Page 38 of The Baby Contract

"Take them to the dungeon," I mumbled angrily to Boris, who was trying desperately to keep up with me as I stormed down the hall. I couldn't stand another moment in that room, not with those repulsive wolves.

"Alpha, wait," Boris yelled, reaching out to stop me.

"No," I stopped abruptly, turning on my heels. "They have no right to come here and talk about my mates that way. I won't tolerate it- "

I scoffed. "They both accepted the rejection, so they have no right to come into my house and demand her back as their Luna. She's my Luna now."

"They have to know something we don't about- "Boris quickly looked around before pulling me into a nearby room and shutting the door. "Ember."

My wolf whined in my chest at the sound of her name. "There should be no discussion about this, Boris. I'm sure they are just playing on our emotions to get more money."

"Alpha- "Boris sighed. "That night, we never found Ember's body."

I clenched my eyes closed as I recalled the painful memories. "Of course, we didn't. The whole cabin exploded."

"So- "Boris continued. "What if Ember ran out the back? Or got kidnapped before the cabin exploded?"

"We should take this threat seriously, "Boris's eyes landed on my mark. "Orion wouldn't have brought her up if he didn't know something."

My heart exploded out of my chest. "You think Ember is still alive?"

Boris gulped painfully. "There's a possibility."

Shivers descended down my body from head to toe. "That can't be true." I shook my head. "If she escaped the cabin, then why didn't she just come back to me?"

"She wouldn't do that, Boris." I shivered in disbelief. "She would have come back to me. Ember loved me, I loved her. She wouldn't have left me so easily."

"I'm not saying she didn't, Alpha."

I ran my hands over my face. "I wouldn't have gotten a second chance mate if Ember was alive. The goddess has never given a wolf two mates. I can't have two Lunas."

Boris rubbed his chin. "Are you sure Millie is your mate? I mean, even you said yourself that you only felt connected to her because of the pups' scent."

"No, I'm sure of it now- "My heart skipped a beat. "I almost marked her before Orion came. I couldn't control myself. If you had not come, I would have done it."

"Millie is my Luna," I concluded sternly. "My only Luna. And I'm going to make her my mate as soon as possible."

"She's never going back to Eclipse and that's final," I growled. "Eclipse won't be able to touch me even if they wanted to. If they want war with us, I will kill them all and wipe out the existence of that poor shit hole."

"In fact, I should kill their Alpha and Beta right now and do them all a favor."

"You can't, Alpha." Boris reached out to grab my arm roughly. "You will be prosecuted for murder without reason. We have no evidence of the wrongdoing. We can't kill them. Not yet at least."

"As much as I hate to say it, we need them. We need the information they have."

I nodded, listening carefully to my Beta. "The most important thing right now is Millie and the pups."

"You're right- "I shook my head, taking a deep breath. The sun was through the windows now, signaling dusk. I looked down at my watch to find it was seven in the morning.

"Fuck." I huffed. "I told Millie I would be back."

Boris patted my shoulder as he moved passed me. A small smile played on his lips. He seemed to be amused at my actions. "Worried about Millie's opinion of you, huh?"

"Boris, whatever you do- "I said, ignoring his question. "Don't tell Millie about any of this. Not about Orion, Grey, or Ember. None of it. I don't need her worried or second-guessing our mate bond."

Boris nodded in understanding. "That I can agree with you on."

"I will have the warriors escort them out of Stormblade." Boris nodded. "Go to your mate, Alpha."

My wolf was dying to get back to Millie, to kiss her round belly and sweet lips.

The thought of Ember still being alive stung in the back of my mind as I made my way to the suite. What if Boris' predictions were true and she was alive?

I gently touched Ember's mark on my neck. It pulsed slightly at the contact, sending an electric shock down my arm. Would Ember still be the same as I had known her after all of this time?

And, what about Millie? She was my goddess-given mate, the mother to my pups. What would happen if Ember returned?

"Ah!" Ingrid's face lit up at the sight of her Alpha. "Good morning, Alpha. I'm guessing you are here to visit Millie?"

"Yeah-"

"Well, you are right on time- "Ingrid opened up her cart, pulling out a plate of breakfast. "I was just about to wake her up for breakfast."

I shook my head. "You can take the day off." I held my hand out to take the plate. "I will take care of Millie today."

"Oh, right." Ingrid's lips slipped into a smile. "I'll give you some privacy."

I nodded in thanks as Ingrid took her cart swiftly away, shooting me a wink over her shoulder before quickly disappearing.

I pushed the door open quietly as I stuck my head in. The sheets were spread out over the large bed, but Millie was not in it.

The bathroom door opened to reveal my very sleepy mate, the stands of her brown hair messy and wild. "Alpha- "she looked up, her hand racing to her bump.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw how protective she was over our babies. "Good morning- "I whispered, walking over to embrace her in my arms sweetly. "Did you sleep well?"

Millie let me embrace her. At first, she tensed at my touch, as in habit, but as time passed, she loosed up, leaning into my touch.

I could feel our pups start kicking when I caressed Millie's skin. They knew their daddy was here.

