Still Alpha Alvarez's POV "What?"Astonished at my father's reaction, I knit my eyebrows together. If I expected him to be overjoyed at my news, it definitely doesn't look that way.He is now diligently trying to hide his disappointment. A strange expression crosses his face. "Your mate? Are you sure? You are twenty-eight now, too late to have a mate"."Yes, but fortunately the Moon Goddess has not abandoned me. She is exceptionally beautiful. Her parents are of semi-high rank. Her mother is the head of her pack's college,' I tell him with excitement. His reaction is highly odd, I feel as if he is keeping something from me."As soon as I am settled, I will bring her to our pack. I hope I can get my old job back and that you are prepared to release my accounts, Father," I tell him. "I have a mate now and a family to support later."He loses himself in thought for a moment but quickly recovers. "We'll talk about this when we get to the packhouse and you have rested. Your mother is
Still Alpha Alvarez's POV I stare at Elissa! No, this can't happen to me, not now that I've found my fated mate.Meg will never agree to this, she will surely reject me. My breathing quickened at the thought of losing her. My eyes go down to where I see a little guy hiding behind Elissa's long legs. He squeaks at me from his hiding place. I crouch down and study his features. Yes, he has many of mine, his eyes, his nose and even his brown-blonde hair are like mine. "Hello, I am Alvarez, your father. Your mother told me your name was Jonston. Can I pick you up?" The little man bobs his head several times. I took him in my arms and he wrapped his arms around my neck. The bond between us is instant, I think every father experiences this wonderful feeling of holding his firstborn son. I stroke his hair as I smile at him."I'll come and get you later. Let me take care of some business and then I'll come for you, okay?" He nods again and I
Still Alpha Alvarez's POV "Elissa, what are you doing here? We'll talk tomorrow about how we're going to handle all this. I need time to think." My old flame walks coquettishly towards me, our son following her. The boy is clearly curious about me; I can feel that he craves my attention. And of course, I will not disappoint him, once I have rested and made arrangements with his mother, he will have my full attention.I must come to terms with these surprising circumstances, which is important for all parties in this."Jonston and I will stay here in your flat. That's final. The boy wants to be close to his father, he has a right to you, Alvarez," she says quietly but insistently. "We will stay here with you, like a real family."Look, I am really too tired to argue with her now, so I turn my head away, pat the boy on the head and go into my bedroom. The warriors have already put my bags in the wardrobe. I go straight to the bathroom, what I need now is a hot bath. It has been a
Again Alpha Alvarez's POV When I entered my father's study, my mother and Elissa were already there. They are both sitting on a guest chair, far apart. My mother beckons me to pull up chairs next to her for me and Zalev. "Alvarez, Elissa just told me that you wanted her out of your apartment last night. You understand that any tension between you is not good for Jonston," my father says, almost punitively. "I suggest you maintain a normal relationship with the mother of your child." Anger begins to bubble up inside me, if every time Elissa runs to my father complaining about issues, I can already imagine what kind of hell my life will become. "Father, with all due respect. I don't want Elissa in my bed. Jonston is my son, he can sleep in my room as often as he likes, but not Elissa. I will ask a maid to prepare another apartment for her," I state. "Besides, I want my life to be my own. I have a mate coming here soon. I don't want Elissa to interf
Alpha Alvarez's POV again"Get out of my office!"This is the umpteenth time I have had to chase Elissa out of my workspace, she always finds an excuse to appear in daring outfits before me. Her attempts to seduce me are becoming increasingly annoying. After she broke the lock on my bedroom door the other day and I found her sleeping next to me, I started spending the night in my study. She follows me around like a wolf in heat.And now she's trying again, for the third time today. She just doesn't understand that she's not attracted to me. After my installation as Alpha of Blue Blood, she behaved as the Luna of the pack, but I never confirmed her position. I only acknowledged Jonston as my son in front of the pack. For me, my mate is the rightful Luna, and that is not Elissa.Speaking of Meg. I have ignored her calls for the past two months. I cannot bring myself to tell her what is happening. Yes, I know I'm a coward, but I can't bear the pain she will surely suffer. But my worst f
Loriann's POV My bump is starting to show.There's no way I can hide it now. A little more and my parents will notice and start asking questions. After all, they are both doctors. Luckily, they've been awfully busy over the past few weeks, which has left them with very little time to spend with me. There is an intensive joint training session going on in Eclipse Howl with the other packs, and there are numerous injuries. So, they have their hands full in the pack hospital. I must think of something soon. As soon as things settle down and they realize they have neglected me, we will have our usual family evening. And then they will know from my scent that I have a pup with me. I will not be able to evade their questions, for I am not yet of age for a mate. They will demand the identity of the father to hold him responsible for my pregnancy. I have not attended school for over a month out of fear of werewolves with special g
Loriann's POV stillMeg can't get enough of stroking my belly.Her sadness is completely gone and she starts making all sorts of plans for once the pup is here. She starts talking about the right clothes and food for me and where to buy it all. In no time at all, she is immersed in the role of auntie to my unborn pup. "You will be safe with Rachel, I trust her. We can tell your parents that we're working on a research project with some students from another pack and we'd like to stay there for a few months," she suggests, smiling as she takes care of everything, even if she doesn't quite approve of my plans. "Okay. Let's start packing. I am leaving today. I'll call my parents to explain my absence and you can confirm everything so they won't ask any further questions".We drove to my house, luckily my parents are still in the hospital. I got some gym bags and we filled them with simple clothes and flat shoes that I bought at the mall last month. I don't f
Loriann's POV stillLife in a cave is not that bad after all.I quickly got used to my new living conditions. Meg and I completely redecorated the cave where the rogue Alpha was staying. There is now a comfortable bed, a wardrobe and a dressing table. We even created a nursery in one corner. I don't want my pup to be far away from me, especially as the rest of the cave is dark at night. We don't want anyone who happens to be in the area to notice that the cave is still inhabited and come in to take a look. But the stunning little lake, which we have lit up beautifully, looks like a fancy pool from some expensive specialist literature. And Rachel is great. Now that I can't go to the doctor, she's helping me through my pregnancy in the traditional way. She makes herbal potions to keep me and my pup healthy. And once a week, she prepares a lovely hot bath for me. She has a wooden barrel outside the cave that makes a perfect bathtub for me to sink into and lo