Chapter 18

I stare at Malachi, stunned, not knowing what to say. I start to open my mouth when he speaks instead. "Luna, why didn't you tell me?" He asks with slight hurt in his eyes. "Malachi, I only found out yesterday before our date, and I didn't want to ruin the night," I explain. "How would that ruin our night?" He asks as if the idea was absurd. "I wasn't sure how you would react," I admit. "Luna, I love you, and this makes me so happy!” He says, smiling. "Huh?... You are okay with this?" I question, with surprise. "Of course, I told you before this is what I've been waiting for since I became Alpha." He states.

A smile forms on my lips as I move to touch his face. "I was scared, Malachi. I didn't want to mess things up and end up like my poor niece alone with a baby," I admit shamefully, looking at the floor. He places his hand beneath my chin and gently pulls my head up until I’m meeting his eyes. "Luna, you have nothing to worry about. I will be there every step of the way; ti