Submission.
1009 Words
Anastasia.
I stare at my father in shock as the gravity of what I had just done had sank in.
I had put my child and myself in danger yet again.
"I went for a run. I could not resist Jade. And... I happened to run into Crosswalk". I say.
"What did he say to you?" He asks.
"He demands that I spend one week of every month with him so that he and the child can bond properly". I say in an annoyed tone.
"Wise man. I would have done the same thing if I were in his shoes". He says and settles down on my bed.
"Dad!"
"What? You should be glad that he wants to be an active parent. Raising a wolf on your own is going to be very much work". He says.
I scoff.
"Its nothing I am not prepared to handle". I say.
He laughs.
"Do you know what your mother went through while she was carrying Arthur? Watch what you say. Having the father around calms the pup". He says.
I never knew that.
"You should invite him over so we can discuss the terms of the agreement. We need to know exactly what he has in mind". He says.
I am filled with dread. I don't want to see him at all.
"But what of Arthur? Arthur would not want to see him here". I say.
"Let's worry less about Arthur and more about you." He says.
He always sees through me.
I sit beside him on the bed.
"I really have messed up, haven't I, Dad?" I ask, overcome with despair.
He pulls my head down to rest on his shoulder and slowly pats my back.
"No, honey. You just handed the reins to fate". He says.
His words puzzle me but I am to tired to think about it. I slowly fall asleep in his arms.
Levi is to arrive. My brother had been the one to send out the invitation. I am doing everything I can to avoid staring out the window. This is a bad idea.
I know he is here when I perceive his scent. I don't go downstairs, I just stay in my room and wait quietly.
Arthur knocks on my door and I open it.
"Your baby daddy is here, Ana". He announces.
I just roll my eyes and follow him.
We enter the study. My father's Beta is there, seated beside my father. Levi came alone, not like I expected it any other way.
Our gazes meet and lock as soon as I enter the room. His scent is choking me. I feel the pup move within me. My hand instinctively touches my stomach. It knows that its daddy is here.
I settle down beside my brother to intimidate him from approaching me for any reason.
"Thank you for coming". My father starts.
"Thank you too for inviting me". Levi responds cooly.
I can feel his grey eyes on me. I don't want to look at him. Maintaining eye contact with him always does something to me.
"We understand that you are willing to take a stand as the father of the pup she is carrying". My father says.
"Yes, Sir". He responds.
"What measures do you intend to take?" The Beta asks this time.
"I already asked her to spend a week with me every month so that I can develop a bond with my unborn son. She s
agreed". Levi says.
I roll my eyes.
"Do you have a stipulated time you want her to visit or she is free to come at her will?" My father asks.
"We all know that she would never come if the decision were to be up to her. I would like her to come from tomorrow if it convenient for every one here". Levi said.
My brother and I exchanged looks. Why did the f*****g asshole choose the next day?
Dad looks at all her faces before he turns back to Levi.
"I see no objection."
"Thank you very much". He says.
My father leans forward on his chair. I know exactly what he wants to ask.
"Do you have any intentions of marrying my daughter?" He asks.
Levi leans back on his seat.
"I had, at first. After my encounters with her, I could tell that it would be a waste of time. I gave up the pursuit". He says.
I roll my eyes. As if he ever thought about it.
Dad nods his head.
"That would be all for now. Do you have anything you would like to say?" My father asks him.
Levi shakes his head.
"No, Alpha Purrey. May I speak with Anastasia in private?" He asked.
My eyes shot up immediately.
What did he want to talk about.
"Of course". My father says.
He leaves the room and I follow him outside.
He backs me against a wall.
"I am picking you up tomorrow whether you like it or not. No funny business." He grunts.
I roll my eyes.
"As if my father would let me do otherwise". I respond.
"How are you feeling? You look sick". He asks.
I avoid his gaze.
"I'm fine, thanks for the concern".
"That's all I wanted to say". He says and releases me.
I watch him walk away.
I head up to my room. Not long after, he leaves.
I start packing the things I would need for the entire duration.
I fall asleep while packing. My lack of sleep catches up with me and I sleep to the next morning.
I wake up by past eleven. My face is all mushed up. I rush in for a shower before he arrives.
I hear him talking with my father downstairs as I dress up.
I stuff whatever I can into my bag and go downstairs.
"Ready?" He asks.
I just wave goodbye to my dad and follow him. I get into the car and the car starts rolling.
He turns to me.
"Did you know that our mate bond was never broken?"
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