Chapter 200

Susan

A week had passed and there were only two more weeks until Christmas. I'm not going to say that I wasn't really anxious to find out if I was really carrying a little baby inside me or not, because until now, I hadn't felt anything different.

And that has been very frustrating.

I asked Lori over and over again how long it took for her to find out she was pregnant and she simply replied that it was much faster for us. For humans, it was normal to feel the first symptoms after the second or third week, while for wolves, that was cut in half.

The thing is, a week had already passed. Lori just said I didn't need to worry about it and to keep trying. It was obvious that I was. After all that hell we went through, I actually grabbed Connor by the neck and pulled him into the bedroom whenever we had time. And we hitch each other every time.

It was impossible for me not to get pregnant by him... Right?”

I found myself opening the fridge for the tenth time just to cut up another piece of salami that Connor had bought earlier. I took advantage and got a glass of orange juice and went back to the living room to watch some random program.

It had been five days since Peter had returned to his pack. Maika had gone along and now I was alone in this house with just my partner. After so many weeks of getting used to the company of people, it was difficult to see the house empty again. But it wasn't all bad when you looked at the positive side. Connor and I had the house to ourselves again.

Saying goodbye to Peter was one of the worst moments of my life. I thought my eyes were going to flow with tears because I cried so much during and after he left. Connor stayed by my side all night as I sobbed my eyes out. It was obvious that I was going to see him again. He had promised to come for Christmas and every weekend after that. Whenever he could. But it was extremely distressing not having him around. He was my brother...

Furthermore, Peter also promised that he would keep the alliance we wanted to make between our packs a secret.

Speaking of which, I had talked to Connor about the matter. He agreed immediately and said it would be an honor to have an alliance with my father.

My father.

After long reflective moments repeating this in my head, the idea started to make a little more sense. My penny had really dropped and I felt an absurd urge to call him and talk about things that I would talk about with someone who had raised me. That's what I did last night. I picked up my cell phone, dialed the number Connor had and after two rings he answered. I asked how he was, how things had resolved themselves after the mess and I asked how Peter was adapting again.

Kendall replied that she was very happy that I called. She was happy I called. Something I never thought I would hear from anyone. At that moment my smile was inevitable and my eyes shone. He also said that things were back to normal and that his wolves had gotten their places back and that their territory was as strong as ever. Even more so now that he had rediscovered the greatest treasure he could have in his life. His children.

He started talking about his first son, who was finally back home, who had the biggest heart inside his chest and who had faced the most difficult times just to be able to meet again. And now this son had a valuable companion by his side to share his life with and a family where he could once again lean on. And in fact, this son would very soon become the Alpha. It was actually a secret, but when Kendall said she was thinking about retiring and enjoying the first real vacation of her life, I was already crying again. Then he started talking about his daughter. The youngest. He said she was the strongest of them all and the most beautiful too. He said she had become an amazing Alpha and found her a beautiful home to raise her family. And that he would forever have her in his heart as his greatest admiration.

At that moment I was drowning in my own tears. And just remembering that again made my eyes water again. It was a night of drama and a lot of emotion, indeed.

And in the present moment, I needed some comfort. Connor had already been away from home for hours taking care of some things at the diner and hadn't come back yet. So I got up, went to the bedroom and pulled the cover off the bed before wrapping myself in it and returning to the sofa, deeply inhaling the smell of mint and musk that was trapped in the fabric.

This perfume was the only thing currently on the face of the earth that instantly calmed me. It was some crazy witchcraft that I had recently discovered every time I was alone. It wasn't like having him there by my side, but it served the occasion.

In fact, it wasn't nice to feel that way. It sucked.

I looked back at the TV while outside the snow fell non-stop. It was still mid-afternoon and the snowfall was strong enough to cover the entire porch in white. I grabbed the salami and devoured it all before finishing all the juice in the fridge as well.

Five minutes later I heard the sound of the door and the sharp wind that came through the gap. A chilly breeze came into the room and I glanced at the door when I smelled Connor's wonderful scent. I had a huge smile as he closed the door and looked at me before taking off his hood and then his overcoat.

“Hi my dear...” His sweet voice reached my ears like music. The white smile appearing when I got up on the covered nest.” How are you?" He kicked off his shoes with his foot and walked over with a bag in his hand.” He brought us chicken.” He left the bag on the coffee table and walked over before sitting next to me and pulling me into his arms. All I did was sigh in relief.

