Chapter 158 – Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel

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Tonight, Abigail had chosen to make a crown roast of pork with mushroom gravy, mushroom stuffed steaks, balsamic roasted chicken, roasted red skin potatoes, baked cheddar macaroni, asparagus, sweet carrots, and broccoli. Along with a beautiful garden salad and delicious looking vegetable soup with garlic bread to accompany it. For dessert there was a delicious looking chocolate cake.

When we all sat down to eat my eyes popped. I had started eating more than I used to when I shifted, but with the queasiness I had been feeling, I didn’t think I could eat that much at all. I would definitely be sending the leftover food from this dinner to feed some of the other pack members.

“So, what was so important that you wanted to throw this dinner party?” Grandfather asked.

“I am quite curious as well.” Lila looked excited while Grandfather looked confused.

“Let us eat first and enjoy the food before it gets cold.” Joaquin encouraged them with a grin.

“You’re hiding something.” Lila looked at him suspiciously, but was still smiling.

“Who, me?” Joaquin tried to feign innocence.

“Alright, fine, have it your way. We will eat then talk.”

The meal was delicious. I had a little bit of everything that was put on my plate, but I couldn’t even eat half of it before I started feeling sick to my stomach again.

“Is everything alright, Riviana?” Grandfather asked me, sounding as formal as always.

“Just a little pre wedding nerves, that’s all.” I smiled at him as I gave him the same excuse as I had given Juniper. It seemed to work just as well now as it did then.

“No reason to be nervous, it’s just a wedding after all.” Grandfather made it seem not so important. “What matters is that the two of you are together and happy.” Alright, that redeemed him a little. He was right, as long as I was with Joaquin everything would be just fine.

“You’re right Grandfather. As long as we have each other, everything will always work out.”

When we had finished dinner we were sipping coffee while eating our dessert, I was having tea instead of coffee. The atmosphere was nice and calm, but I could tell at a glance that Lila was eager to learn what they had been brought here for.

“Riviana, Joaquin, can you please tell us what is going on now?” She finally asked when her patience ran out.

“Go on, Little Bunny, better not keep her waiting any longer.” Joaquin smiled at me. I nodded and looked between Grandfather and Lila.

“Well, first, I have a gift for you Lila.” I informed her as I reached beneath the table to get the two bags I had put there earlier.

“It’s too early for birthday presents.” Lila protested.

“I have one for you too, Grandfather.”

“It’s definitely too soon for my birthday, that is not until June.” He seemed to laugh at that.

“These are not for birthdays.” Joaquin told them.

“Though I did order you a birthday gift that will be here soon.” I smiled at Lila.

“Riviana, you shouldn’t have.” She smiled back, obviously feeling loved.

I handed the gifts to them. Lila’s necklace and the onesie for the baby to wear for Grandfather. With Grandfather’s strict way of behaving and formal speech, I didn’t expect him to excitedly dig into the gift bag like he did. He almost seemed a little childish as I watched him.

Grandfather had his gift unwrapped before Lila had the box for her necklace opened.

“Is this because of Nikki?” He asked me. “It’s wonderful. I am certain that Noah and Nikki’s baby will look wonderful in this.”

“That’s adorable.” Lila cooed as she pulled open the top of her box. “You’re very lucky Samuel.” She said enviously looking at the onesie.

When Lila looked at the necklace she smiled, not reading it at first.

“This is lovely dear. Thank you.” She looked at it more closely and her eyes popped open wide. “Wait! Does this say what I think it does?” She looked between Joaquin and me repeatedly. “Oh my Goddess, oh my Goddess, oh my Goddess.” She was fanning her face in all her excitement, her cheeks flushing bright red and a huge smile on her face.

“What is it Lila? Is something the matter?” Grandfather seemed confused.

“Take a look at this Samuel.” She told him as she reached across the table to show him the necklace with the word GRANDMA written beautifully in gold.

“Grandma?” He was confused for a moment. “Why would Lila need a necklace that says Grandma when Nikki is having a baby?”

“Samuel you dunce.” She yelled at him. “Riviana and Joaquin are going to have a baby as well.” Lila was on her feet now and literally running over to me. She wrapped her arms around my shoulders and squeezed me tight. “Riviana, oh you’ve made me so happy.” She was nearly jumping with joy like Juniper had. She left me and ran to Joaquin next. “Joaquin, you finally did something right.” She hugged him too. Grandfather was still trying to catch up with everything.

“Is she telling the truth?” Grandfather looked at me. “Are you expecting as well, Riviana?” I nodded at him.

“Yes Grandfather, I am.” He smiled and his eyes misted over.

“My dear Riviana.” He got to his feet as well and I rose to meet him halfway. Grandfather put his arms around me and hugged me just like Lila had. “I am so happy for you, my dear.” When Grandfather left me he too went to Joaquin next, his hand outstretched.

“Congratulations my boy.” He shook Joaquin’s hand firmly.

“Thank you, Samuel.” They smiled at each other happily. Everyone was happy that there was going to be a baby.

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Joaquin

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My Little Bunny seemed to be happy with the newest development. That was good, as long as she kept herself safe from now on it would continue to be great. And telling Mom and Samuel about the baby went really well. I know it was a bit too soon, but miscarriages aren’t common among wolves so we didn’t really have much to worry about anyway. I was just happy to continue making my Little Bunny happy.

There was one thing I was not looking forward to though. And that was telling the rest of her family, specifically my beta. I had a feeling Noah was going to be very mad at me. Nonetheless I still made plans to see them with her the next day. I still had five days until the vampire showed up, and it was still exactly three weeks until the wedding so I was not pressed for time.

David, with his new mate Otsana and the newly assimilated Jackson McIan were still investigating until we found where Edmond was hiding. I just hoped the kids were not being treated like Riviana had when she was with the Warlocks. They were all so young that they would not be able to handle even a fraction of what she did.

We decided it would be best to invite everyone over to our place for the big secret reveal. Carter was due in the morning to give a report anyway so he would already be here. The rest of her family came right after lunch having opted to join us after we had all eaten.

Things were going good. Everyone was catching up with Carter as he had been leaving town a lot due to his missions as a scout. Her Aunt and Uncle were happy to see him again. I noticed that Carter still looked slightly depressed about something though. I would have to talk to Riviana about that later.

Everyone was happily talking about the wedding, and Nikki’s pregnancy. All the changes that were coming for their family. It was nice to see such a close, happy family spending time together like this. I had mom back now, but for so long I had no one to spend time with like this. Yes I had my Great Uncle and cousin still in this pack. But my aunt and uncle had been among those killed in the same ambush that my father had died in. The same for my cousin Riley’s father. A lot of my family had died that day. And we all found out how my Great Uncle had raised my cousin to be. I literally had no one left really. Finding Riviana was actually the best thing that ever happened to me.

We spent a good amount of time discussing the plans for our wedding. Riviana and Nikki gushed about the flowers that they had chosen and the color themes. I didn’t really get it but it made me happy to see her smiling so much. The talk finally moved on to the topic of our honeymoon. Everyone clearly expected us to have one, and I had already been planning something special for my little mate, dreaming of something secluded and romantic.

“I don’t think it’s a good idea right now.” My Little bunny shattered my dreams in one go.

“What? Why?” NIkki asked her in shock, asking exactly what I planned on asking.

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