Claudia

Flash Back

5 Months Ago

“Come for me baby,” Braden grunts behind me as I arch my back up my hips in the air as I lean on my forearms, careful of my little bump so I don’t squish baby into the mattress. “I’m close,” I call out as I feel Braden flex his hips behind me, sinking deeper. Sweat drips down my body as his hand toys with my clit that has me screaming into the pillow beneath me. I feel him howl before he pulls out and flops down on the bed beside me. A gleam in his eyes as he watches me its always the same look he gets after we make love. Something deep and possessive that has my heart skipping a beat.

“Best we make the most of that before the little one comes,” he jests, stroking my belly as I roll over to look at him, snuggling up beside him as I lean my head on his chest. “Lots of couples still manage to have sex Braden. Otherwise how would anyone have more than one pup?” I smirk back as he grins wickedly at me. “I know, but it won’t be the same,” he frowns slightly as if realising something.

“We wanted a family. I’m afraid things will change but for the better. Besides, we will still have our time,” I reassure him as he kisses my forehead. “I know I’m excited too, but it just feels like the end of something,” he tells me as he strokes my belly, lost in thought. “Or the start of something new,” I remind him. He is just getting cold feet. I think it has finally caught up to him that he is going to be a dad. I know the responsibility of that and helping run the pack is pressing on him.

“You’ll be great at this. You always look out for me,” I reassure him, placing a kiss on his bare chest. I see a few dark swirls on his skin from where his tattoos have spilled from his arm onto his chest. “How do you always know what I’m thinking?” he chuckles as I smirk up at him. “Because you’re my husband,” I purr seductively as a dark light flashes inside his eyes. “Yes you are,” his hand skims up to my breast, giving it a possessive squeeze that has me biting my lip. I still catch myself at times when he looks at me like that the rest of the world fades away and all I see is him. 

“You are so very bad,” he grins as I see him begin to stiffen once more. He manoeuvres down the bed, hoisting my legs up so my ankles hang over his shoulders. He gives me a wicked smile, stroking his cock as I blush, taking in his muscular arms, abs and intricate tattoos. heat warms my belly as I bite my lip need settling into my bones when he is like this. So masculine and needy for me. My toes curl by his head in anticipation for what is too come. I doubt I will ever get enough of him. 

His face goes blank for a second before he groans, his brows pinching together. “Sorry baby Alpha Ansel wants me. We can pick this up when I get back,” he gives me a wink, placing a kiss on the arches of my feet as he lowers them back down to the bed. I can’t help but feel a little disappointed now my morning sickness has stopped. I finally feel well enough to be with him. All too soon he is chucking on his clothes leaving me sprawled where he left me. Something like jealousy begins to uncurl in my stomach. I know he is the beta of the pack but I hate how our alpha is always taking him away from me. 

I pull the covers up over my body as sink down into the pillows to get some sleep.

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“Claudia,” my eyes open as I see a nurse appear with a tray of food. I hadn’t even realised I dozed off. “Where is Braden?” I ask as I scan the room, feeling a little disappointed he isn’t still with me. “The alpha needed him. He will be back shortly,” the nurse tells me, but I can’t help but feel a little annoyed. Surely the alpha can spare his beta for 5 minutes, seeing as his wife has just miscarried their child. 

That's selfish of me, he is protecting our pack. 

As I shake my head, my dark black locks fall in front of me. It must be important if he has been called away. I let out a little sigh as the nurse helps me sit up and fluffy my pillow.

“I’ll be back with your meds later on, eat,” she encourages before she leaves me to what looks like some steamed broccoli rice and half a chicken. It smells tasty enough, but I do wish hospital food could be better. I eat without really tasting it, honestly I do it because as much as I know I need to be here, I just want to go home. Being here reminds me of what I have lost and whilst I will never forget, I just want to be in my own bed.