When I got back into my bedroom, I saw Dante standing in the middle of the room with his arms crossed, looking somewhat upset. I couldn’t imagine what I did between going to talk to his sister and coming back to my bedroom that would make him upset with me right now. I continue moving into the bedroom cautiously before locking the bedroom door like I always do.“Everything with your sister is as good as it’s going to be for now,” I smiled at him and continued to walk to him in an effort to hug him to calm him down.“What was she upset about?” He asked in a very hollow toned voice. “When Darrius and Shaylee realized they weren’t fated mates, Darrius broke up with her. That made Shaylee lose her shit and scream at him and kick him out. I have to agree…that was a douche move on his part.” I explained as I wrapped my arms around his neck.I could feel him physically relax, but I could sense he was stewing over something still.“Is everything okay with you?” I asked as I went to kiss him.
Celeste’s POV I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. I put my hand where Dante has been sleeping. It was still somewhat warm but he was already out of my room. I got up and ran to the bathroom. I knew it was only a matter of time before I threw up again and I had to pee. Sure enough, just as I walked into the bathroom, my vomit started coming up my throat. I made it in the nick of time to the toilet. When I was done, I brushed my teeth, did my other business, showered and made my way out to dress and go downstairs. Upon arriving in the kitchen, I noticed staff running around like crazy preparing for something. I was confused. “Uhh, excuse me, but why is everyone running around in such a rush?” I asked one of the omegas that were assigned to the pack house as a maid. “You didn’t hear? The Alpha called a gathering today in about 2 hours the entire pack is supposed to be here for some big announcement the Alpha has!” She said excitedly. “I didn’t! Thank you for letting me know!
Dante’s POV Celeste was pregnant, emotional, and confused. I knew she was overwhelmed and I was trying to be as caring and considerate as possible, but I knew she would begin to react more erratically as long as she continued to go unmarked and without a mate. I wanted to mark her badly, but I knew if I did, it would start a war between the packs and my pack wouldn’t support my decision if the mate I wanted was already the chosen mate of someone else. It would open our pack up to appear weak, and that would be all Callen would need in order to get Celeste and kill me. Since she is his claimed chosen mate, if I were to mark her without him retracting his declaration and arrangement with her pack to take her as his chosen mate, he would have grounds to challenge me and kill me, taking over my pack and territory if he were to prevail. That was something I just couldn’t risk at this time. I needed to try and find another way to convince Callen to let her go.In the meantime, I had plans
As everyone cleared away from the podium where the announcements were made, I stood with Dante still holding me from our passionate kiss, confused. With my brows scrunched, I looked at Dante, “H-h-how is this possible? What about…” I began before Dante interrupted, “Don’t worry about that. Tonight, I want you to just enjoy your rightful place where you belong!” He smiled as he caressed the back of his hand across one of my cheeks before gently pressing his lips on mine.I felt so bad at that moment. I felt like a fool. I felt so stupid! Here I was pissed off at him because I assumed he was taking another as his mate and he intended somehow, someway to make ME his Luna! “Dante…I’m so sorry!” I looked down, disappointed in my own behavior towards him.“For what baby?” He cooed as he looked into my eyes with such a loving and prideful look it sent shivers down my spine. “Here I have been mad at you…thinking you were going to have me as your mistress or something and instead this whole
As we sped down the street, we saw Beta Marcus rush out the front with the two warriors he brought with him as they attempted to chase after our car. Considering my car was old and not very fast, I wasn’t sure how far we would get before they caught up but I didn’t want to stick around to find out either. As we reached the end of the street, I looked in my rear view mirror to confirm that they were jumping into the black SUV they brought with them to chase us. I turned the corner and kept going, frantic and desperate to get to Dante. I knew if I could get to him, he wouldn’t let them take me. I was in such a panic that I didn’t even realize how much of a panic I was in until Joan touched my shoulder, “Shhh…just breath Celeste, take deep breaths in and out. We got away from them!” I tried focusing on my breathing as I continued rushing towards the freeway, desperate to reach the pack house.“C-c-can…can you call…” I was taking deep breaths in and out, still trying to calm down, “Dan
A few days passed since we got away from Beta Marcus. I spent my time helping Joan re-organize her and Jackson’s room. She told me that he was so disorganized he had trash mixed with his clothes that were mixed with paperwork among other things she didn’t want to mention. I laughed at her dramatic description of Jackson’s room before finding her. He was a bachelor wolf, what did she expect? I’d probably have something to say about Dante’s room if I were actually ever going to get to be mated to him. I know he announced me as his pack Luna already, but I still don’t believe it will happen, at least not while Callen is out hunting for me.After we were done re-organizing and dare I say - re-decorating the room, we decided to sprawl out and start thinking about upcoming holidays and special events the pack traditionally celebrated so we could begin making plans to make the events and holidays even more special this year.“Are you ready to go?” Dante asked me, poking his head into Joan an
“How long has she been in our pack, Alpha?” I heard voices talking before I could open my eyes.“Uh…since like the end of May? So…almost 3 months?”“Okay, so 12 weeks or so you think?” “Sure…let’s go with that. I don’t care about the politics surrounding her. I’ll deal with the council later. Is she going to be okay? What about the pup?” I could hear Dante’s sincere concern and how scared he was, “Will she wake up anytime soon?”“Well, we’ve run some blood panels on her and she seems to be fine physically. We haven’t done an ultrasound on the pup yet. Unfortunately, we do need her consent before doing that. From what we can tell, her blood pressure was really high and could be the culprit that caused her to faint. Have you noticed anything different about her lately? Has she seemed stressed or nervous lately?” I assume the doctor is standing on the other side of my bed asking Dante questions. I keep my eyes closed and try to stay as still as possible as they talk. I’m still not ready
Dante grips my hand in both of his, sitting next to my hospital bed on the other side of the Ultrasound tech and her machine. He’s slouched over, with his elbows resting on my bed as he eagerly watches as Constance continues prepping to do the ultrasound. “S-so…what do I need to do?” I meekly questioned. “Nothing Luna! Just lift your shirt a little higher and maybe unbutton your bottoms or slide them a little below your belly button, like they are hugging your hips?” Constance chimes sweetly. I nodded and pulled my shirt up over my stomach and pushed my pants down to my hips trying not to freak the fuck out. Dante’s eyes grew slightly, beaming with pride as he looked at my belly and placed a hand softly over where my pup is growing in me. I blushed at his touch in front of another person. This is all new to me and I was used to showing this kind of affection - ever. Especially not in public around others. It just felt too…intimate for others’ eyes. And more intimate than I’d ever