7. Home

Andrea POV

It's been 6 weeks since my drunken one night stand and I'm sitting here in the bathroom of the apartment Denise 'Nessi' and I share as she hugs me.

Every week I took a pregnancy test and every week it came back positive.

"'it's ok, we can figure it out, we don't have to return to the pack next week, I'm sure we can tell ur dad something to get out of the pairing ceremony."

The pairing ceremony was a chance for all packs to join and a few from over seas, to come together and find their mates, and it goes on for 2 weeks for maximum pairing.

If I find my mate there is no chance he will be able to accept another mans child.

I wanted so much for the priestess to help me but here I am still pregnant.

"We can't just not go, my dad and yours are expecting us." I said deflated.

This past year we both turned 18.

So being part of the pairing ceremony this year was a big deal for our parents.

I'm daughter to the most powerful pack of North America, the Blood Rain pack.

My father Alpha Kelian Fray and my mother Luna Mariona Fray, both have been waiting for me to take part of the ceremony for years.

They allows told me what to expect, why the ceremony takes place and how my wolf will help me to find my mate.

I didn't want to go home and announce that I was already pregnant but not by my mate.

"I cannot return carrying a child when I am not claimed."

I said getting scared once again.

"Hey hey hey, we have been over this. Your dad will not have you hunted and killed. " She tried to sound convincing .

But to me it was no use.

A few years back, I saw one female being led to the edge the woods that surrounded the pack house.

She was in tears and begging those around her that she was indeed faithful to her mate.

But once accused there really isn't no going back, her mate didn't want her or the pup, then my father told her '45minutes starting now'.

Her eyes wide with fear she turned and ran, she was tripping over everything in her path before she disappeared into the woods.

This was my fate.

Being pregnant and unclaimed was very bad.

Usually females who got pregnant with another males pup who wasn't their mate, were usually killed because her mate didn't want to raise another wolfs pup.

I don't think my father could protect me seeing as how it was one of the laws he introduced when he rose to power.

I begged the Priestess Selene once more to help me.

"I just want to be able to fully be accepted by my mate, and I can not do that with another males pup I beg of you help me" I pleaded.

Before I knew it the week went by fast, Nessi and I were pulling up to the castle that I call home.

It was grand, 6 levels.

2 level basements with a cellar, main floor with the usual banquet hall, grand hall, ball room, library, conservatory, a solarium and of course the kitchen.

The second floor was mainly for the warriors of the pack who had mates, and for the higher ranking council members.

The third floor had nothing but extra guest rooms for ranking visitors.

And the forth floor was for the pack alpha and luna, and of course my brother and I.

My brother is one year younger than I am, and he is already grooming to take over the pack on his 18th birthday.

The car came to a stop and I was pulled from my daydreaming.

Here we go.

I thought.

As soon as we go out of the car both our mothers embraced us, my mother on the verge of tears when I heard.

"She's no longer a child allows her to breathe woman" and I smiled at my dad.

"If I had another daughter I wouldn't miss her so much" my mom spat back at my dad.

An evil grin plastered his face as he said "is that a challenge?"

"Gross" I told them both.

They both laughed at my expense.

My gosh I missed their banter.

Only my father was allowed to tease my mother in such a way that always ended with her threatening him spending the night on the sofa.

I don't think she has ever followed through tho.

Nessi and her mother were already making their way inside when my own mom tugged at my arm.

"Wait until you see the hall, it beautiful. I wanted everything to happen just like a fairytale for when you find your mate."

"That might be a problem mom " I tried to get her attention off of the flowers she was describing to me.

"Oh nonsense dear, your mate will find you, I'm sure of it" she said paying no attention the seriousness in my voice.

When I turned to check just how far away my father was, wolves have exceptional hearing and I didn't want him to know before I was ready to tell hm myself.

I wanted to head to the kitchen to sneak a little snack when a delicious smell made me turn away from the front door.

The smell of fresh rain and mint, just mouthwatering.

It was faint but growing stronger.

Siaya was starting to howl in happiness, but I still didn't know what that smell was.

I was going to ask my father but when I turned around I found him waiting to greet the next vehicle that was pulling to a stop.

That's when I heard him.

"Alpha Marcu and Luna Sierra its a pleasure to have you and your pack members with us. And of course, Beta Jason, Delta Wyatt. Come on in there are already 4 other packs mingling in the grand hall" my father expressed.

Just as he was going to escort them inside we could all see another vehicle approaching.

"Andrea sweetheart, can you please show the alpha and luna where they will be staying" my dad asked.

