We went to Alpha Richard’s office and knocked. We waited for the ‘come in’ before we entered.
“Ah, Delta’s Melanie and Anthony, come in and have a seat, please. I see you have Austin with you. Micah and Jacob this is Austin Henry Harrison II our newest pack member,” Alpha Richard introduced Austin to our Beta and Gamma.
They came over and were ohing and aweing as they became acquainted with the newest member of the pack.
“Welcome to the pack Delta Heir Austin,” exclaimed Beta Micah with a huge grin.
We didn’t correct him yet. No one in the pack knows that I will be giving the Delta position to Danny in a year and a half. We decided we would not announce it just yet. We didn’t want to cause unrest in the pack.
“We’re happy that you’re back Delta’s Melanie and Anthony. I know the trial was difficult for you. Now, we can concentrate on starting the She-wolf Training Academy. We wanted you two to head that venture since Anthony was a Lead Trainer and you are one of our top female warriors,” announced Gamma Jacob.
“No problem. We can definitely get this started very soon. I guess Anthony will be more involved than I will in the beginning due to the pregnancy. Dr. Adams wants me to have a more scaled-back pregnancy since I am carrying twins,” I advised everyone.
“Okay, we can go for that. What did he recommend for you going forward Melanie?” inquired Alpha Richard with a smirk.
I already knew he knew what Dr. Adams recommended. He just wanted me to say it out loud so I would not go against his ‘suggestions.’ “Well, he wants me to double my calories-meaning I am now eating six small meals a day, I have to take a nap in the morning and afternoon, and I have to remain stress-free,” I explained to everyone.
“Good luck remaining stress-free,” chuckled Beta Micah.
“Ha, ha, very funny. I will do everything in my power to remain stress-free. I am remaining on pack lands while I am pregnant. I will telecommute like I did before. I will not overdo it. I will not jeopardize my twins. You have my word,” I promised as I crossed my heart with my index finger.
“Well, we will do everything in our power to help you carry both to full term. Now then, back to the She-wolf Academy. I want Anthony to put together a proposal on how he wants to run the Academy. How about I give you a week to come up with it,” suggested Alpha Richard.
“Sounds like a plan. Thank you, Alpha Richard,” replied Anthony.
“Now then, Melanie and Anthony why don’t you take Austin home and rest for the remainder of the week and the weekend? You will resume your duties starting next week. This will give you plenty of time for your bodies to reacclimate to our time zone once again. Go and enjoy your family time,” commanded Alpha Richard with a smile.
“Yes Alpha,” we replied in unison.
We said our goodbyes and went home for our family time. Mom and Dad were waiting for us at our house along with Danny and Rebecca. I wasn’t expecting Danny and Rebecca to be there. I thought they would still be visiting her family since we told them to take a month’s vacation with her family. Maybe I missed something in the memo.
“There she is! How are you doing Mellie? Anthony?” inquired Danny as we walked into our house.
“We’re doing good. Why? What’s wrong?” I replied sounding a little leery of his question.
“Dad said you had a check-up today along with Austin. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Can’t a twin worry about his sister? Geez, get all defensive on me why don’t you,” defended Danny.
“It was the way you said it, Danny. No, I’m good and so are the twins. According to Dr. Adams, I have to eat six small meals a day, I have to take a nap in the morning and afternoon, and I have to remain stress-free during this pregnancy. It would be amazing if I could achieve the last one,” I announced as Danny started laughing at what I said.
“Yeah, good luck with that one. I would love to see that. We all have stressful jobs especially you Melanie,” revealed Danny to everyone like it was suddenly just revealed for the first time.
“How’s your family vacation going Danny and Rebecca? Are you enjoying yourselves?” I asked as I looked from Danny to Rebecca to gauge their reactions.
They both had varied expressions on their faces. Danny had a passive face while Rebecca looked a little perplexed. What happened while they were on vacation with her family?
“Well, her family was excited to see us and Hunter. We had a good time reconnecting with her family but we missed being home with the rest of the family. I realize you all just got home today but we missed you all. We are looking forward to spending some quality time just the three of us at home over the next two weeks,” exclaimed Danny as he held Rebecca tightly around the waist.
I could tell that there was more to the story that he wasn’t ready to tell us. I wasn’t going to push him just yet. He would tell us when he was ready and not a moment sooner. I knew it had something to do with the decision of me taking Uncle Vladimir’s position. Was he regretting his decision or did Rebecca’s family give them grief for their decision? I guess we will find out soon enough.
We were beginning a new chapter in our lives. We were going to start the She-wolf Training Academy and I was growing our Twins in my belly. That’s all before we hand over the Delta position to Danny and Rebecca to begin another journey in our lives.
This is the end of Book One. Book Two will be Delta’s Redeemed Daughter. It will be about Anthony and Melanie’s journey as they build and begin the She-wolf Training Academy along with Melanie’s progressing pregnancy. It’s not as easy as they thought it was going to be since they have to train enemies at the Academy. Being stress-free is not in the cards for Melanie or Anthony during this pregnancy. Not even close.