Beta Xavier Costa.

Eleanor Amato - POV

A few months later.

“I look like a duck!” I said in a dejected tone as I looked at myself in the mirror.

“You better not cry and spoil all the hard work that I did to complete that makeup,” Rebecca warned me as she walked back towards me and began applying a coat of lipstick. “Done,” she said with a smile on her face as she stepped back and looked at me from head to toe. “You look so beautiful, Ellie,” she commented, but a pout formed on my face. I turned back and looked at myself in the mirror again.

It was an off-shoulder dress made out of the softest silk and net material that pooled just below my feet. It was a teal blue color that hugged my curves like a glove while showing off my baby bump. My eyes slowly moved to my hairdo. A simple messy bun with pink and blue flowers on my hair.

“I look nice, but don't you think I would look like a duck in my own mating ceremony?” I asked Becca, but she shook her head.

“You are not a duck, Ellie. You are pregnant, and you look so beautiful in that baby bump.” Becca said, but I was still skeptical. “Weren't you the person who wanted the mating ceremony and baby shower to happen on the same day?”

“Yes, but now I am not so sure,” I mumbled, and just then, someone barged into my room. Both Rebecca and I turned around to see Mom walk in with a lot of jewelry boxes in her hand.

“Oh my god! You look like an angel, darling,” she commented as she placed a quick kiss on my cheek before she bent down. “How is my grandchild doing today?” Mom spoke as she placed her hand on my stomach, and I instantly felt a kick. “Oh my!” Mom beamed as she looked at me again.

“I think you should have found out the gender. This waiting is killing me, dear.” Mom whined for the nth time now.

“You will find out the gender soon, mom. Just a few more days.” I told her, which made her huff, but she didn't complain.

“Okay, I have brought you some jewelry of mine. Pick whatever you want to wear,” she said and began showing me everything. After a lot of debate, we finally settled on a simple blue Sapphire necklace and earrings.

“We are getting late, guys. Let's go.” Rebecca said, so we nodded our heads and walked out of there. As we walked out of the house, a car was already waiting for us, so we quickly got in. Ten minutes later, we arrived at the venue.

“Are you ready?” Rebecca asked me, but my eyes were glued to the closed double doors. My palms began to sweat while my heart started to palpitate. This was the moment I was waiting for all my life, and to think that I was only a few steps away from it, made it surreal.

“Relax, darling.” Mom said as she placed her hand on mine, and I nodded my head.

“Ivan said that they are all ready. Shall we head inside?” Becca asked me, and I nodded my head. She handed me the bouquet she made, and simultaneously, the double doors opened. The first thing I noticed was that almost the entire pack was in there.

“Let's walk in.” Mom said as she placed her hand on my lower back. As we started walking inside, everyone stood up. My eyes slowly moved to meet my mates. He looked absolutely breathtaking in that teal-blue suit, and he had a smile on his face.

As I reached the raised stage, Xavier helped me up, and we stood facing one another. “Let's begin the mating ceremony,” Marquez said, and everyone took their seats again. Marquez read a few lines from an ancient book, but my entire focus was on my mate.

“You look like a goddess, Eleanor.” Xavier mind linked with me, and this made my cheeks heat up.

“You can mark your bride,” Marquez said, and without a second thought, Xavier stepped closer to me. He bent down till his lips were hovering on the spot where my shoulder met the neck. My eyes momentarily closed, and soon I felt the sharp sting of his teeth sink into my skin. For the first few seconds, it was painful, but then, it was soon replaced with euphoria.

As he pulled back, he licked my wound, sealing it shut. ”I love you, Ellie.”

“I love you too,” I said as he pulled me into a kiss.

“Now I pronounce you husband and wife,” Marquez said as the crowd began to cheer. And we were being showered with rose petals.

The mating ceremony successfully concluded, and most of the pack members left after having lunch, leaving only a very few people for the baby shower party. “Ellie, dear.” I turned around when I saw Mrs Tanner walk towards me with the cake I asked for.

“Thank you so much, Mrs. Tanner,” I said as I looked at the cake. It was a purple ombre cake with fresh flowers, just like how I wanted it.

