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I was running, barefoot. It was cold, and raining, that much I knew. I kept running even as my lungs screamed at me to stop. If I stopped running he would kill me. Something was behind me, it was him, I could sense it. Sharp pain slammed into my head. I tumbled and he was on top of me, ripping my clothes and punching me. I coulr feel it, I fought it.

      I woke with a scream, shooting up right. Remmy ran in from outside, gathering me in his arms. My breathing was erratic, my eyes panicked.

"My love... It's okay. You're safe."

"Safe..."

     I whispered and relaxed. Then someone was knocking on our door. I helped and hid in Remmys arms.

"Its open."

      Remmy murmured and in walked Anna and Mel. They saw me clinging to Remmy, and both walked slower. I buried my face in the crook of his neck, nuzzling his mark. He groaned and pulled me closer. Mel coughed and Remmy pulled away.

"Sorry. Love, the girls are here to take you shopping. Be careful."

       He kissed my forehead and left the room. I glared at his back as he left. Anna and Mel started laughing. I dressed quickly and we ran to Mel's car. Anna and I climbed in and Mel started driving to the mall.

"Sooo... Anna, how's John?"

"He's good. Busy with the King the last few weeks."

       I looked at Anna apologetically and she smiled. She didn't seem to care. She knew they were trying to keep Ian from getting to me somehow. Mel was quiet the rest of the way to the mall. Once there, Anna and Mel ran me to Victoria Secret. They wanted to help pick out something for my wedding night with Remmy whenever that was going to be. Remmy was so wrapped up in trying to find Ian that he hadn't talked with me about plans for the wedding. He was stressed and on edge lately, more so than normal form him.

        After a few hours, they decide it's time for lunch. They pick a restaurant and start ordering random food, knowing I'll pick from the plates. Anna is talking to Mel about how her and John are thinking about trying for pups soon. Mel is squealing with delight. The Royal family hasn't had pups around in quite some time, from my understanding. The food arrives and I inhale. Out of nowhere, I'm nauseated. Anna and Mel look at me when I gag and run to the bathroom. I lean over the toilet and empty my stomach, Mel brushes my hair from my face. Anna hands me some napkins and I wipe my face, confused.

"You okay, Cal? What happened?"

"I... I don't really know. I wanted to eat... But I just felt sick."

"Cal..... Is it possible that you're pregnant?"

"I..... Maybe."

      I whisper as another wave hits me and I throw up again. Mel squeaks and waits for me to finish throwing up.

"WE HAVE TO LEAVE. WELL GET YOU SOME PREGNANCY TESTS ON THE WAY BACK!!"

       We run back to the car, and Mel finds a drug store. I don't feel like moving so she runs in and grabs them for me. She throws them in my purse and grins.

"This would explain so much. Remmy has been so on edge and over protective lately, his wolf senses it but doesn't know for sure. I'm so excited!"

         I smile anxiously. If I'm pregnant I'm not so sure Remmy will be pleased. He's so stressed about Ian and the last thing he needs is to worry about a baby. It starts raining as my mood changes and switches back and forth from worried to afraid and excited. I want pups, but I wasn't prepared for it to be so soon. Mel stops the car and we dash inside trying to avoid getting wet. We run up to Mels room.

        Mel pushes a box of tests at me and we all lock her bathroom door.

"Love. I can feel your emotions. Everything okay? Why are you back so soon?"

"I'm fine, Rem. We came back because we finished shopping. I'll see you when your meeting ends."

"Alright, baby."

      Anna watches me intensely.

"You didn't tell him did you?"

"No. I need to know first."

      Her and Mel nod and I grab a test, read the instructions and do as it says. Anna has set a timer on her phone. Were all sitting on the floor, waiting for the five minutes to be up. Each minute seems to crawl. I'm hoping this doesn't anger Remmy, hes been a bit cold toward me. This morning was the warmest he's been. I bite my lip and sigh, I miss the warm and caring Remmy. Anna's timer goes off and I peek at the test, I can feel the color drain from my face as I see two lines. Pregnant. We're going to have a pup.

"Well?"

"Pregnant..."

     I whisper and Mel and Anna screech in excitement. I sit there dazed.

"Remmy has been so cold towards me lately.... I'm not sure it's the right time for this...."

      I whisper and Mel looks at me sadly. Anna hugs me and I stand up. I grab my bags and go to my room, needing to be alone. I throw everything in a corner and hide the test in a bag, he won't look through it, knowing I'm shy and like to keep lingerie a surprise for him. I soak in the tub, my mind wandering and over thinking. I hear the door open and hop out, dressing quickly. I walk into our room and Remmy is sitting on the bed, stress written all over his face.

"Rem. You've been different. What's going on?"

"Cal.... Please don't."

      He growled and anger filled me. I knew it was the hormones but I was done with how he was treating me.

"No. Remmy, you've been so cold and distant. What the fuck have I done?!! You're my mate! I feel so alone right now. You're never here,when I wake or fall asleep! And if I'm awake you do this, you push me away!!! I can't fucking take it!!! You realize, this morning was the first time in almost six weeks that you held me?! Did.... Did you find someone else?"

"Calliope. I said not now!"

     He growled and I threw a vase at him, shattering it.

"Fuck you!"

     He growled louder and suddenly his hands were around my throat, I screamed and clawed at his hands. He didn't squeeze at all. The door burst open and in walked Mel, their mother and father, Anna, and John. Mel gasped when she saw that Remmy had me pinned to the wall by my throat.

"TAKE YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF OF HER! SHES PREGNANT, YOU IDIOT!!!"

       Mel screeched and Remmy dropped his hand, his eyes going wide.

"Pregnant? Cal?"

       He whispered and Mel threw the test at him. I sobbed into her shoulder, trembling. Remmys father and John stand between Remmy and I protectively. Remmy growled and I screamed in fear.

"Please... Don't..."

         I begged, sobbing. I wanted this baby. Even if he didn't want me. I looked at him, something seemed off. His eyes weren't their usual bright color. It clicked.

"Wait. Let me. Someones done something to him."

        I felt my palms heat up and as John and Remmys father held a growling Remmy back from doing anything he would regret later, I walked up to him. Once I was in front of him, the magic came easily, and I cupped his face, whispering words I didn't know I knew. Suddenly Remmy relaxed and stopped fighting the hold John and his father had on him.

"He was under a possession spell."

        I whispered as I noticed he was unconscious.