My Surprise Mate

Dane walked into the room smiling as he carried a tray of food.

“I could have come in there and ate at the table,”

I told him, feeling a little guilty.

He shook his head as he placed the tray on my lap, “Why would you do that when I am perfectly capable of bringing it to you?"

I couldn't help the guilty feeling that seemed to settle in the pit of my stomach.

I tried to hold back tears as I started picking at the food, “Talk to me, ”

he said softly.

I did my best to swallow the lump forming in my throat, “This is my fault.

You didn't have any problems until I showed up and now y'all are being threatened by another pack. You just handled Kain and his family and now you are cooking and waiting on me hand and foot...I should be doing this for you.”

By this point, the flood gates had opened.

Dane pulled me to sit in his lap as his hands snaked around my waist, “You have done nothing wrong.

I love having someone to wait on hand and foot.

I handled Kain because that is my job and even if it wasn't, I still would have done it, and just so you know, the Oakwood Pack isn't the first pack that we have fought.

Though I think they will be the He always knew what to say to calm me down, except this time I still couldn't shake this nagging feeling.

I wasn't sure if it was just because Kain said he would be back or if it was something else altogether. I ate as much of the meal as I could, thanking Dane a million times for everything he has done for me.

“Babe, I have something I need to take care of, Ash will be with me.

It shouldn't take long, but mom is going to come over.

You rest and I will talk to the doctor before I come home.

Love you.”

He pulled the blankets over me before kissing me on the forehead.

“What do you have to do?”

I questioned, finding it a little odd at how vague he was.

He looked everywhere but at me before answering, “Just some pack stuff, shouldn't take long.” Somehow, I knew he wasn't being completely honest with me.

I narrowed my eyes at him as I heard his mom announce herself as she came through the front door.

“I'm going to talk to Nyla.

See if I can get some answers from her.

His eyes widened, “I see.”

He muttered as he motioned for me to sit down.

“You should not be showing like this.”

he pulled a machine to the side of a bed as he spoke, “Let's do an ultrasound and see what's going on."

I pulled the hem of Dane's t-shirt up and Dr.

Winters poured a little jelly on my baby bump before moving the wand across it.

After a few minutes, Dane spoke up, “Well...”

“It seems the pup is growing twice as fast as normal.

I really am not sure why though, Alpha.

Everything seems to be okay though.

All vitals are great.

At this rate, I would say she will give birth within a month.”

My breath hitched at his words.

I wasn't ready, I still didn't even have a room set up for back.

We haven't even talked about that yet.

My mind started racing again as Dane kissed me.

His soft lips on mine brought me out of my own thoughts.

I relaxed into his touch, nipping his bottom lip as I deepened the kiss.

Dr.

Winters cleared his throat, “I think it's best if you spend the rest of the pregnancy on complete bed rest.

As far as checkups go, I think it is best to come in every three days, orl can have everything I will need brought to your house to do it there.

Whatever you would rather do, Alpha.”

He looked at Dane waiting for an answer.

Dane was grinning ear to ear like a kid in a candy shop, “I'll send Gamma Colby over, and he will help you get what you need carried to our house.”

Dane helped me stand up and then quickly lifted me in his arms, “What are you doing?”

I sighed.

“Bed rest.

I will carry you home.”

He was still smiling as he bent down, kissing me gently.

Dane was beaming with excitement the whole way home, “Did your mom talk to you?”

I asked him as he walked.

He nodded but didn't look down at me, “She is now convinced that you are most definitely the daughter of the Alpha King.

Said that rumors have it a witch was used to suppress the wolf until the girl turned 25.”

He chuckled a little, “When do you turn 25?"

his brows scrunched together.

“1 need you to make a list of everything you want for our pup so I can get it bought.

I know the basics, like a crib, but just make me alist.

I can't wait to meet our daughter.”

His excitement was contagious and caused me to get just as excited.

Dane carried me through the door and sat me down on the couch.

“So do you believe what your mom said?”

I couldn't help but wonder now if it could be true.

I mean nothing was making any sense.

He had quickly changed the subject earlier after I told him when my birthday was

“I honestly don't know.”

He plopped down on the couch next to me with a bag of chips and two cups of tea.

It didn't look like I would be getting him to talk about it tonight.

"What about Nyla? Find anything out from her.”

His jaw clenched at my words, “No, nothing useful anyway.”

He slid his arm around my shoulders as he began flipping through t.v.

channels.

Aloud knock on the door startled us both, “LUNA HOLLY!"

we heard a small voice yell at the door.

Dane opened the door to find little Blaze standing on our front porch by himself.

"What are you doing, Blaze?"

Dane asked him as he led him to the living room.