“No problem. Shall I keep it on that table?” she asked me, pointing towards the table that was set for the baby shower party.

“Okay,” I said, and she walked away. The party was going as planned, and Xavier was busy talking to Samuel while I grabbed a plate of apple pie and took a seat at a table. Just as I sat, I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. But it was so spontaneous that it quickly subsided.

“Erica, what's happening?”

“Don't panic, Ellie. It's just a contraction. This is quite normal in the final stages of the pregnancy.” she reassured me, so I nodded my head and took a seat.

“Ellie, are you all right?” I looked up when I saw Rebecca there.

“Yes, I am just having these contractions.”

“Are you in labor?”

“No, I don't think there is still time for that,” I mumbled when another wave of contraction hit me, and I felt something flow down my leg. “Rebecca, can you please call Xavier,” I said.

“Xavier, calm down!” I said as he literary ran into the hospital, but he ignored my comment.

“Beta Knight?” the pack doctor quickly approached us.

“Her water broke, and she is having contractions as well,” Xavier said.

“Okay, bring her to the room.” it's been two hours since we came to the hospital, and the contractions were getting worse, but the doctor said that I still had time since I was not fully dilated.

“Ellie.” I heard Xavier call my name, but I didn't open my eyes. “Do you want to eat something?” he asked me, but I shook my head.

“Okay, shall we check?” the doctor asked as she walked in, and after they had checked, she looked up at both of us. “You are ready to push. Are you ready?” she asked me, and I nodded my head. Xavier came and stood next to me as he took my hand. The contractions were getting worse, and I couldn't control them anymore, I started screaming. The nurses worked quickly, as they put my legs up in stirrups.

“Okay, give me one big push.” the doctor said, and as the contractions hit me, I pushed. It's been half an hour since I was in this excruciating pain, and the baby still hasn't come out.

“Push, Eleanor. I can already see the baby’s head.” the doctor said while tears kept streaming down my cheeks. And I pushed.

“No, I can't!” I screamed as my back hit the mattress again.

“The head is already out, just one more.” the doctor said.

“You can do it, Darling. You are strong.” Xavier said while I turned around and glared at him.

“I hate you!” I screamed as I pushed one last time, I felt a huge relief wash over my body when the baby slid out.

“Congratulations, Beta Knight and Mrs. Knight. It's a baby boy.” the doctor said as the baby started to cry. Tears of joy streamed down my cheeks as the doctor showed us our son.

“He looks so beautiful,” Xavier commented while I was still speechless.

“That is true. He is definitely going to steal hearts when he grows up.” the doctor said as the nurse took him to get cleaned up while she was finishing up with me. After everything I have been through, I felt like my heart was complete again. I have a loving mate and family I can call my own and finally, my son.

“You did great, darling,” Xavier said as he placed a kiss on my lips. All I was able to do was smile before exhaustion took over, and my eyes closed on their own accord.

“He looks so cute!”

“What about me then? I am your son.”

“Nah, I love my grandson better now.” I woke up when I saw that I was shifted into a room. Mom, Dad, and Xavier were there while Mom had my son in her arms.

“You are already spoiling him rotten.”

“Of course, I will, he is my grandson,” she exclaimed as her eyes landed on me.

“You are awake. How are you feeling dear?” Mom asked me as she walked towards me and handed over my son.

“Better,” I said when he finally opened his eyes. A gasp left my mouth when I realized that he had inherited his father’s forest-green eyes along with my dark brown hair. A perfect blend of Xavier and I.

Knock, knock.

Dad opened the door when Ivan and Rebecca walked inside with a bouquet of fresh flowers, followed by Marquez and Samuel. “Where is my godson?” Samuel asked me walking towards me. “Can I?” he asked, and I nodded my head and handed over the baby to him. The entire room was filled with laughter, smiles, and happiness, and I couldn't help but smile as well.

“What have you decided to name him?” Ivan asked us. Xavier walked towards me and took my hand in his as he stared into my eyes.

“Ready?” he asked me, and I nodded my head.

“Caleb Knight. Son of beta Xavier Knight and Eleanor Knight.” Xavier said.