Chapter 29

Sophie P.O.V

I hoped our passion for each other never died. The way Eric touched me was as if I was being touched for the first time repeatedly. He worshiped my body making me writhe and moan under his touch. We were lucky. Lucky to be starting a family. Lucky to have each other, just like my adoptive parents. I still worried what Mary and Gary would think when they found out I was pregnant. I made a mental note to go and see Mary before the meeting. I would tell her that way she wouldn't be shocked when Eric announced it.

I longed for Gary, Dr Sven and Gavin to be back. I was beginning to get worried about them. Gavin had stopped replying to my texts and Gary just kept telling me everything was alright, and they would be home soon. That was a week ago.

After our pleasurable moment Eric and I sat semi-naked on the sofa, our hands interlocked. I could sense Eric was distracted by something. Turing to face him and kissed his lips softly, running my hands through his dark hair.

"What are you thinking about." I asked.

Eric looked at me and smiled. "Just thinking I would have liked Dr Sven here at the pack meeting."

"You miss him, don't you?" I ran my hand down his neck and over the spot where I marked him. He flinched as I lightly tickled his skin.

"Yes, I miss him. After my Father died, he stepped in and helped me with a lot of things. Things a father should have helped his Alpha son with." Eric sighed. He looked down at both of our naked bodies, he was lost in thought again. "We better get dressed. I have to go and speak with Tatiana." He finally said. He got up and picked up his discarded shirt.

Anger flushed through me. How could he go to her after we just made love? Why did he have to have anything to do with her? Dove growled thinking about how she wanted to kill me.

"Hey baby, please don't stress. You know Tatiana means nothing to me." He pulled me up and hugged me taking some of the anger away.

"Do you have to see her right now?" I asked looking into his worried eyes.

"Yes I do. I'm already stretching her solitary incarceration. She should have been questioned within the first 24 hours." He sighed again as he pulled up his pants and adjusted his zipper.

"Then I'm coming with you." I snatched my top and searched the floor for my panties.

Turning around Eric had a wicked grin on his face. In his hand were my knickers. He laughed at my angry expression. I tried grabbing them from him, but he held them up where I couldn't reach. After about five minutes of me trying to get my underwear back I crossed my arms and pouted.

"Baby your so cute when you're angry." He mused moving his hands over my breasts, still housed in their bra but slightly lopsided. I adjusted my breasts back into my bra and sighed. He pecked my lips before moving back and tossing me my panties. "You're not coming with me." He said seriously.

"Why not?" I quickly pulled my underwear on and fixed my top and pants.

"Because she's dangerous. Did you forget she tried to kill you?" Eric sat down on the sofa again running his hands through his already messy hair.

"She can't do anything to hurt me now. She's locked up, isn't she?" I envisaged Tatiana bound by her ankles and wrists with silver cuffs. There would be no way for her to physically hurt me.

Eric nodded looking defeated. I sat down on Eric's knee and he ran his hand over my belly. I knew he was concerned Tatiana would try to hurt me again, but I needed closure. I placed my hand on top of Eric's and my vision changed. In front of us was our son. He giggled as Eric chased him around the garden. Eric grabbed his and swung our son through the air. High pitch laughter and giggles flowed happily from the little boy. The vision faded. I smiled to myself before looking up at Eric. I was surprised to see a tear run down his face.

"Baby what's wrong?" I asked wiping away the tear. I could see more threatening to come from the look of his glassy eyes.

"Nothing is wrong. I'm so happy." He grinned. "I love you, Sophie."

There it was. He finally said he loves me. I broke down in tears to, but I let mine flow freely. We latched onto each other in a tight embrace. If anyone entered the room at this precise moment, they would think a tragedy had occurred. But the truth was we were so in love with each other it made us cry. Eric started stroking my hair. His hand moved down my neck and over his mark. His touch made my skin tingle and sparks flew when he touched the mark on my neck. I leaned back and looked at him. His tears had disappeared and he was smiling again.

"Even you crying is not going to stop me from going with you to that dungeon." I said sternly.

Eric laughed. "Ok, ok I get it. But that was a low blow baby using your powers like that." He tickled me. I giggled trying to bat his hands away.

I pulled myself away from Eric trying to catch my breath. "Eric…"

"Yes beautiful?" He stood up and straighten his clothes.

"I love you to."

***

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Eric asked as we walked down a stone corridor.

The dungeon building looked like it belonged in medieval times. Cobble stones lined the floors and walls. Candles provided light from small pillars along the corridor. Moaning and screaming could be heard in the distance and I clung onto Eric's arm tightly.

"Of course." Was all I could mutter.

We made several turns before we were outside a large wooden door. Eric unlocked it and we walked inside. In the room was a small wooden table and two basic wooden chairs. On the far wall were chains and shackles. Dried blood stained the wall. The smell was grotesque it made me want to throw up. I chose to breathe through my mouth. It was the lesser of two evils.

On the left wall hung a variety of objects. There were whips, silver cuffs and other barbaric torturing instruments. I shivered at the thought of what they were used for. Eric moved towards another door located on the right side of the room. He unlocked the door, and the stench of urine flooded the room. My hand flew up to my mouth as I saw a dishevelled figure, her hand lay on her exposed bump. Her hair hung over her face, matted, and tangled.

