The Big Bad Wolf

Picture of Caleb isn't he adorable. (imagine him just a little shorter)

*Five years later*

"Meeting dismissed"

Ugh. I sat in my office, sifting through my latest designs, when my phone rang. Without looking, I answered it.

"Speak."

"Aaaveery," my dad's voice cracked through the phone.'

"Avery, it's your mother she's in the hospital you need to come they don't know what's wrong with her"

"I'll be there as soon as I can" I said hanging up.

Running out of my office I made my way over to Danny's bursting through the door without a second thought, I shouted, "Danny! Danny!"

''What's wrong Avery" he asked rushing over to me "Is it Caleb ,is it Sophie?"

"No, it's my mom she's in the hospital, my dad just called he said I have to come home they don't know what's wrong with her"

"Okay do you want me to come with you?"

"No!,  I'll call you and keep you updated if anything happens."

I'd never ask Danny to return before he was ready.

Reluctantly he agreed "Alright be safe stay out of trouble"

"Thanks Danny'' I said kissing his cheek and rushing out. I ignored his warning because who knows what's going to happen.

I headed straight to Caleb's preschool, before making my way home as fast and quick as possible.

"Mommy what's wrong"

"Nothing sweetie" i looked in the mirror and could see his confused face. Kids really do pick up on things no matter how hard you try to hide it. I had o redirect his worry.

"Listen buddy,  we're just gonna visit grandma and grandpa for the first time okay?'

"Really!"  he sang excited. "Can grandpa see all my toys?"

"Yes baby, we can bring some if you'd like".

We were home in no time. Packing for Caleb was easy I grabbed two weeks supply of clothes, his iPad . Myself not so much. I started tossing random pieces of clothes in my suitcase, i think i even grabbed two suits. Rummaging in the bathroom i just slid everything off the counter into my toiletry bag.

Okay i think i had everything. I went through my mental list almost forgetting for my laptop.

I headed to the safe and grabbed some emergency cash.

I dropped the bags each by the door way then went to the kitchen to make some snacks for the road.  Sandwich's, juice, water, fruit and of course Caleb obsession Rice Krispies. Just like his dad.

Wait... his dad.

I froze in my tracks. How I could forget?

His dads the damn Alpha.  Hell I can't make him see me, especially not Caleb. Not after the way he rejected me--rejected our baby.  Caleb was growing inside of me when he did what he did, he was part of me and by pack law rejecting me means rejecting our baby.

Once everything was packed, I strapped Caleb in the car, handed him a snack, and turned on the car TV to keep him entertained. As usual, he chose to watch Ben 10, his other obsession. His room was a shrine to the show, and the Omnitrix toy on his arm proved it.

I made the usual two-day drive in one. Since it was the middle of the week, there were fewer travellers on the road. I stayed at a motel overnight to give Caleb a break. I didn't want him to be sleeping in the car for such long periods of time.

Now here I am parking at a hotel at eleven in the morning on the outskirts of the pack land which means human territory. "Come on Caleb,  lets go check in. Then we can eat and go meet grandma and grandpa, okay?'

"Okay mommy"  He sounded so eager. I wanted to use the the time to explain that grandma was sick and why she was in the hospital.

Stepping out the car, I gave me key to the valet and picked up Caleb .

"Mommy why does that guy have our stuff?"

"He's the bell boy sweetie. He's just helping mommy carry all the heavy bags. Isn't he nice?''

"Yes mommy. Tha-- thank you, bellboy" he said in that adorable voice of his.

"You're welcome, kid," the bellboy grinned.

Since it's just Caleb and me, I'd booked a two-bedroom suite, he could have his space for his toys but should Danny surprise me he and Sophie could stay in it.

After tipping the bell boy we went down to the hotel's restaurant and ordered brunch. I got myself a bacon sandwich and got Caleb sausage and eggs.

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Down the hall on your right," the nurse replied without looking up from her conversation.

"Thanks," I muttered, already walking in the direction she'd indicated.

