Charlie’s excitement died. “But why? What’s the matter?”
Shannon looked back toward where the men were then put a finger to her lips. “I haven’t told Anderson or Daniel yet, so you have to keep this a secret. I’ve only known for two days.”
“You’re killing me. Will you please just tell me? Won’t they let you run? Or are they sex fiends like my men? They go wild with lust every time I come near them.”
Shannon arched an eyebrow. “You sound more like Blane every day.”
“I do? How?”
“Because you’re talking so much I can’t get a word in to tell you my good news.”
Charlie opened her mouth to speak then closed it and mimicked locking it with a key.
“Good.” Shannon took Charlie’s hands as a tear rolled down her cheek. “Charlie, you’re going to be an auntie.”
Charlie’s eyes grew wide as she let out a shriek and brought her sister into a big hug. “I can’t believe it. You’re having a baby.”
Shannon pushed her away just as the men came running. Reese changed into his human body while the others split up and surrounded the women as though guarding them from some unseen danger. Shannon shot Charlie a stern look then shifted, turning into a beautiful golden werewolf.
“Are you two okay? Why did you scream?” Reese skimmed his hands along her arms.
Charlie gave him a sly smile and pulled away. “I thought I saw a snake. You know. Like the one at the pond. Come on, guys. Are we running or not?”
Ready for the pain of changing, she shifted and dropped onto four paws. Reese did the same. She whirled around then slid next to her sister. Once their men had grouped around them, the sisters threw back their heads and howled. Breaking into a lope, they led their men as they ran under the moon.
THE END