"As best as I could," Millie chuckled. "Hard to sleep when the Alpha Stormblade tells you you're his mate." Millie rubbed her chin. "Oh, and the babies kicking of course."

I laughed, my heart becoming lighter at Millie's presence. It was the way Ember would make me feel when I was stressed about pack duties. She had a way of calming me like no one else. And Millie was the same, just like a natural Luna.

"I thought you were going to come back last night- "Millie sat carefully on the edge of the bed. "Or is that just a Stormblade thing? Dropping a huge piece of life-changing news and then leaving for the night?"

I sat down on the bed next to her, reaching out to rub her tummy. "I'm sorry, Millie. I know I promised you I would be back, and I didn't come. I got caught up in some- "

"Pack duties."

Millie raised her brow. "Is that why you smell weird?" she sniffed the air, making the babies kick in protest. "Whoever you were with, the babies really do not like their scent."

"Just some rogues. They crossed over the border by accident last night. Nothing for you to worry about."

"Hm- "Millie mumbled. "That's what your mom said too."

Whew, thanks, Mom. "Let me make it up to you," I said hopefully. "I was thinking we could go out together today."

"You're taking me to your beach house again?" Millie chuckled playfully, her cheeks burning red.

My pants became tighter at Millie's guess. "Not what I was thinking, but I would never protest alone time with my mate."

Millie chuckled. "Horny wolf."

"Can you blame me?" I pushed her hair back, slipping my hand behind her ear to bring her closer to my lips. "That night at the beach house with you was the best sex I've ever had."

Millie rolled her eyes. I moved in closer and pressed my lips against her softly. Millie responded to my touch, slowly melting into it.

Millie broke our kiss before it became too hot. "Alpha-"

"I know I was stupid, Millie," I admitted, pressing my nose against hers. "But I'm ready to make it up to you. I want to be your mate, for you to be my Luna. I'll prove to you how much I want you."

Millie sighed. "Is Ingrid coming today?"

"Nope, just you and me today, little one." I stood, opening the closet. "Would you like me to help you get dressed?"

I helped Millie put on her boots before we walked down to the garage and got off in the car. "So, where are you going to be kidnapping me to today?"

I smiled at Millie's humor. I loved seeing her happy. "We are going shopping today."

"Shopping?" Millie crossed her arms over her chest. "Why are we going shopping?"

I focused my eyes on the road, fighting the urge to steal a glance at her and wreck this car. I wanted nothing more than to indulge myself in her beauty, but that would involve us both getting killed.

"Mom said she finished cleaning out the spare bedroom for a nursery," I explained. "I thought it would be nice for us to pick out some things together."

"That would be nice, but we don't know what the gender is going to be yet." Millie frowned. "Do you have a preference?"

"I would be happy with any gender. Girls or boys." I smiled. "What about you?"

Millie didn't answer, but instead played with her fingers in her lap, something she always did when she was nervous. "I've always dreamed of having a little girl."

Soon, we arrived. The mall was the same as I remembered it, huge and packed with wolves. "I would love a girl too, especially if she looks like you."

Millie's cheeks burned red as I reached out for her hand. Millie looked at it for a second, before slowly placing her soft one in mine, interlocking her small fingers between my huge ones. Millie's hand fit like a glove inside of mine.

"Are you sure?" Millie looked at our hands. "There's a lot of wolves here. They will see us."

"I'm ready, my love." I purred softly. "I want everyone to know that you are mine. That you belong right here, by my side."

The sounds were loud and amplified at the mall. There were tons of wolves here, and with each passing moment, more and more stares between Millie and me, followed by rasp whispers of gossip.

"Wow- "Millie's eyes widened. "I've only ever seen malls like this in the movies. I never actually thought they were real."

I chuckled. "It's practically Aspen's heaven."

Millie eyed the stores in awe as we passed them. It was cute seeing how fascinated she was by something that we found so normal.

"Oh my- "A shopkeeper spotted us, swatting her hand over her mouth to stop herself. Her eyes went from me to Millie, and then to our to our interlocked hands. "I mean, Alpha Stormblade, Millie- "she bowed. "Are you interested in looking at some furniture today?"

"Yes, for a nursery."

"Right this way. We have quite a large selection. I can show you the bassinets first."

The woman showed us the bassinets she had, walking over and modeling each one to us. "This one is very popular among new parents, they like that it has wheels."

"Or this one, one of my personal favorites, such a beautiful cream color. And- "She moved the bar, making the side drop down. "You can move this as well to be able to access the baby from bed."

I hummed. "Which one would you recommend?"

"This one is quite functional and very elegant- "she motioned to the cream one. "I think you would be happy with this choice."

"Great. We will get two of that one."

The shopkeeper's eyes widened in surprise. "Oh-"she cleared her throat. "I didn't know you were expecting twins. Congratulations."

"In that case," the shopkeeper beamed, waving us along again. "We better look for two baby rocking chairs as well?"

At the end of the day, we had gotten everything we had needed ordered to the pack house. Millie had started to slow down on our way to the car, her little wobble becoming more like a limp.

