A/N: I am so, so, so, so, so, SO sorry for the extreme delay. Like always, I have been extremely busy. Marching Band/Color Guard has been very stressful. We're having an amazing season, but our rivaling band is still 0.2 points ahead of us and we are pushing hard. This weekend is one of our Championships, and this is the only day I'll have free this week. Be happy I spend it working for YOU! I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Alexander was getting on my nerves. Don't get me wrong, I love him to no end, but he was being a pain.

My gothic mate was pacing back and forth in the parlor. He had one hand over his mouth while his other supported his elbow. His black eyebrows furrowed together, causing deep creases in his forehead.

"Alexander, you're being ridiculous," I commented. I had been sitting on the couch watching him all but tread a hole in the carpeted floor.

"I am not being ridiculous, Raven. Your safety is very important." If possible, his eyebrows scrunched together even more.

I readjusted myself so I was sitting cross-legged and rested my hands on my belly. "I know that, but you're going over board."

My boyfriend has been discussing calling all of our vampire/half vampire friends to come just to protect me. I thought it was preposterous. Bringing all of them here just to watch me was unreasonable.

"I already have you, Sebastian, and Jameson with me. What else could I need?"

Alexander ceased his pacing and ran his fingers through his silky black hair. "You need more people who can protect you. What if neither Sebastian or I are there? We still have to go and search for Luna, but we can't leave you here alone."

"I'll be with Jameson," I suggested.

He gave me a pointed look. "Raven, you know he's not enough to stop them."

I glanced over at Sebastian who was standing in the corner silently. He gave me a look as if saying, I can't help you, he's right.

Groaning loudly, I crossed my hands in front of my chest. The gesture hurt due to my sore breasts, but I didn't dare show any sign of pain or weakness. "Well then just take me with you."

"I can't do that! You're the one we're trying to protect. Things are different now, we can't just go out and investigate like we used to. It's dangerous. If something happens, not only could you hurt yourself, you could hurt our daughter as well."

Without warning, tears began welling up in my eyes and a lump formed in my throat. Before I knew it, I was sitting there sobbing.

The two men rushed over to me in a panic. Alexander knelt in front of me, his hand on my knee while his best friend sat next to me on the couch with his arm wrapped around my shoulders.

"Raven, are you okay? Does anything hurt?"

"I-I-" I swallowed a few times, trying to talk around the lump in my throat.

"Yes?"

"I'm a terrible mother!"

Both of them looked shocked for a moment. Sebastian squeezed my shoulders.

"What are you talking about Raven?"

I sniffled a few times as the tears slowed down a bit. "I'm so selfish. I didn't think about how I could harm my baby if I went out there. I just- I just feel so helpless!"

Alexander rubbed my knee. "Raven, honey, you are not a terrible mother. You just aren't used to not being able to do all the things you used to do. I know it's hard and frustrating, but you have to push through. For us." With the last sentence he moved one hand to my tummy. As if agreeing with her father, the baby kicked.

I sniffled away the last few tears and nodded. My boyfriend was right, I had to push through.

My sweet Gothic Guy smiled and leaned up to give me a kiss, which I took gratefully.

After pulling apart from my mate, I turned to give Sebastian a big hug. He embraced me warmly.

He pulled back and grinned. "You're going to be an amazing mother, Raven. Apparently my niece is already stubborn and strong like you."

I giggled and smoothed my hand over my tummy. "She is. Do you want to feel?"

Sebastian looked taken aback for a moment, but then nodded eagerly. I took his hand and placed it on my belly. I had to move it several places before I found the spot. After a few moments, the baby kicked his hand.

"Wow, she's strong," Sebastian commented with a grin. He leaned in closer. "Hey baby, it's your awesome Uncle Sebastian. I'll be the one you come to when your parents are being a pain."

I laughed and slapped him playfully. It made me happy that my daughter would have such great men in their lives. I knew that they would always be there to love and protect her. The poor girl was going to have a hard time finding a boyfriend with the way they will be scaring the boys away. I giggled, picturing the situation in my mind.

