Chapter 15

VANESSA

Everything was going well, but me making demands that those who respected me listened. I felt rage radiating off Alias. When he used his Alpha voice on me, I knew that things were about to get heated. I was still a female, so my urge to embarrass him came over. I walked past him not breaking eye contact and shoved his shoulder. We walked outside, the sun beaming off. Maybe it was the hormones because I was burning with fire. Walking to where there was a large space between the palace and us. Alias had grabbed my arm; making me face him.

"You have some balls to talk to me like that in front of everyone!" I yelled at him. He was angry, and he was never angry. Last time he was, he tried to kill me. I am not a regular Luna. I was a Hybrid, An Alpha, Pregnant as hell. I learned better than for a man to think he had power over me, because that's how it was back in the days.

"I am the Alpha; I don't appreciate you making pack choices for me. Not letting me in or speaking with me about it." Is he serious right now? If it weren’t for me making choices, this pack would fall to shreds. He can't organize to save a life. Alias is tough, but he can be a dumbass as well. This pack would not have worked with him, because he did treason. They wouldn't have trusted him if I didn't forgive him. These hormones were taking control, and my wolf was not happy. I shoved him, causing him to take a step back.

"You would not be alive, if I hadn't forgiven you "Alpha" I mocked. I spit right next to him. That was a sign of disrespect, and Alias was not having it. His lustful eyes now showed murderous tensions. Regardless of the mate mark, we were not mates. We don't melt into each other’s fingers and settle fights with hot sex. We fight. He was light skinned so you can tell he was turning red.

"You know I let you disrespect me for a while, while you dealt with your daddy issues, mate issues, breeding issues. But I won't be your punching bag. You will submit." Is he serious?

"Submit? You want me to submit?" He crossed his arms waiting for it. But I wasn't mad. I started laughing, and laughing, with tears coming out of my mind. These hormones really had heightened up my anger. He let his hands down right as I shifted into my black wolf. It happened so fast I landed on top of him, pinning him down. I had no control, and he didn't fight me back. Had a feeling it had to do with the spawn I am carrying. But he laid blank. I felt a pet on my head, and I felt sparks running through my fur. I finally looked up, and Alec was above me calming me down.

Now before he put some sport of rope around my neck! He tugged, and I tugged nearly joking the life out of me. My paw was sinking into Alias's neck, so I think I knew why he was doing what he was doing.

"This is called a leash; they use it on dogs, so they don't go loose." A dog. This bastard compared me to a damn dog. Rage again filled me, as I used my jaw to snap the rope out of his hands. I was going to kill; I don't care what stood in my ways. But one thing did stop me. I felt a thump in my stomach. Is that what I think it is? My entire nerves settled down, while I shifted back into my human form. My hand rested on my small belly, as the thump happened. again. My eyes begin to cry, why am I crying.

"Is the baby kicking?" Alias had asked with such curiosity. But I spoke too soon as air came out of my ass. Alec and Alias both stared at me confused.

"False alarm it was stomach air." Alec had busted out laughing, not understanding what was so funny. His laugh turned into a full-blown crying fit. Both Alias and I stared at him completely.

"What is so funny?" I ask.

"You farted and mistook it for baby kicks. That was the cutest and grossest thing ever!" Both Alias and I tilted our head in confusion.

“What is gross about natural body movements. I don’t understand what is going on?” I said. They call it a fart, what a strange word. This world isn’t anything I expected. Now back to the topic we were on.

“I don’t ever question you, and you don’t ever question me Alias. Why are men great till they got to be great”?

Again, Alec busted out laughing. “Did you really just quote Lizzo. This is great. I am having a great time.” Alec had pulled off his shirt and helped put it over my body to hide the nakedness. “Alright Vanessa you are coming with me, it’s time I showed you the modern times. Alias go cool off, before she kills you”

ALEC

This entire encounter was the best thing ever, as the sense of humor of farts didn’t occur in their time. Oh god does that mean they did that regularly. Well dang if she chooses me, then I'd have to smell them. Now it really makes me think. I grabbed Vanessa by the hand and led her inside to the pack kitchen. “Want to put some clothes on, and come down to eat?"

She nodded, with a tiny smile on her face. I watched as she walked upstairs, and even when she was pregnant by another man. She was still the best-looking mate I have ever looked at. I brought out some food and began to start cooking. A few minutes later she came downstairs. Her hair was in a side braid that cascaded down to her belly button, her tanned skin was glazed by the sweat from walking down the stairs, wearing some tight black jeans, and a muscle shirt. My wolf begins to wag its tail watching her.

