M''s POV


    Lately, I have been feeling exhausted most of the time that I wanted to stay in bed the rest of the day. I knew that this has to do with the growing child inside me.


    I still have a long way to go.


    As a witch, I am strong and has immunity against any regr diseases. I can create potions that can make me almost resistant at any possible poisoning. I gave the same antidote to Lauren in case of emergency.


    I went to the garden to give the family and the Alpha Victor to speak in private. It is a family affair and my presence is not needed there.


    My hand grabbed the nearest thing when felt light-headed. I was thankful that it was the fence that held the orchids together. It was able to sustained my weight.


    Slowly, I sat on the nearest bench. I was d it has a backrest.


    I closed my eyes for a moment. The dizziness will pass in a minute.


    I knew because I have been experiencing this for a while. Even before I had the confirmation of my pregnancy.


    Indeed, I felt a lot better in a few minutes. I finally opened my eyes only to find myself drowning into the dark gray eyes of Beta Richard of the Full Moon Tribe. The man is looking down at me as he stood beside the fence where I held on tight to bnce myself from lightheadedness a while ago.


    I already expected that Richard will be here when Alpha Victor arrived. I even felt disappointed when I was not able to see him behind the alpha.


    "Are you feeling alright, M?"


    I sighed. A hint of concern was visible on his voice. He has been always a gentle man.


    "Of course."


    "You look pale. Are you ill?"


    I rolled my eyes at him as I sat up straight.


    "Lauren and I spoke until past midnightst night. I still in need of sleep, Beta." I recounted.


    It was true. Well, half-true. Indeed, Lauren and I spent half of the night talking and giggling like teenagers the previous night.


    "That exined the heavy bags under your eyes. You should take a napter."


    "Yeah."


    A while ago, I could almost fall on my knees. However, at the presence of this man, I suddenly felt so much better. Even the sound of his voice put me at ease.


    To be quite honest, I am thankful but also detested the implication of it.


    The sudden change of my mood has to do with Richard''s presence. I am feeling better because he is here. The growing pup inside me felt safe and secure at the presence of this man. Yet, I loathed that I felt that way. It only meant one thing. I am growing dependent in the presence of this handsome man.


    At this moment, I am thankful that I have the ability to hide my changing scent. As a person pregnant with a wolf baby, my scent will change and anyone with strong sense of smell would notice that. Richard will notice that. It will be pandemonium if he learned of my pregnancy. I am not ready to disclose the information.


    Insofar, he did not have to know.


    "How was your trip?" I asked to change the topic of my health.


    I tapped the vacant space beside me. With a smile, the beta upied the seat beside me.


    Slowly, I released a deep breath.


    I have this desire toy down my head on his chest and breathe in his scent.


    His scent made me feel so much better. No matter how much I wanted to deny it, it gave mefort. As if the baby inside me knew, he settledfortably in my tummy like a well-behaved peanut.


    I shook my head. I remembered the talk that Lauren and I hadst night. My friend appointed herself as the godmother of my child regardless of who the father was. She even called my baby ''Peanut.''


    "Nothing much happened as we drove here. The alpha was nervous but very ecstatic that he will be meeting Miss Anna. Alpha Victor has been looking forward for this day."


    "I am d that he''s making an effort in meeting Grandma Anna."


    "Alpha loves his mate. He really likes to seek the approval of Miss Anna."


    "I am thankful that he does. Lauren deserves to have a wonderful mate. A great man that would take care of her."


    "The Luna is very kind."


    "I know, right?" Richard nodded. "By the way, I thought Alpha Victor will be herest night."


    "Yeah. Everything was set when Alpha told me that we''ll leave in the morning. His meeting ended a littlete."


    "I see. What''s new in the tribe? Full Moon Tribe is quite busy these days."


    The beta straightened his long legs as he contemted on his words. I, on the other hand, breathed a lungful of air.


    I am hoping that Richard will not notice that I am just trying to sniff his scent. It was very addicting that I have to check myself every time so that I will not be stered on his side or clinging on his shoulders for better experience. "Alpha Victor told me that he was visited by Miss Serena in the office."


    As if on a whished, I turned to the beta with a frown on my face. However, Richard calmly met my gaze.


    "What did the b*tch want?"


    "Alpha told me that Miss Serena wanted to continue where they left off--"


    "The audacity of that woman!"


    I stood up and face him. My hands were on my hips and looked down on the surprised face of the beta. "Alpha Victor should kick that woman out of the tribe. She has been conniving with his rivals in the tribe." "Miss Serena sent her apologies ording to Alpha Victor."


    "And then what? She will try to break his rtionship with Lauren."


    "Alpha Victor loves his mate."


    "But a woman like Serena will do everything to ruin a beautiful rtionship--"


    "Kent showed up."


    "She should be ashamed of herself. I will punch her in the face if I see her. She deserved to be-- what?"


    Hisst statement registered in my brain a littlete that I stopped mid-sentence.


    A smile formed on Richard''s lips.


    I shushed him. "What did you say?"


    He chuckled. "Kent showed up and put her in ce."


    "Oh? Great."


    I calmed down immediately. I went back to my seat. I had to clear my throat out of embarrassment.


    I elbowed him when I heard his softughter. The man had the nerve tough at my expense.


    Over-reacting I know but I love Lauren like a sister. She deserved to be taken care of.


    "Don''t worry, M. Alpha Victor loves your friend. My alpha is a verymitted man." "I''m d. Men like that is rare."


    Silence surrounded them. However, it was the beta who spoke first after a while.


    "I saw them in the dining area before I noticed you here. They seemed to be in good terms."


    "I nodded. “Grandma Anna only wanted to be assured that Alpha Victor epted Lauren not because of her ability to heal. The old woman only wanted to be assured that Lauren will be in good hands."


    "I understand. Alpha Victor will not allow anything bad to happen to his mate. Besides, they were true mates and they both knew how it felt to be betrayed by someone they trust."


    "That''s deep, Beta Richard."


    I got startled when he grabbed my hand. When I turned to him, his gray orbs were on me. They were thoughtful.


    My heart thumped at the emotions I see in his eyes. I had to blink to avoid drowning in those grays.


    "Hey." I muttered before pulling my hand from his clutch. "What are you doing?"


    I looked away. I crossed my arms in front of me so that he will not notice that they were shaking.


    "I have told you this before but can we, you know..."


    "What?" I asked when I detected hesitation in his voice.


    It was new since he was a confident man. A nerd and reserved man like his alpha but he knew when to assert himself.


    "I will not hurt you, M. I mean, we''re both consenting adults. Can we at least try where this tension between us may lead?"


    Smile gone, I nced at the beta of the most powerful tribe in the State. I stared into his eyes as I contemte on what to say. "Please?"