Sebastian reached his arm over my shoulders again lazily. "What are you giggling about?"

I smiled. "Nothing. I was just thinking about how she's going to be so frustrated with you two scaring the boys away."

From his position in front of the couch, Alexander's head snapped up. "Boys?"

Sebastian laughed. "Oh god, if she looks anything like her mother, the boys will be chasing her nonstop."

Alexander narrowed his eyes. "Not if I have anything to do with it," he nearly growled.

Rolling my eyes, I replied, "I told you. And you better not meddle with her love life."

I could see my boyfriend's eyes begin burning red. "Love life?"

"Yes, love life. She will have one eventually, you know. Stop glaring like that! You won't have to worry about this for years to come," I said, slapping his arm.

He frowned and rested his head on my knees. "Fine," he grumbled.

Despite all of my protests, Alexander got his way. He had called up our friends and his family to come to the mansion.

"Scarlet and Onyx should be here any minute," my boyfriend informed me as he pulled a Cure t-shirt over his head. I was sad to see him cover his surprisingly muscular abs.

"Okay." I was sitting in the big comfy chair wearing only a pair of Hello Batty underwear and one of Alexander's large t-shirts. The shirt stretched over my belly, causing the band logo on it to look deformed. He walked over to me kneeled in front of the chair, resting his cheek on my knee and looking up at me.

"You know I love you, right?" he murmured.

I smiled and ran my fingers through his silky hair. "Mmm, yes I do. I love you too."

Alexander wrapped his arms around my large tummy and rested his cheek against my bellybutton, nuzzling it. "And I love you, baby girl." The baby kicked and he kissed the spot.

I giggled. "I think she's saying 'I love you too, Daddy'".

Alexander grinned and then stood up. He offered me both hands and helped me heave myself out of the beat up chair.

"You need to get dressed, Raven. Onyx and Scarlet are going to be here any minute."

Sighing, I dragged myself over to the dresser and pulled out a black skirt with chains hanging from it. Thankfully, Jameson altered my some of my skirts and pants to accommodate for my growing belly, inserting a band of elastic. I was surprised that he was able to sew.

Just as I was pulling it on, someone knocked on the large mansion doors. That must have been Onyx and Scarlet. I was excited to see them again. The last time I saw them was when we met in Hipsterville. Back then I was thinner and had barely started showing yet. Hopefully they wouldn't be too shocked with my altered appearance.

Alexander took my hand and led me down the stairs where we opened the door to our visitors.

Before I even had time to register who was behind the door, I was glomped on by two screaming girls.

"Raven!"

"Raven it's been too long!"

"Wow you're so big!"

Through all of the chaos I heard Alexander's concerned voice. "Girls, please be careful with her…"

They immediately jumped off of me. I was able to get a good look at them, seeing that they were, in fact, my two good friends Onyx and Scarlet.

I grinned at them widely. "It's so nice to see you two."

"It's great to see you too! We missed you so much! How is the baby?" Scarlet asked eagerly.

Alexander wrapped his arms around me, resting his hands on my tummy and answered for me. "She's good."

The two vampiresses gasped in unison. "She?!"

They proceeded to jump around and celebrate the fact that I was having a girl.

"This is so exciting!" Onyx exclaimed.

Alexander and I both grinned at them, getting caught up in their excitement as well. Once everyone settled down, we moved into the living room where we all seated ourselves on the couches. I was on the love seat cuddled up with Alexander and the two girls were lounging on the long couch.

Scarlet spoke up first, "So Alexander told us it was very important we came here. What's going on?"

My Gothic Guy and I looked at each other, then back at the two girls.

"Someone has been targeting Raven and the baby…." Alexander began.

A/N: Again, I am SO INCREDIBLY SORRY about the delay for this chapter. I'm not very happy with this one, but I hope it will satisfy you until the next one. I've never really been good at mysteries, so this part of the story is a little difficult for me to write. If any of you have any ideas, feel free to tell me.

And, like always, REVIEWS DO MAKE ME UPDATE FASTER!