Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
Dr. Flores said he wanted to see me again in a week, unless something happened, and left the room so I could get dressed. He laid pictures of the ultrasound on the table for me as he left. I had to sit there to gather myself for a minute before I could even move. I was about to have 2 babies. Twin alpha babies who could possibly be born with Fae traits. What those traits would be is another mystery. I don’t even fully know what mine are. Other than my hair and my stature, nothing else would indicate I was anything other than a wolf. I finally finished dressing and started my way out of the hospital. I felt like I was in a dreamworld.
On the way to the packhouse, I was hoping my mates were already back from their meeting. I ran into a few pack members and conversed with them briefly before politely excusing myself. Opening the door to the packhouse, I walked straight to our room and hoped that my mates were there. As the door to our bedroom opened, I heard the TV blaring. They were definitely home. I closed the door behind me and just stood there watching my mates as they watched whatever was on the TV.
For the first time in a long time, they looked slightly relaxed. I made my way around the sectional and plopped in between them. Loki scooted closer and asked, “How were your appointments? Was Dr. Flores happy with your healing?” I placed my hand on his cheek and gave him a smile. “More than happy actually,” I replied. “Healthy and healed, and he was happy that I sought out therapy. He spoke highly of Peter,” I continued. Liam shifted in his seat and looked deep into my eyes. “Spill it, baby. There’s more going on than what you are telling us. Good or bad, we are here for you. Remember?’ he said. Scrunching my face up, I let out a deep sigh. I had to tell them, wanted to tell them, but I was terrified of what they would say about the hybrid situation. Now wasn’t the time to give into that fear though, so I got off the couch and turned to sit on the coffee table so I could look them both in the face when I started to speak.
“Well, first off, I need you both to hear me completely out before reacting or responding. Understand?” I started. They both nodded their heads and kept listening intently. “Good. As you know, I saw Peter today for therapy. It was a really good session, and I had a huge breakthrough. I was able to remember things about my mom that I couldn’t before because of fear. Today I can remember the way she smelled, the way she talked and the sound of her laughter. However, I also remember her telling me about her family, and what I am. It explains a lot of things about me. Like my hair color, for instance. Apparently, I’m a hybrid, a Fae/wolf hybrid.” I continued.
Loki started to speak, and I had to raise my hand to silence him. I was about to tell them the hard part. At that part, I was unsure of how they would react, and my heart started racing. I let out a breath I didn’t know I was holding and pulled out the pictures from the ultrasound and handed one to each of them. “Here’s the biggest revelation from today though, we are going to be parents….to twins,” I finished and handed them the ultrasound pictures. I closed my eyes waiting to hear their response, but one didn’t come. I opened my eyes and saw the reason why. Both of my big strong husbands were staring at the pictures with tears streaming down their faces. I didn’t know how to feel. Were these happy tears? Angry tears?
I wish one of them would say something. My eyes kept bouncing back and forth between the two of them, and finally Loki said something. “Wow, this is a whole lot to take in. In both situations. As far as you are a hybrid, who gives a shit. You are our not only our mate, but our wife, and we married you because we loved you, mate bond or no mate bond. Now, you are making us fathers, and that is the greatest gift you could have ever given us. I just hope I can live up to what they need me to be,” he said. He leaned over and gave me a kiss, and rubbed his hand over my belly. I knew he would be a great father, he was already a great father figure to Maddix.
Liam still hadn’t said a word or took his eyes off the picture. “Liam? Please say something,” I asked. He just took his hand and placed it on my knee, giving it a slight squeeze. “I’m going to be a dad, Mel. What an honor that is. What a gift you have given us. I’m in shock to be truthful. I’m beyond happy though, and like Loki said, Who cares if you are a hybrid, you are just Mel to us. The love of our lives. Mother to our kids. All of them, including Maddix.
This doesn’t change anything where he is concerned. He is still ours, and he will never know any difference. I promise you that.” He declared. I don’t know why I was so worried. I should have known they would be happy, but you can never truly know in these situations. I asked them how the meeting with Rory’s mates’ family went and they explained everything that went on. This Gretchen woman sounded like a hoot. I can’t wait to meet her, and the rest. They told me to get ready, and we would go to dinner and meet with them again. I ask that we keep the pregnancy quiet for now, at least until this situation with Callum is over.