All I was focused on was Beta Jason, the one I was pregnant for.

I tried to remember him but for the life of me I swore I had never seen him.

It didn't make sense.

"Alpha Marcus, Luna Sierra this way please " I heard Nessi.

"Thank you" I mouthed to her.

She gave me a nod, knowing that I had to talk to Beta Jason.

"Beta Jason?"

"Yes, who might you be?" He asked me.

The way he asked gave me shivers, and not in the good way.

Something was off about him and I didn't like it.

But still I continued.

"I don't know if you remember me Beta, but we met before, back in Atlantic City." I tried to explained.

"I met so many new friend in Atlantic City, you might need to narrow it down" he said.

I was disgusted, he truly didn't remember me.

I was about to continue when he got extremely close and started licking his lips.

He put one arm around my waist and pulled me into his side.

"Where did I meet you at, it might help narrow it down, the bar, the park, the store, alley?" He asked hinting that they weren't 'meeting spots' rather s*x spots.

"It doesn't matter if you remember me or not, but I have to tell you, we had sex back in Atlantic City and I'm now pregnant. 6 weeks to be exact"

I blurted out, he was getting on my nerves and I just wanted to get this over with.

I wanted nothing to do with him and his presence made my skin crawl.

Just as I was about to leave the same scent hit me only stronger this time.

I turned to the Yukon that just arrived and there he stood, 6'4" black wavy hair, muscles straining his white button up shirt which was showing off the outline of an 8 pack under his shirt.

He was perfect.

"MATE!" Was all I said.

Beta Jason POV

"Why do we have to come to these tedious ceremonies" I asked my Alpha "its not like we are allowed to take home whoever we choose"

"Because to the other packs we are barbaric, and the Were council is about to attack our lands.

We must seem like we are abiding by the rules" he said in a flat tone.

"Well hopefully we can take home a few she wolves with us" I said as we pulled up to the hosting packs house.

We had barely stepped out of the vehicles when we were approached by an over zealous Alpha.

"Alpha Marcu and Luna Sierra its a pleasure to have you and your pack members with us.

And of course, Beta Jason, Delta Wyatt."

Come on in there are already 4 other packs mingling in the grand hall" Alpha Kelian expressed.

Just as we were going to be escorted inside another vehicle was approaching.

"Andrea sweetheart, can you please show the alpha and luna where they will be staying" he asked a pretty brunette.

I tried to remember where I had seen her before, but nothing came to mind.

Huh, I have a couple days to figure out.

"Alpha Marcus, Luna Sierra this way please " I heard another wolf say.

Now her I remember, she stopped me from claiming a hot little number.

THATS WHO SHE WAS!!!

Alpha Kelians daughter.

"Beta Jason?"

"Yes, who might you be?" I asked.

By the way she was staring at me, I could tell she wasn't liking our encounter. But still I waited as she she continued.

"I don't know if you remember me Beta, but we met before, back in Atlantic City." seeming forceful.

"I met so many new friends in Atlantic City, you might need to narrow it down" saying as I winked at her.

I got extremely close and started licking my lips.

Maybe if I sweet talk her she might want another try to make herself unforgettable.

I put one arm around her waist and pulled her into my side.

"Where did I meet you at, it might help narrow it down, the bar, the park, the store, alley?" I asked hoping she got the not so subtle hints that they weren't 'meeting spots' rather s*x spots.

"It doesn't matter if you remember me or not, but I have to tell you, we had sex back in Atlantic City and I'm now pregnant. 6 weeks to be exact" she blurted out.

Now I know full well I didn't have s*x with this slut wolf.

I was about to tell her off when I noticed she no longer was paying attention to me but the white vehicle that just pulled up.

Seems like fate was on my side, the a**h**e that keeps getting in my way when want to have a little fun.

"A little fun sound interesting right now" my wolf Lexon teased.

"MATE!"

She gritted beside me.

I turned and my eyes darted between the two.

This cant be real, Priestess you have finally granted me payback.

And I wasn't going to back down until I get this wolfs head.

Alpha Cain POV

It has been almost 5 weeks since Ryker has made his voice or presence known.

I tried to shift but nothing ever happened.

I needed him but he refused to come forward.

"You are still our alpha, and we will protect you no matter what" Nick said reassuringly .

"I can not keep hiding this, the pack will become vulnerable." I told him

"I've been lucky so far that no challenges have come forward. The rogue attacks will increase if they find out I have no wolf"

I was indeed worried, but more so for Ryker, I could still feel the bond so at least I knew I still had a parabond.

