Chapter 68
Kaiden
Derrick dropped me off and I could smell something was off, I just didn’t know what. I went inside and everyone stopped what they were doing, bowing in submission. Except one in my peripheral vision. I noticed Nancy, my brother’s mate, staring at me, her eyes were the yellow of her wolf, her instincts seemed to have kicked in and it made Rakaam feel disrespected. She had never been disrespectful before, maybe the absence of my Luna made her bold? I clenched my fist as a warning, and she continued to stare.
I give her a warning growl, walking up to her, yet she still held her stance, staring at me, not averting her eyes, frozen.
…. She smelled different, I thought to myself, my wolf agreed. “Kneel.” I growl.
She backed away and let out a very small, fearful growl. She didn’t take her eyes off me, smelling as if she thought I would hurt her, and she were about to defend herself…. I would never do any more than that growl at Nancy, yet alone a se wolf who was not a Warrior, but oddly enough her stance looked as if she was going to attack me.
She was not challenging, but she was not submitting. I let my eyes turn red to let her know that she had overstepped. She let out another small warning growl, and was against the kitchen sink now. I growled a real growl at her, making her whine in submission, but she then flashed her teeth at me. I was honestly confused… Nancy had never shown her teeth. I would have to talk to my brother about this. Suddenly, I was tackled from behind by my Beta.
“Leave her alone!” Connor roared at me, tackling me to the living room floor. He was on top of me, trying to dominate me. I snarled completely confused at his disrespect.
I swiftly flipped us over and put his hands behind his back with one hand, bracing myself with the other clawed hand on the floor.
Rakaam was going wild, trying to come out to teach him his place, but this should be enough.
“Do you challenge your Alpha, little brother?” I growl loudly at him in his ear. He did not comply, so I squeezed his hands, but only a little. Just enough to start to hurt. /He was my brother first, I will not kill him for his challenge./ I told my wolf. But I would kick his ass.
“Gladly for my mate and pup!” Growled Titus, eyes red, completely in control.
He writhed under my weight, but I wouldn’t let him go until he calmed down.
“Pup…?” I repeated to myself like an idiot. His mate ran to his side and tried shaking my arm, but Nancy was much too weak for that.
“Alpha, don’t kill him, my wolf was afraid for our child because you smell so violent.” She begged.
“I can’t believe it.” I say in my daze. I let go of his hands and got off my brother. I looked at her fearful little face and felt like shit. “I’m and idiot, congratulations.” I mumble, rubbing the back of my neck.
Beta punched me in the shoulder with a snarl, and I allowed it… I deserve that. Connor regained control but glared at me for being an ass. I deserved that too. I made myself scarce, because I essentially put stress on a pregnant, naturally shy, she wolf and her mate.
I went upstairs. Seeing that babygirl was still asleep, I decided to leave her alone, before I fuck that up too. That ordeal with me losing my mind to my power had her little body at its limit from my bullshit, so she was recuperating. I went into my office for an hour, before Gamma came into my office with Eric.
“How stupid are you little brother?” She growled with a smile. I growled shaking the windows, which made her flinch then she shot me a glare for forcing her to submit.
“I like to think I’m a little brighter than the average rock, big sister.” I smile smugly at what I’d done. I leaned over, putting my elbow on my armrest, resting my knuckles on my cheek.
“Commander Marcy is with pup.” She said flatly, though as if it were a bad thing.
“Good for her,” I wave my free hand nonchalantly. Honestly, I was more excited than I let on; she deserves to have a family.
I began to hear the growls of other she wolves. They surrounded me in a circle, baring their small fangs. They smelled upset and afraid, coming into my office slowly. I growled in response, causing some of them to whimper and bow. I felt bad, but they should already know not to disrespect Rakaam.
/We should leave./ He stated, Ignored. As Alpha, I must have audience with my pack.
“Nancy is with pup.” She blurted ignoring my comment.
“Mhmm.” I nod, already knowing. I let a small grin creep on my lips.
“…I am with pup.” She stated just as sternly, her eyes flashed red for a moment. Eric smiled, holding one of her hands and she kissed him on the forehead. I blinked twice. I smile a big grin; I am going to be an uncle twice over!
“Congratul-!” I stand to try and hug her, but she pushed me back into my chair with a clawed hand on my shoulder. I growl a small warning.
She glared at me like a mother would, as if to dare me to do it again and I gulped.
The women took about 3 steps closer.
“The Luna. Is. With. Pup.” She stood up, putting her finger in my chest. My mouth dropped. “When a Luna is with pup, everyone becomes. With. Pup. She was before she left, I thought you knew, but were waiting just in case.” She frowned at me.
My eyes grew wide, realizing what grandmother was talking about. She knew and thought I did too… but my wolf is a moron.
/I did not know!/ Said Rakaam with a snarl.
I facepalmed. /This is the wolf to lead our pack, and he can’t even smell our mate is pregnant./
/Because your head is up your ass./ He growled at me mockingly.
/You were supposed to know shit like this!/ I yell at him. He laughs and I shut him out.
“I’ll take it by the rapid eye color changes he didn’t know either…. Dear Lady…” She laughed. “I came in here to warn you to be delicate with the she wolves, as most of us in this house are probably going to give birth about the same time as Eclipse, and you smell unstable. It is a blessing and a safety precaution made by the Lady for the Luna, as every male in the packhouse will protect this place with their life, including you.” She said with a grin.
“Is that why all of you want to rip my head off?” I force a chuckle.
I am currently surrounded by wolves that would die for their unborn pup…. They nod in unison.
“I would never do anything to harm any of you, now if you’ll excuse me, I need to check on my mate.” I stood slowly, and they backed away from me. Killing the humans, and fighting Bryson had made me a threat, and I needed to get out that office.
I bolted, being followed by all of them, half of which were shifted. I had startled them by my sudden movement. Thankfully, I was faster, and I locked my door before I had to fight anyone. I let out a breath of relief to see my Luna was still asleep. I stroked a stray hair out her face. She’s usually up reading, watching something, or waiting for me…
I went to kiss her on the cheek. Her eyes were silver. She looked at me with a blank expression, but I could smell she was upset. “What’s wrong Shimmer?” I question, sitting on the bed and pulling her into my lap. She growled in approval of my touch, and snuggled into my chest. She smelled like Nancy… and Shelly…. She really was with pup. How did I not notice?
“You smell like danger and I do not like it.” She growled, snuggling my chest.
“Sorry.” I kiss her on the top of the head and breathed in her scent.
I could tell that Eclipse took over, because I smelled a small tinge of fear. I decided not to say anything, and let her tell me what I already knew. “I threw up this morning.” She whispered. I held her a little tighter. “Shimmer said I was pregnant.” She whispered.
I chuckled, making her confused. “So is every mated female in this packhouse.” I leaned down and kissed her on the lips before she could respond. I held her gently…. I was going to be a father. I don’t think I could be more happy about that… especially since honestly I didn’t think it would happen anytime soon.
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