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Dr Mallow had called him just minutes after Mira left the hospital to deliver the big news. He was going to be a father. He was unsure how he felt, shocked maybe, confused a little but also he felt a kind of happiness he couldn't express in words. He wanted to tell Aunt Sara immediately but she wasn't home, she was on one of her spirit cleansing hikes and won't be back for a few days. He told Lady Ann and together they sprung into action, asking the maids and housekeeper to restructure the Luna's room. They went as far as clearing out a room for the baby. His baby.

By evening, everyone were impatiently waiting for Mira but she was still not back. And by midnight, Alex was already frantic with worry.

"Where is she?" He growled as James came inside from his third search.

"Still no clue Alpha" James said quietly with his head bowed low scared to his bones, he dare not look into the Alphas eyes. He was responsible for keeping her safe and he had failed. If the Alpha ordered his execution