We headed to the kitchen while Aiden and Seth keep arguing on the way. I only laughed from how childish these guys can be despite their position in life.
“So when’s your due, Ash?” Ava asked while we are in the middle of eating, Nick, Seth, Zynia, Aiden and me are around the table, having a fill for the morning. “I’m really amazed with how fast your pregnancy is. Normal she-wolves take three months to give birth but looking at your belly right now, are you near?”
I chuckled. “Yeah. Z told me I have a week or less.”
“Whoa. That’s so near! And you still look fresh despite being pregnant. Maybe its a boy.”
“It is a boy.” Aiden joined the conversation.
“You sounds so sure.” Nick laughed as he stuff his mouth with some pancakes.
“Because I am.” Aiden seriously responded. Ohhkay. I know he believed the pup will be a boy but for me, I’m still not sure. I tried asking my wolf but she just told me how grumpy and snob my child is.
Maybe Aiden was just hopeful since Alpha mostly have a son as first child. He can’t be too sure about the gender. Duh.
Nobody dared to oppose Aiden’s assumption for my child’s gender though I can see in their faces that they don’t believe him fully. I just chuckled.
Ahh! I can wake up to this every morning.
Ashira’s POV
In spite of Nick’s motivation and hard work to held a pack party, he succeeded. After three days of preparation, the party is ongoing tonight at the pack’s clearing.
Nick insisted for a wild party so he picked a bonfire theme in the heart of the Prime’s forest where booze and feast are served. I sat in the man-made stage together with the officials of the pack, and Aiden beside me.
The pack people has started eating, drinking and dancing. Everything is so peaceful and they are fun to watch.
“I got bored with this loud get-together.” Seth said out of the blue. He does look bored as he sip on his drink. Ava chuckled beside him.
“You’re just no fun!” Nick said as he bob his head with the music. “Having a mate made you guys no fun!!!” And I think he’s a bit drunk.
“Oh yeah? I think you are just too horny, looking for some wild chick.” Seth teased.
Aiden and I laughed when Nick started his tantrums. He look so childish blushing and embarrassed upon hearing his friend said that.
I wonder when Nick finds his mate. He’s the same age of Aiden and Seth yet he hasn’t found his fated one.
“Do you think Nick will find his mate soon?” I whispered to Aiden. His arm is stretched on my shoulder, rubbing his fingers on my arm. I don’t need a coat despite the cold of the night, Aiden’s warmth is enough.
“Maybe this year.” he smiled and kissed me on my temple. Aw! We are outside and he still acts so sweet! Okay, I need to get used with his gestures. I don’t think he will change anytime soon.
“How did you say so?”
“His…” he looked at me and seems hesitant to add his words.
“His?”
“Nick’s se*xual urges are unusual these days so I guess he will find his mate this year.”
Wow! That’s a thing? Oh, my! I can’t wait to see a mated Nick! He is so loyal to the pack, works beyond a pledge and once he found his mate, I know he will be hell-bent inlove with her!
“What’s with the se*xual urges though?”
Aiden squinted his eyes at me as if he was studying if I’m being serious with my question. What’s wrong?
“Male wolf like us experiences an unusual thirst when we are about to meet our mate soon. I was surprised you didn’t know that, you seem knowledgeable with pack rules and traditions.”
So that’s their cue, huh?
I shrugged, looking away. “I’m not interested with the mate bond before and given less attention with mate-related topics.” I admitted. That’s true, though.
He leaned closer to me and even without looking at him, I know he stares at me.
“Hmm,” he hummed, retreating the words he wanted to utter. My huge guess is he wanted to tease me! “Well, I’m glad you still came here for the ball even though its for your favor.”
I snapped my eyes to him and found that playful smirk on his face. “I didn’t!” Liar, Ashira! You did wanted to meet your mate to escape the danger of your abnormality!
Argh. How fast my guilt has eaten me.
Aiden chuckled and pulled me closer. “I’m just teasing you, baby.” he kissed my forehead. “I need to give some words to the pack. I’ll be back.”
I watched as he walked to the highest corner of the stage, taking everyone’s attention. The pack people looked at their Alpha with eyes full of admiration and love. While I look at my mate with overwhelming pride.
He earned the loyalty of his people because of being himself, a good leader, tough and righteous.
Holding my belly, I thought of my unborn child.
‘Quillon, if you really came out as a boy like your father said, you will soon set foot on the same spot your father stands right now. And I know you will be just like him. Fearless with a heart for his people.’
I smiled imagining my unborn child. I found another reason to fall in love with this life.
“Everyone enjoying the night?” Aiden started that made the people howl and cheer, showing how lively there were tonight. “That’s good.” he chuckled. “As everyone know, these past months were not as well and peaceful but rest assured that every struggles has been solved. This night is a way to thank the Heavens and the Moon for giving their guidance, and also to celebrate a great news.” he turned and look at me. “Our Luna has blessed our pack with a ruler descending from my blood, a gift from the Moon Goddess to tighten the strength of Prime!”
“Luna! Luna!”
I stood up and wave to the people and I can’t stop my eyes from getting wet for the tears of happiness that threaten to fall down my cheeks.
Howl and screams of pleasantries echoed the forest and I laughed from how lovely this evening has become.
“Enjoy the rest of the evening.” Aiden said as his closing remarks. I can’t help but remember how he said the same words during the Mapping Ball. The only difference is his vibe. He looked more carefree now than before, more light, not soft but not too tough either.
Just an Alpha in his best mood.
“Can I have a dance?”
I didn’t realize I was too drowned with my own thoughts to not notice Aiden’s reaching hand. I arched an eyebrow at him. The party music is playing again right now and I’m not sure if he does want me to dance wildly tonight.
“Uh, I’m pregnant.” I said in a hesitant voice.
Aiden looked somewhere and the music was changed into a slow, romantic song.
I laughed and received his hand. We walked to the middle of the crowd and the people seems like a sea swayed by a ship, moving away and giving us our space on the dancefloor.
Aiden carefully placed my hand on his shoulder, kissing the back of my palm first before letting it go. His arms found its place on my waist and his eyes are sparkling with the fire’s light from the bonfire.
I can’t stop smiling. I never thought that dancing with someone you love can give this kind of emotions. A feeling so deep that I forget the people around us, drowned with the world we build just for us.
Aiden leaned forward and I closed my eyes when his lips touched my forehead. “There’s a lot of things I regret…” he whispers, pressing his forehead with mine.