Page 33 of Rome's Mate: Hunted Omegas

“Bambino, what did I tell you?”

“Never ruin the surprise.”

“They’ll,” the mother said, and he nodded his head.

“They’ll like it. I promise.” The boy handed her the stuffed animal and then reached out to hug her in his mother’s arms.

When had she gotten close to both? Who were they? Those were answers she was destined to live without.

“Start packing.” She put him down.

“Yes, Mama,” he screamed as he ran to his room.

“Inside voice,” she scolded. Her son’s laughter drifted from the room. “Thank you, if one day I can do something for you, it’s yours.” The woman held Amelia’s hands for a minute before she stepped back, nodding her gratitude as Amelia left.

It wasn’t only time for the woman and her son to leave, Amelia needed to leave too. Trouble was coming. It wasn’t here, but she could feel it getting closer. She’d have to talk to Rome; it would be better if the pack stayed away from this town. It felt like it was marked with evil.

She slipped through the alleys in her shifter form until she was at the edge of the Farmer’s market. She caught Sheela’s attention. Amelia quickly finished the rest of her haggling and was on her way. Todd trailed behind her, holding plenty of bags.

They silently followed Amelia until she made it back to the SUV they borrowed earlier. She wanted to suggest they take her blue angel, but Rome’s voice was in her ear, asking her not to drive her car until they knew she was safe.

Todd was in the driver’s seat, and she was in the back, lying down. It seemed like a good idea to keep her and her hair from being seen on the highway. Would she ever be safe again? It had felt like that dream would come true when she killed Julie. Having seen that hunter and her desire to kill that child, safety was no longer a guarantee in her life.

A hunter could be looking for someone else and stumble upon her. They wouldn’t think twice about ending her life. This hunter could have killed her. She wasn’t immortal yet. That never dawned on her as she watched the boy being snatched. The hunter was dead by her hands. It was a lot to take in, like reality had twisted, and she didn’t know who she was any longer. The little boy was important. When she looked at him, she saw a little crown on his head. Seeing that was messing with her head. In the past, she’d see things that were about her or her family. To see a stranger and see a vision and the real world at the same time was enough to make her head hurt. Another good reason to lay down. Her eyes closed, and she eventually drifted to sleep to the light music coming from the radio.

“Alpha mate, we’re home.” Sheela shook her awake. Todd was already gone, probably taking the food they bought to the kitchen.

“Thanks, I must have needed that nap.” She looked around, surprised that Rome wasn’t there.

“He got called to town on business. He’ll be back as soon as possible.”

She really needed him, but this would give her time to take the pregnancy test without worrying about him catching her. The stuffed wolf was in her oversized purse. There was no doubt that Sheela and Todd had seen the stuffie, but neither asked about it.

“Is there anything you want to talk about?” Sheela asked.

Did the she-wolf know her secret? Amelia felt a moment of panic before she made herself breathe.

“Maybe, later. Right now, I’m fine.”

“You can talk to me about anything at any time.”

Amelia gave her a spontaneous hug. “Thank you.” They walked into the pack house together. Sheela broke off to head for the kitchen and Amelia went to Rome’s private section.

She took the white wolf out of her purse, placing it on Rome’s pillow. It was time. She took her pregnancy test out and went into the bathroom. After reading the instructions, she peed on a stick before laying it down on the box it came in and flushing the toilet, then washing her hands. She paced the bathroom until the time was up.

Her hand went to her mouth when she saw the results. Was she happy or scared? Either way, she was going to have a pup. Just the thought tired her. She walked back into the bedroom, throwing her clothes off along the way. Naked, she got into bed and decided to try to sleep a little more.

She howled at the moon, feeling alone in the forest. Her wolf ran, calling for her mate. When he didn’t answer, they went to the bench to wait, knowing he would show up.

“Luna.” She still felt a little uneasy calling her by her name. When the moon highlighted her, she knew the goddess was near.

“It’s getting easier for you to read the moon. I’m pleased.” Luna sat and silence reigned.

Amelia felt like she was getting stronger the longer she was in Luna’s presence.

“You’re pregnant,” Luna broke the silence. Amelia gulped air. She was pregnant, but she wasn’t used to it.

“I knew it could happen, but I suppose I thought the chances were slim to none. I’ve given past Amelia a long lecture, not that she paid any attention to it.” Past Amelia wanted the pup.

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