

I am no longer held back from my family, friends, and pack. I love being around people again and having a proper sense of home. As hard as it was to lose the Brandon and I against the world, we don’t need anyone else attitude. I am so glad I did.

Jeff and Flora are here as well, as far as we are concerned, they are just as much family as the rest of them. Rayne bonded quickly to them, with them being her Gamma’s, and Jeff loved Rayne for bringing me back to my old self. Him and Gio are like my brothers. We grew up together and have always been close. They were the only ones I still let in after my first mate.

Rayne also wanted Suzie here to meet the pups along with the rest of the family. They have grown so close, even though Suzie has not been needed as much since Rayne moved here, she asked her if she still wanted to keep her position and promised her wage would not drop even with her doing less hours.

She also asked her if she would also help with the pups when they arrived, and at that time, she would be receiving an increase in pay. Suzie loves Brandon, and Rayne knows that Brandon loves Suzie as well. She is also one of the few people she would trust with any of her three pups.

Needless to say, Suzie was flattered with the offer and accepted it straight away. She was thankful to Rayne for not losing her job when she came along and putting her trust in her. She is a very loving and loyal woman, I hope she finds her mate soon and finds the same happiness as we have.

Before everyone left, I made sure Brandon got another hold of his siblings. He was reluctant to leave, but it was already past his bedtime, and he was exhausted. I could also tell how tired Rayne was. Ruby promised to bring him first thing in the morning, and then his mummy, brother, and sister would be able to go home with him after that.

It worked a treat, but he still made sure to get extra hugs and kisses off of Rayne and I instead of his usual bedtime story. Yes, even bed bound Rayne still read to him every night he just snuggled up to her in our bed to get his books read, and then I would carry him back into his bed, usually sound asleep.

Once everyone had left, Rayne fed the pups, and then I winded them and changed them, getting them off to sleep for a few hours until we had to do it again. The advantage of being the king and queen was that we had a special room in the hospital with a bigger bed so I could still climb in and snuggle up next to my love and be there to help her through the night.

She was out for the count before I even made it to the bed, and I gently got in, so I didn’t disturb her. She needs as much sleep as she can get at the moment. When we get home and she is more used to feeding them, she will be able to express her milk, and I can take a turn through the night to give her extra rest.

I know with Brandon he was up every 3 hours to feed in the first two weeks, my mum and Krista were amazing helping me so that I didn’t exhaust myself. I want to make sure I do the same for Rayne, and then she won’t be exhausted all day.

Like clockwork, Chris starts the cry, and Lilly follows almost exactly 3 hours after their last feed. I go and pick up Chris first as he is in a right strop. This boy really likes his food. The way he is guzzling on his mum, you would think the poor thing was starved. He definitely has a big appetite.

Lilly is quite happy to just be held and wait on her brother to finish, I think she was just crying in sympathy. It doesn’t stop her from taking her fill when it is her turn, for such a tiny little thing, her appetite is almost as big as her brothers. Like earlier I wind, change and settle them back to sleep and get into bed with Rayne. It goes on in this routine until finally it is morning, and I send Rayne off into the shower after she has had a strong coffee to make her awake enough to wash and get ready for Brandon.

I am not sure how she did it, but Ruby managed to get here with just Brandon coming along. It must be because they know we will be home very soon. The doctor has already done her checks on Rayne and the pups, and they are all fit and healthy enough to go home.

Rayne makes a big fuss out of Brandon as soon as she sees him. You would think it had been days, not hours, since they last saw each other, I really do love their bond. Despite my protest, Rayne carries Brandon while Ruby and I take a pup each.

As far as Rayne is concerned, she is more than fine to carry her son, and she has missed doing this since her bump became too big to do it. The way she looked at me as if to say I dare you to try and take him off me was enough to make Zeus put his tail between his legs and tell me to give her what she wants.

The big puppy hates upsetting her or Calla he will roll over in a second. Well, apart from in the bedroom, but that is a whole other story. It is probably the only place Calla let’s him dominate her. Me, personally, I don’t mind having Rayne on top every now and again it a great fu.cking view.