All Chapters of The Alpha's Return: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Arabella’s POVWhen Joel finally woke up, he was a mess. Leo and I, had tried to explain everything to him in the best way we could, but it only made things worse. Joel was only a teenager, and like most, he wanted the comfort only his mother could offer. Except, that wasn’t a solution.When he was allowed to leave the hospital, he refused to come home with us. He screamed from the top of his lungs, that we weren’t his parents. And no matter how many times we told him we didn’t intend to be, it made little, to no difference.Today was supposed to be our babies gender reveal, and as much as I wanted to enjoy the effort Leo and the Sara had put into it, I didn’t think I could. I felt hopeless. If I couldn’t comfort a fifteen year old boy, then how the hell was I supposed to look after and comfort a baby. A freaking baby."Bels?" Sara's voice called out as she leaned into my room. "You're not ready yet, what's up? You've been looking forward to this for ages," she asked."I'm just not fe

Arabella’s POVI couldn’t believe it... a boy. A baby boy! Despite always envisioning myself with a daughter, the overwhelming happiness of expecting a son filled me with joy.As the blue confetti settled on the ground, I sank to my knees, my hands immersed in the vibrant colour, feeling the excitement and love that surrounded me.“Congratulations.” Susie's voice came from behind me. “Sara wanted you to pop a balloon, but I convinced Leo this would be better. I hope you enjoyed it.”“I love it. Thank you so much,” I replied, turning to look up at her. Susie extended her hand, helping me to my feet.Placing a hand on my belly, I shared with Susie that this would surely be a tale to tell our son when he grew older. The unexpected joy of discovering the gender of our baby boy had created a memory that would be cherished and shared for years to come, a reminder of the love and excitement that surrounded his arrival.As the gender reveal came to an end, I was beyond worn out. My face achin

Arabella’s POVI could see the fear in his eyes as the pain radiated through him. But I didn’t care. All I cared about was making sure he felt the same fear he instilled into his son and wife, every time he raised a hand to them.Dropping the bone to the floor, I thought about what else I could do to him. Looking over at the table that sat to the side, I noticed some wolfsbane.Picking it up, it burned, but it would burn him more. Walking back to where the sorry excuse of a man sat, I forced the wolfsbane up and into his wound.As his screams became more desperate, Leo stepped behind him and placed his hands over his mouth to muffle out the noise.His eyes began to droop as the wolfsbane flowed through his bloodstream. But I wasn't about to let him fall unconscious.Taking a small knife from the interrogation tool kit, I placed the tip on his other thigh. I trailed it up gently, and just as his eyes were about to close, I plunged it into his scrotum. As the adrenaline kicked in, his e

Leo’s POVThe following morning, I awoke to a sight that brought a smile to my face. Arabella was leaning over the baby's basket, her finger hovering near his tiny nose as she checked for signs of life. The baby was sleeping peacefully, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm, his heart beating strong and steady.I couldn't help but chuckle at Arabella's motherly paranoia, her need to ensure our son's well-being even in his most peaceful moments. The love and protectiveness she felt for him were evident in every action, every gesture.My laughter caught her attention, and she turned around to find me watching her. In response, she playfully punched my shoulder. With a playful grin, I reached out and gently grabbed Arabella's shoulders, pulling her back towards me. As she turned in my arms, a smile lighting up her face, she snuggled close against me. I wrapped my arms around her, holding her tight, and feeling the steady beat of her heart against mine.“I suppose we should get

Leo’s POV"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Joel, happy birthday to you!" We all sang in unison, our voices filling the room.Joel's face flushed with embarrassment as Kate dimmed the lights, and Arabella emerged, carrying a cake topped with a flickering candles."Make a wish!" Kate called out enthusiastically, but Joel responded with a playful glare. We all shared a laugh as Kate playfully raised her hands in surrender, knowing that the birthday boy was not one for making wishes.Arabella had reluctantly agreed to celebrate Joel's birthday at home, but she made no promises about not participating in the traditional singing over a cake.Cheers erupted as Joel blew out the candles on his birthday cake, a small smile gracing his face. I took the cake from Arabella's hands as Miles began to cry, allowing her to tend to him, but Joel beat her to it."I'll take him, and you go get yourself some cake," Arabella suggested, but Joel declined.“I'll get some in