Immediately the curfew was dissolved, Nuella was shifting and running through the woods from her pack to her best friend’s. A curfew had been called the morning after the attack and had only been pulled once the woods and entire area around the two two packs and even the other neighbouring packs had been combed thoroughly for any lingering rogues.Once that was done, Claude’s father had demanded that his family and other pack members be brought back to complete their treatment in their pack. That night of the attack, when he was finally able to and had gone back to his house, he nearly fainted when he found it splattered with blood and dead bodies and his mate and daughter were nowhere to be found. Luckily, his Beta came in right on time to inform him that they were safe.It was the first time Claude would see her father cry. He had bent over her bed, holding her hand and his mate’s who sat beside him and wept. He cried for how close he had come to losing them, he cried for the loss o
“You sure you still don’t want to see the baby?” The doctor asked. “I know you want the gender to be a surprise but we can keep that part hidden.Claude thought for a second, “Hmm.” Then she turned to Denver, acknowledging him for the first time since he came in, “What do you think, Denver?”Caught unawares, his eyes widened and he sat up straight, restraining himself from looking back to check if there was perhaps some other guy named Denver behind him that she was speaking to. He cleared his throat, “Whatever you decide is alright.” He said quickly.“I want you to decide though.” She pressed and Denver felt his heart rate quicken. Was this some sort of trick question?“Well, sure.” He finally said, “I’m sure it’ll be alright to see the baby as long as yo keep the gender hidden.”The doctor nodded once before turning to Claude who nodded back. The once dark screen was suddenly turned on and Claude gasped. It wasn’t picture clear but you could see the child moving inside her.“There’s
Telling everyone ended up being as big a task as Denver anticipated. His mom was glad obviously and she had to have been the easiest to break the news to. She had cried as she hugged him saying that they didn’t know how much joy it brought her. He remembered the way he had treated her when he was under Tasha’s spell and the guilt was about to do him over when Claude placed her hand on his back and rubbed gently as though she could immediately feel the damp in his mood.It was the little things like that that made him swear all over that he’d sooner put a bullet in his head than hurt her again. He was already struggling to tell himself that he deserved her as it was. She was the stronger one out of them, he decided. Even when her parents had taken the news not as well as she would hoped, with her dad vehemently against it and refusing to give his blessing and her mom worried that he’d hurt her again, she had been the strong one. Telling him that they should give it time and that even t
“Oh goddess, Denver! Why didn’t you take her to the hospital?” His mom ran in looking very anxious with the pack doctor coming in after her. He had called Claude’s parents as well but he knew that they’ll come a bit later due to distance. Denver thought he was going to faint with how anxious he was. He had read all the books about babies but he never thought he’d need to have any basic knowledge of the whole labor process because his mate would be in labor for thirty minutes with no professional at all and only frightened old him. Claude was in so much pain, it was tearing him apart.“I didn’t think we’d make it in time.” He said, raking his fingers through his hair. “Her water had broken and she suddenly started having contractions. I was scared she might start crowning in the car.” He paced as he spoke and his mom went to place a hand on his shoulder, squeezing it.“Breathe my boy.” She said softly but it only seemed to break him because he practically collapsed on her while she wra
“Oh come on, you only give them so many gifts 'cause they don’t see you in person as much as they do me.” She laughed and Claude’s mom rolled her eyes.“The question is which grandparent gives them the most gifts Kristy.” She shrugged, proud that she had won in that category.“You’re too smug for your own good.” Denver’s mom complained just as her mate came in, twins latched unto him. Claude and Denver’s son Ricky was resting quietly on his chest while Krystal their little girl was more interested in pulling her grandfather’s hair until she got a reaction.“Someone should take her, please. My scalp is burning.” He complained and the two women giggled. He had loosened up a bit since officially handing over the Alpha position to Denver yet anyone who saw the way he played with his grandkids would still be shocked out of their minds. “I think she’s going to try to get you back all the days of your life for wanting to pick favorites between her brother and her.” Claude’s mom laughed.“Yea
MARCH, 15, 2019.THE CRESCENT PACK HOUSE.In the moderately decorated living room, two adults, a man, and a woman, were seated on the double seater couch, while another, obviously their daughter, was head bent; kneeling on the floor."Are you ready to speak now, Claude?" The man asked her."Father, I'm not guilty. You know I wouldn't do-"She was about to continue when a resounding slap landed on her cheek.Dumbfounded, she raised her misty eyes and fixated them on her parents.They were Alpha Michael and Luna Silver. Both governed the affairs of the Crescent pack, and the girl who was kneeling in front of them was their only daughter; Claude."Mother, wouldn't you speak to him?" The devastated girl turned to her mother, who also turned her face away.Sobbing, she got up slowly and threw a hateful look at the both of them."Father, mother," she began."Don't call me that, Claude. I can't give birth to a slut like you!" Alpha Michael thundered at her.His words made his daughter halt in
( AUTHOR'S POV )"Denver?" Claude whispered in fear. She had come to see Denver as her own nemesis."Let's go." His command was short and emotionless, however, it was sufficient enough to ignite a chilly feeling around Claude's heart."Alright. See you next time, Victoria ." Claude got up slowly and walked out of the room, without taking another glance at her friend.Once outside, Denver dragged her hand and furiously led her down the stairs.He didn't even acknowledge her parent's goodbyes and angrily dragged her over to the car."Let me go, Denver. You are hurting me." Claude whispered.Without acknowledging her words, he pushed her into the car and shut the door shut.Claude decided to remain silent on the drive home. Taking a sharp glance at Denver, and nervously clasped her hands, and placed them on her knees.She knew he was already in a foul mood, and another word from her would further fan the flames.She turned her gaze away from the front view of the car and turned it towards
( Denver'S POV )I stomped off in anger as I headed upstairs.I was literally boiling at that moment and felt I could end the life of any being who would approach me.'Do you think treating our mate in that manner is acceptable?' I heard Landon say.I sighed. Landon was my inner wolf, and it seemed he always took Claude's side against mine."She cheated on us, Landon. Do you still think we can salvage the situation?" I retorted.'But was there any need to act in that manner?' I heard Landon's voice in my mind."Act in what manner, Landon? What I did was the right thing to do. Don't you agree with me?" I ran my hands through my hair.At that moment, I heard the sound of a loud thunderbolt, and I sighed again.'The right thing to do? That's what you think, Denver. You hurt her, by the way, you acted.' Landon said calmly."And what business of mine is it? She isn't our mate in the first place. Is there any need to act in a kind manner to her?" I asked my persistent wolf.'She is pregnant,