Chapter 64 Ciara's POV “Congratulations, your granddaughter is pregnant.” It had been a month since I moved out of the Blood Moon packhouse. It had also been exactly two weeks since the doctor gave us the news of my pregnancy and I was still in shock. Grandma was the complete opposite and was walking around the house with a new chip on her shoulder calling herself the newest grandmother. Right now, she was dancing around the kitchen while preparing breakfast. The dining table was already filled with different dishes but she was still cooking. She had become like this after the doctor's announcement two weeks ago and I couldn't get her to stop. “I can't wait for your child to come, I'm going to be a grandmother.” She sang and I rolled my eyes at her terrible singing voice. “Grandma, isn't this food enough? Why do we need more?” I asked her feeling awkward. She shook her head and continued what she was doing. “Don't you know you're eating for two now?” I shook
Chapter 65 Orion's POV “Alpha everything is ready and all the guests are waiting,” I didn't even look up when James walked in. I couldn't be bothered by the events of today. It was my wedding day to Sophie and if this had been a few years back before I met and married Ciara then I'd have been over the moon. Now however, all I cared about was getting Ciara back, apologizing to her and making her mine again. I knew that she was staying at her grandfather's place but I didn't have the courage to go there to see her. Bryan had set me up but only I, Sophie and Bryan knew about it. If I claimed Bryan set me up, I didn't have any way to prove it and Sophie wouldn't say the truth because that would mean losing me to Ciara again. I had never regretted my actions more than I do now. Bullying Ciara and making her feel useless in the beginning was by far the worst decision I had ever made in my life. I should have been happy to find my mate and should have embraced her. I should have c
Chapter 66Ciara's POV“You look so beautifully round Darlington,” Grandma Grace whispered as she sneaked into my room. I rolled my eyes at her and then placed my hands on my now protruding belly as a small smile made its way to my face. At the beginning when I found out about the baby, I wasn't sure how to feel. Now however, I found myself talking to the baby even though there was absolutely no way he/she couldn't hear me. “Why are you so dressed up?” She asked with a frown as she took in the maxi dress I was wearing. “I'm going to see Mikey.” I had told her all about Mikey as soon as I came back home and she was looking forward to meeting him. “It's been a while and besides I want to tell him about the baby.” Grandma shook her head. “I don't think that's a good idea. I think you should stay home today and rest.” I resisted the urge to roll my eyes again and turned to face her. “Why not? I'm pregnant, not sick.” At this rate, she was even more excited about the baby than I was
Chapter 67 Bryan's POV When did this happen? I wondered as I watched Ciara play with Mikey. Her pregnancy was well advanced and couldn't be hidden, not that she wanted to hide it if she was showing ering it off so beautifully in that maxi dress of hers. She had to be the most breathtaking pregnant woman I have ever seen. It's such a shame however that the pup she was carrying wasn't mine. I clenched my fists at the thought of my arrogant brother's face knowing he had an advantage over me yet again. With the excuse of being a father to this child he could waltz his way back into her life again and she'd fall even deeper in love with him. How was I going to compete with that? “A penny for your thoughts?” I smiled at Ciara hiding how annoyed and angry I was. “Tired already?” I teased as she sat beside me. It couldn't be easy for her playing with Mikey in her condition. Mikey was a ball of energy and she was now pregnant and had a belly the size of an actual ball. She had t
Chapter 68 Orion's POV “So tight security has been placed at the border Alpha Stone. The men have been trained for these operations so you can be rest assured.* I nodded and turned to some of the elders in attendance. “Anything else we should talk about?” They exchanged looks and then the eldest, Elder Chuan turned to me. “Alpha, with all due respect, we'd like to advise you to marry this woman Sophie. She's the best choice for a Luna.” I gritted my teeth and glared at him. “Who do you think you are to tell me what to do? That's my personal life. It's no business of either one of you.” “I didn't mean to upset you Alpha,” he raised his hands. “I speak on behalf of the people when I say that the pack would benefit greatly from a strong Luna. One that can fight alongside you in wars and even sit in during meetings.” I slammed my fist on the table. “Are you saying your current Luna isn't capable of fighting alongside me?” He shivered and looked away. “Alpha, what
Chapter 69Ciara's POV “Grandfather looks so much better. I can't wait for him to be discharged.” I remarked as I eased the car into the driveway. Grandma Grace smiled and nodded. “I have missed having him around the house.” I teased her a bit and she flushed and scolded me to focus on driving. I obeyed and parked beside the other car into the driveway. “Home at last.” I sighed and turned off the engine. “What should we have for dinner?” She shrugged. “Let's just get inside first and we'd know once we see what's available in the house.” “Hold on my dear, let me help you.” She hurried out of the car and ran over to my side. “Alright , gently now.” I rolled my eyes but didn't argue as I gave her my hand. I rubbed my belly as I finally stood on the ground and smiled. In a few months, I'd be holding my baby in my arms and I couldn't wait. “Are you in pain, dear?” She asked and I shook my head. We walked side by side towards the house in silence after that, both of us deep in th
