Regina's pregnancy was confirmed only a few days later due to the strange gestation period of Alpha werewolves, but that didn't stop her from focusing on Seth's ceremony. Everything was going well so far and the beach was looking like a grand party. Bron and Quinn were grilling up the meat, Ruby and Granny were laying out the rest of the food and Lycia and Regina were watching Seth greet his multitude of friends. Apparently he was very popular with the kids at the school.

"You gonna cry?" Regina asked.

"No." Lycia said. "Maybe."

Regina smiled and kissed her cheek. "It's not everyday that your only son becomes an Alpha."

"I know, but I'll have this day again." She placed a hand on Regina's belly.

"Exactly how many pups will I have? You know, approximately?"

Lycia shrugged. "It's different for every wolf, but I would say at least 3, maybe 4. Hopefully like 6."

"6?!" Regina exclaimed. "Are you insane?"

"The more the merrier, right?" Lycia smirked and kissed her cheek. "Relax, will you? I don't how many you'll have, but do you really care?"

Regina smiled. "Not really. It's hard to believe that I'll be a real mom, you know actually have my children."

"It's not hard to believe. Long overdue if you ask me. Now, come on and let's enjoy the party."

Regina grinned and looked up at Seth with his arm around a pretty redhead. "Looks like our son has a girl."

"What?" Lycia looked up and raised an eyebrow. "Um, what exactly am I supposed to do here?"

"Nothing unless...he's coming over here. Seth is only 13 right?"

"Yeah, but apparently he has a girlfriend already." Lycia smiled as their son approached.

"Mom, Ma, this is Scarlett. She's not my girlfriend so don't think that. She's my best friend and she really wanted to meet you two. So does half of everyone here, but she gets to go first."

Scarlett was pretty and very pale with wild dark red hair and a face covered in freckles. She smiled shyly. "It's an honor to meet you."

"The honor is ours." Regina said with a warm smile.

Lycia simply nodded.

"So, when do we start?" Seth asked.

"Once Regina builds the pyre." Lycia answered.

Regina nodded and waved her hand, producing a massive pyre of wood surrounded by a circle of white stones. She stepped forward and pulled out a piece of wood, lighting it with a fireball and handing it to Seth. "Fire away."

Seth exchanged grins with Scarlett and tossed the torch onto the pyre. The rest of it quickly caught fire and the kids let out wild whoops and started dancing as music started playing.

"It's a beautiful ceremony." Regina said as she and Lycia looked down at the dancing children. Seth looked so happy surrounded by his friends. Soon, they took a break from dancing and talking to eat and she couldn't help but smile watching them do so.

"Indeed. We probably should've given you one. Then you could show Ruby how great you are at dancing."

"Gods no. I'd never hear the end of it." Regina said, shaking her head with a laugh. Lycia wrapped her arms around her and pulled her close.

"I love you Regina. You've brought so much joy and happiness into my life."

"You did the same to me." Regina kissed her cheek and turned as a familiar scent drifted across her nose. She growled at the sight of Emma and Snow making their way towards the party. She looked around for Ruby and met her eyes, giving a slight nod. "Stay here." She said to Lycia and quickly joined Ruby and both of them made their way towards the unwelcome heroes.

"What the hell do you two want?" Regina demanded.

"There's a lot of noise coming from over here, some townspeople were complaining." Emma said.

"Or you're just bored and have nothing better to do than harass us. We'll turn down the music. Goodbye." Ruby said.

"Why all the hostility?" Emma asked.

"Because you're an irritating bitch who needs to leave us the fuck alone." Ruby retorted. "You say that every time we meet. Why all the hostility? Because you treated Gina like shit and now you act like nothing happened."

"Alright, chill out Ruby." Regina cautioned. "You're not welcome here, neither one of you. I legally reserved this part of the beach and if you decide to stay, then it's trespassing, and I have the right to throw you out."

"Regina, I think me and you should talk." Snow said.

"I don't think we do." Regina growled.

"Look, your actions affect more than just you. All of these werewolves in town could be dangerous."

"Oh go to hell Snow."

"Take your daughter with you." Ruby added.

"This is just like back in the Enchanted Forest." Snow continued. "You were becoming good, a hero. And now..."

