Pregnant With Alpha’s Genius Twins – Chapter 110

New Year’s Eve comes faster than I thought it could. The invitations to our last-minute party came back in a flurry, with Alphas cancelling their other plans to come to ours in a waterfall of RSVPs. They’re still curious, I think, to catch up on the drama after Victor’s almost-wedding.

I’ve barely had time to think in the past two days, but as I stand outside Victor’s house, where I’ve arranged my half of the party, I can’t help but think that I’ve done an amazing job.

We flipped a coin two days ago, Bridgette and I, to see how we’d split up the party area. This is how Henry wanted it – an even split, one party inside, another outside, to see where the guests would gravitate. We’d flipped the coin, but I didn’t care where it landed. I knew what I was taking either way.

I’m going to try to throw a party outside in the winter.” She laughed and shook her head, but I just smiled.

ay.

ything,” I said, smiling at her.

ing it, putting a hand on my arm. “The same to you.”

days later, I’m standing in a tropical paradise.

he gardener’s mishap with the pool the other day, overheating it by mistake, had actually given me an idea. Instead of having my guests wrapped up in coats at my New Years party,

over the back yard to keep the heat in, though guests can see straight through it to the stars above. It’s practically invisible.

und the necks of those brave enough to journey in.

do that as well.

All

e had gone with a more classic theme – formal wear, black and gold decorations, canapes, champagne at midnigh

tacky next to hers, with my grilled dishes and bottled beer. But, with my experience growing up in my father’s house, I know that if the

ch, taking off his suitcoat as he comes. “Wow,” he says as he comes to stand next to me. “Evelyn, this is…incredible. And very unique.”

I bite my lip, hoping he feels the same. “Do you like it?”

take in my blue and white hibiscus-print dress, which just touches t

says, his eyes still on me. “Can we keep it, after the party? I would be fine with some eternal summer.”

o maintain it.”

it, for the boys. They’ll be sorry to miss it.”

house and can swear I see two bitter little faces staring out the back window at us. No kids tonight – we put it on the invitations and didn’t want to be hypocrites for including our own. They have a pack of Betas for bab

,” I say, looking mournfully bac

gs, smiling, unwilling to have his mood brought down. “I’ll have you all to myself for once,” he murmurs, lo

see. Instead, he’s turned his attention back towards

go.”

he members of our community.

y inside, but all others are drawn outside by their curiosity and desire from a break from the winter cold.

the Bahamas.”

and ride around on floats, sipping their drinks, having a wonderful time.

d over her belly. I look at her, a little suspicious. Her figure is trim, but…I sniff the air lightly.

at me, and lifts a finger to her mouth. “Not a word, my dear.”

le broadens and I clap my hands twice, but otherwise don’t acknowledge it. Wh

py breath and again surveys the party. “It looks to me, Evelyn, as if you have

at her words, but I don’t let it show on my face. I c**k my head to the side. “What do you mean, Annab

boy Rafe in there, he’s let a select few know that he’s putting his hat in for leadership of the pack, that his father has asked for a series of comp

that Rafe is airing Victor’s dirty laundry, giving others reason to doubt him

“It’s not like that,” I murmur. “Just a favor for a friend, after the loss of his Luna.”

s her eyebrows at me. I can tell she doesn’t

ot –“

Bridgette’s party and enter my own. I snap my head to them and, surprised by my sudden silence, Annabeth’s gaze follows mine.

on the steps of Victor’s porch, being greet

parents take the few short steps down into my party, casually strolling forward. I catch Victor’s eye and he vigorously shakes his head no – he d

the question written all over his face.

like our little Bridgette played you a dirty trick.”

I give her a glance, steeling myself, and she gives me a pat of encouragement on the shoulder.

nvitation! Happy New Year!”