Room 210... 211... Ah, 212.

I knocked lightly on the door, and a muffled voice answered, "Come in."

I stepped inside, confused. My mom didn't look sick at all.

"Mom? I ask confused.

"Oh, Avery, is that you?" she smiled, waving me in. "Come in, come in!"

Taking a deep breath I open the door and stepped inside. I could hear my parents*gasp* even without the wolf powers.

"Mom dad this is my son Caleb , Caleb say hi to your grandparents"

"Hi, Grandpa! Hi, Grandma! Nice to meet you!" he said, his big eyes wide as he spoke.

I could see the surprise on their faces. Most people are always stunned by how polite Caleb is, but he's more than just that. He's also a natural leader. At only four and a half years old, he's already shaping up to be a strong Alpha.

"Hello, sweetheart," my mom said warmly" come give your grandparents a hug."

He hesitated for a moment, looking at me for approval. I nodded to him as he ran throwing himself into my dad's waiting embrace.

Tears were coming, the moment was so precious, something i'd long to see.

After spending the whole afternoon together Caleb and I left.

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Apparently, my mom's condition involved her body going in and out of shock—one minute she was fine, and the next, she was having seizure-like episodes. I couldn't place where I'd heard about this before, but it made me uneasy. It terrified Caleb , so I decided to take him home for some dinner and comfort.

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Three days later

I was still on edge I hadn't run into Camden, the Alpha,  or any others from the pack since arriving. But, of course, fate decided to make things interesting.

I was walking further up from my dad and Caleb , towards the elevator with head in my bag trying to decide where to take my dad for dinner when suddenly I ran into what I thought was a wall--but, no it was worse.

Much worse.

Standing right in front of me was the man I'd never wanted to see again: Alpha Camden Davis, my asshole of a mate.

When he realized who I was, a mix of emotions flashed across his face—shock, sadness, regret... and then anger.

"We don't allow rogues on my land. You're trespassing" he growled bitterly.

"Seriously? After five years, that's all you have to say to me?" I spat, my voice dripping with venom. "Well, don't worry, Alpha. I was just leaving." I needed to turn around.

He can't see Caleb but before i could leave he grabbed my hand.  His touch was shocking. I felt my wolf somersault inside.

I kept trying to pull away but his gripped tightened.

"Don't touch me asshole" i tried again to  yank his hand away but he was too strong.

"You think you can get away so easily, the......

Before he could finish  responding Caleb came out of nowhere pulling on my leg.

"Mommy! Mommy! Grandpa says tomorrow he'll take us into town and buy me rainbow Rice Krispies! Can you believe it "

Oh shit. I made i contact with my dad who looked apologetic. He hadn't seen Camden either. In a hospital our sense of smell is off due to the constant disinfectant and aresoles being used.

"That's great sweetie" I said picking him up. He frowned at my non enthusiasm before his eyes flickered to Camden, who was sporting the stupidest look I've ever seen.

He stood frozen mouth hanging and his eyes wide.

I could see what was happening. The rejection.  The realization the mate he had rejected was standing here with a toddler on her side who looks like a mini version of him.

His son.

No My son. He callously abandoned us.

"Close your mouth before you catch flies Alpha" I said, my voice sharp "That stupid look of yours might have people questioning your sanity"

With that, I turned on my heel and into the waiting elevator with my dad. The doors were already closing when he spun around and came to his senses but it was too late. I was already gone. Speed walking out the hospital and to my car I quickly buckled Caleb in place and took off.

Looking in the rearview mirror, I saw Camden, frantic, trying to find us. His eyes met mine—i couldn't make out the emotion but im sure he could tell mine.

They were cold, screaming a big Fuck You

"You know this isn't over right?" My dad said, his voice low, breaking the silence in the car. "He'll be back"

"I know that" I snapped, still angry.

"Ahh... I'm sorry, Dad. I didn't mean to snap at you," I apologized after a beat.

He nodded but didn't respond. The rest of the ride passed in silence.

