Ch. 5

Damian’s PoV

I was trying to catch up with some work at my office. The Vivian issue had made it almost impossible for me to do anything else, keeping me away from my businesses and Olivia. A knock followed by someone opening the door made me look up from the files I was reading.

“Damian, here you are. Already buried in paperwork. Have you seen the day outside is beautiful? You should come with me for a walk.”

Vivian strode in with her chirpy personality. She looked renewed, a far cry from the suicidal woman she was just yesterday. But this energy and glow belonged to Olivia.

“Should you be out and about already?” I asked with concern. Her pup must live. He or she will be the continuation of my brother’s bloodline.

“Oh, Damian. I feel wonderful! And it’s all thanks to you.” She leaned down, tracing a finger up my arm as she stood, way too close to me. Annoyance coiled in my chest as I grabbed her hand taking it off me.

“Enough, with your little hints, Vivian! You’re my brother’s widow and you’re carrying his child. Do not confuse my kindness with something else. Everything I’ve done for you is for my brother, because it's thanks to him that I’m alive, and it's only because of his past injury that I’m Alpha.”

“He was next in line to be Alpha. Levi was an excellent and strong warrior who had always been my role model. Unfortunately, during a rogue wolf attack, Levi bravely protected the pack and led it to victory. He was injured, and everyone thought he would recover quickly, given the remarkable healing abilities of werewolves, especially Alphas. However, he continued to weaken day by day. But you already knew this.” I spat.

The pack doctor diagnosed Levi with some kind of brain damage.

The doctor tried various methods, but none worked. Then, a painful truth emerged: Levi, the Alpha heir, was no longer capable of fulfilling the position.

That’s when I rose.

“I took on the mantle of Alpha, inherited the Alpha title, and led the pack to greater strength. But this change did not sour our relationship. Levi was not a petty man; he always loved and supported me.”

I will not tolerate this behavior, Vivian. We have a spat, but it all ended the day you and my brother discovered that you were fated mates.”

“I know Damian and I loved your brother, dearly. I don’t know what came over me. I’m just so afraid. I feel alone and the pregnancy is making me feel vulnerable. What if I lose you and my pup and I am left unprotected?” She sobbed. Her shoulders started to shake as she buried her face in her hands. I quickly wrapped a protective arm around her.

“Vivian do not worry about this; I will take good care of you and your child. Have I not announced that your child will be the next Alpha?”

Vivian bit her lip, and between sniffles said; “Olivia will never allow it.”

“Olivia is kind and understanding. Do not go and bother her with this. This is my decision.”

I had received a mindlink that Vivian had visited Olivia. I don’t know how much Vivian let Olivia know already, but I’m sure Vivian wouldn’t be unkind to her, after all, Olivia had nearly sacrificed her life for her. Olivia needs rest now. Vivian should be grateful for her sacrifice.

My sweet Olivia. She is so understanding. I know that she will always support me. Once Vivian's child is born in a few months, and the spell is lifted, Olivia and I could immediately try for our own child. I smile just imagining her with my pup in her arms. She will be a wonderful mom, sweet and caring. We have our whole lives ahead and I will make it up to her.

“You are right Damian, but please. Let me stay here and help you take care of Olivia, after all me my pup and I owe our lives to her.” She looked at me with pitiful eyes.

“There it is the understanding shewolf I know.” I chuckled. “I will have to ask Olivia about that. She likes her space and privacy. You can stay and eat with us today and we can run it by her together.” I said, bumping her nose with my finger. She smiled widely as she clapped with excitement.

“Let’s take a walk through the gardens then,” I said, offering her my arm, and she linked hers immediately to mine. When we stepped outside the day was indeed beautiful. Not cold and not too hot. It was sunny and bright. Olivia would have loved it too, but I don’t think she wants to be seen in her state right now.

“I’m so hungry Levi. This baby is always making me hungry. You must order the kitchen to make all my favorite dishes today and please tell them I want nothing sweet and sour or with veggies, the baby doesn’t like them, and it makes me nauseous.

“Alright,” I said absentmindedly. I told an omega who was close by to take note of Vivian’s preferences, anything for my brother’s pup.

When we finally came back to the house, Vivian’s laughter filled the halls. She was carrying a bouquet that she had me pick for her. We found Olivia already sitting at the table, my heart squeezed as I saw her pale complexion, but I breathed in. She was strong, after Vivian’s pup is born I will take her far away for our long-overdue honeymoon and I will treat her like a queen.

“Olivia, have you been waiting for long?” Vivian asks with concern. “Time flew by, Damian and I were reminiscing about old times, when we were younger.” She gave me a complicitous look. “Look, we brought you flowers?” She said extending the bouquet that was clearly hers.

“There was no need.” She said starting to sneeze that’s when I remember she was allergic to them and I snatched the bouquet from Vivian giving it an Omega.

“Take this out of the house immediately.” We sat at the table and started to eat, but while Vivian started gushing and moaning about how everything was so good, Olivia was not eating anything.

“Olivia, are you not hungry?” I asked gently. She looked at me with eyes full of sadness.

“These are all Vivian’s favorite dishes but none of mine. I have no appetite, anyway. I will eat later.” My heart plummeted and I felt like tearing apart everyone in the kitchen.

As Olivia left with small steps to her room I started yelling to the omegas, “Must I spell everything for you?! Why didn’t you prepare none of Luna’s usual meals?”

“But Alpha, Ms. Vivian said that those dishes make her nauseous and you said…”

“Enough!! Make something quick and I’ll take it to her room. Now!”

As the kitchen rushed to make something for Olivia, Vivian started complaining about stomach cramps.

“Damian, it hurts! My baby!” She cried.

“Fuck Vivian! Let me take you to the hospital!” And I rushed out with her in my arms. I will come back to Olivia as soon as Vivian is safe.