part two - xxii.
Enjoy part two of Call Of The Wild! New part, new characters! (And familiar characters)
**Two Years Later**
I tapped the Clearblue test in my hand but it was upside down and I was waiting until the timer on my phone went off. I nervously tapped my foot since I was scared to see if the test comes out positive. Maybe scared to little-more like terrified since I didn't want to be pregnant. It's not because I don't want children because I do. I just don't want them right now. I have a whole pack to take care of. Maybe if I wasn't the Alpha and did have the time to take care of one I'll be more open to becoming a mom. I spent to much traveling, taking care of request and handling any troubles in the pack.
Killian wanted a baby though. He's been wanting a baby even before we were married and it's been over two years since our wedding. We weren't being safe and it crazy how I haven't gotten pregnant yet. Killian made me go check at a doctor but everything was fine with me. It was him who had low sperm count which was surprising for a wolf but not impossible.
The timer went off and I took a deep breath before flipping the test around. Not Pregnant appear on the digital pregnancy test. Relief wash over me and I let the deep breath out. I stood up from the toilet lid and walked over to the door. I stepped into the bedroom where Killian was laying on the bed tired from three hours of studying. Devin started his own small company and it was quickly growing around Oregon so Killian goes to work with him after he finishes business school.
I walked over towards the big bed and sat down, "It was negative." I told him. I turned to face him and held the test out towards him to show him.
He frowned as he leaned over and took it from me, staring at it for a moment before he threw it in the trash and brought his study guide up to his face to study some more more he snorted, "How can my father have seven children but I can't even get you pregnant?"
I moved next to him and put his arm around my shoulders before I rest my head on his shoulder, "This is way different Killian. Don't worry, it's gonna happen." I told him even though I hope it will later. I'm only twenty-one I got allot of time before I can have children but I didn't want to tell Killian this because I knew it would upset him.
He scoffed, "I have tried many things. Eating healthier, I don't drink, we have sex at least three times week so chances are increased, and I exercise just enough. My two older brothers don't have this problem, they both have three children already."
I took the study guide from him, "You're stressing allot, that's the problem. We're young Killian, we have plenty of time."
"I know." he said, sighing heavily. "Just like to start a family."
I sat up forcing him a smile, "We will, don't worry. Maybe not as much as you Arkwrights like to pop out ten kids but we'll have some."
"Five sounds like a great number." he said, a small smile appearing on his face and I rolled my eyes. "Hey that is half of it."
"Do you really want five little mini versions of me running around?" I sarcastically asked but he stayed quiet as he looked away nervously. I hit him, "Hey!" I yelled as I chuckled. "You were suppose to say yes. I think two is enough."
"Four."
"Two."
"Three?"
"If I'm feeling nice enough one day to have another." I said, chuckling. I crawl up on his lap, straddling his waist as I put my hands on his shoulders, "Right now we can bond with our Godson Kyland. Melinda and Nate wants to go to Brazil for a vacation away from their little demon son. Maybe after a week of dealing with his toddler madness we'll change our minds and wait a little longer."
"Ky loves and is always good for me." he said, chuckling.
"Because you give him sugar and then hand him off to his parents. Melinda was very angry that day because he wouldn't lay down for his nap." I said, wrapping my hands around his neck. "Brazil sounds so nice. Anywhere in South American sounds nice."
"Well school is almost over in seven weeks. Maybe we can finally book that honeymoon we never got to do after our wedding." he said. "Where do you wanna go, huh? Name any place in the world."
"Jeez, I don't know." I said, thinking about it for a moment. "I know somewhere in Europe. Maybe like Rome or Greece, I don't know. I want somewhere unique with beautiful mountains or I don't know. I want somewhere that isn't a typical place to go to."
"Well you think about it and I'll make the arrangements then." he said and I nodded. "And the pack will be fine without you, Mat. You need to stop being so protective. You called off going to Canada a few days for a spa days with some of the Alpha wives."
I shrugged, "Can't help it, I just have this strong sense to make sure my pack is always safe. Might be the wild wolf in me making sure her territory is always safe. Even I had more thing to worry about than getting my back rubbed. Like disturbance of Rogues coming from San Diego going to Washington but thought it would be funny to mess with some of the teenagers in Salem."
"I know but," he said, bring his hands up to my shoulders and rubbed them. "You also need to relax. You're stressing yourself hard to make sure everything is perfect. Everything can't always be perfect, Mat. It's okay to make mistakes."
I shook my head, "No I gotta stay up on my game of awesomeness. Looking weak is not something I want."
"You won't look weak going on your postpone honeymoon." he said. "Oregon is your pack now, you make the rules of what's going to happen. No need to stress, everything will be fine. Say it with me." he said, grinning widely. "'Everything with be fine.'" he said slowly and I rolled my eyes. "Come on, say. 'Everything will be fine.'"
I scoffed, "Everything will be fine." I said, grinning at him. I kissed him hard on the mouth since this is why I love Killian, he's always there for me. He's that part of me that keeps me calm, makes sure to always encourage me, and just supports me.