I know she attempted to reject me, but the feeling was still there. She walked down to sit on the chair that was near the Island. Her eyes were fixated on me, and I just wish I knew what was on her.

"Penny for your thoughts?" She tilted her head, unsure of my expression.

"What's on your mind is what I mean? Her confused look turned into a smile.

"You know, that's the first time ever that someone asked me that. " She looked down, playing with her fingers, like she was trying to find exactly where to start. "I feel like I can't get a handle on anything. I am living a life, I never wanted to have. And now I am going to be whoring myself to every Alpha. This not the life I want." She started biting at her lip, as she was containing the hurt inside. I loved her for always being so loyal to her destiny yet pitied her. Deep down she was scared, lonely, little wolf who just wanted to be loved.

"We live in a time where you can decide how you want it done. This is not anyone's choice but your own." Her beautiful red eyes looked up to me, and for the first time they dimmed out to her brown eyes.

"Come here beautiful" She didn't fight me for the first time. She got up and walked over to me. I wrapped my arms around her for the first time, and she just melted into my arms. I held her for as long as I could.

"If I decided to continue breeding, could you be with me?" I looked down at her.

"You are my mate, and as much as it's not what I want. I will always choose you if you will have me." Her hands started to hold me tighter.

"What about Alias? You are mated to him." She took a deep breath. My wolf whined as he knew she was hurt.

"He is my best friend, but we are not compatible as much as we try. We can care for the pup, but I must set him free. I just can't be the strong hybrid anymore." I sat down on the stool and pulled her into my lap. I cherished this moment hoping it would never end.

"You said that the curse had to be broken for you not to mate. Why don't we do that?"

"Because only the one who casted the spell, can undo it. I had threatened the witch’s kids if she didn't lift it. This one is unknown. In order to do that I would need to figure out who brings her to life. I can't even do that until I become not pregnant. But everything comes with a consequence." I hugged her tighter. She's already thought this through.

"We will figure it out, but I need to know. Do you choose me?" I felt her heartbeat so hard; I could fill it through her hair if possible. She pushed back, looked up at me and gave me a small nod. The smile on her face widened up. I bent down and our lips collided. It didn't last long when the smell of burning meat came to our nose. We both just laughed as I put out the fire.

"I am not quite hungry, but I need to do something before we continue anything mate." She darted out the pack house, before I could respond. But she chooses me, she is choosing me. I don't know what got into it, but I started dancing. She wanted stability in her life, and she is finally giving me the chance to be that.

VANESSA

Alec made one thing sure tonight, is that I deserved happiness. He was willing to be there for me regardless of my breeding, mating situation. I think it's up to me to finally give him the chance I deserve. I ran towards the woods into the Northeast region. "Witch! Show yourself now!" I screamed until she finally heard me. But she never came.

"I know you gave me my freedom, but I don't need to be at your beck and call every time" She laughed while answering.

"Did you find the spell?"

"I did Vanessa; however, I need to do research before I do it. This is black magic for me. I know you're used to it, but I can't allow it yet."

"I am not asking you; I am telling you that it needs to happen now. I will help. I am finally getting what I want in life" I demanded, but her face turned into a frown.

"You need to remember you don't control me anymore, and I refuse to do anything that I am not ready for" Her arms crossed, as she took the time to give me dirty looks. The anger once again built up into me. I lifted my hand up, repeating a chant. Soon she began to choke, as I sucked the breath out of her. She grasped her throat in an attempt to breath. I let her go before she passed out.

"Again, I am not asking you." She gasped for air and nodded with the hate in her eyes.

"Catch your breath, and let's get to it" She took a few minutes, as I watched her finally get back on her feet. She took a breath again, right before she opened her mouth.

"I will say the chant, and you will repeat the person's name" She pulled out her beads, and silently started to chant. The air was filled with orbs of light. From red to green.

"Wait, what if I don't know her name?" Now she was annoyed, "Then you need to think of her in every detail and give her a name. It will be harder but prepare for a long night.

"This I Lilas." I chanted until, and we seized our magic together until the orbs were creating a person. I owed Alias loyalty, and that was getting his mate back. We all deserve some happiness within us...

"Lilas Marques, Lilas Marques..." This was the start...