Epilogue

Danny’s POV
It’s been one year since we caught Dorothy, Penelope and Roland. We stayed around the kingdom for two more months to be at their trials before we headed home. They were all tried for crimes against the supernatural community and sentenced to death.
Because I offered Josiah to be a member of our pack; he was given his pardon for helping. Rodney stated; ‘it would be a way to see if he remorseful for what he did.’ He is one of my best warriors and helps Simon with training of the newly shifted pups. Him and Chasity mated a few months after we got back to the western territory. It also gave Oliver and Amelia an excuse to come see us more often.
Todd and I still have our moments, but we are stronger now. He manages to find his way over to my territory whenever something happens on his. Today was no exception; “You know a simple text message with the invite would have sufficed” I tell him.
“I know; but I wanted to come and give you the invitation to Cameron’s birthday party in person” he states, taking a seat in front of my desk. “How much longer does Claudia have to go?” “2 weeks and 6 days” she huffs, coming into the office. If you haven’t guessed yet; Claudia is pregnant with our second child. A boy we are calling Trace Henry. Todd thinks Trace is a stupid name, even though he is being named after Tracey. She cried when we told her. I rebutted with; ‘as stupid as Error for a name?’ He didn’t complain after that.
“That’s great news; Cam’s birthday party isn’t for another month; you should have him by then. Sariah, Raquel, Phyllis and Matthew have all accepted so far. I figured if they were coming, you would too” he states, getting out of his seat. “I better go. Lots to do; little time to do it in.”
“Think about that before you turn up here next time” I shout after him as he leaves the office.
“Where’s Sophia?” I ask Claudia as she sits down on my lap. I instinctively give her a kiss on my mark and she relaxes into my chest with a small moan. “Mum’s taken her clothes shopping” she states, turning her body to straddle over my lap. I place my hands over her hips, being mindful of her swollen belly.
“Didn’t she take her clothes shopping two months ago?” I question as Claudia nods her head. “She’s outgrown them already. She’s growing faster than we can get clothes for her” she answers, laying her head on my shoulder. These moments are rare lately. Between my Alpha duties and constant interruptions, whether it be from Todd or another pack member, I treasure them when I can.
“Umm… Danny…” Claudia murmurs, standing up from my lap before water gushes between her legs and onto the floor. “Holy Shit” I scream as I lift her up bridal style and race her out of my office and down to the hospital.
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**“This is becoming a normal thing for my family; babies coming early”** I say to Jesse, who moves himself forward to look at our son. **“He will be strong like his father”** Jesse responds and I give him a smile.
Nurse Jennifer and Nurse Peta wrap up baby Trace in a blanket after weighing him and giving him a once over to ensure everything is fine and handed him to me. They both decided they wanted to be there for the birth. I walk out of the birthing suite with the bundle of joy in my arms; and no surprises; everyone was in the waiting room again for the arrival. Instead of Dad being on crowd control; Todd was there with Joanna, mum and Jason to stop them from coming in.
I walk over to Mum holding Sophia and crouch down to her; “this is your brother Trace” I say to her. A smile comes on her faces as she pats his arm, “I’m a big sister” she beams leaning in and giving him as kiss on his cheek.
“Yes, you are a big sister” I tell her with a smile as Claudia walks out of the birthing suite.
“Should you be up?” Jason calls out to her.
“And miss this a second time?” she states as pack members from both the eastern pack and western pack come over to congratulate her. “She looks exhausted” Jesse says to me. “Ok, that’s enough. She will be back in a day or so. You can all congratulate her then” Mum states, pushing people out the doorway.
“Mum; look. I’m a big sister” Sophia calls out to Claudia as she races over to her.
“Yes, baby girl. You are” Claudia smiles back, sitting down and putting Sophia on her lap. I know I will forget about what has happened here when I am reincarnated again. I will be given my memories through Sariah, Cody or maybe even Jacinta, Alexis and Cody’s daughter. Only time will tell and someone else is threatening the supernatural community.
I look over at Todd; there are some memories I don’t think I want to remember. **“Those memories play a part on who you are today. You became stronger because of those memories”** Jesse states, nudging me in my mind.
“Danny; I have a surprise for you” Todd says, bringing me out of my thoughts. **“Speaking of memories, I want to forget”** I spit at Jesse whilst glaring at Todd. “Don’t worry; it’s a good surprise” he adds, looking at my reaction. He opens the door to the hospital and Oliver and Amelia walk in; holding Jerry. We couldn’t find the stuffed mouse when we headed back to the territory. Oliver said he was going to do a room by room search for him. Turns out; it was left in his office and Rodney found him and put him away, not knowing where it came from.
“Jerry” Sophia squeals, getting off Claudia’s lap and running over to Oliver to get the stuffed mouse from his hand. I walk over and hand Trace to Amelia before embracing Oliver. “Sariah teleported us here when Todd sent us a message Claudia was in labour. Her, Leon and Cody are rounding the troops now.”
Just as he said that; the hospital doors open again, Matthew, Phyliss, Belinda, Raquel, Joshua, Leon, Sariah, Cody, Alexis, Rodney, Laney, Hunter and Joyce (Hunter’s mate) walk through the door with Tim, Chelsea, Rick, Denise, Cynthia, Brett, Simon and Lorraine. Our whole family is here to celebrate our new son. Something I would never imagine before I found Claudia and left the clutches of my father. I’m glad Goddess Selene gave me a second chance of life to fulfil my calling; yet again.