"Regina, can I..." Ruby said. Regina waved her forward. "Okay, here's the thing, neither one of you have any right to try and tell Gina what to do. For the past two years, all she's done was play by your rules and try to be your twisted version of good. Right when she was happy and things were good, she broke up with Emma for being the bitch that we all know she is and Emma in return took her son, wouldn't let her have any contact with him and practically brainwashed him into hating Regina. You turned the entire town against her and treated her like shit, and now when she's happy, you won't even leave her alone. Charmings, back off. Deal with the fact that Regina no longer needs any of you, and get on with your lives. I'm sorry not sorry if they suck without Regina in it, but you didn't appreciate her when you had her, you damn sure don't deserve her now." Ruby took a deep breath and Regina placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Thank you Rubes, but I'm sure you were just talking to a brick wall."

"Regina-" Emma began, but stopped as Lycia walked towards them.

"Regina has tried her way, now it's my turn. I told you I would repay you for shooting me in the dinner." Lycia grabbed both mother and daughter by their throats and carried them to the edge of the beach and tossed them backwards as though they weighed nothing.

"You are so hot when you go all badass wolf queen." Regina said as her mate returned.

"I know you told me to stay but they were really pissing me off. Thank you Sister for defending Regina."

Ruby shrugged. "It was nothing, not like they'll listen."

Lycia nodded and lead the way back to the party. "You know what, turn the music up as loud as it can go. Let them complain as much as they want."

"Mom, let's show them our wolf forms." Seth said, already shifting. The rest of the pack joined him and the kids let out screams of delight and Lycia even let them ride on her back.

The party was a great success and Seth was talking excitedly as they entered the werewolves den. He suddenly tackled both of his mothers and hugged them tightly. "Thank you both so much."

"You are more than welcome Little One." Lycia said, ruffling his hair.

"Now we can focus on my brothers and sisters." Seth said, looking at Regina. "We have to make sure Ma stays comfortable all the time. She can't be stressed."

"Oh don't you start too." Regina rolled her eyes and stepped onto the raised platform that housed her and Lycia's bed. "Your mother is bad enough." She laid down and Lycia stretched out next to her, smirking.

"I'm gonna be worse." Ruby announced as the rest of the pack entered.

"No, you won't." Granny said. "You can't be bothering her all the time, with her temper she's liable to knock both of you out."

"Thank you Granny." Regina grinned.

"Now everyone shut up and go to bed." The old woman snapped.

Xxxxxxxxx

Days passed and the Charmings wisely stayed away from the pack. For once, there was peace in Storybrooke. But of course, that didn't last long.

It was the night of the full moon a couple weeks later and Regina herself was leading the Run through the woods of Storybrooke. She always enjoyed running with her family. For regular wolves, it was a way to reaffirm the bonds of the pack, and it helped to do the same to hers. Seth ran on her left and Lycia on her right with Ruby right behind her. It was only a few weeks into her pregnancy and she already felt like the goodyear blimp, especially in wolf form. The signs were starting to show.

She stopped near a small stream to drink and growled annoyingly at Lycia when she refused to give her room. Lycia simply growled back at her and gently nuzzled her stomach, wagging her tail excitedly.

Regina rolled her eyes and trotted off towards the werewolves den. The others followed her and went into the clearing next to the den to do whatever and she shifted back to human form and sat next to the den door, pulling her knees against her chest.

"Regina, what's wrong?" Lycia asked, shifting as well to sit next to her.

"Nothing, I just..." She sighed.

"Regina, are you crying?! What's wrong, baby, tell me." Lycia pleaded.

"I don't know!" Regina buried her face in her arms.

"Is it the hormones?"

"No, it's because I'm fat and ugly."

"Okay, hormones it is " Lycia smiled and grabbed her face and began kissing her all over her face, kissing away her tears and making her smile. "You are beautiful, Beautiful One. To you, none can compare. Now stop this nonsense."

Regina nodded and wiped her ears. "I feel so fat and slow and-"

"You're not. You're just hormonal. Expect more mood swings." Lycia cut her off and started kissing her again.

"By the way, I got a tattoo." Regina said.

"What?!" Lycia immediately began looking her over. "When did you get a tattoo?"

"It was a spur of the moment thing." Regina shrugged. "It was also several tattoos."

"Regina." Lycia growled.

"Ruby went with me."

"Let me see them. Wait, how could I not see them, you sleep naked."

Regina shrugged. "You've been tired lately."

"Come and let me see them." Lycia commanded.