Killian quickly turned me on my back and got on top of me. I felt his mouth go down my jaw and towards my neck and I tilt my head to the side a little so my neck was exposed for him. His hands grabbed the hem of pajama shorts and I felt tug them down.
I grabbed his hand moved it and placed my hand on his chest to lift him up. He looked down at me confused and I forced a smile, "Gotta save the swimmers." I reminded him because him roll off of me groaning about how much this sucks. I just wanted an excuse to just lower the risk of getting pregnant at the moment.
Aeriela
I stared at myself hard in the mirror as if I was trying to force it but nothing was coming. I didn't feel any different, I felt the same old young girl as I always have. Spring is arriving and that means only one thing-my eighteen birthday. Back in the wild we didn't keep tracks of the days we were born only by season and since I was born in the woods I have no records. Mat and Alpha Nathan had to get records and documents made up for me.
Spring is tomorrow and any day-a day I don't know when-I could change into a wolf. I know I was born at night on a spring day in South Carolina but I just don't know the day.
"Ellie, hurry up!" Sofia yelled from downstairs. Clyde had come up with the nickname since we were all playing around one name how many different ways of pronouncing my name and he called me Ellie. It stuck for him and soon Sofia, Emily, and Mat called me it. Then everyone else followed them. I didn't mind it though, it made me feel like a different person and I wanted nothing more than to feel different. "Breakfast is made and you need to eat quick since you wouldn't get your lazy ass out of bed young lady."
I rolled my eyes as I ran my finger through my hair before pulling on my slouchy burgundy red beanie. I had finish straightening it since it was looking extra wavy this morning and I loved straight hair. Since my hair wasn't always in the sun anymore so it wasn't as bright it use to be and more on the red shade than orange. I smeared some dark red lipstick on my lips that turned matte. My cheeks were't like a chipmunk anymore since they had thinned out
I left my room and went downstairs. When I walked into the dinning room Emily shook her head and Sofia gave me a cold look, "What on Earth are you wearing that? I know I'm in my forties but I'm sure the dress code is still the same young lady?"
I looked down at my very tight black ripped shorts, black combat boots, and very short crop top before I looked back up at her, "Luna and me are trying to me a statement Sofia after her getting detention yesterday for wearing this really cute floral tank top but got in trouble because her arms would be 'distracting'." I said as I made air quotes and rolled my eyes.
"Oh yeah? And what's that statement Miss More Issues Than Vogue?" she sarcastically said.
"That are clothes aren't the problem." I said twirling around. "How is showing my stomach gonna distract boys? They should be old enough to focus their attention while in school and flirt after school. I really think the problem is the forty year old principle."
"Well I don't care who's the real problem." she said. "You better go change before I make ya and your only issue is how to talk me out of ungrounding you."
I breathed out heavily, "But Luna and I already agreed we would do this-"
"Well you better text her saying it's called off. I don't care if you blame me but your not going to school dressed like that." she said, throwing her arm up to the ceiling. "Go change young lady." she said, making me groan in frustration and started to go upstairs. "And wipe off allot of that makeup, it's trashy Aeriela."
I changed into some normal pair of dark blue skinny jeans with a white tank top and red flannel shirt. I wiped off the burgundy lipstick and dark eye makeup. I texted Luna that the mission was aborted thanks to my over protective foster mother. As a stubborn young teenage girl I refused to eat breakfast to make Sofia angry for making me change.
Soon Emily and I left for school. I brought the hood of my jacket up as we walked to school that was only a five minute walk since the school was only three blocks away.
"The outfit was real cute for summer." Emily said and I nodded agreeing. "But she's right Ellie, you just gotta handle two more months of it and school will be over."
I threw my head back groaning, "I can't wait! I wondered why I let them put me in school. I was doing so fine without it." I sarcastically said.
She chuckled, "Imagine thirteen years of teachers. You didn't suffer to much." she said. "Their all very proud of you though for how far you came. Look at you-you're hardly that same girl you use to be."
I just nodded as I crossed my arms. Those words hit me hard-not sure in a good way or not-since it was true. Living in pack for almost three years I have grown very civilized and finally fit in with people in the modern world. No one looked at me weirdly anymore, I blend in very well now. I just have to get use knowing that blending is was just fine. I don't wanna stick out, I don't ever wanna be consider a freak anymore. My life is going very well so far and I don't want anything to ruin it.
Not even Aydin.
I have a big family, friends, a boyfriend, and a pack. I won't let Aydin ruin my life, I refuse to ever go back to the woods again. This is my new normal and nothing gonna ruin it. When we got to the school I saw the Luna and everyone by Arlen car all hanging out.
"I guess I'll see you later." Emily said, making me frown at her. Even though the pack was cool with Emily she still felt weird to be around us teenager. I know she doesn't like Elliot but I try to get her to hang out with Luna and the other girls sometimes. "I have to go meet Byron anyways before class. Since Sofia doesn't want humans in the house we're trying to spend as much time together."