Chapter 70Orion's POV “Orion, what did she say to you? You look sick.” Sophie asked, raising her hand to touch me but I stepped back. “Don't touch me,” I glared at her and she stepped back, her eyes filled with hurt. Grandma Grace quickly ran over to me. “I'm so sorry Alpha, it must be the hormones kicking in. Once she's well rested I'll speak to her.” She assured me but I had just one question. “Who's the child's father?” My voice was calm and low compared to the raging storm brewing inside me. She shook her head, her stance unsettled as she replied. “She's in a much better position to answer that question.” My heart broke into two and I stormed out of the room, guided by my anger. “Orion slow down …wait!” Sophie called from behind me but I didn't pause and just kept going. “Alpha,” the driver shook as he noticed my mood and quickly got into the car after closing the door on my end. “Just drive!!” I ordered when he kept looking out the window. “Wait!” Sophie yelled before
Chapter 71 Bryan's POV “Let me through! I need to see him!” I rubbed my head and tried to block out the noise but it only got louder. I knew who the voices belonged to and I found it strange that my stoic brother was here making a scene at my pack, again. “Alpha, let me check who it is,” my Beta Ryan said, rising to his feet but I shook my head. “Leave it,” I ordered in an even tone and glanced around the room at the men sitting there. “We are having a meeting but it seems the rest of you are not even paying attention.” I leaned back in my seat and glared. “If any of you decide to leave, then get out.” “Bryan, you coward, come out here!” Orion shouted from outside. “Get out here you shameless wife thief!” I sighed and shook my head with an amused smile. So this was about Ciara. “Everyone gets out, the meeting is adjourned.” Then I pointed at Ryan and said softly, “Get that raving dog in here.” He nodded and walked away. I sat there, my mind reeling with different t
Chapter 149Bryan's POV There was a hollow feeling in my chest that wouldn't go away as I watched Orion walk out of the room leaving Lacey with me. Granted Lacey asked for me to hold her but still. Orion was her father but neither of them knew that and Lacey had only ever known me as her father. “Are you okay baby?” I asked as I patted her back gently. Walking into the room and seeing her like that kicked up my protective instincts. This would have been the perfect time to let Orion shine with her and to let their father-daughter bond grown but I couldn't let that happen. Was I that inconsiderate? No, it wasn't that. I just simply saw my little girl in pain and rushed to check on her. I probably should have envisioned her reaching for me to get comforted the moment I walked in but that was the last thing on my mind when I saw the state she was in. Orion had seemed upset when he walked out of here and I wished I could tell what was running through his head. “You're probably b
Chapter 148Orion's POV “We'll find Ciara no matter what and way before the Alpha Rogue King is able to get his hands on her.” I told Old Man Heartfield as we settled in his office. After briefly entertaining the children, we had moved to the office to round up our conversation. We didn't want to risk either of the children hearing anything we were saying, especially about Ciara's disappearance when we've been feeding them lies about her being on a trip. It was a stupid lie, one no one would even fall for but children didn't have so much wisdom and took everything you said to be true especially if they trusted you. The lies were becoming too much for me. Lying to Bryan was one thing but now lying to the children especially Lacey was a completely different thing. As I looked into her eyes and told her that Ciara travelled, it felt as if multiple pieces of glass were piercing my heart. I couldn't put my finger on it but there was a strange connection between us, kind of like a bo
Chapter 147Bryan's POV Two weeks later…“I'm glad you're feeling much better,” Orion said as soon as I parked in front of Old Man Heartfield’s house. Leaning back in my seat, I killed the engine and shrugged but I didn't reply. Perhaps all it took was for me to see him in pain for me to come back to my senses. Barely two weeks ago, I had been spiraling out of control and losing my mind but now, my mind was clearer than ever. Ciara's disappearance still kept me up at night but now I knew better that wallowing wasn't the solution, not by a long shot. Orion had lost so much in such a short amount of time and maybe if I had sucked it up and handled my grief better then finding Ciara would be the only thing we had to worry about. Now we had Ciara to find, two missing boys and a serial killer on the loose. “What are you thinking so deeply about?” Orion asked, tapping my arm and I was pulled out of my thoughts. What an idiot I have been….He sighed when I didn't reply and opened th
