“Why do they need to bond?”
“Babies know their parents by scent, and so do the parents. Haravin just laboured for nearly a day to bring him out. She’s tired. She’s vulnerable and can’t put up with any demands. Are we clear? You will treat her like she’s a precious jewel, or maybe bring her some flowers or a nice dress. Her body is going to continue recovering for weeks. She will be insecure, there may be smells, and negativity is not something that will help her get back on her feet, emotionally. This place has already done a number on her. She needs nothing but support and kindness.”
Alohi seemed like he was understanding. When an exhausted Eden opened the door, Narro was waiting as well. “Rest of the pack can come in. Narro, take care of her.”
Eden came out and let the guys in. Kekoa was sitting next to Haravin, his hand around her shoulder and the other resting on the baby.
Kekoa had tears in his eyes, and Hara looked at Narro and Alohi. “Come on in. This is Harkoa.”
Narro bowed and said, “My prince.”
Kekoa laughed and hiccoughed a little. He blinked. “Alohi, Narro, this is my son.”
Narro smiled and reached out to touch the cheek, and Alohi took the little hand. “He’s very pretty.”
Haravin snorted. “He has a remarkably large head.”
Kekoa laughed. “I am very sorry about that.”
Haravin looked up and said, “Rache, get in here.”
Rache stepped inside and smiled. “Thanks for waiting, Hara. You know how much I need my sleep.”
“Did you complete your mating last night?”
Two alphas and an omega stared at her.
“We linked but didn’t consummate. We are also going to sprint in that free-running thing tomorrow. I am not sure how effective the aftercare will be.”
Narro laughed silently, and she felt the heat of two familiar bodies behind her.
Xeti put his hand on her shoulder. “Terus has healing skills. You will be fine.”
“Not until Haravin is under the care of someone with a uterus. Eden is falling asleep and needs to be in bed.”
Haravin grinned. “I am not too far behind.”
“What is your housekeeper like?”
Haravin sat up. “I’m awake.”
Kekoa kissed her temple. “Serin is on the way. She said she needs the practice.”
Alohi said softly, “I can watch over you and him. I won’t bring him out of the room, I promise.”
Haravin sighed and said, “Are you sure you can do this? When he’s hungry, if he is not here when I wake up, I will come downstairs looking for him as the statue, so I am going to punch my way through the palace.”
Alohi nodded. “I will be here or across the hall with all doors open. Narro and Kekoa are going to have to bring the bassinet and all the little clothes from the other room.”
Rache nodded. “Right, Krossos, take Eden to the bed and breakfast. She likes fruit and Danish, but then tuck her in.”
Krossos emerged from the corner and nodded, picking Eden up and stepping back into the shadows with her.
Narro grinned. “He’s a show off.”
Rache smiled. “But effective for a solo link.”
She looked at Haravin. “May I disperse your pack?”
