Chapter 5 CHAPTER FIVE

EMILY'S POV

It's been a month since I found out I was pregnant, and two weeks since I had been avoiding Roman. Sheila had been my guide in all of this, it wasn’t Romans fault, and frankly speaking I didn’t know why I was avoiding him.

Ok I lied, I know very well why I was avoiding him. Roman believed this child to be his, which was ridiculous because I know with every fiber of my being that this child was Stefan’s. Yet, I felt this suffocating uncertainty.

The Red Moon pack had lived up to their name, after my recovery, the Alpha Castor Red, had requested for me and Roman in the presence of his council. We had been asked several questions, and we had answered truthfully.

There was no need to lie, the Alpha was a powerful leader among the werewolves council. And I was sure, the news of our banishment would be everywhere by now. It would have been foolish to lie, especially since I wanted to be welcomed to this pack.

The Luna Serena Red, was very understanding of my situation, probably because she was in a position I had once held. After everything, me and Roman had been accepted as a member of the Red Moon pack.

They had asked if we wanted to stay together since we were both unmated wolves, but Roman had insisted we stay together, with the excuse that I was pregnant and needed someone to look after me.

Roman had started his training to be one of the pack warriors, while I wanted to be a doctor like Sheila.

I sighed, my hands running through the book I was currently reading. Sheila was making me read different books, with detailed descriptions of the human and wolf anatomy. The first step in my training, I rubbed my hands on my stomach, noticing it was bigger than yesterday.

I was four months along, and according to the books I had been reading, my pups will be born by the eighth month. Yes pups, I was carrying twins, which was both exciting and scary at the same time.

“Hey, have you prepared for tonight? Sheila asked me, as she removed the glove she was putting on. She prescribed a few drugs to the patient she had been treating, before finally turning towards me.

““No, I answered, closing my book, before stretching my back.””

““Are you still avoiding Roman? She asked, folding her hands against her chest.””

I blushed, avoiding her gaze.

Sheila!!!! You know I just can’t deal with him now. And besides, we have agreed to do a DNA test when the baby comes.

Sheila rolled her eyes, shrugging her shoulders before stepping towards me, she took my hands in hers, checking my pulse.

““You slept with Stefan that day, but you also slept with Roman.””So I want you to keep your mind open, to all possibilities Sheila said before stepping back.

““I didn’t sleep with Roman!!, I exclaimed, embarrassed with the topic of our discussion.””

Sheila just raised her eyebrows.

I just remember us kissing, and him taking off my clothes, that doesn’t mean we slept together.

Sheila sighed, before changing the subject. This was not the time to push her new friend. Anyways, why don’t we go get something to wear. I need to look hot today, I might find my mate.

Emily nodded, glad at the chance to discuss something else.

Today, the Alpha daughter was getting married to someone from a well known pack. A marriage of alliance I had heard, I packed my bag, my mind drifting off.

Me and Sheila closed up, before walking to the boutique in the pack. The Red Moon pack was truly beautiful and well constructed, it was expected as they were one of the most wealthy packs. Yet even at that, everyone was treated with respect.

I tried on a long black sleeveless dress, with the back exposed. The dress fitted my body so well, highlighting the small bump around my stomach. Sheila smiled, praising the dress on me before trying out her own.

She chose a short red dress that accented her curves perfectly. She looked so beautiful, I knew she would turn the heads of many men tonight.

We bought what we needed, before leaving the boutique, promising to meet up at the party, before going our separate ways.

My heart pounded, as I got closer to the house me and Roman shared. It was a nice small house with three bedrooms, each room with its own bathroom. I had planted some flowers around the house, making it more beautiful. A swinging chair was on the porch, it was my favorite place as I liked curling myself on it, at night with a cup of hot cocoa, reading the books Sheila had asked me too.

I searched my bags for my keys, wondering if I had forgotten it at the clinic, but the door opened, with Roman standing behind it.

I sucked in my breath, embarrassed.

““Hy, I said dumbly.””

“Hy, " he said back as we stood at the door staring at ourselves.” He cleared his throat, before stepping aside so I could enter.

I walked past him, avoiding his body, I didn’t know why I was behaving like this.

The strong smell of whatever Roman was cooking filled the house, my mouth watering at the smell.

““Emily!!! Roman called out, can we please talk?”” he asked softly.

““Let me freshen up, and then we can.”” I said, before walking up to my room.

