Alpha Of Aberdeen
Chapter 41

I come around the corner, running for the kitchen, not sure what to expect. I don't see anyone whenI enter, but I replace Amelia on the floor when I come around the island. I rush to her side and kneelbeside her. "Oh my god, what happened?" I ask with an urgency in my voice, helping her sit up. "Mywater broke, and I slipped and fell,” Amelia explains with heavy breaths. "Malachi, call an ambulancenow!" I shout, and he pulls out his phone to dial. "Call Paul too," I tell him once he is off the phonewith 911. "Paul is on his way, he said he would meet us at the hospital,” Malachi says, coming tohelp me lift Amelia to her feet. Malachi lifts her and carries her to the front door as we hear thesirens.

The ambulance pulls into the circular driveway and parks in front of the house. The paramedics stepout quickly, coming to Amelia's aid. "How far apart are her contractions?" The paramedic asks,bringing his gaze to me, and his face goes white. "Um...wait. What are you doing here?" He stutterslike he saw a ghost, which he has. “I'm sorry. What do you mean? I live here," I state, pretending as ifI've never seen him before. "You... you died," He stammers, darting his eyes around to everyone."You must have me confused with my twin sister. She passed away during childbirth,” I lie, hopinghe buys it. "Oh, I'm so sorry." He laughs nervously then clears his throat "I'm sorry that was notfunny about your sister. I just thought I was going crazy," He explains.

"It's fine. Can we please get my friend to the hospital now?" I suggest eagerly. "Yes, I'm sorry. Wouldyou like to ride with her?" He asks, pointing at Malachi, who raises his eyebrows in surprise. "Me?I'm not the father," He says, putting Amelia down on the stretcher. "I will go with her. She is my bestfriend” I declare, stepping into the ambulance without letting the paramedic say another word."Malachi, get Paisley and meet us at the hospital. I love you," I say, blowing him a kiss as they shutthe ambulance doors. I turn my focus to Amelia. "Chloe, I'm scared," She tells me, grabbing my handas she has another contraction "AAAAHHHH!" Amelia screams in pain, squeezing my hand. "Take adeep breath. You got this," I tell her, taking a deep breath along with her.

Amelia keeps her focus on me the whole ride to the hospital. We pull into the emergency entranceand the paramedics open the doors, wheeling Amelia out. I follow beside her, still holding her handwhen Paul rushes over to us from the parking lot. "AMELIA!" He shouts, coming to her side. "I willbe right here, Amelia," I shout as they take her away from me. Paul stays at her side, and theydisappear behind some double doors that close automatically. I take a seat in the waiting area,pulling out my phone, as I'm about to dial Marley to tell her the news, but I stop when Malachiwalks through the doors of the emergency room with Paisley in his arms. “Damn, he looks so sexyholding our daughter,’ I think to myself, biting my lip.

Malachi walks over and takes a seat next to me. Paisley looks so tiny in his arms. He looks over atme with a raised brow. "What?" He asks. "Oh, nothing. You're just so adorable for being a big scarywolf," I tease, throwing my head back, laughing. Malachi just glares at me. 'I definitely can't let himknow how hard I was checking him out,’ I scold myself. The man doesn't need a bigger ego boost.During our banter, an older woman walks up to us. "Excuse me for bothering you, but I just wantedto say you two make a beautiful couple. You remind me of my husband and me when we were yourage" She beams speaking of him. "Aww... Thank you!" I tell her, giving her a warm smile. "Of course,my husband did not look like that, but he sure was something special. He made me feel every ounceof love each day" She grins, looking at Paisley in Malachi's arms. "Yeah, I've heard a few times thisguy over here is a looker," I tell her, using my thumb to point at Malachi. His face turns red, and helooks away from us.

The older woman snickers seeing Malachi getting embarrassed. "You have a beautiful family, cherishit while you can,” She says, touching Paisley's cheek softly. I give her a sweet smile and the womanwalks away, using her walker, without another word. Malachi and I look at each other, and I shrug,laying my head on Malachi's shoulder.

We waited for several hours, and I felt myself getting sleepy, so I went to get Malachi and I a coffeefrom the cafeteria. Once I'm back, I hand him the cup and take Paisley from him so that I can feedher. Malachi hands me a bottle he mixed, giving it to Paisley and she drinks the whole bottle. I bringher to my shoulder and she burps, then falls asleep in my arms. I finally pulled out my phone to textMarley.

Me: "Hey, Sister! Amelia is having the baby." Marley takes a couple of minutes to text back.

Marley: "OMG!! Make sure to send me pictures. How is Paisley?"

Me: "I will, for sure! Paisley is growing; she is sleeping in my arms now, sucking her thumb."

Marley: "Aww... I miss her. So, when is the wedding?"

Me: "We will have it soon, not sure on an exact date.”

Marley: "Okay, make sure to send invites, lol.”

Me: "Of course, silly. It may be an invite by phone lol, how are the kids?"

Marley: "haha, okay. They are good. Kali is graduating early and will attend NYU."

Me: "OMG! that is so exciting I'm so proud of her"

Marley: "I know me too. Colette started babbling and trying to crawl.”

Me: "Aww... I can't wait to see her again.”

Me: "Well, tell the kids I love them, and I'll talk to you soon."

Marley: "Okay, love you."