Chapter 146Orion's POV It's been four weeks since Sophie up and left and my men haven't been able to find any trace that'd lead me to her. If she had left all by herself without taking my sons then I wouldn't have bothered but she took them. James and Jeremy had become an essential part of me and knowing that they aren't mine biological hadn't changed that. The love I felt for them when I thought they weren't mine hadn't diminished just because she said they belonged to someone else. If anyone was to blame in this situation then it was her lying cheating ass for deceiving me all these years. She made me leave Ciara, my tree mate and she did this to me. Such a witch. It's no wonder Bryan has always hated her. He had been able to see through her bullshit while I had loving up on her back then. When she eloped with some other guy before our wedding I should have moved on immediately with someone else preferably Ciara. That should have been the sign I needed to know that she wou
Chapter 145Ciara's POV I finally got a hold on my wavering emotions and pushed James away. He never expected the strength or force of my push and it sent him staggering a few feets backwards. “What the hell do you think you're doing?” I asked, anger bubbling inside of me. “Have you lost your mind?!” I raised my hand and slapped him, the anger I was feeling radiating off me in waves.He blinked, clearly in shock and then rubbed his lips with his fingers as if trying to wipe off any traces of the kiss. “You're testing me, woman, and I hate being dared."The eye roll that followed his words was an unconscious response to his silly statement. “Stay away from me and keep your filthy hands to yourself, you disgusting pig!” James sneered. "You don't give the orders. I'm the one in charge here."I spat on the ground close to his feet and leaned up with a raised eyebrow. "You're nothing but a spineless coward who accepted Sophia's orders simply because you're too whipped to see that sh
Chapter 144 Ciara's POV “Where is she?” The commotion from outside my room woke me up. With a frown, I sat up in bed wondering what could have happened. I slid off the bed and made my way towards the door with sleepy eyes. The door swung open violently, hitting my chin. I screamed and stepped back, holding it as pain throbbed from my chin to other parts of my face. “Have you lost your mind?” I shrieked, massaging my sore chin. “What is the meaning of this?!” “Come now cousin, that's no way to talk to me. Remember I control your life now.” A scoff left my mouth before I could stop it at her words. Why was she saying all of this now? My head snapped up and I stared at Sophia in shock. What was she even doing here all of a sudden? “You're shocked, aren't you?” she smirked and walked further into he room, running her fingertips over the bed, the wall, everything. “Why are you here, Sophia?” I asked before I could help myself. She shrugged. “What can I say cousin? I mi
Chapter 143 Bryan's POV “Alpha,” Ryan greeted me as he walked into my room with a tray of food. I sat up and balled my hands into fists when I saw the tray. “I already told you I'm not hungry. You shouldn't have bothered,” He ignored me and placed the tray on the nightstand. He stopped back and stared at me. “Your brother called to see you again,” I clenched my jaw and grunted. “I don't want to see him, I already told you this,” “Well he is very persistent. I am afraid I have run out of lies to explain why you're not here.” My eyes rolled to the back of my head on its own at his words. I knew how persistent Orion could be and it was really annoying that he couldn't just give me some space. “Alpha please speak to him. He's sorry about everything he did. He didn't mean to lie to you and when you look at it, he had been trying to protect you,” A scoff flew out of my mouth and I glared at Ryan. If looks could kill….. He didn't seem concerned by my behaviour and continu
Chapter 142 Orion's POV “He's still not picking up?” I asked and James shook his head. “No Alpha. It keeps going to voicemail,” I sighed and banged my fists on the table repeatedly. What was going on with my brother? Surely he wasn't still mad at me because I called Sophia's bluff? We were both mature adults and we could harsh it out like men. James had informed me that he had been here to see me a couple of days ago but I never received him in office. I had been confused when James told me about it. Why had my brother come to see me but then changed his mind last minute? My heartbeat picked up as I remembered that the same day, Lucas and I had been discussing something sensitive in my office. A gasp left my mouth before I could stop it and I nearly tumbled out of my chair. Could he have heard our conversation? “Alpha?” If he had, surely he'd have barged in and challenged me for lying right? He wouldn't just storm off like that. At least that's what I wanted to
Chapter 140 Ciara's POV It's been two weeks since I found out I was pregnant and so far I have been doing a horrible job at hiding it from James and Brianna. The maids have stopped serving me since Brianna took over making it easier to hide since Brianna is as oblivious as they come. In a couple of months from now it would be rather difficult to hide it because then I'd have a noticeable bump. If I was home and had access to my wardrobe then I'd have selected a couple of maternity gowns. Here I'm stuck with shirts and my single pair of jeans that I had on when they kidnapped me. Now there's a slight bump that isn't noticeable except I take my shirt off which I would never do in the presence of these people anyway. I had to think of a way to ask for more clothes or find a way to get myself out of here before my child would be at risk of being used for Sophia's dirty games. It was getting close to noon and since Brianna had already fed me once for breakfast, my next mea