(Ember POV) I was present in Lucian and Archer's apartment when I felt a wave of pain in my stomach which made me double over. I cried when I felt another wave of pain surge through my body. Archer opened the door and looked towards me. He ran towards me and made me sit. "What happened, Mate?" He asked in a worried tone. My whole body was drenched in sweat and tears rolled down my cheeks. "It is hurting," I managed to say and looked towards him. His eyes were red like he was trying to control his demon side from taking over. A loud growl escaped from his lips and my eyes widened in shock. It took me a few seconds to understand that I am in heat. My pheromones and scent were driving him crazy. He quickly entered in the washroom and I heard the sound of running water. After a few minute