Chapter 14

I make it to the restroom and throw up whatever I had left from the night before. Malachi comes

running in after me to see me holding onto the trash can for dear life. I wipe my mouth with the

back of my hand and look up at him. "I'm fine. It's probably a bug that's going around.” I say. He

leans against the door frame giving me a slight smile. "I'll go get some soup and ginger ale to settle

your stomach.” Malachi offers, helping me from the floor. I walk to the sink to brush my teeth while

Malachi goes to get dressed.

Once settled, I walk to the living area and sit on the sofa, picking up a pillow. I hold it tight like I'm a

kid, and it's my favorite teddy bear. Malachi comes to me and kisses my forehead. "I will be back,

Luna. You need to rest so you can get better." He encourages. "Thank you for taking care of me," I

told him. "I love you, Chloe. I would do anything for you," he declares, grazing my cheek lightly with

his fingers, then he walks to the door.

I turn on the TV, watching the news when my phone rings. It's Amelia. "Hello? I answer. "Hey, Chloe!

What happened to you last night? Amelia asks. I knew she would notice I was missing. "I'm sorry. I

left without saying a word, I got sick and Malachi brought me home.” I explain. "Oh my! I'm so sorry

you don't feel well. I wish I could have seen you before we left for our honeymoon,” Amelia states. "I

know me too, but you will have fun. I'll be here when you get back. I love you and enjoy your time.

Don't worry about me. Malachi is taking care of me,” I assure her. The last thing I want is for her to

be worrying about me on her honeymoon. "Okay, I love you too. Take care of yourself, bye." She

said before hanging up.

When the call ends, there is a knock on my door. I walk over and open it, thinking I will find Malachi,

but instead, I find Alaric standing in my hallway. I jumped back in surprise. "Hello, Chloe," he says

sweetly. "How do you know where I live?" I question "I have my ways gorgeous,” he says with a

wink. "You need to leave. Malachi will be back soon," I say, hoping that will get him to leave, but he

doesn't budge.

"Why are you here?" I ask. "I wanted to see how you were doing since last night, and I wanted to

apologize for scaring you,” he admits. "You don't scare me. Now leave," I demand. “I see why my

brother likes you. You're not afraid to speak your mind,” He smirks "Yeah, and I'm not afraid to slam

the door in your face either. Goodbye, Alaric!" I say as I slam the door in his face. I walk back to the

sofa and sit back down, unnerved by the fact that Alaric knows where I live. I turn on a movie to

pass the time, in hope of relaxing before Malachi gets back.

About 30 minutes later, Malachi walks in holding bags. He puts the groceries away, and I walk up

behind him, wrapping my arms tightly around his torso. He turns around to face me. "I was gone for

like an hour. Did you miss me that much?" He smiles. "Yeah, I did," I sigh with a cheesy grin. Malachi

slides his hands to my ass and lifts me onto the counter and nestles in between my legs. "Luna, I

need to tell you something,” he starts, and I look at him, tilting my head slightly to the side in

confusion. "Everything okay?" I ask concerned. "I don't know what Alaric is trying to do, so I need

you to be careful,” he warns. "I promise I'll be careful. I won't trust Alaric.” I assure him.

"Alaric killed his mate's father, and for that, his mate left him and never returned. When it was time

to announce our new Alpha, it was supposed to be Alaric, but he was not in his right mind, so my

father

granted the Alpha to me. And now that I have a mate, I think he wants revenge because that's the

only way he could hurt me," he admits, his features darkening before he gains control. “So, he wants

to kill me?" I ask. "I'm not sure what his plans are, but I won't let anything happen to you, Luna." He

swears with a reassuring smile. "I'm not afraid I know you will always keep me safe,” I admit, running

my fingers through his hair and looking into his eyes. "I love you, Malachi! and I trust you with my

life," I declared with a smile.

Malachi picks me up from the counter and twirls me around. We both start laughing, and he carries

me to the couch. He sits down with me straddling his waist. “Are you trying to get lucky?" I ask,

laughing. "Maybe," He smirks. "Well, I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but I have to get ready, and you

need to go to a meeting,” I say, resting my forehead against his. "I can make it fast," He says,

laughing. I laugh and smack him lightly on the shoulder. "Go silly. I have to get in the shower," I tell

him and stand from the couch as he groans in protest.

"How do you expect me to leave when you say you're getting naked?" He asks with a grin. "Bad

Alpha," I tease like I'm disciplining him. He gets up from the couch, walking toward me, and presses

a soft kiss to my lips. "Go on a date with me tonight, Luna?" he asks with a sigh. "Of course, my

handsome Alpha.” I smile and he kisses me one more time, then walks out the door.

I step out of the shower and dry off, then I pull my bra and panties on. I brush my teeth, then I put

some moisturizer on and head to my vanity. I put on some mascara and lip balm before I pull my

hair to the side in a braid. After I'm done, I go into my closet to get some clothes for the day,

choosing a black shirt with gray sweatpants and I head to the kitchen.

I take a seat at the island to call Kali. It rings a few times, and then she picks up. "Hey, Aunt Chloe!"

she answers. "Hi Kali! How are you and the baby doing?" I ask. "I'm okay. I had an appointment this

morning to find out the gender!” She says excitedly. "Really? That's amazing! What are we adding to

the family girl or boy?" I ask happily. "Well, I kind of knew the whole time because mom explained

how she felt with us girls when she was pregnant. The morning sickness has been so bad, well it's

really all-day sickness," she laughs. "Oh yeah? So, it's a girl?" I ask with the biggest smile. Then my

mind starts to think about her words. “Kali just said she felt sick all the time, and Malachi and I have

never used protection.’ My eyes grow wide. “No way! I can't be.’ I think, starting to panic.

I was taken out of my thoughts when I noticed Kali was yelling at me through the phone. "Aunt

Chloe!!?? Hello? Are you there?" she asks. "I'm still here, sorry,” I apologize, trying to mask the worry

in my voice. "Well, I have to go. Mom needs my help downstairs. I hope to see you soon.” She says.

"I think I'll be coming to see you in the next week or so," I tell her. “That would be so great!" She

says. We say I love you. And hang up.

With shaky hands, I dial my doctor's office to make an appointment. "Good Morning, Dr. Todd

Bloom's Office,” The receptionist says. "Hello, I need to make an appointment. Do you have

anything available today?" I ask, crossing my fingers "Yes, we can get you in at 2:45. Does that work

for you?" She asks. "Yes, that's fine.” I say, thankful for my luck at the moment. "What will we be

seeing you for?" she asks. I can hear her typing on her computer on the other end. "Pregnancy test.”