I breathe out, after closing my door. Well I guess I couldn’t avoid him forever, seeing as we lived in the same house and all. I took my time freshening up, before slowly walking downstairs, wondering what it was Roman wanted to talk about.

He had already finished cooking, everywhere cleaned up with two plates of food neatly served. He sat at one of the dining stools, pressing his phone.

I sat down opposite him, before clearing my throat. Roman looked up, dropping his phone down, before smiling at me. I smiled back, taking in his appearance.

He looked handsome, his hair was pulled back from his face, making his face more defined with a boyish look to him. I looked away, blushing at my thoughts.

““You finally decided to keep the hair.”” I said, running my hands on the table.

“Yes, he replied.” Gesturing, for me to start eating.

I took a spoonful of the food, moaning as the flavor exploded in my tastebuds. Wow!!! this is nice I said, taking more spoons of the food.

“Thank you, Roman replied.” So why have you been avoiding me? He asked.

I choked on the food, before drinking the water Roman quickly handed to me.

“I am not Roman, " I said. I am just!!!! I paused, wondering what was the best word to describe what I wanted to convey to him.

““Look, I know what I said, about remembering some of the things that happened that night might put you off, but I am sorry. I can’t keep denying it, especially now that you are carrying my child.

“We are not sure it’s yours Roman” I said to him, and I remembered some things too. I told him truthfully, just can we please hold off till the babies are born?

He sighed, before nodding his head.

““I missed you Emily he said, with a grin.””

““I missed you too, I said grinning back.”” Of course I missed him, Roman had been part of my life for as long as I can remember, and avoiding him had really affected me more than I cared to admit.

We finished eating, cleaning our plate, before going to our rooms to dress up for the party.

I was nervous as I came down from the stairs, I had packed my hair up, with some curls framing my face. I was not really a fan of makeup so I had just done something light, deciding to go with low heels.

Wow!!!! Roman muttered, you look so beautiful he said his stare intense as he gazed at me. He stretched out his hands for me, helping me down the stairs.

I could feel the warmth of his hands.

He was also looking very dashing. He wore a black suite, with the jacket unbuttoned. The white inner shirt button was opened up, revealing his smooth chest, where a silver cross chain he had always worn lay. His hair was packed up in a messy bun, a silver watch on his wrist, with a black shiny shoe.

I missed a step with how nervous I was, my hands holding onto his shoulder to stop my fall, while his hands held my waist firmly to support me. The warmth of his hands seeped to my bare back, making me shiver. We gazed at ourselves, my heart beating fast as my gaze fell to his lips.

His dark blue eyes were clouded, as he stared intently at me, his grip on my waist tightening as he drew me closer to him.

I could feel the tension between us, and while my mind was aware of what might happen if I didn’t draw back, my body was reluctant too.

Emily, he whispered softly, his hands rubbing slowly on my back. I breathed out, blushing at the deep baritone of his voice.

The ringing of my phone brought me out of whatever delusion I was in. Damm!! These pregnancy hormones were something else.

He let go of me, clearing his throat. I searched my purse for my phone, answering it immediately I saw who the caller was.

“Hello!!!”

“Where are you guys?”” Sheila asked, the whole pack is here already.

““We are on our way, I said, before hanging up.””

We both left the house, driving to the venue.

Sheila rushed towards me as soon as we entered, linking her hands with mine.

You guys are late, the ceremony has already started, Now it’s time for the final vow. We walked forward, my body vividly aware of Roman very close to me. I blushed, at what might have happened if Sheila hadn’t called.

It is with my blessing the booming voice of Alpha Castor Red, echoed round the pack. I announce the marriage ceremony of my daughter Kimberly Red and Stefan Regan Alpha of the Silver Crescent pack. With this marriage, the Red Moon pack stands together with the Silver Crescent pack.

Cold dread fills my body as my heart pounded. Stefan was getting married? Without thinking I pushed my way to the front, I needed to see him there was no way he would do this to me. Roman was behind me, trying to stop me from embarrassing myself, but I was in too much grief to care.

I paused as I reached the front, taking in the sights of Kimberly and Stefan as they exchanged their blood to seal their marriage and alliance.

Stefan I screamed, thrashing as Roman tried to drag me out. Stefan paused, finally noticing me. I watched as he widened his eyes in surprise, before ignoring me totally, drinking Kimberly blood, the bond between them fully sealed.