"Tatiana." Called out Eric.

She slowly looked up. A grin spread across her face as she looked lovingly at Eric. She moved her hands out and the sound of chains scrapping the floor echoed around the room.

"Eric, my darling. I knew you'd see sense." She reached out towards him, but he didn't move.

"You're right Tatiana. I did see sense." He leaned against the door. I was a little nervous. She was so deceptive what if she manipulated him again.

Tatiana stood up, swaying a little and holding onto the wall for balance. She walked gingerly towards him. Her eyes locked on his. When she reached him, she let out a sigh. Suddenly, her eyes darted out towards me and her face went dark.

"What is she doing here?" she spat.

Eric turned around and smiled at me. "Sophie wanted to see you." He said holding out his hand towards me.

I reluctantly walked over to them and took his hand. He moved his hand around my waist, and I leaned into him. Tatiana's eyes darted from Eric to me. Her anger bubbled and I took a step back.

"She can't phase, she's wearing silver." Eric assured me.

He took hold of my hand and we walked over to the table. Tatiana followed us, staggering a little as she made her way to one of the seats.

"Come to gloat, have we?" She sneered. "Well good for you. Your bewitched my fiancé into leaving me and my baby and you hypnotised my baby daddy into believing I was evil."

At least she's given up the pretence that her baby is Eric's I thought. I took a deep breath and sat down opposite her.

"I'm not here to gloat or show off to you. I just want to know why. Why did you hurt so many people? You had the perfect guy who loved you unconditionally. Why did you destroy everything for your own selfishness?"

Eric let a low grumble out and I grabbed his hand reassuringly. I knew he wouldn't be happy that I called Luke a perfect guy. But it was true. Luke had got me through so much. When I had decided I was going to leave, the only person I feared hurting the most was Luke.

Tatiana rolled her eyes. "I wanted to be Luna. I've always dreamed of being high ranked."

"But you would have been ranked. You were mated to Luke who is a Gamma." Eric said crossing his arms.

"Luke was weak. You Eric, you showed me passion like I have never felt before." She stared up into his eyes with longing. Dove stirred. Her hackles raised. I could feel her anger. I focused on calming Dove before unleashing my own anger on Tatiana.

"Luke wasn't weak. He loved you. He would do anything for you and you used him!" I yelled.

Eric growled again and I turned to look at him shaking my head. He had to know by now that I would always be his. I understood that Blaze would also be uncomfortable and didn't want to share me and Dove with anyone but surely Eric could reason with his wolf.

"Sounds like Eric doesn't like you talking about Luke." She leaned back in her chair eyeing me. "You and I aren't that different. We've got the same taste in men." She licked her dry lips and shot a look at Eric. "Tell me, who's better in bed? Luke or Eric? I know my answer…" She cackled. I couldn't stop Dove from pushing forward. I growled as my claws extended. Eric grabbed me and held onto my waist.

"Sophie, you need to calm down. She's not worth it." Eric ran his other hand up and down my arm. Every motion soothed the rage burning within me.

"You need to put that bitch on a leash baby." Tatiana said looking innocently at Eric.

I could feel it was Eric's turn to get angry. However, I was amazed at how well he managed to compose himself. "Stop calling me baby. I will never be yours; I never was." He said through clenched teeth. "Speak to your Luna like that again and you will be punished, pup or no pup."

Tatiana's eyed widened. I gasped. I wouldn't let Eric hurt her. Even if she was a conniving bitch, I wouldn't let her pup bare injury or even death for her mistakes. I placed my hand on Eric's arm. He looked down at me and sighed. He knew I wouldn't let Tatiana be hurt while she was still pregnant.

"Let's go and get ready." I said softly to him. "She's not going to help us any further." I stood up and unconsciously held my stomach. A move that didn't go unnoticed.

"That pup should have been mine." She growled looking at my stomach. "Eric is mine. You hear me! MINE!" She began thrashing around. Eric quickly escorted me to the door. She threw her chair towards us and it smashed into the wall, tiny pieces falling to the floor.

Eric pushed me through the door and signalled two guards to attend to Tatiana and her fit of rage. I ran into Eric's arms and we stood there for several minutes. I listened to Tatiana scream as her chains clashed along the stone floors. She was beyond help but I would not let her pup be punished for her madness. That pup was half Luke's, and I would do anything to make sure he would get his pup.

"I don't care what you do with her Eric, just don't hurt her pup. Remember that pup is part of Luke. We can't let her mistakes ruin his chance of happiness." I said into his shoulder.

"Once again you've proven yourself a worthy Luna. I know you don't see it, but you only ever want to protect those who need protecting." He kissed the top of my forehead and I snuggled further into his embrace.

"How about we go get ready? I think we might be late." I faked a surprise look on my face.

Eric looked confused. "What do you mean, we've got ages until the meeting."

I giggled. "Well, just to be safe we should shower together to save some time." Eric's lips crashed onto mine.

"I agree." He smirked.