Alpha Jasper's POV

Seeing Rain again after all those lonely weeks, was incredible.

We are mates, the mate bond came right in when we looked into each other's eyes. She immediately felt she belonged with me and crawled delightfully into my arms. Just like old times. Jax went crazy with happiness, he too, craved her warmth and arms around us. Rain has always been very physical, which was the biggest loss during our separation.

And then the hesitation when she asked me if I could accept her now that she was pregnant with another. As far as I know, mated she-wolves can only get pregnant by their mate. And I...