Chapter 40

Amelie

My tears dried quickly, "What? Why would there be upset she-wolves." Rage and jealousy started to bubble in me, and Inari was completely locked into the conversation as well.

Fear was the only emotion on Matt's face, "Oh, I mean, Alpha Gideon was an eligible widower, and you know there is a group of she-wolves who would try and get his attention. I mean, it never worked, of course. Kind of like a fan club. Honestly, the only females Alpha paid attention to were his daughters."

Inari and I calmed a bit but knowing that other women tried to claim mine was irritating. The only woman who didn't bother me but I was jealous of was Mandy for apparent reasons. The goddess fated her and Gideon. I couldn't hate her for that. "It's fine. Let's go back in. I need to clean up before my mother gets here." I need to get my emotions in check; I feel all over the place.

I go back inside and up to my room. I quickly turn the shower on and do a quick rinse off. This was my last day in my childhood home, and I was spending it with two of the most important she-wolves in my life. It helped ease my tension. I walk into the closet and grab a pair of jeans and a button-up. I didn't want to keep taking my shirt off over my head all day. Buttons were kind of a pain, but it is better than messed up makeup and hair all day. The problem was finding a button-up. Why will nothing button over my boobs? Ugh, they hurt too. I think they got bigger. I did not need to grow; they were already a DD. I get an idea. I go over to Gideon's clothes and find one of his buttons ups its forest green. No matter how big my boobs get, his shirts will always be oversized on me. I get to have his scent with me all day. It was a bonus. I roll up the sleeves and tie the bottom in a cute knot. I grab a pair of flats and head down to my dad's office. I know Logan and mom will be here soon, if not already.

"Come in," he always does that. I do not even know why I attempt to knock.

I walk into dad's office, and everyone is there, "Well, I feel like I'm late to a party." Mom comes rushing over. I had not seen her since the day I ran out and knew she missed me. I missed her.

"Let me see," my mom is pulling at my collar.

I huff, but I am excited to show her. "Well, what do you think."

"It does suit you so well. I am a little sad. I can't feel you anymore." She pouts.

I giggle, "Well, mom, that's the way it's supposed to be. Anyway, let's go. Celeste, you ready?"

"Yep. Let's go, ladies." She grabs her purse.

Dad chimes in, "Beta Lucas and Matt are going to be escorting you ladies, please be nice."

Gideon bond-links me, "Nice shirt."

I giggle. I look over my shoulder and wink, "What's yours is mine, and what's mine is mine. Remember that."

He laughs out loud. Dad knows we are having a private conversation and shake his head. Logan is still lounging on the sofa. He was looking over a map with James. I guess they will have their Alpha time. Poor James, I can only imagine what they are going to try and drill in his head.

We jump in the back seat of the SUV. I sit in the middle of Mom and Celeste. I love having both of them all to myself. It rarely happens, but when it does, I get to feel spoiled. I love it. It's a short trip into town to the dress boutique. I have made this trip a million times, but I start to feel nauseous.

"Honey, are you feeling OK?" Mom asks as she feels my forehead.

"I feel a little nauseous, is all, not sure why." She rubs my back. I lean into her. Sometimes you just need your mom.

Celeste asks, "Have you not been feeling well all day."

"Off and on all week." Celeste and mom give each other a look.

"What? Tell me." Did I miss something?

"Have you felt like crying for no reason?" I sit up.

"YES!" Was I sick and didn't know it.

"Have you been craving things like potato chips and chocolate, maybe even putting them together?" Mom knows, but how?

"I might have done that." I felt like I was missing out on a secret.

Mom leans up to talk to Lucas, "Please take us to the pack hospital. DO NOT TELL THE ALPHAS! GOT IT!" She used her Luna aura. It was so cool.

"Mom. Why? Is there something wrong with me? Am I sick?" I was going to cry.

Celeste laughs, "Sweetheart, you're not sick, but I think we need to see the doctor."

We get to the Pack hospital, and mom and Celeste take me to the OBGYN. It hits me. Oh, yes makes sense. Why not? I mean, everything else was changing. Why not that too. I'm in a daze at this point. I don't even hear the doctor when they ask me to pee in a cup and give blood. Mom snaps me out of it. I give them their samples.

We are waiting in the office for about a half-hour when the doctor comes in. “Hello Luna Celeste, Luna Ann, Luna Amelie.” He bows to show his respect to us. "Luna Amelie, when was your last heat?"

"It was the 9th and the 10th of March. About three and half weeks ago. Why?" I was on the edge of my seat.

"Congratulations, you are three and a half weeks pregnant." There is a knock on the door and a nurse wheel in an ultrasound.

"We are going to be grandmas!" Mom squeals and grabs Celeste's hands. They are excited, and I'm in shock. I can't even speak.

"Luna Amelie, please lay back and can you undo the top of your jeans and pull up your shirt." I just shake my head and comply. I don't even know if this is real. He squirts some gel on the wand and moves it across my belly, and then stops. "Look, there it is. It's your baby."

Mom and Celeste are squealing, looking at the picture. I can't help but cry looking at the tiny blob, but I know it's my baby. I'm having a baby. He prints the picture and hands it to me. I wipe off my belly.

"Doctor, I trust this is confidential." Celeste uses her Luna aura, making sure my news would not get out.

"Of course, Luna." He bows and leaves.

"Well, dear, what do you want to do now?" Mom looks at me and holds my hand. In the other, the ultrasound picture. I look at it, and I know I need to go back and tell Gideon right away.

"I'm sorry I know you both wanted to go shopping, but I think I should go back. I think there's some Alphas who are going to be pretty shocked today." I laugh, but a few tears fall. I'm so happy I can't help it.

We get back into the car, and Lucas and Matt look like they are on pins and needles. Mom smiles at Lucas, giving him a nod and a wink. I see the tension release from his face. Matt, on the other hand, is about to explode.

"Luna Amelie, are you OK. Should I call the Alpha?" He's about to mind-link Gideon.

"NO!" All of us say at once.

"I am fine. Please do not alert Alpha Gideon. We are heading back to the Ashwood Packhouse right now. It's OK." I calm him the best I can. He still looks nervous, but I know he won't disobey.

"Inari, we have a pup!" Inari has been so excited the whole time.

"It's an Alpha. We are going to give birth to an Alpha!"

"It could be a girl."

"No, it's the Alpha Heir. I know it. He's going to be strong." She is howling with joy.

"Don't tell Ulv. We need to tell them in person, OK."

"I want to see their face when they hear the news." She's squealing.

Lucas gets us back to the Packhouse in record time. It's right around lunchtime, so I know they are all in the kitchen. I am starving, but I will have to wait till after I tell Gideon. I walk up the front stairs and take a deep breath. I have the Ultrasound picture in my pocket. I push the door open. I'm ready!