ISABELLA

I stared at my best friend as if she had three heads. I couldn't believe what she just told me. Everything in my body told me to fight against what she wanted.

"Zi, I don't know about this," I said, shaking my head. "This could get you into some serious trouble. Hell, it can get me into trouble just hearing you say it. I can't believe you can just say it like it's no big deal."

Zira sighed. "I know it's serious, Isa, but I've thought about this a lot. Isaiah has Alaia, his mate. She can give him as many babies as he wants. On the other hand,...