[labprotocol]

Ky's stomach clenched, but he nodded. "Thanks Lago." He knew it was inevitable. Things were going to end up the exact same as if Ivan had done nothing. Except Ky hadn't got to be there for the birth, they were all going to be punished, and their eggs were probably going to be taken away much faster than if Ivan had left well enough alone.

---------------

Devin and his crew neared the lake. "Shift back to human form and no one gets hurt," he called.

---------------
Seeing Devin move toward her family Ivy dived down, landing in front of Ceral in a splatter of mud and grass.