They Are Beautiful

They Are Beautiful

Mercedes' POV

I can't believe what Zane just told me.
And why do I get the feeling like he's known this for a long time? But the way he told me, he seemed unsure of my reaction to all this. Yes, it’s true, we planned to have pups later. We wanted to do the things that couples our age do first. Because once we had pups, we would dedicate our entire lives to them, raising them to be responsible and honest leaders. That was our plan.
But Zane is right.
It is the Moon Goddess who approved our plans. But she has put a different twist on our plans. Because Zane indicated that we wouldn't get only one but several pups at once. That is totally not what we imagined but to me, they are so welcome. I want to make them all look like Zane, physically as well as mentally. My sons will be just as perfect as my mate.
I have him in a firm embrace now. Slowly I hear his heart calm down. “Zane, why should it be your fault alone? I remember being there and very active too,” I tease him. We smile at each other out of pure joy. He takes my hand and places it on my stomach along with his. A sigh of relief passes through him. “Our own family. This is so wonderful”, he whispers and pecks me on the lips.
Then he opens the basket and takes out two glasses and bottles of juice. Only now do I understand why he stopped the warriors from pouring me wine and wanted juice with the meal at the Drive Thru.
Close to each other, we empty our glasses. It feels so unreal. To think that two stupid Alphas were fighting over a pregnant mate from another is so hilarious. Fortunately, that ended well. But then I remember Zane's words again. “You didn't answer my questions, Zane. How did you come to know all this? Before even myself?” He grins. “Jax! I think he was gossiping with Era about us," he replies dryly. Amused, I slap him on the shoulder. I know he and his wolf are always at loggerheads but love each other very much.
“And did you say, pups? Did he say how many?” I now implore a little anxious. Two would be nice too, but three, no, I won't be able to push that many out. Two is really the maximum. I know that potent werewolves often have multiple pups, even quadruplets. But for us, two are also perfect. Disappointed, he shakes his head in denial. “You know how Jax is. He will never tell you the whole story, otherwise, he won't be interesting anymore”, he answers somewhat pissed off. “He casually told me to ask the pack doctor. What do I need a wolf for now?!”
I grin. “Because we are werewolves, maybe?” I tease him. With my head now against his shoulder, I dream away. Eighteen is a bit young, but I'm already looking forward to the arrival of our pups. “Shall we go to the pack doctor now? I think I'm only in the third week, but our babies are big. Maybe we can already see them”, I suggest. Never before have I seen such a happy smile on Zane's face. He quickly packs everything back in the bag, I can just take a meatball out of the pack and put it in my mouth. He takes my hand and we walk in big steps back to the car.
It is quiet in the car.
We immerse ourselves in our own thoughts.
I glance at my mate a few times, but he stares straight ahead. I can feel his emotions racing. Not long afterward we park in front of the pack hospital. He takes my hand tenderly and we enter the reception.
“Alpha, how can we help you?” The receptionist rushes to meet us. "Luna!" she exclaims when she recognizes me too and bends her knees slightly. “Can we speak to a doctor? I want him to examine my mate," he explains tightly. The woman nods her head eagerly. “You can, Alpha. Please, come with me.” She walks ahead of us and knocks on a door. When she gets an answer, she pushes the door open and we find ourselves in front of Dr. Andre, a well-known physician of the pack. When he sees us, he jumps up from his seat. “Alpha, what can I do for you? Do you feel unwell?" He approaches us with an outstretched hand.
“Doctor, my mate is pregnant. I would like you to check if everything is okay with her and our pups,” Zane says, a bit emotional. “And we have more than one pup. I want them all healthy.” A soft smile appears on the doctor's face. “Of course, we know those nerves among the first-time parents. Don't worry, come with me. I’m sure everything is fine." He walks to his desk and invites us to sit on the two chairs in front of him.
Then the routine questions follow.
I get a small can for the bathroom. And when I get back, the three of us go to the examination room. Behind a screen, I quickly strip off my clothes to put on the coat the doctor gave me. When I emerge again and lie on a bed, Zane sits down next to me. I see a nerve twitching in his neck, he is very nervous.
“Zane, take it easy, please. Otherwise, I can't relax either," I whisper to him. The doctor looks at us expectantly. “Are you ready? Please, don’t stress yourself too much. It will be fine,” he coaxes as he puts a cold gel on my still flat stomach. I take her a few deep breaths and grab my mate's hand again. We nod simultaneously. “Yes, ready,” I answer softly. And then, the doctor goes back and forth over the gel with a device. Our eyes are fixed on the screen. Then Doctor Andre points his finger at the screen. "Look at them here, our little Alphas. Let's count."
Next to me I hear a muffled sound while my mouth drops open. Then I turn to Zane, his eyes are red with deep emotions. “Zane, do you see them? Moon Goddess, they are so beautiful”, I whisper with bated breath.