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Emily POV
The doctor kneels beside the sofa. “Hello Miss, may I assess your ankle?”
“Yes,” I nod and find it really strange that they all keep asking before doing anything to me. Donte and his pack members would just man handle me all the time. No permission needed.
He slides my trainer off and begins feeling my ankle, I hiss at the pain. The Alpha lets out a low growl at the doctor and I flinch.
Alpha Zeke’s eyes flit back to me with regret, “I am sorry darlin’, I didn’t mean to scare you.”
“It’s okay,” I keep my eyes focused on the doctor.
“It is sprained but no broken bones, given the extra weight from the babies you should stay on bed rest for at least a week.” He tells me softly and I almost scoff at that advice. I need to get to the human town. “I have an ultrasound machine in the medical unit. Alpha Zeke will bring you by tomorrow so we can check on the babies. Is that okay?”
“Thank you,” I offer a small smile to the doctor. Looks like I will need to wait until after that appointment before I leave now. I would rather check the babies are well.
Everyone leaves but the Alpha. He crouches beside me now. “I have asked one of our female omegas to help with a bath for you. However, they will be unable to pick you up. It is going to take a little manoeuvring but I will need to assist you as well. I promise not to make you uncomfortable or to look. If at any point you want me to leave then just say so. Is that okay?” He ruffles the hair on Nate’s head.
I swallow nervously but nod.
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The whole process was incredibly easy and not uncomfortable at all. Alpha Zeke was true to his word, he never once looked at my body. It has only been a short time but I feel like I might be able to trust him. Of course, I am not naive enough to fully trust him. Too many men have betrayed me before, I don’t think I will ever fully trust a man again.
After dressing in some clean clothes, Alpha Zeke carries me down stairs and into the dining room. Nate is sat next to me with a plate of pancakes, strawberries and whipped cream.
I slice a piece of my own pancakes off and pop it in my mouth.
“Alpha,” beta Dillon stands in the door way and bows his head. “A messenger approached the border.”
I stiffen at his words, they know I am here.
Alpha Zeke nods so Dillon continues, “Alpha Donte would like to meet this evening. 7pm.”
“Dada!” Nate exclaims excitedly. “Momma, is dada coming to see us?” His smile is so genuine and makes my heart squeeze.
Donte was generally a good father to Nate, they had fun. But when Donte switched, he was so unpredictable.
Alpha Zeke glances at me and I look away quickly.
“Soon Nate,” I tell him with a soft smile. “Finish your food.” He immediately continues eating.
Zeke nods to Dillon, some kind of instruction understood between them.
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Alpha Zeke carries me into a huge bedroom after we had finished eating. He gives me a remote control for a television and then excuses himself. I glance around the room and cannot believe how big it is. This is the size of an Alpha’s room. Why would he put me in here?
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Zeke Pov
Myself and Dillon wait near the border just before 7pm. Exactly on the dot we see Alpha Donte approaching.
“Good evening Zeke,” Donte’s smile is anything but kind and his tone is mocking.
“Donte.” Is my only greeting.
“I believe you have something of mine,” he slowly paces along the border but doesn’t attempt to cross it. “I would like it back now please.”
“I must refuse your request. Nothing of your property is on my land Donte.” I tell him sternly.
He smirks at me, “oh come on. She is very cute and petite. Delicious blonde locks and that perfect olive skin.” He sighs with admiration and I grit to my teeth to suppress the growl building. “Oh yes.” He stops like he suddenly remembers something. “She also has my heir and is currently pregnant with my twins.”
“I know who she is, but again, she is not your property.” My teeth clench several times.
Donte stares at me for a moment and then he surprises me further. He bursts out laughing.
“She is your f*****g mate isn’t she?” He runs a hand through his hair. “For goddess sake, the stupid b***h had to land on the territory of her mate.”
A low growl escapes me and confirms his suspicions.
“So what Zeke?” He spits my name like venom. “You want to keep her now? Fine. Just send my heir over and you can keep my wife. I was just about done with her anyway.”
I step forward with a warning snarl and Dillon steps with me. “No can do Donte. Nate stays too.” Is my only response.
He grits his teeth, “you know how important an heir to the pack is.”
“I do. You may enter our pack grounds for two hours every Sunday. There is a park just down this lane. You will be granted supervised visits with Nate. Once he is eighteen, he can decide if he would like to be your heir.” I explain slowly and ensure he understands.
“The girls?” He asks.
So the twins are girls then. “Same arrangement will stand.”
Donte looks pissed off but he has little choice. My pack is ten times the size of his and I will not hesitate to kill him on the spot.
“Fine. See you Sunday Zeke.”
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