My parents cross my mind, but I don't think I should tell Marley about mom and dad at thismoment. I should really tell her in person

I'm pulled out of my thoughts to Malachi's hand touching my forearm. I look at him to replace himpointing towards the doors where they took Amelia and replace Paul standing there. Paul has this smileon his face so wide that he looks like the cat from Alice in wonderland. I stand handing Paisley toMalachi and run up to him. "Is the baby here?" I question with excitement on my face. Malachicomes up and stands behind me, holding Paisley in one arm and wrapping the other around mywaist.

"Yes, he is here, and Amelia wants to see you," Paul says, holding the door open to let us through.Once we are in the hall, Paul walks in front, and we follow. He comes to a door not too far from theentrance and stops. "Amelia wants to see you alone first," Paul says, looking at Malachi to tell him tofollow, and they head off to the father's waiting room. I watch them walk away and look back at thedoor.

I turn the knob slowly, walking through the door to see Amelia holding her baby, nestling him in herchest. "Amelia," I whisper, trying not to startle the baby. "Chloe come in, have a seat,” She says,patting the bed next to her. I sit down and look in her arms to see a rosy red baby boy with blondehair and blue eyes, just like his dad. "Oh, Amelia, he is so precious,” I gush, touching his softnewborn hair. Amelia's eyes sparkle with such love. "We did it, Chloe. We both have beautifulfamilies.” She beams and I smile, laying down next to her and putting my head on her shoulder.

As I'm looking down at her baby, the door opens to reveal Cordelia. "Hey, mom,” Amelia calls out. Isit up, moving off the bed to greet Cordelia. "Chloe, you look amazing,” Cordelia says, pulling meinto a hug. "Motherhood looks great on you both," She says, looking from me to Amelia. I wrap myarm around Cordelia, walking her to see her grandson. She beams at the sight picking him up andtaking him, with her to a nearby chair. I lay back down, cuddling into Amelia. "I'm so proud of you," Itell her, looking up at her with a smile. Amelia brushes her fingers through my hair. "I love you,Chloe,” Amelia says, wrapping her arms around me squeezing tightly.

We both stare at Cordelia, and the cuteness shared between the baby and her. The door opensagain, and Paul and Malachi walk in. Everyone looks at them. Paul walks to the other side of Amelia,standing over her while pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Chloe, are you making moves on my wife?"Paul asks with a smirk. "She was my wife first," I say playfully, letting out a laugh, and so doeseveryone else.

Malachi comes to the bed on the side where I am. "Hey, what about me? Malachi asks, looking atme with a pouty face. "Oh, don't worry, wolfman. I only have my eyes on you," I tease, looking up athim. Malachi grins, taking the seat near me. Cordelia comes back over to us, handing the baby toPaul. "So, what did you name him?" I ask curiously. Paul and Amelia both look at me, "We namedhim Asher.” Amelia declares grinning. "Oh my, I love it," I say, hugging Amelia. Malachi looks at meand grins.

"Chloe, could you grab that water over there for me?" Amelia points it out. I stand to get the cup ofwater for Amelia. I pick it up and walk back to her, handing her the cup. Cordelia comes to me."Chloe, do you have a second to talk?" She asks. "Sure, let's go in the hall" I suggest, leaning intoher as we walk, and she wraps her arm around me. Cordelia and I step in the hall closing the door."Chloe, I just wanted to tell you that your parents would be so proud of you,” She declares and allthis stuff with my parents comes back to me, taking me out of the happy moment. It's finally mychance to replace out more.

"Cordelia, I know about my parents,” I tell her, and she gives me a bewildered look. "What do youmean, sweetie?" she asks, acting like she is unsure of my comment. "I know my parents are alive,and you knew this the whole time," I state, staring at her as I wait for a response. She only looks atme, stunned. "Chloe, I'm sorry I made a promise to your mother that I would keep you safe andnever tell you the truth. We never expected you to fall in love with the Alpha. We thought you wouldlive your life normally and not get involved into our magical world, but the moon goddess hadother plans for you," Cordelia explains with a sorry expression.

"I'm not mad, Cordelia I just want some answers as to why? What happened?” I ask her. "Okay, I willtell you everything I know. Cypress was mated with Evadean but did not truly love her. He was inlove with your mother, but Colette loved Benjamin with all her heart. Cypress got jealous and askeda witch named Sukie to help him with a love potion, but Sukie fell for Cypress. Instead of doing thelove potion, she stole some of Cypress’s hair to make a potion to turn your mother and father intowolves that are unable to shift back into human form." Cordelia explains and I can only stare at herwith my mouth open wide.

"My mother told me Cypress is bad. If he is not the one who helped with the spell, then why is sheso angry with him and why did Malachi tell me that his father was so in love with his mother?" I ask,confused. "I think she is still mad with him for going to Sukie in the first place. She was Colette'sbest friend, and I believe Malachi knows nothing of the truth, the same as you." Cordelia explainswith a soft expression.

I look at Cordelia with so much confusion. "Chloe, you can't trust anything Sukie does. She isdangerous and never does anything out of the goodness of her heart. It all comes at a price." Shedeclares, putting her hand on my shoulder. "She is the witch that did a spell to bring me back tolife," 1 tell Cordelia, with worry filling my eyes. "WHAT??!!" Cordelia shrieks as terror washes upon herface.