"Yes but everyone respects you, no one would dare challenge you. You still have your wolf even if he is being stubborn right now."

He tried to sound sincere but listening to this for 5 weeks just made it sound like noise.

I wanted to have my younger brother step in and become alpha but he's more the tech type and would be challenged the first day.

I wasn't about to let the pack fall to another family.

The Jax family has had control and power of the Blood Hunter pack for 16 generations and I wasn't about to loose it now.

We are almost there.

"Can you smell that?" I asked Nick who was sitting beside in the back seat.

"I just smell pine. What do you smell?" He asked while he stuck his nose in the air.

"Like a hint of vanilla and jasmine. Thats her! That my mate!" I shouted a little over excited.

"She's here? Do you think she can help you remember what happened to Ryker?"

That thought never crossed my mind but I was now hopeful.

We were pulling into the courtyard when I saw a brunette talking to—HIM!

Echo pack was here.

By the looks of it, my mate was a little too cozy with Beta Jason.

I wanted to kill him for touching my mate and holding her against him.

She was staring at me before I even got out of the Yukon.

'Ryker if you can hear me, I found our mate. She's here In front of me, please she needs you, she needs us' I pleaded with him but still got nothing.

"Mate" I heard her say.

But she didn't come to me, instead she stayed by Jasons side.

He wasn't holding her tightly but I could tell she wasn't coming me.

This angered me.

My mate wanted to stay with HIM of all people.

The hopeful feeling I had was now going away.

I didn't wait for Alpha Kelian to greet me, I strode straight to my mate.

I wanted answers and she was the only person that could give them to me.

"Mate. My mate. Why are you here with him?" I asked seething at her.

"Hello, I'm Andrea Fray. Daughter to Alpha Kelian and Luna Mariona. I am here talking to the Beta because I have information that is personal and need to discuss with him" she replied.

"As your mate I do not approve you being alone with another male without my presence and I demand you come with me" I was keen on getting her away from him.

Suddenly Alpha Kelian was to the right of me.

"What is goin on here?" He demanded from all of us.

"Nothing dad it's fine, I'm just talking to the Beta. Annnnnd I guess I found my mate"

was all she said, she didn't seem to happy about finding me.

I waited a long time for her and she seemed uninterested in me.

"Andrea, you have found your mate. This is a reason to celebrate ." Alpha Kelian tried not to sound too excited.

"Get your hands off what is MINE!" I growled to the Beta.

He just smiled at me in return.

"Beta you must release my daughter at her mates request" said Alpha Kelian backing me up.

"I'm not holding her tightly, she may go if she wants" as he leaned into her.

She still didn't pull away, I really didn't understand.

I wanted to rip her away from him but seeing as how she is Alpha Kelians daughter that might not be a good idea with him standing right next to me.

"Look I just need to talk to the Beta for a moment, just a moment" Andrea forced out trying to sound calm but it really wasn't working.

I could see her trembling hands at her side.

Was she terrified of him?

"NO!" I really didn't mean to shout it but it was enough for both her and the Beta to flinch.

"Father, this man here is my mate. And I have something I need to discuss with Beta Jason and he will not allow me to do so" she talked about me like I was a lowly omega.

"Andrea he is your mate, if he says he's not comfortable then you must talk with him and understand where he is coming from" Alpha Kelian didn't use his alpha voice, rather his father tone.

"Well I must speak with Beta Jason before I go with him" she said pointing at me.

I realized I didn't introduce myself, but before I could, HE said my name.

"Babe you are talking about Alpha Cain, and we might as well tell him our wonderful news" Jason said with a devilish grin on his face.

"TELL ME WHAT!" I raised my voice and demanded to know using my alpha tone.

Jason instantly submitted and that almost made me want to smile-almost.

What she said next I never would have expected .

"Im pregnant and Beta Jason is the father"

My heart ripped in two and there was a pain that seemed so familiar.

Ryker.

It's the same pain I felt as he drifted away from me.

I can't believe she would do this.

I can not believe my mate had a pup that wasn't mine.

I wanted to be her first everything and now I have to face a difficult decision.

"I will not stand for this! YOU ARE MY DAUGHTER! How can you be so reckless? Daughter or not you know the laws. Tonight before the ceremony you will be hunted….and killed!" Alpha Kelian stated before turning his back and retreating into his home.

Killed!

Alpha Kelian just gave his daughter a death sentence!

His daughter, but MY mate.

I had two choices, allow her to be hunted and killed or claim her with another mans pup in her womb. Of all people why did It have to be HIM.

Ryker if there 2was ever a time for you to loose control, it would be now.