Chapter 121 - Given to the Lycan King

****************Willow***************

The day of the ball had finally come. I have managed to keep quiet about the pregnancy for three whole days.

It was the last Friday of the month. The pack house was full of excitement. People were all over as Omegas finished the decorations and last-minute changes. The menu had been finished at the beginning of the week. The cooks had prepared half the menu; it was just the main meals that needed to be done.

Lincoln had left the room early this morning. First, he and his Father met to discuss some additions to the pack.

Rushing to the bathroom as the nausea kicked in.

"Willow!"

I heard Hazel's voice.

Crap. I tried pulling my head out of the toilet, but it was a no-go.

"Oh goodness. Willow,"

She was beside me, pulling my hair away from my face. Of course, she pops in right as I lurch forward, dropping my head in the toilet,

"What's wrong?" You could hear her worried voice as she rubbed circles on my back,

Sitting back on my butt, she hands me a wash rag. Wiping my mouth and holding my hand to my forehead.

That was the strongest it hit me so far. The last few mornings it has just been an uneasy feeling maybe a little dry heaves but not like this,

I felt her hand on my forehead.

"Maybe I should call Dr. April."

Shaking my head.

"No. It's okay. I'm fine now."

"Hunnie, you are pale and sweaty."

Holding my hand up. "I'm Okay."

I had not told anyone other than Heather, Mia, and Tyler. It's not that I didnt want to tell anyone; I wanted it to be a surprise,

"Willow. I don't like this."

She went to stand up.

"No, wait."

I grabbed her hand, making her stop. She looked down at me as she rubbed my arm,

"Dear, if you're sick, it's okay. I'll just call her. She will come here."

Letting out a sigh. Well, I guess im going to have to tell her. She is not going to let this go, and if Lincoln hears that the doctor was called, he's going to come storming in,

"I have already seen her. She has informed me that this is very normal for my condition.."

"Condition. Sweety, I don't know of it," she trailed off and closed her mouth.

I raised my brows at her.

Letting out a squeal, she engulfed me in a hug.

"Oh my God. Oh my God! You're pregnant!"

Pulling back, she cupped my face. I could see tears running down hers.

"Oh, I'm going to be a grandma. Oh, oh."

She fanned her face with her hand.

She suddenly stopped.

"Wait, does Lincoln know?"

Shaking my head.

"No. I was going to surprise him this evening,"

She smiled. Grabbing my hands.

"Please tell me. are you announcing it during the ball? Oh my word, that would be so great."

Smiling, I nodded my head.

"I wanted to do it after surprising Mia for her birthday. I put together a small gift box for him."

She pressed her hand to her chest.

"Oh." She started crying again, Waving her hands, "God, look at me, Im a blubbering mess,"

Moving to stand, she helped me up off the floor. I rinsed my mouth and then brushed my teeth. We went back out to the bedroom. I went to the closet, dug out the hidden box, and handed it to her so she could look through it.

"This is so sweet," She cooked as she placed it all back in the box.

Putting it back in its hiding spot.

Sitting next to her, she grabbed my hands.

"I'm so happy, Willow; I know he will be overjoyed."

Hearing her words made my heart warm. Seeing how happy she was made it even better.

She wiped at her cheeks as she composed herself. She slapped her hands on her thighs,

"I came up to see if there was anything left to do for Mia's surprise."

"I dont think so. Heather was making sure it was all done. We didnt really go all out. I knew Mia dont like big over the top things, But I know we got her a cake and some presents, and River had his own thing he wanted to do for her during the party,"

"That boy is just too sweet. He is so much like Lincoln, It's no wonder they are so close,"

Nodding my head,

"Well, I better get back downstairs; things still need to be done. With this house being full of Alphas, it's beyond crazy,"

She stood,

"You make sure to rest. I'll have an omega bring something up to help settle your stomach,"

Holding my hand up, "Oh no, it's alright, I would like to come down and help,"

She just looked at me. I could see she did not want me to. I know her enough now that she wants me to stay here and rest, but that would set up a red flag, and Lincoln would notice. He would want to know why I was in our room all day,

"I dont want Lincoln to get suspicious. If I stay in here all day, he will wonder why,"

A huge smile appeared,

"Alright, but you take breaks and not overdo it. We can go down to the kitchen and get breakfast,"

Jumping off the bed, Bouncing over I pulled the door open,

"Slow down, girl. Be careful,"

She scolded me, following me out of the room,

*****************************Lincoln***************************

The last few days have been busy. Alphas have been showing up, bringing their daughter with them, and trying like hell to have me meet them. Dad and Cater have been holding them off,

Tonight is the ball. Willow and Mom have worked hard on it; I was proud of Willow. She has stepped up a lot.

I left the room early this morning as Dad and I had meetings. We want to expand in different areas around the pack lands, so we had to meet with the contractors. Then, we needed to look at the field where we were building. The ground crew that is to break ground wanted to have a look over it, Plus they wanted to meet with the contractors as well, so we had everyone meeting out at the sight,

The meeting took a little over four hours. We were able to cover everything,

"So, You ready for tonight?" Dad asked as we piled back in the car,

Nodding my head, I did not say anything. My mind was wandering a little. I was ready to take over for my father. It didnt mean I was nervous about it. I've been helping him for years, but knowing that it would be all falling on me was kinda nerve-racking,

Then there was Willow. What if I mess up? It would be different if it were just me, but it's not; she is with me. What if I make a mistake? It will not only affect me. It will effect her,

"Lincoln?"

His hand landed on my shoulder,

Looking over,

"Talk to me, you seem like you have a million thoughts going on,"

Leaning my head back against the seat,

"I dont know. I mean, Im just,"

"Worried you're going to screw up?" Dad finished off,

Whipping my head to the side, "How?"

He chuckled, "I was the same way,"

Leaning back, letting out a sigh,

"The day I was to take over, my nerves were all over the place. What if I mess up? What if I dont lead like my father? What if I let him down, Then the thought of screwing up and having your mother next to me really weighed on me. I knew if I messed up, I could face it, but with her next to me, I did not want to do anything that put her in a bad spot or brought her troubles or worry,"

He looked over at me, giving me a smirk,

"So being nervous is normal. You will be fine; want to know how I know that?"

"Hmm,"

"Because you are my son, I have always shown you what is right, and you have always had a hand in how we run our pack. You have a great mate to stand next to you, and you two will be just fine leading this pack; you know what needs to be done; don't second guess yourself. Follow your gut. You will know what to do when the time comes,"

Patting my shoulder, he turned to look forward,

His words slowly sank in, and I could feel my worry slowly lifting, Knowing he felt the same way as I did did help. At least I wasnt the only one thinking like that, And he was right; I did have a great mate, She is what holds it all together,