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At my dad's favorite restaurant, Swiss Chalet, I tried to cheer him up and make up for my earlier outburst.

"Order whatever you want, anything and everything, Dad," I said with a smile. "It's on me."

Before he could protest, I started showing Caleb the kid's menu.

"Do you see anything you like, Caleb ?"

"Chicken and fries!" he said, his face lighting up.

"Alright, chicken and fries it is."

After dinner I realized how long we spent eating and joking around.

"Dad it's late and Caleb has to go to bed how about you stay with us and we take you home early tomorrow morning"

"Nonsense I could run home faster than your car could get me there."

"Dad, please. Stay with us. It's not safe to be running outside the pack territory alone at this hour. Plus, Caleb would love a sleepover with Grandpa, right sweetie?"

"Yay! Sleepover!" Caleb cheered.

"Alright fine" he gave in.

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"Rooms in there you and Caleb can share our room I'll stay in Danny's"

"Who's Danny?"

Shit forgot he doesn't remember who Danny is or knows that's who i've been staying with.

"Danny's my best friend, Caleb godfather, my housemate and my boss"

"Uncle Danny is awesome and Sophie too" Caleb shouted jumping on the bed.

"Sophie is his daughter"

"Oh, wait is he the same Danny that ran away after his mate died a few years back?"

I bit my lip not knowing if I should answer I mean no one knows where he lives just me, they do know he's became rich and owning his own company.

"I'll take your silence as a yes, just be careful" with that he walked into the bedroom.

Before I could go ask him what he meant my laptop started ringing which means Danny's calling me.

"Hello Goldilocks how are you?"

Danny, not good. Mom's still sick, Dad's being confusing, and the big bad wolf saw us today"

"Whoa how ironic your life can be told through a childrens story, i bet he's on his way to blow your house down."

"Har har, where's Sophie?"

"In bed"

"Oh, so what do you need? You only FaceTime when you need something."

"Yes, awful timing but  do you have the designs for 'Boys Night Out' and 'Golf is a Man's Sport Junior Line'

"Yeah, I do. Why, do you need them already?"

"No, not yet, but when the guys from Paris come, I'll contact you. You send them to me then, okay?"

"No problemo boss"

"Daddy," Sophie's voice echoed in the background.

"Shit, Soph's up. Talk to you tomorrow. Hope your mom gets better."

"Yeah, bye, Da...."

Click

*Cam Pov*

Seeing her in that hospital brought back a flood of emotions I'd been trying to bury since she left. But above all, what I felt most was anger.

Anger that she had taken away the very thing we created together, the child that was supposed to be a symbol of our love. Anger at myself for shouting at her that night, for pushing her away when I should have been understanding. No matter what she did, I still loved her.

Having a child had always been my dream. I used to imagine what it would be like, taking care of my pup, knowing I was responsible for putting a smile on their face.

This wasn't a secret—everyone knew how badly I wanted my own pup. I even used to visit orphanages in the human world, helping out whenever I could. Caring was in my nature.

But everything came crashing down the moment I learned I'd been denied that privilege by the one person I loved most. The one who was supposed to understand me more than anyone—my mate.

My wolf and I were both furious. I snapped. I couldn't control myself. I was cruel to her, even though deep down, I knew I didn't mean it.

I had rejected her and left. That was the biggest regret of my life.

When I finally cooled down, I planned to take back the rejection. I was ready to make things right. But when I found out she was gone, my regret morphed into something much worse—hostility. Hostility that I've carried around for years.

At first, it was the disbelief. The thought that Avery, the woman I loved, the woman I thought would understand me, could have done something so unforgivable—it shattered me. The reports, the pictures, the whispers—everyone said the same thing: that she had gone to the hospital to terminate our child. My child.

How could she? How could she take away the one thing I wanted more than anything in this world? The dreams I had about raising our pup, the moments I had already imagined—we were supposed to build a family.

But all that was ripped away from me.

