Page 58 of Omega for the Pack

“And who are you?”

Grant shot up from his seat and shook my mom’s hand. “I’m Grant, and this is my pack. We have gotten to know your daughter and tried to keep her safe as much as possible. We hope to have your blessings for your daughter to be part of our pack. The queen of our pack.”

I could tell my mom was instantly charmed by his humble demeanor.

“I could see the marks on your neck, so I know you ain’t waiting for my blessings,” she joked, and the men laughed, unsure if she was being serious. “At least you seem like a good pack. Thank you for taking care of my daughter.”

“They are good to me,” I said.

“Gentlemen, please sit. I’d like to get to know you and get the latest from Howl’s Edge,” announced my dad.

As the guys talked, I touched my ever-growing belly. I wore a loose pink flowing shirt over my jeans to cover it.

I was super nervous about announcing my pregnancy. I wasn’t sure how my parents would respond to the news. Or if they would be angry. As Grant droned on about police work to my dad, I felt happy and cozy sitting between Wesley and Sam on the couch. I felt a little dizzy and laid my head on Sam’s shoulder. Tony was in the kitchen talking with my mom, and I admired the effort he was putting in. My mom wasn’t too easyto talk to. But she seemed to be in good spirits as she placed the lasagna on the dining table for everyone to grab.

“Food’s ready,” she said.

“Ladies first,” said Tony, ushering me forward. I didn’t need to be asked twice. I missed my mom’s cooking, and it smelled so good. I scooped a slice of the juicy goodness and made my way back into the living room, which seemed even tinier with all the alphas crowding the space.

As we ate and conversed about everything, my mom pulled me into the kitchen.

“Are you happy with this pack of alphas?” she asked me, her eyes concerned.

“I am,” I replied.

“How about school? What’s going to happen?”

“I want to stay in Howl’s Edge for a while longer and learn where we came from,” I said. I had thought about this for days and days. I wasn’t happy with college here and didn’t know what I was doing with my life before I met Grant and his pack. “Mom, I have something else to tell you.”

“What is it?” she asked, taking a sip of the homemade juice.

“I’m pregnant,” I blurted out. I was done keeping secrets and was tired of it. I touched my little belly that wasn’t showing yet. She nearly choked on her drink and set it down slowly.

Her eyes were wide, and her face lit with joy.

“We’re going to have a grandbaby!” she exclaimed, hugging me again. I laughed in relief. “You’ve already made your life choices, so there’s no use regretting anything.”

“I know,” I said.

My dad came to congratulate me next, and I knew he was excited.

“I thought this day would never happen,” he said. “Your mother and I left Howl’s Edge to protect you, and it seems things are a little safer now.”

“It is,” said Tony.

“I think we should go back home,” my mom said to my dad.

“Home where?” asked my dad.

“Howl’s Edge.”

“I agree,” my dad replied.

Twenty-Three

TIANA

Nine Months Later

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