Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Three

Alpha Blake

I was in the kitchen making tea while Ryley was having a shower. The repairs to the house she was staying in were finished and I moved the boys and myself in. I also had the basement finished so the boys could have their own space. Which is good, because I don't think they want to hear their mother screaming my name.

This is one thing she asked for and I was going to give her everything she wanted and needed.

“We are having another pup!” Gunnerexclaimed in my head. His tail has been thumping since we heard the heart

beating. I never wanted another child untilRyley. Now that it's happening and she's finally home, I can't stop smiling.

“Is everyone okay with Mom?” Channingasked, walking into the kitchen he took a seat across from me at the island.

“She will be now that she's home," Ianswered, pouring the steaming water into a mug.

“Did they hurt her?” He whispered and myattention snapped to him. He was looking out the window, misty eyes.

“I know they had her in silver cuffs andthey were taking her blood. I don't know much about it since I didn't want to overwhelm her.”I told him. He gave me a nod not meeting my gaze.

I know he has been worried sick about his mother. Both of them have been. Andbeing an alpha wolf just heightens those feelings. I've had to be the strong one, the reassuring one. But even I had my doubts about bringing her home.

“Mom should be down in a minute. Iknocked when the shower turned off to make sure she was okay." Aspen informed us as he walked into the kitchen and sat down beside Channing. He clasped Channing on the shoulder.

“She's going to be okay. She's thestrongest wolf I know." He said trying to reassure his brother. I know Channing blames himself for asking his mother to stay in a pack. He didn't understand the risks until they came knocking. But I'm also to blame for that. I wanted her to stay and it got her kidnapped by the very council that is supposed to protect us.

Ryley walked into the kitchen wearingone of my shirts and a pair of sweatpants. Her hair was still damp and she looked so much better than the woman I saw at the council. She was glowing as she wrapped an arm around both of our boys.

“Aspen, I love it when you call me mom.”She mumbled kissing his head. Aspen beamed as he wrapped her in a hug. She held him tightly while kissing Channing's head.

“Blake would like you to change your lastname when I change mine." I heard her tell him. His attention snapped to me.

“I'd like to adopt you," I said.

“And I'd like to adopt you," she said toAspen.

Channing stood up and walked around the kitchen island. When he was standingclose enough I pulled him into a hug. I know his situation was different than Aspen's. Channing's father was still alive but that didn't change how me and my wolf felt about him. He was ours. Ryley was ours. And it was time for us to be a family.

When Channing was back sitting by Aspen, I motioned for Ryley to come to me. It was time to tell the boys. I pulled her against my chest with my hands under the shirt. I buried my face into her neck, breathing in her new scent as I rubbed my hands over her lower belly.

“Boys, your father and I have some news.And it's the reason he was able to take me from the council." Ryley started. I looked up to see the boys watching us, confused.

“We are having a baby," she said and Isqueezed her tightly. The boys were silentas they looked at us and then at each other. I could tell they were thinking the same thing.

“But you're unmarked?” Channingquestioned and Ryley nodded. I chuckled as their eyebrows met their hairline.

“He's your mate?” Channing exclaimed.

“It would seem so," she giggled.

“Dad, how can this be? I've never heard ofanyone getting a second chance." Aspen asked me.

“They are rare. But I'm also a Luna wolf.Not much is known about us. And if there was more information, it was either hidden or destroyed." Ryley answered him.

“I don't care how it happened, I'm justthankful that it did. Since she is unmated and pregnant with my child, it means I'm her mate and the council can't do shit."I grumbled. This is happy news but I was still so angry about the whole situation.

“Mom, does that mean Dorian can nolonger claim you?" Channing sounded desperate as he pleaded with his mother.

“He doesn't have a claim over me. Andsoon he won't have a claim over you either." She told him.

“But that doesn't explain who told thecouncil and why they took you. If they wanted the Luna wolf to be with the strongest alpha, that would have been Dad." Aspen pondered. I had to agree with him and I've asked myself the same question over the last four weeks. It justdoesn't make sense. Who would be powerful enough to have the entire council in their pocket?

Ryley covered a yawn before reaching for her mug of tea. I knew she was tired from the day and growing our pup.

“How about we pick this up in themorning? You two can stay home from school and we can spend the day together."I suggested.

“I would love that. I want to hear all abouthockey, school, and training. Everything and anything I missed when I was away."Ryley said and both boys nodded.

After saying goodnight to the boys, I climbed the stairs behind my Luna up to our room. I never understood the need to live away from the pack house until now.This was my family and they were my pack. My family was always going to come first.

I stopped at the top of the stairs and looked at the doors of the other two bedrooms.

“We are going to have to turn one into anursery."I smiled, picturing Ryley holding our baby.

I looked away from the doors to my mate. Her gorgeous face had a beautiful smile. Without saying a word she took my hand in hers and led me into our bedroom.