Regina nodded and waved her hand, transporting them to the mansion. She shot a fireball at the fireplace and waved her hand again, removing her clothes. Across her chest, across her heart, in small and neat script was Lycia's name.

Lycia smiled at that. "Show me the others."

Regina turned around and leaned her head to the side, revealing the wolf tattoo on the back of her right shoulder.

"Any more?" Lycia growled deeply, eyes flashing gold.

Regina held out her wrist and showed her the small feather tattoo. Lycia looked at it, clearly confused by the symbol.

"Are you mad?" Regina asked.

"Regina Mills, I could never be mad at you." She pulled the brunette into her arms. "You don't need my permission to do anything...unless it's like to kiss someone or sleep with someone, in which the answer is No. But this," she touched the back of Regina's shoulder. "This is you, being you. I want to see you. I want to know this Regina. I love it."

Regina smiled and kissed her lips, tears escaping her eyes.

"Are you happy or is it the hormones again?"

"Happy." Regina laughed and threw herself on top of Lycia. Lycia tripped backwards and landed on the couch. "Gods I love you so much."

Lycia placed a kiss over the tattoo of her name. "And I love you too. I want one of your name."

Regina grinned and waved her hand, causing a tattoo of her name to appear over her mate's heart.

"So you didn't get a real tattoo? Like at a parlor?"

"What?! No! That would hurt. I don't like pain."

Lycia laughed at Regina's incredulous look. "You are an amazing woman. Now get upstairs so I can show just how I love you."

Regina giggled and ran upstairs with her mate just behind her.

After several hours of lovemaking, Lycia was awoken by the sound of retching and found Regina hunched over the toilet. She held back her mate's hair until she finished and handed her a cup of mouthwash.

"You must think I'm disgusting." Regina groaned.

"No, I don't. I've been through this before, dear." Lycia chuckled as she rinsed out her mouth.

"Ugh! Please tell me this is not an everyday thing." Regina sighed.

"I'm afraid so."

"I told you not tell me that!" Regina snapped. Lycia smiled as she pushed a piece of gum into the brunette's mouth and picked her up to carry her back into the bedroom. Dawn was only just breaking over the horizon.

Lycia massaged Regina's shoulders until she got tired of the gum and spit it out. Regina lay down and Lycia curled up next to her.

"You're sweet." Regina smiled sleepily.

"And you're tired. Go to sleep already, Beautiful One." Lycia said, wrapping her mate in her arms.

"Okay." Regina yawned, nuzzling her lover's neck.

Xxxxxxxx

"I said pineapples and chocolate!" Regina screamed, turning over the bed with one hand.

Lycia growled and slammed the door before her mate could leave the room. She looked down at Seth. "Please go get the damn chocolate and pineapples before she destroys the house." He nodded and left quickly and she turned back to Regina, hearing whimpering coming from inside their bedroom and strange emotions fluctuating through the Bond. "Are you alright, Regina?" She called.

"Why won't you come in?" Regina asked softly, voice trembling as though she were about to cry.

"I'm starting to have mad respect for Alistair." Ruby said, coming up the stairs. "I can't imagine what he had to put up with you."

Lycia smirked. "Honestly I don't even remember any of my pregnancy, only the birthing and everything that followed suit." She turned to the bedroom door. "Regina?"

"Yes?" Regina's voice was no longer trembling. This time she sounded annoyed.

"I'm gonna open the door and I want you sit on the bed and don't move. Okay?"

"Why?" Regina asked curiously.

"Because you're not feeling well. Your emotions are literally changing every five seconds. I don't want you to get stressed and I'm getting pretty tired of talking to you through a door."

There was a long pause. "Okay."

Lycia exchanged looks with Ruby and opened the door. Regina was in wolf form and sitting on the bed. She started to wag her tail as her mate stepped into the room and shifted as well to begin licking Regina's face and neck. Regina growled at the overwhelming display of affection but otherwise didn't interrupt. They both shifted back and Lycia smiled at her mate. "Better now?"

Regina shrugged. "I'll be better once I get my pineapples and chocolate." She muttered.

Seth returned, out of breath with the desired cravings and Regina happily dug in.

"Well I'm gonna go." Ruby said, wrinkling her nose. "Chocolate and pineapples. Ew."

Xxxxxxxx

Regina smiled as Granny pushed her into the booth and set a piping hot plate of food in front of her. Lycia laughed as the woman quickly brought them drinks.