“I thought I was only going to come back at night.” I opened the cover and pulled him inside before kissing his cheek and neck. Connor grunted in response.

“I had to change the tires because of the snow and I stopped by the cafeteria to talk to Charlie. He put the hiring sign up again.” I raised my eyebrows in surprise, and before I opened my mouth to comment anything, Connor grabbed my face and pressed his mouth to mine. His tongue slid across my lips until it met mine and I simply forgot what I was going to say.” Did you eat the salami, Susan?” He asked between the kiss and I opened my eyes again.

"I ate?" I gave a slow smile.

“Susan...

“I ate a lot of salami. I know you were going to do something with him, but I couldn't.

“Okay...” He kissed me again and then kissed my chin before pulling away to grab the bag.” I’ll eat the whole chicken alone since your belly is full.” He took the large package out of the bag and opened it. The smell rose to my nose and my mouth watered.

“I didn’t say I had a full belly...” I saw him smile and pick up a chicken before biting into it heartily.

“Hmmm... That's really good...” He leaned back on the sofa and closed his eyes with the pot on his lap and wrapped in the blanket. An annoyingly hot sight.

“Don’t you dare deny me the chicken.” I extended a hand and he moved the pot out of my reach.

“Hey hey…” He raised the golden chicken in his hand and I looked at it.

"What it was?"

“Magic word, my dear…” He looked at me with a raised eyebrow and an irritating smile on his face.” Do I have to teach my female manners?” I rolled my eyes.

"Please.

“Please what, my love?” He continued and took a big bite of the chicken.

“Please give me a chicken.

"And what else?" The sentence is still not good.” He smiled licking his lips. Connor has been provocative these last few days and I've found it very difficult to deal with him like this because it makes me want to forget about food and jump on him.

“Give me a chicken, my Alpha... Please.” I rested my hand on her leg and he looked down at her. My grip on the pot loosening until I faced him.

“Shit, here.” He handed the jar to me and I took two chickens at once.

It was delicious.

“From your twinkling eyes, I must assume you liked it a lot.” He rested his arm on the backrest and stroked my cheek.

“You’re perfect, you know that?” I devoured two more chickens and handed the jar to him.

"And even?" I had no idea.” He chuckled.

The day ended with both of us half naked on the couch. Curled up on the blanket and cuddling while we watched a movie. Which, incidentally, was the same movie that had been shown that day that I realized I was going into heat for the first time. When Connor sat next to me and his smell hit me hard.

“This film is nostalgic.” He smoothed his hand on my waist and wrapped his arm around my body.

“I was thinking about that just now.” I smiled as I felt his breath on my neck. Calm and smooth.

“I was already completely attracted to you that day.” Hearing that made my stomach jump.

“And I was scared to death because I felt the same way.” I spoke and he moved his legs.

"Why?"

“Because I could ruin everything. You’re Alpha and it was ridiculous to think you’d be with a solitary invader.” He sighed and held me tighter.

“You were, before all this, a wolf. Like me, like everyone in the pack. And I was lost by his boldness.

“I couldn’t differentiate interest from care. I didn't trust you very much yet and it was very difficult to do so again. That's why I was attracted to you...

“Disgustingly delicious.” We both laughed and he left a kiss on my cheek.” It's over, I don't want to remember the past where I wasn't with you. Look where we are now.

“Yeah...” I whispered.” Look where we are...” I intertwined our hands.

“Do you trust me now?” I looked at the TV and smiled when it took me a while to respond. He moved behind me anxiously and mumbled words I didn't understand.

“More than anything.” I finally spoke.

“Then that’s enough.” I could feel the smile on your lips when you said that.

The night dragged on, the TV remained on and when I felt myself being lifted from the sofa and carried to the bedroom carefully, I realized that I had fallen asleep in the middle of the film.

“I slept…” I mumbled against his neck.

“He slept a long time ago...” His body vibrated with the pleasant laugh. Connor was still warm from cuddling under the covers and when he laid me down on the bed, the cold sheet felt very uncomfortable.” I'm going to take the blanket and turn off the TV. I'll be right back." And then he came out wearing only black boxers. With that wonderful ass moving away until it disappeared through the door.