Page 82 of Denied By the Alphas

“I need some shut-eye,” I said, listening to our baby’s strong heartbeat through the monitors as I closed my eyes.

“You’ll need your strength,” Tyler agreed, while Griffin kissed my forehead. I knew it was Griffin because of his beard, and I smiledagain.

Hours later,the first light of dawn cast a soft glow on the sterile hospital room. Beads of sweat clung to my forehead, dampening my hair.

My body trembled with exhaustion as I gripped Tyler’s and Logan’s hands tightly, trying to muster the strength to push once more.

The pressure in my lower body was overwhelming, and I was losing strength.

“Here,” said the nurse, offering me a sip of apple juice for energy. “This should help.”

“Thanks,” I mumbled, gratefully accepting the drink and feeling the sweet liquid reinvigorate me just enough.

“Alright, Carmen, you can do this. Push again,” the doctor instructed firmly. My eyes clenched shut, and I groaned, feeling weak and battered.

“I can’t,” I whimpered, knowing that giving up wasn’t an option.

Logan leaned in, looking deep into my eyes, his gaze filled with worry. I knew my alpha, and he was freaking out inside, even though he tried to hide it.

“You’ve been waiting to hold your baby,” he said gruffly, emotion in his voice. “Push for the baby.”

My heart raced, adrenaline pumping through my veins. Panting, I took a deep breath and pushed as hard as I could, willing myself to find the strength within me for my child.

“Come on, Carmen, just a little more,” Tyler encouraged, squeezing my hand tighter, his eyes filled with worry and hope.

“Almost there!” the doctor called out, spurring me on despite the burning strain in my body.

The first cry of my newborn filled the air, a sound that pierced straight through to my soul. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I trembled with overwhelming joy and relief.

“It’s a boy,” the doctor announced. The alphas had big smiles on their faces.

“Oh my god,” I choked out between sobs, my arms outstretched and eager. They placed him on my chest, skin-to-skin, as the baby’s cries echoed in the small room. I spoke softly to him, my heart overwhelmed with love. “Oh goodness, Momma’s got you now.”

At the sound of my voice, he instantly calmed, his cries subsiding into tiny whimpers. I marveled at how such a small being could hold so much power over my heart, instantly bonding us together.

Talon leaned in, pressing a tender kiss to my forehead.

“You did such a good job, baby,” he murmured proudly.

“Thank you,” I whispered back, smiling through my exhaustion. I couldn’t believe this perfect little life was finally here, in my arms.

Logan, Tyler, Griffin, Axel, and Jaxon gathered around us, their faces glowing with joy. Each took turns kissing me on the lips and admiring the baby.

“Look at what we’ve created,” Logan said, his hand gently resting on my shoulder as he gazed at our son.

“He’s beautiful,” Talon agreed, emotion thick in his voice.

Griffin grinned, his eyes twinkling. “He's going to be one hell of an alpha someday.”

Axel nodded, his usual stoic expression softened by love. “We’ll make sure of it.”

“Welcome to the family, little guy,” Jaxon said. “Have we decided on a name?”

“We’re leaving that to our omega,” Logan replied, looking at me expectantly. “What’s our son’s name, honey?”

I smiled as I stroked his soft hair. “He looks like an Alaric.”

“Alaric it is,” Logan announced, and the alphas let out low growls of acceptance. “He is our firstborn son from the manychildren we will have.”

“We have something for Carmen,” Talon said, interrupting him. Logan looked surprised, and I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion as Talon presented a square box before me. “Open it.”

While the baby rested on my chest, I smiled as I carefully lifted the lid of the box. I gasped when I saw a heavy, thick necklace made of gold and diamonds, shaped into a heart, along with matching earrings.

The alphas chuckled at my reaction, and I couldn’t believe they had thought of this. I didn’t care much about material things, but I was truly shocked.

“Your push gift, my love. You deserve it and more,” Talon said. “The love of our pack.”

THE END

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