"Granny, you don't need to fuss over me."

"Well I'm just making sure you eat good." Granny said.

"I feed her." Lycia scoffed.

"I'm pretty sure there's only scraps by the time you and the others get done."

"I'm already as big as a horse." Regina smiled, smacking away Lycia's hand when she reached for her chicken.

"Anyways, we're heading to the cove this afternoon for a swim, you should come Granny." Seth said.

"Oh I would youngster but someone has to keep this place running." Granny winked and went back behind the counter.

The family happily dug into their food and didn't even notice when the Charmings entered.

"Regina?"

Regina looked up in confusion at the astonished look on Emma's face. "What?"

"You're pregnant?" The blonde asked incredulously.

"No, Lycia's just fattening me up so she can eat later." Regina rolled her eyes as Seth snickered. Lycia smirked and continued eating.

Regina had begun to show in human form only a couple of weeks ago and already she looked at least 6 months pregnant. Lycia said that the gestation period was at least 4 months longer than a wolf's, but still shorter than a human's, which didn't really give the brunette much insight into the crazy pregnancy of Alphas.

"No, seriously, how did this happen?" Emma said.

"I had sex. How else does it happen?" She took another bite of her chicken.

"Savior, please return to your family and let us continue eating in peace." Lycia said. "Regina's life is no longer any concern of yours, so her conception is none of your business." The family then returned to eating and completely ignored the blonde and the rest of the Charmings.

After they'd finished eating Granny brought a molten chocolate cake over to the table. "On the house." The old woman grinned happily at Regina before going to back.

"She's as excited as you are." Regina said to her mate.

Lycia smirked. "Indeed. She deserves grandchildren, even though you're not actually related to her. She's a wonderful old woman, who is pretty damn good marksman with a crossbow."

"She almost shot Grandpa's ear off." Seth snickered.

Regina laughed. "When was this?"

"A couple of days ago. Granny was teaching me how to shoot and Grandpa tried to sneak up on us. That backfired quickly."

"I would imagine so."

They finished eating, said goodbye to Granny and left at the same time as the Charmings. Regina smiled to herself as she walked with Lycia's arm around her waist, softly growling. She was so possessive and Regina found it so enduring that the she-wolf wanted the world to know that Regina was hers. Both families stopped at an intersection and waited for the cars to pass and the light to turn so they could walk.

Emma tried to make conversation with the brunette, but she did her best to swiftly disclose that. She was surprised however when Charming stepped forward.

"Congratulations Regina on the baby, or babies." He said sincerely.

"Thank you Charming." She said.

He dipped his head respectfully to Lycia and Seth and stepped back to his wife's side.

"You know, out of all of them, I dislike him the least." Lycia murmured.

Regina smiled and leaned into her arm. The light soon turned and the Charmings were the first to cross, but the squealing of tires made them freeze. A truck was swerving across the road wildly. The driver yanked the wheel and the truck flipped, rolling towards the Charmings. To everyone's surprise, Seth leaped forward and easily carried the clan to safety while his mother met the truck head on, hitting it so hard that it nearly folded around her.

Regina waited tensely for her mate to step out of the wreckage, aching to run to her, dying to hug her and kiss her until she couldn't do it anymore. "Lycia!"

The truck let out a groan as the she-wolf bent back the metal to free herself and walked away from it. She rolled her shoulder but otherwise seemed unscathed. Regina immediately made her way to her as fast as she possibly could with a tire sized belly and hugged her.

Seth easily pulled off the door of the truck and helped the driver out.

"You scared me." Regina whispered.

"After everything you've seen of me, do you really think a car is going to kill me?" Lycia asked with a grin. "Nothing will take me from your arms."

Regina smiled and kissed her again and again. She turned as Seth approached and hugged him tightly. "Both of you are so amazing."

"Something we are already aware of." Seth grinned.

"Come on, let's get Regina home." Lycia placed a hand on her stomach and put the other around her mate's waist. "I'm sure you're tired and probably want to ravage me."

Regina rolled her eyes. "Come on." She was about to wave her hands to teleport them home when Emma stopped her.

"Wait! You just saved our lives."

"Yes we did. I'm sure you could've handled it, Savior if you'd had enough time to react." Seth smirked cockily.

"He is so your son." Regina said, proofing them home.

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A/n: thank you for all of the lovely reviews! I love feedback! Stay tuned for the next chapter: the pups will be born!