We started to eat the food while talking about different things. Marcus was telling me a story about how he pulled a prank on Clover when they were younger.
I can tell you care about her a lot, I said while munching on some grapes.
Marcus nodded, She was my everything until I found you. He smiled leaning over and kissing my cheek.
I think we should head back before it gets any later. Marcus started to stand. He turned and helped me up. He picked up the basket while I grabbed the blanket. We started to walk back to the pack house hand in hand.
We were in a comfortable silence when we heard movement behind us. Marcus immediately pulled me closer to him and put me behind him. I wasn’t sure what made the noise, but I knew not to argue with Marcus right now. He was on high alert.
We were still a good bit away from the pack house. Marcus was scanning the woods and listened for a while. We heard more movement coming from the direction we were facing.
Marcus growled lowly at whatever it was. I peeked around his body to see someone coming from the woods.
Well well well. Just the person I was looking for. The stranger stayed a good distance back.
Who are you, and what do you want ? Marcus growled while trying to keep Ian at bay. I rubbed his arm trying to calm him down some.
I am just a messenger. I was sent to tell Madelyn here that he is coming to get her back. It won’t be long until he comes. The person said with a smirk on his face. I knew exactly who he was talking about. I was shaking with fear.
I couldn’t go back. I wouldn’t make it out alive this time.
She won’t be going anywhere ! Marcus was furious now. I stepped away slightly to give him space. I heard people coming up behind us. I turned to see Everett and some warriors already in wolf form.
The stranger turned and took off into the woods. The warriors took off after the guy. Marcus was trying to calm his wolf down.
Madelyn, are you alright ? Everett asked while still keeping his distance from me and Marcus. I knew he didn’t want to do anything to set Marcus off.
I nodded my head while turning to look at Marcus. I walked closer to him and gently put my hand on his arm. He seemed to relax as he turned and pulled me into a hug.
He held me close as he calmed down even more.
I won’t let anyone take you from me ! No one ! Marcus said while breathing into my neck. We stood there for a while waiting for him to calm down.
The warriors came back a little while later holding the stranger from earlier. I looked at him as they dragged him by.
It’s good to see you again Madelyn, the stranger said. Marcus growled before going over and punching the guy in the face. He knocked the guy out cold.
Take him to the cells. I will deal with him later. Marcus said before grabbing my hand and leading me back to the pack house.
I was nervous about what was going to happen next. I knew Marcus would have more guards around. I just hope it was enough to keep him from getting to me.
It has been a few days since our date. Marcus hasn’t let me go far from the house. He is nervous something will happen. I was working with some of the ladies in the house to get it ready for my Luna ceremony which was in 2 days.
I had talked with Marcus and agreed that I need to have the ceremony by the end of the week.
Even though I wasn’t officially Luna yet, everyone in the pack saw me as such. I took great pride in the fact. I wasn’t the same scared girl that first showed up here.
While I was busy helping get everything ready, Marcus was helping with training more. We aren’t sure how the wolf had gotten on the land. The stranger refuses to talk, so Marcus hasn’t gotten much out of him.
I think these flowers will look great, I say to one of the ladies helping. Clover and Polly were helping a lot as well. They knew more about the Luna ceremony than I did.
I was making my way outside where the girls were when Clover let out a cry. I rushed over to her and grabbed her arm to steady her. Are you alright ? I asked while she grabbed her belly.
It took her a few minutes to answer back. She was breathing heavily, I think the baby is coming.
I was shocked at what she said. I wasn’t sure what to do. Maddy grab that side, and I’ll get this side and we will take her to the infirmary. Polly seemed to know what to do. I supported her right side while Polly had her left. We slowly made our way over to the infirmary. We had to keep stopping because of the contractions Clover was having.
After about 30 minutes of walking and stopping, we finally got her to the infirmary. A nurse came rushing over to us, What is going on Luna ?
We believe Clover here is in labor, I said while another nurse came over with a wheelchair. Clover sat down and breathed deeply trying to calm herself down.
I need someone to get Bryan here ! Clover gasped as the pain was becoming stronger.
Polly quickly ran back to the house to find Bryan. I walked with the nurses as they took Clover back.
I think my water just broke, Clover looked down and saw that her pants were wet. We moved faster bursting into a room. The nurses helped Clover change into the hospital gown and onto the bed. They hooked her up to the monitors and checked to see how far she was dilated.
It seems you are 8 centimeters, Clover. You are doing great, and it seems the baby is alright as well. The nurse said before leaving the room and going to find Dr. Lacy.
I went and helped her sit up better in the bed. I also helped Clover get her hair up and out of her face. She was already sweating, and I knew it would only get worse. Where is Bryan ? I don’t want him to miss the birth of our child, Clover cried as we waited for Bryan.
I heard a commotion outside, I am going to go check on that. I will be right back I promise. Clover nodded while I headed out of the room.
What do you mean you don’t know what room it is ? It is the Alpha’s sister and my mate ! I want back there now, Bryan was standing at the desk when I came around the corner. It seemed he was arguing with the nurse.
I understand, but she just got here and isn’t in the system yet, the nurse tried to reason with Bryan.
Bryan it’s alright come with me. I smile and the nurse looked over grateful that I got him out of her face. He ran over to me and started to ask a bunch of questions.
How is she ? Where is she ? She hasn’t had the baby yet has she ? I just pulled him along behind me. We knocked and then walked into Clover’s room. Dr. Lacy was there talking with Clover.
Bryan rushed over to her. I am so sorry I took so long, but I am here now. I won’t be leaving. He kissed her forehead before sitting in the chair next to the bed. It’s alright. You are here now and that’s what matters. Clover smiled at him before gasping in pain.