Whitney’s p. o. v
“Eat as much as you want.” Amelia said joyously as she put a lot of meat on Lexi’s plate.
“Thank you.” Lexi answered then picked up a smaller piece, eating it happily.
We all sat in the dinning room eating and enjoying the meal.
I sat between Leo and Lexi, and opposite us, sat Neo, Nana and Logan.
Ian was standing with a bottle of champagne in his hands while Amelia went around serving everyone food without their consent.
No one seemed to mind and I didn’t either because my wolf was very happy seeing the Alpha queen this happy.
I relaxed in my seat thinking back on how we rushed to come here.
After instructing the territory warriors on what to do and giving them the new rules I and Leo had come up with, we left.
Our trip didn’t take long because of the car we took.
Now that everything was settled here I wanted to quickly go back to the Alpha queen’s territory and make sure everything was running smoothly.
I no longer trusted Ibuk after his messed up confession he made to me, that’s why before leaving I asked the healers to find a way of keeping him bed ridden till my return. The one in charge of everything in my absence was August.
“Are you okay?” Leo asked softly, snapping me out of my thoughts.
“Yes.” I answered then looked at Neo who was playing with his food.
“Is Toni joining us?” I asked getting everyone’s attention.
“Yes, she will be here soon.” He answered.
“I’m here.” Toni said as soon as she walked in.
“Neo happily stood up and pulled out an empty chair for her.
“Thank you.” She answered then sat down.
“Now I can eat.” He said softly then sat down in his seat.
“What’s with this sad atmosphere?. We ought to be celebrating now.” Alpha Ian said loudly with a wide smile.
“You are right, we are acting like this is a funeral. The only one acting like it’s a celebration it’s that young lady over there.” Nana answered while pointing at Lexi.
I looked at Lexi with a smile and noticed how she was still eating, not paying attention to anyone.
“Beta, would you like to give a toast to all of us?” Alpha Ian asked.
“Me?” Neo asked as Alpha Ian looked at him seriously.
“Just sit your ass down. You toast on most occasions.” He answered simply then looked at Leo.
“Me?” Leo asked in disbelief.
“Of course. Have you forgotten you are part of my pack and also my Beta?” Alpha Ian asked softly.
“No sir.” He answered then quickly got on his feet went and stood next to him.
“It’s Ian.” Alpha Ian whispered then looked at me.
“That applies to you too Whitney. You and I are of the same rank, so you shouldn’t refer to me by title. The one you should be showing respect to and referring to by title is Aurora.” He said, then handed the champagne bottle to Leo.
“Everyone get up with your champagne glasses. The only one who shouldn’t drink is Lexi.” Amelia said on top of her voice as everyone stood up with their glasses in their hands.
I didn’t want to tell her how Lexi was turning eighteen soon because I didn’t want her to drink as well.
I stood up with my glass and smiled at her.
“Why would you drink alcohol in your situation?” Lexi asked as we all looked at her seriously.
“Lexi, what the hell are you saying?” I asked in a low tone.
She put the piece of meat on her plate then faced me.
“I’m concerned over her health.” She answered.
I frowned then laughed nervously.
“Ian, don’t mind her, I’m sure she doesn’t know what she’s talking about.” I said.
“I know what I’m talking about Whitney. She’s about to take alcohol when she’s pregnant.” She answered as the room went quiet.
I was in shock and so was everyone over her words.
“Who is dear?” Amelia asked.
She looked at her then lowered her gaze to her stomach.
“You are.” She answered then continued to eat her piece of meat.
I looked at Amelia who was so shocked then at Ian who was quietly facing her.
“Lexi, you know lying is bad?” Leo asked seriously.
“I am not lying to you. Have you forgotten what I am?. I am a witch and I have special abilities, I can tell if one is pregnant or not.” She answered.
Amelia grabbed Ian’s hand then slowly walked out of the room without a word.
I stood there not knowing what to do or say. The news was a lot to take in and we all were surprised by her sudden confirmation.
“That’s great news!” Nana exclaimed, startling me.
“Yes, that’s exactly what I wanted to say too.” Toni backed her up.
“Let’s all toast to that as well.” Neo said happily.
“Um… okay, sure.” Leo answered then went around pouring champagne in each of their glasses.
When he reached where I was I gave him an apologetic look.
If Lexi was just bluffing, then I and he would be answerable to Ian. It would be bad and I would end up begging for his forgiveness.
Lexi moved her hand and touched my wrist gently.
“Believe me.” She whispered softly.
I smiled then raised my glass for a toast.
“To the lifted curse and the Alpha queen’s pregnancy.” I said loudly as everyone raised their glasses.
“To them, cheers!”. They answered together.
I drank from the glass then looked at Leo who leaned in and kissed my cheek gently.
“It will be fine, believe in the kid.” He whispered softly.
“Okay.” I answered then sat down.
Everyone did as well and they shortly began chatting.
I sat there listening to their stories calmly.
I felt so damn good and somehow I was fighting back my tears.
So this was how being part of a family felt like.
While eating together everyone spoke comfortably and contributed in any way they wanted.
Back then I used to eat alone and never talked to anyone about how I felt. But now everything was different. I felt free and very blessed being a part of them all.