The day I found out, I didn't believe anyone. I went to her, she would have all the proof, but there was nothing. No heartbeat. No life. I could still remember the day I first heard it—the steady thrum of our child's heart. It was faint but the most beautiful sound I'd ever heard. It was a promise, a connection between me and Avery, a future we were supposed to have together.

But i had to accept the truth, the heartbeat was gone. There was nothing but silence where there should have been life.

I spent days, weeks, replaying the idea of it in my mind, and each time, it made me angrier. It wasn't just the loss of my pup, it was the betrayal. How could she do that to me? To our child? She was supposed to be my mate, my equal. We were supposed to face everything together, but she made this decision alone. And the worst part? She didn't even tell me. She hid it from me, made a choice without me, and left me to find out through rumours and cold, heartless paperwork.

As the months passed and she disappeared from my life, that anger twisted into something darker. Hostility. Resentment. And I didn't know how to let it go. Every time I thought about her, about what she did, it made my blood boil. I wanted nothing to do with her—or the memory of her.

So, I buried my feelings in that rage. I let it consume me, turning the pain into bitterness, and that bitterness into hatred.

But when I saw the little boy, wearing the face I had as a child, it was like everything stopped. In that moment, all the anger, the resentment—it all disappeared. My heart ached, my throat tightened, and I was brought back to that night.

*flashback*

I had just finished a meeting with Alpha Douglas of the Moonshine Pack. The alliance was agreed upon, and my mind was still focused on the details when my third-in-command approached.

"Alpha, we have a problem," he said, his voice low, almost hesitant. "There are rumors going around saying they spotted your mate at a human hospital. Apparently, she went to have an abortion."

The words hit me like a physical blow. My stomach churned, and for a moment, I couldn't speak. "No," I said firmly, shaking my head. "No. My mate adores our pup. She'd never do such a thing."

"But there are pictures," he continued, showing me his phone. Avery, her face pale and lost in thought, walking into that damn hospital. "If anything, we can go to the records room, check her file. We'll get answers."

My heart pounded in my chest. I wanted to trust her. I did. But a part of me, a part I couldn't ignore, felt the pit in my stomach deepen.

"Why?" I asked, barely keeping my voice steady. "Why would we go behind her back when I can just ask her myself?"

He hesitated, but then his gaze dropped. "But Alpha... what if it's true? What if it's not what you think? Won't you regret it if you confront her and it's not the truth?"

The words hit me like a weight, making it hard to breathe. But despite my doubt, I trusted him, trusted his loyalty. So, against my gut, I followed him.

In the records room, I felt a chill in my bones as the files were laid out before me. Avery Matthews, recent hospital visit. The documents were clear, clinical. Abortion papers—signed, completed.

I stared at them, feeling the world around me crumble. My heart dropped, my breath caught in my throat. I couldn't believe it. I refused to believe it. But the evidence was right in front of me.

Tossing the files away I ran home searching for Avery but she wasn't there.

I searched and searched the room trying to find something, just something just something to give me hope, I didn't even know what it was but what I found demolished any piece of hope I had.

Pamphlets of the pros and cons of having an abortion. The risks and all other bullshit.

Those papers, those goddamn papers, tore through the last shred of hope I had. I couldn't breathe. I couldn't think. My mind raced. She had made the decision for us. She had made it alone.

I stormed back to my office, mind-linking my third-in-command to summon Avery. I couldn't wait anymore. I needed answers. I needed her to explain. I had to understand why.

When she walked in, the smell of the hospital still on her—when she lied to me, looked me in the eyes and told me everything was fine—I couldn't hold back anymore. I snapped.

My wolf, furious and hurt, rejected her. And like a fool, I followed suit. I couldn't even look at her. I couldn't trust her anymore.

I ran. I ran to the falls—our spot, the place where I always went to think. I needed to clear my head. To calm down. I needed to know why. I needed to hear her say it—to hear her explain why she would make such a decision behind my back.

But when I returned, she was gone. Gone with the truth, gone with my heart.

*End of flashback*

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