A Baby.

Anastasia.

I yell at my brother to stop. He just keeps pounding on Levi. Levi does not even move. He does not even try to defend himself. He just allows my brother to do whatever he wants.

I rush to pull my brother away. Very few wolves had stepped in to stop the fight. Most of them were content to stand and watch.

I drag my brother away from him. His eyes are thick with rage. He had just made it clear to Crosswalk that I am pregnant.

If the guy can't smell it on me already, he would know from my brother's actions that I am carrying his child. I just hope he does not try to propose marriage to me because of my condition.

"Let's go, Ana". Arthur says and pulls me along with him.

I didn't even get to see the person that I came to see.

His grip on my arm is firm but not painful in any way.

When we enter the car, I look at him. His eyes are still filled with fury. He is trying to calm himself down.

"Don't look at me like that. The asshole had it coming". Arthur says.

I only wonder why Levi did not fight back. He did not even block any of my brother's attacks.

Does he feel guilty? Maybe, he did not do it on purpose. He had tried to explain but I had not been interested in listening at the time.

When we arrive at the house, my father is sitting with the former Beta of the pack. They stop talking as soon as we enter.

Arthur still looks very angry.

My father takes one look at us and looks like he knows exactly what happened.

I wave and quickly run up the stairs, praying that they had not perceived my scent already.

I sit down on my bed.

"I am pregnant". I say aloud to myself.

It feels so weird to admit that to myself. I am now responsible for another life apart from my own.

Not that I want to, but even if I wanted to, I would not be able to get rid of the child.

Abortions are a serious taboo. It also destroys your womb. I don't even want to abort. All I have to do is find a way to tell my dad before he finds out on his own.I would also have to stay as far away as possible from Levi Crosswalk so he does not lay any claims on me or my child.

Levi.

I lay on the floor for a while after Alpha Arthur finishes assaulting me. People try to help me up but I refuse their assistance. I watch as he drags her out of the building. She is definitely pregnant. Her brother's action just confirmed it for me.

No wonder her scent is different.

I rise to my feet and dust myself off. Everyone is staring at me. I can hear all their curious whispers. They are wondering what the calm and reserved Alpha Levi did to deserve a good beating from the also calm and reserved Alpha Arthur.

The fact that I did not fight back only adds to their curiousity. I meet some of their gazes and they immediately look away.

I had refused to fight back. I did not want to fight back. I was not even tempted to. Maybe, I had it coming even if it isn't my fault we are in this mess.

She had stopped her brother. Not that it meant anything, but I appreciate her not wanting me dead.

I walk out of the room. I can still feel their stares like claws on my back as I make my way to my awaiting car.

I have a child. The moon goddess could not have cursed me better.

I had to have a child with fucking Purrey.

My child would definitely be good looking. I find myself looking forward to meeting the tiny pup.

I just hope she would not try to keep me away from my child. He needs to get used to my scent and voice from the womb so that I'll not be a stranger when it's born.

Knowing Anastasia, she would probably try to keep us apart.

My wounds are already healing.

The car pulls up in front of my pack house. I come out and walk into the house.

I have to let my father know. He would know exactly what I should do.

I take the steps two at a time and reach my father's room.

I find him there. Before I can even talk, he mind-links with me. 

Even though it serves me the trouble of saying it out loud, I would still prefer face to face dialogue.

"I got Alpha Purrey's sister pregnant". I say.

"Then, I take it that the bruises on your face are well deserved". He says.

I ignore his comment.

"I don t know what to do. I know that she has no intention of ever telling me that she is pregnant. The child is definitely mine. I can tell from the scent". I say.

"I can't say I'm proud under the circumstances, but we do have a next- in- line Alpha. She does not need to tell you that she is pregnant. If he's yours, then claim him". My father says.

"But I cannot lay any claim until she admits that he's mine". I say.

"She doesn't have to. She would never admit it. You just have to come to an agreement with her. Negotiate terms if necessary". My dad says.

"Thanks, dad. I'm just glad that you're not asking me to do the honorable thing by marrying her". I say.

"You're not off the hook yet. You have put us at odds with her pack. You have shamed her publicly. I should ask you to marry her, but I know she'll refuse".

"I can't even imagine being married to her. She would kill me in my sleep". I blurt out.

"Then, don't. Just don't fail your unborn child".

I clench my jaw.

"I will do everything I can to be in my child's life".