They agreed and I went into the closet to change. I put on a long sleeved, dark green maxi dress and put my hair in braids. I slipped on some flat slippers and grabbed a sweater. I knew we were going to be inside, but I was still cold. I guess one plus of being pregnant in the winter time was the extra heat from the pups. We went into the private dining hall where the table was already filled to the brim with food, and Luke’s family stood up to greet us. A small older woman, who I assumed was Gretchen, came straight up to me and wrapped her arms around me. “Luna, it’s nice to finally meet you,” she said and then placed her hand on my stomach. “You are carrying the key to everyone’s future in there, but first we need to kill the demon” she whispered.
Safe Place
*Loki POV*
What a bomb drop! Not only did we find out our wife is a Fae hybrid, but she is also carrying our pups. I, for one, am excited. Don’t get me wrong, I love Maddix. I loved the kid like he was a part of me, but I am super excited to have my own as well. Liam is excited too, but he is worried that everyone will think we are just going to drop the little boy off onto someone else. He is ours, and he is Mel’s blood. Nothing in this whole world will stop him from being ours, and he will always think he is ours.
Neither of us ever wanted Maddix to know what kind of monster his paternal side was. Lots of plans and choices are to be made here in the near future. Unfortunately, our blood children can become heirs to the alpha title. That is unless we were never to be blessed with pups of our own. That would be the only way Maddix could take our place. However, Liam and I have a plan so that all of our kids hold important roles in the pack. The details just need to be completely ironed out. I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard Ms. Bastille says, “You are carrying the key to everyone’s future in there, but first we need to kill the demon”, as she is touching Mel’s stomach. How are my kids the key to the future? What is she talking about? This shit is starting to get weird.
We all sat at the large oval table to eat and get acquainted better. I have to admit, I knew almost nothing about witches or the way they worked. They were supposed to be our most feared enemy, only after the vampires, of course. Yet, I couldn’t see anything ‘evil’ or felt anything to fear while spending time with the Bastille family. They seemed normal to me, and I quite liked them. Luke was a smart ass like me, and his parents were fun and jovial. His sister, Ginger, was quiet and reserved but knew a good joke when she heard it. Her laugh made us laugh even harder.
It sounded like a chipmunk who had inhaled helium from a balloon. Then there was Grandma Gretchen, and she was the observant one. Her eyes could focus on one of us, yet see everyone at the same time. She was hyper aware of everything going on around her. She gave off a slight aura of power, but it was the type you knew wasn’t being forced on you. It was just there as a reminder that she currently is or once was a person of high authority. What she said to my mate about our kids is swirling in my mind, so I got up from where I was sitting and went and sat beside her. I was hoping to speak with her about what she meant, and she gladly allowed me to sit next to her.
“You look troubled, Alpha Loki, but I assure you that you are worrying for no reason. Your babies are the key because they will be strong and kind. They will rule with an iron fist, but will be fair and just with the pack. Just like their fathers are.” She said before I could fully sit down. “How did you know that is what I was coming to ask you? I questioned. She gave a soft chuckle and said, “You see, alpha, when I whispered the words to your mate, your head whipped towards us faster than I got the words out. You were in deep thought prior to me saying those words, and have still been in deep thought since. I do, however, want to speak to you and your brother as soon as possible about the demon, Mannon. I don’t know how much longer we can hold off on that conversation, as well as take action.” There we were, back to reality.
After we ate, and talked for awhile longer, Liam, Mel and myself excused ourselves to go to our office. We asked Gretchen and Luke to join us when they were ready, and the three of us left. I could tell something was eating at Liam and as soon as we entered our office I told him to say what was on his mind. He plopped in his chair and kicked his feet up onto the desk. Running his fingers through his long hair, he growled in frustration. Mel jumped at the sudden outburst and I touched her shoulder, letting her know that he wasn’t lashing out at us.
“Liam, you just scared Mel. What has gotten you so aggravated?” I asked. He just stared at me with hateful eyes and blurted out, “I’m freaked the hell out Lok! This whole demon and witch situation freaks me the fuck out! Moreso the damn demon. I have been getting these weird visions since yesterday, and they aren’t pleasant. The aggravating part is, I don’t know what they mean. I got the most wonderful news a man could ever get today, and I can’t even relish it because I am scared shitless. I’m sorry I scared you, Mel. I honestly didn’t mean to. On a different note, do you guys think grandma Gretchen is going to be of any help?”
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