Alpha Of Aberdeen
Chapter 24

Malachi picks me up and carries me to the car, telling Paul to drive. Once we are in the car, I feelcramping again. "Did your water break?" Malachi asks. I give him a look that could kill. “NO! Don'tyou think your lap would be wet?" I snap, then I feel bad and grab his hand. "I'm sorry I didn't meanto be mean," I say, apologizing. "Luna, don't be sorry. I know you didn't mean for it to sound thatway." He tells me. I give him a slight smile as a contraction comes through again. "HOLY HELL!" Iscream. Malachi looks to Paul in the rearview. "Come on, Paul, go faster,” He demands. Paul speedsup.

We pull in, and Malachi carries me in." "My wife is having a baby; please help!" He says frantically. Ilook up at him and smile. "Did you just call me your wife?" I ask. He looks at me and grins. Thenurse brings a wheelchair and tells me to sit. I feel foolish in a freaking wheelchair. "Um... I can walkor have my big scary man back there carry me," I say, laughing. The nurse laughs too.

"It's hospital protocol, you have to be in a wheelchair if you have a contraction.” She explains, “But Iwould let him carry instead me too," she says, batting her eyes. I give her a look like bitch I willknock you the fuck out being pregnant and all. "You do realize I'm pregnant with that man's child,right? Like he's not just my bodyguard or something! Why do all these girls think it's okay to tell mehow hot my freaking man is?" I say aggressively. "I'm sorry, Miss. It's just it's hard not to noticehow..." I cut her off. "Zip it, lady!!!" I snap and she shuts up really quick.

We reach the room, and the nurse leaves me with my wolfman, and I glare at him. "What?" Heshrugs. I roll my eyes, looking away. "Oh, come on Luna, you know I only want you" He smiles. "Iknow, but I'm fat now," I say with a frown. "Hell no, Luna! You are the sexiest woman ever; evenpregnant you are still just as sexy. Do you not remember what you did to me in the office” Hesmirks, making me laugh.

"I love you, crazy wolf," I say, then I realize that the pain has stopped. "Hey, the pain has stopped,” Itell Malachi. He looks at me, bewildered. "So, the baby isn't coming?" He asks, a little disappointed."I don't think so," I mutter. We look at each other dumbfounded.

"Hello, Miss Anderson,” Dr. Bloom says. "Hi, I think it was a false alarm, Doctor," I tell him. "Yeah, ifyour water hasn't broken and you are not having contractions, it's just your body getting ready forbirth. They can be very similar pains,” Dr. Bloom explains. "Okay yeah, I feel fine now. This is soembarrassing,” I say, putting my face in my hand. "It is normal we have so many that come in forBraxton hicks." Dr. Bloom says. "You are safe to go home. If the pains come back again and don't goaway, come back," He says. "Thank you!" I tell him and Malachi helps me up. We head back toAmelia and Paul in the waiting area.

While we are heading home my phone rings. I slide it to answer. "Hello?" I say. "Aunt Chloe! Howare you doing?" Kali asks. "I'm well ready to have this baby," I tell her. She laughs. "I felt that way atthe end too. Once you have her, you will feel so much better, plus you have your baby in your arms,and with the way her mama and daddy look, she is going to be so gorgeous.” Kali says with a smilein her voice. “Aww, Kali, that's so sweet,” I reply. "When are you going to bring Colette to see me?" Iask. "Hopefully soon," she says. "I can't wait to hold her,” I tell Kali. "I know I can't wait for her tomeet you too," Kali declares. "Well, I'll let you go, talk soon," Kali says. "Okay, Kali, love you!" Wehang up.

Malachi looks at me with sincere eyes, and grabs my hand, kissing the back of it. "I know you missyour family,” He declares as we pull into the packhouse. I get out of the car with Malachi helpingand we walk inside. I go towards the living area where my whole family Kali, Marley, Kaden, Claire,and Ben Jump from behind the double doors. "SURPRISE!!!" They all yell. I fall back from beingscared, but Malachi's strong arms catch me. "Oh my gosh, Chloe!" Marley shouts. "I'm okay,” I laughand run to hug them all.

"Oh Chloe, you are glowing. You look so beautiful pregnant,” Marley says with tears falling from hereyes. She has always been sentimental. “Marley, don't cry because you will make me cry, then I'll bea mess.” I laugh. "I can't help it. I've waited so long to be an aunt, and now it's happening” Marleysmiles. "What made you guys decide to come?" I ask, still in shock. "Malachi called us, and he flewus all out here for your baby shower tomorrow,” Marley explains happily.

I turn and face Malachi with tears falling from my eyes. "You brought my family here for me?" I ask,sniffling. "You deserve to have them here," He responds, and I can't help but run into his arms. Helifts me and hugs me tight. "I love you, Malachi Jacobson!" I tell him, looking deep into his eyes. "Ilove you too, Chloe, soon to be Jacobson,” He smiles. The world falls away as I'm overwhelmed withmy love for this man. I grab his chin, pressing my lips on his.

"Um, Aunt Chloe? We are still here," Kali laughs, grabbing my attention. I turn to see her holdingColette and my face lights up at the sight of her. Malachi carefully lets me down so I can go to Kali."Omg, she is so beautiful! can I hold her, please?" I ask, holding my hands out. Kali hands her overto me and I am mesmerized by how perfect she is. "Hi, precious. I've been waiting so long to meetyou," I whisper to Colette. She grips my finger and a small smile forms on her lips but i'm not sure ifit is not just gas. I giggle to myself and see Malachi watching me and notice he can't seem to takehis eyes off me, as if he's in a trance.

"You're going to make the best mother, Luna,” Malachi says softly, but loud enough for all to hear.Marley looks at me and smiles. "Um... Chloe, how did you replace this man?" She asks, then sheepishlylooks at Ben. "Sorry, honey. He's easy on the eyes that's for sure.” Marley admits. Ben looks atMalachi from top to bottom, as if he’s contemplating his chances of winning a fight. "I'm not goingto fight that man for you looking at him; he looks like he could rip me to pieces,” Ben says,laughing, and making everyone crack up.

We are all sitting in the living area, and like always, I'm on Malachi's lap. We are all busy tellingstories about the old times, while the kids play on the floor with their toys and Kali feeds the baby."You remember that time dad got so mad because you snuck out to see that guy named Mark” Ilaugh at the memory. "OMG! I was grounded forever,” Marley says, laughing. Then the doorbellrings, breaking through the laughter. Malachi tries to get up to answer, but I place my hand on hischest to stop him.

"Sit, I'll get it, my wolfman,” I grin. "Why do you call him wolfman?" Marley asks, and I freeze for asecond. "It's a joke between us,” I laugh, hoping she accepts my lie. Marley just shrugs, going backto the conversation at hand and I release the breath I was holding.

While I walk to the door, I open it to replace a slim woman in her early 50's with black hair and darkeyes. "Hello, can I help you?" I say curiously. I don't remember seeing anyone who looked like heraround here before. "Yes, I'm looking for Malachi,” She states, trying to peek around me into thehouse. "Um... Who are you?" I question, crossing my arms over my chest and moving to block herview.

"I'm his mother"...