#Chapter 41: Shattered Moment

Ava’s POV
The filming for the season finale was finally finished. As the team began to pack everything up the crew would come up to me one by one congratulating me. Some hoping this would not be the last time we work together.
Others saying they hope I become a regular in the new season. Even the director told me that he enjoyed my work and wanted to work with me in future projects.
While I was happy that my time on the set was finished I was a little heartbroken to say goodbye to everyone. But I knew that I had other matters to attend to. Without speaking with Sally I started scheduling doctor appointments and checkups to look into my pregnancy.
After getting off the phone with several offices stating they were not accepting new patients I finally found a doctor that was willing to see me and go over any precautions I may be taking about my pregnancy. I made my way to Elijah’s office after seeing the text message that he sent me a few hours ago. I would be lying if I said I was not nervous.
The Alpha of the Enforcers Pack made it clear that if I broke our agreement he would have me transported back to the werewolf world and I would face prosecution for my crimes. It is true I broke many pack laws, but now that I am carrying life in me I felt that I had no other choice. My mind races with constant thoughts.
What would have happened to me if I had stayed in Jacob’s pack? How would he react if he found out that I was carrying another heir for him? Would Alexis try to do away with me and my offspring?
The thoughts in my head made me sick to my stomach, but it was hard not to think about them. I was in fact still tied to Jacob as his mate. Even though he and everyone else made it clear that I would never be their rightful Luna.
“Well, looks like you can just walk in whenever you please,” a deep voice said to me.While the voice was harsh it did not sound angry, just strong. It snapped me out of my trance and that’s when I realized that my thoughts had me on autopilot.
I looked up to see Mr. Connery sitting at his desk staring at me. I had opened the door to his office without even asking.
“I am so sorry. I must have spaced out.” I said truly apologetic. Elijah waved off my worries with his hand.
“Don’t worry about it. You are not the first pregnant she wolf to barge in my office and I promise you will not be the last.” He said, staring down at me as I dropped into the office chair. I sighed with relief at the comfort. I had been on my feet the entire time during shooting without hardly any break.
“So I had a question about that. I don’t really know how far along I am. Is it safe for me to see a human physician?” I was asking this when I had not even considered it when I scheduled my appointments.
“I don’t see why not. The baby is not completely developed yet and the baby even being half wolf will not develop until they reach maturity. So you can see both human and werewolf doctors.”
Elijah stated, calming my worried mind. The last thing I wanted was to explain why my baby had paws in the ultrasound pictures. I heard chuckling next to me; no doubt Elijah knew what I was thinking.
“It’s not funny. I was up half the night thinking about that.” I yelled. “I almost canceled my appointments to the family physicians.” I muttered in embarrassment.
I could not understand the hold that Elijah had on me. Could it be because he was an Alpha? My hormones were overwhelming me at this rate.
“I think you should make appointments for both doctors. So there was a reason that I asked you to come by my office.” Elijah said. He leant against his desk and put his hands in his black tailored pockets.
“Just in case, since you will be coming with me to the were realm.”
I could not register what the Alpha had said to me. My heart stopped out of my chest. He was sending back to the were world to be executed. He was sending myself and my child to our deaths.
I felt something brush against my face. I had been crying and Elijah was bent down in front of me wiping the tears from my face.
“Kitten, why are you crying?” He said, but I could not find the words to answer him.
As I gasped for air, Elijah rubbed my back. As I tried to piece together a sentence I felt a vibration surround me. Even though Elijah had left my side, he was using his Alpha call to soothe my panicked mind.
“Here drink this,” he said, handing me a glass of water. As I took a gulp of water I could hear him warn me to “slow down or you’ll choke.”
Ignoring the words and my blushing, I was able to speak. “I thought we had an agreement. I thought I was not going to be transported to the were world unless I broke our deal.” I felt my panic begin to rise up.
Elijah hummed again, quieting my anger. I let out a deep breath in frustration. We were going to have to talk about him using that against me.
I am not his Luna or a member of his pack.
“I know our agreement and I plan to honor it for as long as you are honest with me. What I was trying to tell you was that I want you to come along with me to visit my pack.” Elijah said as he smoothed my hair and comforted me.
“So you are not taking me in as a prisoner.” I said, trying not to whimper. I could feel my body ease from the tension that I felt.
“No kitten, that is not what I was planning.” He said as he closed the gap between us. He had put my fear to rest but I couldn't help but to feel on edge around him.
“I would not do that to you Ava,” Elijah said with a pause.
He had used my real name. “ I care about you too much to betray you.”
Without hesitation Elijah captured my lips with his. At first it started slowly and steadily between us. But then I felt him take charge and slid his hands around my waist deepening the kiss. I snake my arms around his neck meeting his desire.
Jacob’s face flashed in my mind.
I shuttered for a moment letting whatever passion that was between Elijah and I fade. I move my arms from around him and push him off.
“I’m sorry,” I whispered. All I could do was leave Elijah’s office leaving us both frustrated and confused.