Chapter 70: Chapter sixty-nine

Delanie

It’s been a few days since I bought the pregnancy test. I wanted to take it and be over with all the uncertainty and anxiety, but I couldn’t it hasn’t exactly been two weeks yet.

I spent my days at the clinic or painting my studio. Ajax loved the idea and he proposed to fund my art classes. How lucky was I?

He also offered to help paint my studio but he had two left hands so he wasn’t much help just a major distraction. He should stick to hunting and beating people up.

I finished my last class so after this week I’ll officially get my medical assistant diploma. The days were good and bright. I had a man who loved me by my side and I was building a good life.

I couldn’t ask for anything more.

“Hey, Princess. Want to go on a date with me?” Ajax winked.

“It’s after ten at night, Ajax?”

I was already in my night dress.

“Come on, baby,” he said seductively. How could I say no to that smile?

He fondled with my feet.

“Oh… okay what do you want to do?”

“Go for a walk.”

That’s the date? Well, the moon was out and the stars were beautiful. The wind in my hair and caressing my skin made for a great remedy to a hectic day. I slipped into a coat and a pair of leggings. Ajax put on a leather jacket and walked me out of the house.

“Diamond Pack’s Alpha’s coming over in a few days,” Ajax said.

“Didn’t they attack the pack, is welcoming them wise?”

He squeezed my hand. “He denies attacking us. I believe him because I thought Max did it but he denies it too.”

I leaned on his arm and breathed in the cool air mixed with his masculine scent. It was like aroma therapy.

“I contemplated telling you, Delanie but he’s adamant you’re Mother’s not insane.”

I paused and looked up at him. Ajax had a few feet over me. His shoulders were wide and his arms were large toned and just desire.

“Are you sure? What do we do now?”

“He won’t go with us without making a deal.”

My features twisted into frustration. “I thought this was the deal. You not killing him.”

“I can’t kill him now. Or can I?”

I bumped his shoulder playfully.

“Are you ready for this, Delanie? I know it’s dangerous but if it’s what you want I’ll do it.”

I bit my bottom lip. “What about the pack? It’s not exactly stable.”

He nodded. “It’s not but I’ll handle it. Don’t worry.”

I was nervous about meeting my Mom. What if she didn’t like me? What if we were too different to get along? So many questions but I wouldn’t know until I tried.

We walked until we got to Hannah’s Bridge. It was a wide rode leading out of town. It was a quiet road that didn’t get much traffic. We stopped and stared out at the dark vast lake stretching out to the next town.

“That wasn’t my only reason for bringing you out here,” Ajax said.

What could that be?

He rummaged in his pockets before dropping to one knee. Wait, what? He pulled out a black box that gleamed under the moonlight.

“Delanie, will you accept this ring and marry me? I want to be with you for the rest of my days if you’ll have me.”

He opened the little box. Tears glossed my eyes. I was being upgraded to wife!

“Yes!” I squealed. I didn’t need to think about it.

“Oh thank goodness.” He slipped the white stone on my finger and picked me off the ground and spun me.

“When did you get this? It’s gorgeous.”

“I was supposed to replace your moon ring long ago. That was just a symbol but this is a promise that I will marry you. Somewhere near the water.”

I gushed at the ring. I couldn’t wait to show the girls!

“That sounds romantic! We have so much to plan, come on.”

I yanked his arm back to our place. I wanted to know all the details about how he found the gorgeous ring. I didn’t realize I was rambling until we got home and there was a car I didn’t recognize parked in front of our house. A young lady in a winter coat stood on the porch.

“Damn it,” Ajax cursed.

I stopped and wondered what was wrong.

“Who is that?” I asked.

The lady frowned deeply and planted her hands on her hips.

“You’ve been avoiding me, Ajax.” She stomped down the steps and snarled before I got an answer from my fiancé.

Why would he do that? I wondered again.

“Rebecca, now isn’t the time,” Ajax said through gritted teeth.

Rebecca? I kept on wondering.

She crossed her arms and scowled. “I’ve been waiting for you to return my calls for days.”

Ajax walked head of me and met Rebecca half way. She was shorter than him like me but slightly bigger built than me. She had to tilt her head the way I did when I wanted to look into his eyes.

“We can’t talk right now. I’m with my fiancée.”

His fiancée that sounded beautiful. I mentally slapped my forehead and kicked myself into action.

“His fiancée wants to know who this is and what the story is,” I said, rising my chin.

I tucked myself between Ajax and Rebecca. I was shorter than both of them.

“You have a fiancée? I guess you didn’t love Remi at all,” Rebecca snapped.

“Okay, enough. Now isn’t a good time, Rebecca.”

Her cheeks turned red with rage. “You owe my sister a lot.”

“I don’t want to talk about Remi. I don’t want to hear it.” Ajax’s voice rose for the first time.

Rebecca clutched her bag and stormed into her mini-van. Ajax growled and stormed into the house. As the front door slammed and the mini-van speed off I was left wondering what the hell just happened.