Chapter 40 - Luna's Second Chance Beta

Sarah POV

I haven't been feeling well all day during our visit with Neal. Despite being sick to my stomach I didn't want to miss seeing everyone in our old pack. I couldn't be happier my cousin found her mate. Neal is a great man and has become a great Alpha. When we approach the training area during the tour we see the warriors, I can see Benjamin eyeballing me. Thankfully Xane didn't notice, or he would have gone nuts. Benjamin and I at one time thought we would be mates but when I turned eighteen and we weren't we decided to break things off sooner instead of later. I saw his b**ch of a sister training with the warriors too. She was always a conniving person and we never got along. I always thought she acted more like Chase than she did like Benjamin. After we finished meeting with Neal, I hugged Cassie tight if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have found Xane, so I am happy in a way we helped her find Neal. We hop in Xane's truck and head back to the pack. "Sarah I will be meeting with Elder Shane about taking Trina when we get back, you are welcome to join if you would like." I appreciate the offer, but I think I might go lay down for a while. "Is everything ok you're not sick or anything?" No love just tired but I trust you to handle everything with that witch. He lifts my hand to his mouth and kisses it. I hate keeping this from him, but I know he will overreact.

When we arrive Elder Shane and Xane head to the pack house and to his office. I decide I really am going to go rest and hope when I wake up, I will feel better. After about two hours I am not feeling any better but I still don't want to worry Xane so I am going to go see Dr. Calbert to see if he can tell me what's going on. Werewolves don't get sick with colds like humans, but we can still get food poisoning or upset stomachs. When I arrive at the hospital, I tell the nurse I need to see Dr. Calbert when he has a free moment. I go to take a seat in the waiting room. "Luna, you don't have to wait" the nurse says. Like hell I don't these other pack members were here before me, and I want them seen before me. The nurse smiles at me "yes Luna." The pack members waiting to be seen smile and thank me. That's only right I am important as is everyone here I tell them. We sit and make small talk until Dr. Calbert calls me back. When I get into the exam room Dr. Calbert is smiling "the nurse told me what you did out there I am impressed by your care for the other pack members." "I can say that unfortunately we never saw that with Serina." I feel bad for Thomas again at the mention of Serina, but he is doing really well after all that happened. "So, what brings you in today Luna I hope nothing serious?" No nothing serious I have just felt stomach sick all day I don't know if it is something I ate but I figured I would come get checked out. "Does Alpha know you are here?" He looks concerned at what my answer is. No, he doesn't, and I would prefer he didn't as he worries too much. "I am not really comfortable with him not knowing your here, but I won't bring it up unless he does Luna." Deal, I understand I don't want you in trouble.

Dr. Calbert takes some blood and does an examination. When he is all done, I am just sitting in the exam room. I get a mind link from Xane, and he wants to know where I am. Shit, I didn't want to lie but I am almost done now. I tell him I am going to hang out with Emma for a while and cut the link. Not even ten minutes go by, and a very irate Xane is mind linking me about my lie. I tell him I am not going to tell him where I am right now. I should have known it wasn't going to go over well. Needless to say, he is pissed. I told him I can have some secrets till I am ready to tell him. That was a mistake because he cut our link, I wonder what he'll do now since I didn't tell him where I am. He needs to calm down he knows I would never cheat on him, or he should. A knock sounds on the door and Dr. Calbert walks in with a smile on his face. "Luna, I have some good news for you." He stops and I can see he is mind linking someone. When he looks back at me, I know exactly who it was. What did he say? "He sent out a pack link for us to let him know where you are." He is ridiculous, so he knows I am here. "Yes, Luna and he will probably be here before I can finish delivering the news by the sounds of him in the link." No sooner does the doctor say that and Xane bursts through the door with a very angry look on his face. Oh sh*t he's eyes are black which means his wolf is at the surface.

Calm down Xane I am fine. "Out now" he says to the doctor. I see Dr. Calbert jump and turn for the door. Absolutely not come back here I need to know the results of the tests. I see Xane's eye color return to his own and he comes to stand next to me. "This is not over Sarah." I am sure it's not but for now I want to know what the test results are. "As I was saying Luna the results are good news, your pregnant with the pack heir." I start to feel warmth all through my body, pregnant I'm pregnant. This is amazing I can't believe it. I turn to Xane, and he is staring at me. Dr. Calbert can you excuse us for a moment please. "Of course, Luna I will be back with your vitamins." He leaves and Xane still hasn't said a word. Xane tell me what you're thinking, say something.

Xane POV

As soon as I bust through the exam room doors, I am ready to take her over my knee in front of the doctor. I don't like being lied to. My wolf is at the surface when I tell the doc to get out. Sarah challenges me all the time and normally I find it sexy, but I am too angry this time. She lied to me about not feeling well and about where she was. When I hear her say she wants her results I stow my anger for now and my wolf recedes. I can't believe what I am hearing when Dr. Calbert says Sarah is pregnant. I am going to be a father. I am in shock I don't know what to do I am still angry, but I can't even hold on to it after what I just heard. I hear Sarah ask doc to leave and I hear the door shut. I am staring at Sarah I don't know what to say I have millions of emotions flowing through me but happiness wins out. "I know this is happening really quick and I'm sorry if you aren't ready Xane but there isn't much we can do now." Is she crazy does she think I am not happy? I put my finger to her lip before she can say more. I am happier than I have ever been I can't wait to be father. I pull her to me and kiss her deeply. When I pull back, I look her in the eyes but if you ever lie to me again, I will paddle you're a** red. I see her blush and I chuckle. "I'm sorry I didn't want you to worry which obviously didn't work out anyway." That's not how this works love we are in it together no secrets. Promise me Sarah "I promise Xane." I reach down to touch her stomach where my pup grows and feel peace.