Harmonizer's Evolution (Balancer's Soul cycle) (13 page)

After school ended in
mid-
June
,
Sarah had to inform the school of her
pregnancy towards the end of July. Th
ere was no hiding the fact of her
belly any longer and the timeframe would be
about
perfect.
Her
belly went from a bump to a baseb
all during those three months
and a petite frame couldn’t disguise much
. She
had told the school
that
she
’d work until
school was out for Christmas break.
She would
need more than just the average six weeks
to return to work
, more like sixteen
weeks
or more would be more accurate. She
wouldn’t need the time to recuperate, but to be sure
her
children were taken care of properly.

In November
,
Sarah
had to go shopping for new clothes because
her
belly
had outgrown her wardrobe
. While shopping
in the clot
hing boutique she
ran into
Mrs. Burrow.
S
h
e was
immediately
thrilled to hear about the
conception and she didn’t believe that her husband was telling the truth
until she saw Sarah
for the first time in
close to
a year. By the time Sarah
finished getting the new clothes that would fit
,
she
came out of the dressing rooms to see Connor and the deputy sitting over in the waiting area again. He
had
invited them
over
to their
house for the first time.

They had to show them that they
literally lived
in
the woods and they adored the little cottage
away from civilization
.
They
all had dinner together and they enjoyed the excursion. They had only come ov
er one last time, just before her
birthd
ay
, just over three weeks ago
.

By December
,
she
looked like a
n overly
swollen balloon.
Sarah
had gained a total of thi
rty nine pounds and it was all her
babies.
Her
legs, arms and bottom were exactly as they have always been, but besides the growth of
her
belly
i
s the surprise of
how much larger her
breasts had
gotten.
Her
breasts were now the size of
her
mother’s
, from being swollen from milk
. Sarah
guessed that
had been
how
her m
other had gotten such pristine endowments. Having three daughters probably made h
er knockout figure so perfect.

Sarah
hoped that the effect would be the same for
her
.

Unfortunately for the
new girth Jenny had become overprotective of
her
and the babies health. With
Sarah’s
size the way it is, she put
her
on b
ed-rest. That being said she
couldn’t go
out to
see
her
glistening present that Connor made for
her birthday present
last year.
She
thought about
sneaking out, but everyone of her
fami
ly members were adamant about her
staying home and only getting mild exercise
,
befitting for a human who was
close
to
being
nine months pregnant
. They were only worried for their
welfare so any hostility
and anger
she
felt
,
slipped
away. Sarah
didn’t want to jeopardize their health so
she
heeded Jenny’s advic
e on the subject.

Her
mother-in-law worked with
Jillian
on what they
should expect.
They certainly couldn’t take Sarah
to the hospital for the birthing so
they
all decided to
do it here in the cottage of her
home
. A
Balancer’s birth
ing
is
slightly
different. Since the t
wo
women had had children they knew what to do. Being a trauma nurse
,
Jenny has had to deliver
untold
number of
children and she would b
e
Sarah’s
primary
midwife for the time
the
children come.
Jillian
and
maybe
Rhoda would assist Jenny during that critical time.

For Christmas presents Jenny brought over
bags
medical equipment incase of any unforeseen complications.

Problems
can
happen and it is always best to be prepared
.

Over three weeks ago Connor had his twenty first birthday and
they
had the party at Rhoda’s house. They made a meal fit for ten pregnant
B
alancers. They slaughtered seven
heads of cattle just to feed them
. If anything
,
Rhoda knew how to cook and she loved cooking such large and extravag
ant meals.
Sarah
really
want
ed
to learn
some of
the
secret recipes. Connor had a great party
, but he doesn’t drink because he likes
keeping
his mind sharp. Everyone knew this
,
so he wasn’t offered any alcohol for his
legal
adult b
irthday.

Since going on bed-rest
,
the women of the
family come
over regularly
to
visit Sarah
.
She’s
rarely alone anymore because
the time is drawing nearer
. Mostly the ones to visit are
Jillian
and Jenny because Kara is still busy with school and her new profession at the same time. Rhoda comes when she’s able too. She is one who doesn’t like
to go out in
the snow, but she does it to check on
Sarah
.

Sarah
startled
from the
memories
when
the
front door opened.
Her
hands came of
f
her round
belly a
s
her
eyes
tried looking passed the
balloon.

It was
only
Connor and he just came home after working
over at Jenny’s. He looked at her
laying on the couch and a smile etched itself on his lips;
her
smile.
Through their
bond, he
became
overjoyed to see
her
again. He spoke with a deep and masculine voice as his predatory eyes took
her
in. “How are you feeling today, Princess? Do you need anything?”

She
pushed
her
self back on the couch and lifted
her
feet. “I wouldn’t mind one of your spectacular foot rubs, my Knight.”

He kicked off his wet shoes and walked over. He sat down on the sofa and
she
laid
her
feet on
his lap. As he began rubbing her feet she
could help but moan in relief
and dropped her head on the pillow
.
Then he b
egan using sonar as he rubbed her
feet. He had gotten into the habit of doing that r
ecently. He loved looking at their children so she
closed
her
eyes to enjoy the r
elaxing touches he was giving. She
felt his pulses
cease
and cracked an eye to see him having a knowing smile as he worked. He’s looked giddy for some time, but he won’t allow
her
to know what he’s learned.
Oh well.
Sarah
closed
her eyes again. She
made
her
self a little more comfortable.

Connor then began speaking casually. “It seems like the last
major
winter snowstorm is gone for the year. I’d give it three more days
until
we have another minor flurry session
. T
he stream by the house just needed a few pieces of ice to be broken
away
to flow free
once
again. Hopefully by tomorrow morning I can reattach the waterwheel and start charging the batteries without using the bike or the generators. I’ll also remove the remaining snow on the roof and…” at the time he stoppe
d speaking he stopped rubbing her foot. She
reopened
her
eyes and looked down. Something
changed in his emotional climate
.

Hi
s eyes were sharp and focused on something other than what he was looking at. His strong jaw
became
set a
n
d his jaw muscles were clinching.
Large
muscles
beneath the winter clothes
tense
d
and his nose slightly flared.
She
would know that look anywhere. Connor’s preparing for something.
She
pulled
her
foot from his grasp and managed to sit up
safely
. She
whispered “Connor, what is it?”

Without looking at
her
he said
ominously
“Something’s coming
…no several something’s.
My instinct is telling me something
strong
is headed towards us.
”
He turned his head towards the new room, but he
look
ed
up. “Stay here.” Her
heart started racing from this unseen threat that ha
d
Connor’s defenses going up.

Sarah
wanted to follow him as he stood up, but his words meant more than
Stay here
. He really meant
Don’t move and stay safe
. Her
mate walked over to the desk
by the door and he pulled out
Tool and he held it with white knuckles. He didn’t look scared, he was dangerous right now.

Apparently whatever it was is moving quick
ly
to
their
home. Connor reacted by running to the front door.
He jumped in his boots a
s he grabbed the handle
.
She
then
felt a min
d trying to enter her mental barriers. Both Connor and Sarah
stopped moving and breathing. It was a very strong mind, but a familiar one
.

“Connor, Sarah? Are you home?”

Sarah
was the first to communicate back.
“Veronica? Is that you?”

The mind soothed at
being acknowledged
.
“Indeed it is, my friend. I can see your home.
W
e are coming in from east
.
”

“We? Who’s
we
?”
Connor asked
without moving his lips
.

Then another
and more ancient
mind could be felt by both of
them
.
“Come outside and see for yourself, Little Brother.”
Then the mental link severed
.