"Sorry," Millie exasperated. "I'm not used to my feet aching from that little of walking. I really am getting big."

Without thinking, we scooped her into our arms bridal style, and even though Millie was quite pregnant, she felt like a feather to us.

Millie gasped before she quickly caught on and wrapped her arms around my neck to stabilize herself. "You really don't have to do this."

"Do you think I would give up this perfect opportunity to have you in my arms?"

Millie bit her lip before stuffing her nose in my neck and relaxing on the way back to the car. On the way home, Millie was silent, playing with her fingers and looking out the window at the passing forest.

Something that drove me wild.

"Did you enjoy the mall?"

Millie cleared her throat but kept her eyes out the window. "Yeah. It was cool seeing it in real life."

My wolf whined inside of me, urging me to comfort Millie. He was in tune with her emotions, listening for even the slightest variations in her voice and demeanor. He wanted desperately to know what was wrong, so he could fix it.

"You are not happy." I declared. "Why?"

Millie took a deep breath, fogging up the window. "It's nothing. I'm sure it's just my hormones."

"No, it's not nothing, Millie." I sighed. "Are you upset with me?"

Millie didn't answer but continued staring out the window. My wolf whined, not liking the fact that our mate was not speaking to us.

"Millie?"

"I don't think you want to know why I'm upset!" Millie broke out in a loud sob. Tears now running down her cheeks like waterfalls.

I was taken aback by Millie's outburst. My wolf must have sensed something happening, and he was right. I sighed, swiftly pulling over and stopping the car in the forest.

As soon as I did so, I reached over to caress Millie's hair with my hand. "Oh, sweet girl- "I purred softly. "What's going on?"

Millie's sad eyes looked out the window longingly. "Just leave it alone, Alpha- "she sobbed. "Let's just go home. I'm tired."

"Come on, Millie- "I soothed. "Something is upsetting you and I won't leave here until I fix it," I said, making it final as I took the keys out of the ignition. "Did something happen at the mall?"

"Everything happened at the mall!" Millie shouted. "I can't pretend that this is okay anymore- "

"I'm going baby shopping for my babies that I might never see again, "She sobbed. "How do you think it feels knowing how they will live, and you will never get to experience any of that with them?"

My wolf howled loudly in my head, making my ears ring. I grabbed Millie's chin, turning her forcibly towards me to meet her sad brown eyes.

"Goddess, Millie- "I grumbled. "Listen to me."

"Forget about the Contract," I growled, staring straight into her brown eyes. "You are my woman."

"And if your little Alpha doesn't approve of my claim, I don't give a fuck, because I want you, I need you, and I will have you."

Millie's eyes were driving me wild, her sadness, and insecurity in our love. It was enough to drive a male wolf wild. My canines slipped slowly over my lips, not able to control them anymore.

Before Millie could protest, I shoved open my door and climbed out, appearing at her door less than a second later and opening it. Millie looked at me like I had gone insane.

I grabbed Millie's wrist, getting her out of the car, with the most confused, scared look on her face. I opened the door to the back, leading her inside.

"What are you doing?"

"Damn it, Millie," I growled seductively. "Would you rather me fuck you in the back of this car or in the middle of the woods?"

Millie's arousal was pertinent in the air once I made my intentions clear. She wanted me, just as much as I wanted her.

I tangled my hands in her hair as I searched her mouth with my tongue this time, more rough and needy. My hand slipped under Millie's skirt, quickly grabbing a hold of her soaking-wet panties and ripping them off before dipping my finger inside of her.

Millie's eyes rolled to the back of her head, falling back on the door to stabilize herself, which gave me better access to her pussy. I shoved another finger inside of her, rapidly moving them in and out of her.

I pulled Millie's shirt down while I did this, letting her perfect breasts fall over her blouse. Millie threw her head back on the window. "Oh goddess, Alpha-"she moaned between my quick thrusts, her eyes rolling to the back of her head.

"Millie- "I groaned, quickly sucking on her breasts and pressing a kiss to them. "I want you to call me Theo from now on. Got it?"

Millie moaned loudly as I pounded another finger inside of her. "Call me, Theo baby girl."

Millie bit her lip, moving her head to the side. "Mmmm."

Millie gasped as I abruptly pulled out. I swiftly removed the buckle from my pants and opened the button, revealing my hard cock trapped inside of my underwear.

"I can't call you that," Millie finally gasped. "That would be inappropriate. You are far above me in rank."

I grabbed Millie's leg and threw it over my shoulder, wasting no time in thrusting my dick inside of her sweet, wet, and ready pussy. Millie gasped in response, surprised by how quickly it happened.

"You are my Luna baby girl," I thrust deep inside her. "A Luna is the same rank as her Alpha. Understand?"

Millie panted in response. "Yeah-"she moaned. "Fu-"

"Fuck. It feels so fucking good!" She yelled, throwing her head back. "Harder!"

This was all it took to let my wolf take over with his agility, moving us both to our peak. "Say my name, baby girl. I want you to say it."

Her finally saying my name was enough to get us both to the most amazing, explosive orgasm that left stars in my eyes.

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