"Alright, see you in geometry." I said before we split ways. She went towards the school and I walked into the parking lot over towards the others. When I got over towards them and Elliot grinned as he took my hands and pulled me into a kiss. I brought my hand up, kissing him back. I had known Elliot since I moved to Oregon but we never actually talked until Junior year when I decided to get close to the teenagers. It took me awhile after what Ulric done for me to move on. Elliot and I was just friends for awhile but after his birthday back in December he was being more flirty until he finally asked me out on a date. I didn't want to, I was scared and worried but I knew I couldn't be heart broken over Ulric forever so I agreed. Then after a few more dates he asked me to be his girlfriend and I agreed again.
He put his arm around me as we all talked about the usual things like boring schools and parents wanting their kids to finally pick a mate. Since allot of us weren't coming from high pack members-aside me but Mat or Sofia wasn't gonna make me marry someone I don't wanna be with-we were allowed to choose who we mate with. Also we talked about pretty much normal teenage things. I was happy about that-the key word in it. Normal.
I don't ever want me normal to go away.
Mat
Sofia had come over soon so I made us both something to eat. I was telling her the whole baby business with Killian since she was someone who I could talk to. I found it easy to talk to Sofia since she didn't really judge me. She listened and I was so thankful for that.
"Well I had Devin pretty young myself." she said. "I mean in wolf culture, nineteen isn't really young since it's the right age to start having children. I was scared though, I think any young woman is a little scared at the thought of becoming pregnant. Human or wolf."
I sighed as I bit into ham and cheese sub, "So how did you deal with it?"
"Well at first I didn't even believe I was since I thought when you get pregnant it was some special bond but it was hard to believe. Even when I started to show I didn't think it was real, just thought I was getting fat. Then he moved." she said, smiling at the memory. "You'll never forget that feeling Mat. It made it all real then to actually know their a little person inside of you. Every sore back and pain didn't beat how amazing it is to feel your baby kicks get stronger and stronger. With you both, you both liked to move your feet across so hard I could see your toes." she said, running her fingers across her stomach.
"Oh God." I said chuckling and rolled my eyes since I found it so crazy that happen. I think I seen something move inside of me I would believe aliens were real and there was one inside of me.
"And then you labor which is Hell but once the baby out you fall deeply more in love seeing your baby." she said, smiling widely at me. "I mean, you're brother tore me down there. He was a big baby but after he was born all was forgiven when he was place in my arms. I was so nervous when I got pregnant with you because of the labor and I was so worried since that's when we were kicked out of the pack and on the run. I had to give birth to you in the pack of this old van because you were coming really quick like you knew exactly what to do and pushed yourself out. Didn't mean it still didn't hurt though. I didn't know you were girl so it was exciting to see you were. You were so little and had this little patch of hair on top of your head that I couldn't ever stop playing with. You were so adorable and I stared at you for hour even after we went to the hospital."
"Where was I born?" I asked since I always was curious.
"In the Mojave Desert in Nevada." she said, taking a sip of her ice tea. "I nicknamed you Tilly since your father picked out Matilda after his grandmother who help raised him. I got to pick Devin name so I promised him when we had a second kid he could name you."
I brought my legs up on the chair and crossed them, "So you were happy to have children?"
She rested her elbow on the table and placed her palm in her hand, "Becoming a mom was the best thing that happened to me. If we were still in the pack this whole time and didn't have to give you both up we would have had more. That's why we didn't have more because I couldn't go through that heart ache of giving up another child. It was a nightmare doing that but Alric was still very angry and had his wolves try killing us."
I breathed heavily out my nose, "I just don't know if I could do it. I'm not very maternal like. I'll probably screw something up."
"It's not something you're born with Mat. You learn how to be a mother, you're not expected to be mother of the year with your first baby. Hell I still was learning with the little time I had with you when you were a baby." she said. She reached over and took my hand in hers, "If you could take care of a pack why don't you think you can't take care of a baby? It's pretty much the same thing. You're happily married to Killian and if you put your work in try it'll happen."
"But it's Killian who has the infertility problem." I reminded her.
"But you could do something to help it also. Take care of your body, stress a little less, pay close attention to your ovulation date. Help him, don't make him do all the work." she said as she finished her tea.
"I don't know how to check for that stuff though." I said, rolling my eyes.
She stood up and went over to the fridge, "I'll help you. You know-if you want to give me a grandbaby." she said, teasingly grinning at me and I grinned back because she's been talking about grandbabies since Killian and I got married. I lowered my head as I thought about it for a moment since it was true. So right right now nothing has been happening, it's been boring lately. The pack is running steadily with no problems. No one upset with anything and I haven't been bugged in the last two weeks. Is right now the perfect time to have a baby with Killian? It hit me hard that I have been using being Alpha as an excuse to why I shouldn't have a baby right now and I felt bad. Yes thinking about becoming a mom is scary but at least I know I'll have people to help me.
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