Chapter 139

Michael POV

I watch with a smile as Shawna bounces on her toes with excitement. "This is so amazing!" she squeals. "I cannot believe I got to be here for the birth of Ashlynn's pup! It was so beautiful!"

"So you've said," I reply as I pull her into my arms. "Now, since you thought it was so beautiful, does that mean that we are going to get busy starting our own family?" Shawna's smiles, and I feel like the sun is in our bedroom right then and there. She lights up my whole world.

"I mean, I thought we had been doing that all the past couple of weeks," she says with a dimpled grin. "Or was that just a warm-up?"

"Oh, just a warm-up," I say as I kiss her lips ever so gently. "Once we are in Georgia and our new home, we have to make sure we practice in every room and every corner, my beautiful mate," I wink at her. "Which, by the way, we should probably go say goodbye to our friends and hit the road."

I had our things from back in Idaho, packed and shipped to Georgia while we were here, sitting in on the proceedings for Alpha James. Pretty much the second I was released from my contract, I'd been working getting as far away from there as possible. My truck arrived two days ago, on a car carrier. Alpha Gabe had driven me into town to meet the semi-driver and collect my truck. It was now sitting in the drive way outside the stables, loaded with whatever remaining belongings we had brought with us to Montana.

"Right," Shawna says as she pulls out of my arms and takes my hand. "I want you to meet Dawson and Ashlynn's little one before we go though."

"Okay," she tugs me down the hall to the stairs. We make our way down and Alpha Gabe is standing with his back against the wall, reading something on his phone. He looks up at us and smiles.

"Hey there," he greets.

"Alpha," we both say and bare our necks in a sign of respect. He extends his hand to me and I take it, giving him a firm shake. "Thank you for everything you did," I say. "I know this wasn't really your fight but you did the right thing. Who knows what would have happened if you and Cody hadn't of been suspicious."

Alpha Gabe shrugs, "I did what was necessary. Now I am just glad to see it's all come to the right ending and that you two are happy."

"What now?" he asks. "Your father said you're coming back to his pack."

"Yes, I'm going to lead the warriors for him. But not right away. Shawna and I are taking a month to just be together. We're driving cross country and making a pit stop at her parents pack." Alpha Gabe nods with approval and gives us a smile.

"That sounds great. Now," he says shoving his phone at me, "did you see this little guy?" It's a picture of a brand new, pinked skinned baby, with big blue eyes and jet black hair.

"You're new great nephew, I presume."

"It is, make sure you stop by and say good bye to Dawson and Ashlynn on your way out. I know she would be very sad if Shawna didn't say goodbye," he tells me.

"Of course," I reply. Right then, Luna Jenna comes around the corner with a basket in hand.

"Oh I'm glad I caught you both, I had some snacks made for your trip. Nothing fancy, just some cookies and fresh fruit and a few sandwiches to get you at least as far as Shawna's pack. I'm sure her Mom will feed you well once you arrive," she grins knowingly. "She called me to see if you had left yet, she was so happy to hear you were stopping there." I take the basket from Luna Jenna and she kisses my cheek. She then turns to Shawna, and pulls her in for a hug. "I'm going to miss your beautiful face Shawna, but I know you're getting your happy ending and that's all that really matters isn't it?" she asks.

"Yes, thank you Luna. I'm so fortunate to have gotten to know you and of course Ashlynn. I do hope to see you all again one day," she smiles as she pulls back.

"Of course you will! Gabe is going to retire soon and he has promised me lots of trips, haven't you my love?" Luna Jenna turns to Alpha Gabe with a huge smile on her face.

"Oh yes, lots of trips. How's Georgia in the winter Michael? It gets cold here," he says with a grin and a wink.

"It's not bad, muggy, but we have wonderful lakes and mountain streams to cool you off," I say with a smile. "We'd love to have you any time."

"Alright then, you two kids better hit the road, but make sure you say goodbye to the others on your way out," he reminds us as we exit through the main door. With those words, we make a beeline for Natalie and Carl's apartment. I'm prepared to say good bye to my sister, who is also my best friend, knowing she's in good hands and also very happy. It doesn't stop the pang in my heart though, in spite of Shawna's soft warm hand being wrapped in mine.

"It's going to be okay, right Michael?" she asks as we climb the stairs to the apartment. "You'll miss her of course, but you will have the rest of your family."

"Yes, it's going to be fine. They will come visit." I say. "Plus I've got you, and we will be busy trying to make babies," I wink at her, just as the door flies open and my sister throws herself into my arms, tears streaming down her face.

"It's really happening, you're leaving," she sobs. I pat her back gently as I peal her off of me so I can look at her.

"I can't believe you're this upset," I say with a smirk. "You have Carl here to keep you busy," I remark, as he comes out of the bedroom tugging on a shirt.

Natalie smacks my arm and then wipes away her tears. "I will just miss you and Shawna," she says. Shawna grabs Natalie and pulls her in for a hug. This starts Natalie's tears up all over again.

"Thank you," Shawna says to her softly. "For being my friend and teaching me to protect myself," she pulls back, wiping her own eyes. "I'm so happy for you and Carl."

"Yes well look at you now," Natalie says with a wink. "Off to live your happy life with my big brother. In Georgia, none the less."

"In Georgia," I say. "You will come visit," I say rather than ask.

"Yes, right after the baby is born," Natalie is now the one smirking.

"The baby," I stare at her realization dawning on me. "Oh, YOU are having a baby?"

"Yep," Natalie places her hand on her stomach as Carl comes up behind her and wraps his arms around her from behind.

"Isn't it great?" Carl grins.

"It really is."