*Carlys POV*

A yawn escaped my lips as my heavy eyes slowly fluttered open. A small smile made its way onto my face when I realized that I was free, free from my abusive mate. Free to live my life without constantly worrying about getting hit.

But that very smile was instantly whipped off when I realized that my child was no where in sight. I shot up out of the bed like a bullet and frantically looked around the room but I soon realized that Aiden wasn't in it.

My heart started to pound nervously and I could hear my wolfs growls in my head, we are very protective of our pup and he's currently missing.

"Aiden?"I called out, hoping to get a reply, but was only greeted with silence. A shaky breath escaped me as I rushed to the door, threw it open and ran out. Keeping my eyes peeled for my small son I ran down the hallway, calling out his name.

"Aiden!" I called loudly. My eyes scanned up and down the hall way but I didn't see him or anybody else for that matter. What if Mason found us? What if he took Aiden from me?

That last thought was the one that brought tears to my eyes.

"Aiden!" I called out even louder hoping to get a response. I stopped after a few more seconds of running because I was out of breath and as I leaned up against a wall, tears rushing down my cheeks, I heard a beautiful sound. I heard my child's laughter.

I sucked in a breath and speedily pushed off of the wall, racing towards the noise. A few seconds later I burst into a room, the living room, to see seven people all staring at me wide eyed, including my son.

"Aiden!" I cried as I rushed towards him, scooping him into my arms and holding him tightly to my chest. I shook as I held his small body to mine and with clamy hands I stroked his soft hair.

"Mommy?" Aiden was frowning up at me when I finally pulled away from him, giving me a questioning look. "Whys crying?" He questioned. I let out a small laugh and whipped away my drying tears.

"I was worried about you baby, I couldn't find you." I answered honestly as I kissed his cheek. He smiled up at me and patted my arm with his small hand.

"I's right here." Aiden stated as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. I chuckled loudly before wrapping my arms around his body and lifting him with me as I stood.

"I can see that." Came my answer as I placed him on my hip. I had been so focused on Aiden that I hadn't noticed the other people in the room, all of which were currently staring at me. I felt a light blush form on my cheeks before I cleared my throat scanning my eyes over the people.

Xavier stood a few feet away from me looking worried while Collin, Seth and Noah stood next to him. Behind the boys, on the sofa, I saw Gracie sitting next to an unfamiliar blonde girl who looked suspiciously similar to Noah.

"Im very sorry Carly. I came to your room this morning to see if you were awake but instead found this little guy. I honestly didn't mean to worry you." Xavier spoke out, sounding sincere. I smiled at him before waving my hand.

"Its fine, Im just not used to him being gone when I wake up." I answered with a smile. Xavier smiled back at me before stepping to the side slightly.

"I dont know if you remember or not but this is Collin, my beta, Noah, my third in command, and Seth, my close friend." He said, pointing at each of the boys. He then turned towards the two females on the sofa.

"That's my little sister Gracie and Noahs younger sister Faith." Xavier added as he again pointed to the girls. I didn't get the chance to reply because somebody was suddenly throwing themselves at me.

I staggered back from the impact and quickly hoisted Aiden up since he had been slipping.

"Carly! Its so good to see you again!" Gracie yelled excitedly as she released me from her hold. I laughed and looked at the crazy girl in front of me.

"Its good to see you to Gracie." I answered back. The blonde girl, Faith, was suddenly at Gracies side and smiling largely at me.

"Hi Im Faith!" She said kindly as she stuck her hand out for me to shake. I took her hand in mine and introduced myself.

"Im Carly." I stated as I smiled back at her. Faith beemed and nodded her head.

"Its nice to meet you!" Faiths chirpy attitude reminded me of Taylor and at the thought of my best friend a sad ping hit my heart.

"Carly?" I was brought out of my thoughts by Xavier who was staring at me.

"Huh? What?" I asked confused. Xavier chuckled before shaking his head.

"I asked if you would speak to me in my office for a moment." Xavier repeated. I slightly gulped before nodding and taking a step towards him but he suddenly frowned.

"Maybe you can leave Aiden out here with Gracie?" He asked even though I could tell it wasn't really a question. I frowned and glanced down to my son who was currently laughing at a face Gracie was making at him. With a sigh I nodded my head before slowly handing him over.

I followed Xavier out of the living room and into his office, sitting down in my chair from yesterday. I looked up at Xavier to see him staring intently at me. I blushed and looked at my feet.

"So I've thought about it and I would like you and Aiden to join my pack." He stated suddenly. My eyes widened while my mouth popped open when I processed his words. I searched his face to see if he was joking around but I couldn't find a trace of anything but seriousness on it.

"I-I would love to." I stuttered lamely. Xavier gave me a large smile before nodding his head.

"Its settled then. Ill call a pack meeting in a few days and you and Aiden will join our pack."

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A loud laugh left me as I watched Seth and Noah chasing my son around the room. The two eighteen year old boys were down on there hands and knees chasing around my giggling child.

After Xavier and I left his office we joined the rest of the people in the living room where they were all messing around and from there we preceded to watch a movie, get into a large popcorn fight, and then chase eachother around in a childish game of tag.

Gracie, Faith and I were all lying on the sofa, watching amused as Seth and Noah played with Aiden, while Xavier and Collin had disappeared in the kitchen to talk about who knows what.

I was in mid laugh when the missing alpha and beta reappeared in the room. Collin strutted over to Gracie and lifted her up, sitting down in her spot while placing her on his lap. Xavier on the other hand got right down on his hands and knees and joined his friends in playing with Aiden.

I watched Xavier as he laid on his back, grabbed Aiden and started throwing him up before catching him again. Aiden squealed gleefully with a huge smile on his face as I watched with a large one of my own. I couldn't help but to think that Xavier would make a great dad one day.

My attention was taken away from the adorable scene in front of me when my phone started ringing. Without even looking at the screen I slid my thumb across it and put the phone to my ear. I was in mid laugh when I answered but the voice that spoke up instantly made me freeze, all traces of laughter, of happiness, disappearing.

"Well hello darling, it sounds like your having a good time wherever you are." Spoke Masons husky voice through the phone. My breath came out shallow and I could feel my heart beating rapidly.

"M-Mason?" I questioned even though I already knew that it was him. Masons deep laugh was heard before he started speaking again.

"Of course its me baby, dont sound so surprised to hear me. Did you honestly think that you could just up and leave?" He sounded calm but I could hear the anger underneath. "Did you really think that you could just take my son and leave me, leave the pack?" He shouted and even though he was no where near me I still cowered back in fear.

I was practically hyperventilating now, my breaths coming out short and rugged. My free hand was clenched tightly at my side and my heart was beating at an unhealthy pace. I could hear Masons heavy breathing as he tried to calm himself down and after a few more seconds he spoke up again.

"Well think again little mate because I am going to find you and I am going to bring you and my son right back here with me, back to where you belong."

And with that the line went dead.

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Hey guys! Sorry it took so long I've been really busy. Hope you enjoyed and thanks for reading!(: