Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 199

Lauren's

POV

The Zoom meeting with the current leaders of the Full Moon Tribe was a success.

A week ago, Alpha Manuel of the Full Moon Tribe signed the documents that stated him stepping down from his position as the alpha as well as the president of the Blanco Group. Stipulated in the documents were the 'requests' I asked from him. Apparently, the current leaders were no longer in agreement with my father in the past three years. They did not like how the former Alpha Manuel ran the tribe. He became a tyrant instead of a leader that has the best interest of the tribe in mind. For the time being, the current beta, gamma and elders were in consultation with me regarding the existing situation of the tribe including the finances and leadership. Since the current leaders has family of their own, they were also expressing their wish to pass their position to their children since they were of age already. It was one thing that the former alpha disagreed with. Alpha Manuel wanted the elderly to stay in power. The person in position will only be replaced if and only when he died. Moreover, I also conveyed my desire to get representatives from the minority so that their voices can be heard, too. Instead of having elites in power, I aspired to hear the voices of the majority.

Somehow, I got most of their vote of confidence although some of the elders disagreed since they will lose power in the tribe.

The next meeting will be next week. I am hoping to have the reports I requested. I will be in Full Moon Tribe in person with my mate.

After the Zoom meeting, my next stop will be in the venue where the mating ceremony will be held.

As promised, Victor and I will be holding our mating ceremony in the Midnight Claws tribe after we worked out the matters with the Dark Witch and Alpha Manuel.

A laugh exited my mouth when I saw my friend and her partner at the ballroom of the manor.

Mila was speaking with the staff. She was giving instructions on the design. My friend appointed herself as the head of planning regarding my induction in the tribe.

However, Richard has another opinion regarding the matter of her moving a lot.

Since Richard learned that he will be father, he became more protective of Mila. It was very thoughtful of him to place the mother of his child a priority.

I watched in amusement as the couple argue. Knowing Mila, she would spout the technicalities regarding the well-being of the fetus in her womb. Richard stared at the witch as she explained. His face was resigned as he tried to bridge between the other woman's explanation and his worries.

"You know, I am never a jealous kind of guy." I heard from behind me.

An arm snaked from my back before a palm spread on my middle. A warm body aligned on mine followed by kiss on top of my head.

"However, I am turning to a green-eyed monster by looking at Richard." Victor added. "I want to punch the guy in the face whenever he came to the office. He rambled on how excited he is on Mila's pregnancy."

A chuckled escaped my mouth. I faced Victor.

I was right. The love of my life is pouting. A deep frown also marred his handsome face.

"And it's my problem because?" I asked with a wide grin on my lips.

His arms went back to my waist.

"My love, Richard is a man of few words. He barely talks."

I giggled some more at his complain.

Victor groaned. He pulled me closer to his body.

I laid my head on his chest. The beating his heart rhymed with mine.

"I want to have a baby." He whispered. "Aren't you pregnant yet? We have been trying, Lauren."

My retort was ready but before I could utter them, I heard footsteps behind me.

"That's so sweet, love birds."

I turned to replace my friend grinning. Tailing her was the beta who bowed his head to us. "Alphas," He muttered.

"Hello, Richard. How are you today?"

"I am fine, Alpha Lauren. I was telling your friend to refrain from being on her feet."

"Shut up!" Mila told her partner. She also gave him an eye.

"I know that your womb is protecting our baby inside. That the baby is still so tiny and did not bother you. Can you ease my worry a little, Mila? Your scientific know-how gives me comfort but my protective mind is in overdrive." Richard stated. "I have read that the first trimester is quiet delicate."

I stilled as I gazed at my mate's beta.

I glanced at Victor who also looked at me. He shrugged. His way of telling me 'I told you so.

"Let's move. They were having another argument." Victor murmured in my ear.

In the same tune with him, we stepped back slowly. We sprinted away from the couple who did not even bother to give us a glance as they continue to debate on the baby's well-being inside Mila's womb.

"Wow," I wiped the imaginary sweat from my forehead. "This happened a lot?"

The alpha male nodded. "Whenever Richard saw Mila on her feet, he would run to her. It made me wonder why my beta is not carrying a chair on daily basis. He would have help Mila a lot if he allowed her to sit whenever they saw each other." There was sarcasm on his voice.

"Hey, he's a first-time father. Give him a break."

"I know but are you sure you're pregnant--"

"I was looking for you."

Victor growled. Mila found us. Richard was behind her.

"Let me borrow your Luna, alpha Victor. We have a lot of things to do." The witch stated before Mila pulled me to her side. "Good bye, boys."

"Sweetheart, please-"

"Yeah, yeah. Shut up, Richard."

Mila waved her hand as we walked away from the love of our lives.

We stopped by the makeshift stage. There were no decorations yet but red carpet covering the floor.

"I planned to place a couple of chairs for you and Alpha Victor here. Maybe a table also when the party started."

"No table. Wanted to have a table together with you and Richard when the banquet started. I don't want us to be seen as royalty. Victor did not like it, too." I disclosed.

"Table erased. I will place a table before the stage, alright."

"Thank you."

"But the chairs in the stage?"

"No chairs, too. I just wanted to be inducted in the tribe."

"Fine. No chairs either." Mila said with a hint of whine in her tone. "I hope the white and pink roses are fine with you on the table?"

"Yes. Is there a banquet outside for the rest of the tribe?"

"Yes."

"Can we change the venue? Can we have the banquet on the field so that everyone are invited? I mean, I don't want the members of the Midnight Claws tribe to feel that this event is for the elders and other elite."

"You should have told me in the first place." The pregnant woman cried out. Mila looked stressed.

"Sorry?"

Mila groaned. "I will place the buffet of food on both sides before the stage."

My good friend continued to explained her plans. It halted when I gave her a hug.

"Thank you, Mila. Thank you for everything."

"Getting emotional, are we?"

A smile is back on Mila's face.

"I am. I wish my mom is here to witness everything. You know, send me off to another man's arm."

We both laugh as I said that.

My friend caressed my face. "Wherever your mother is, I knew that she is proud of you. Hell, I am very proud of you. You are a great doctor and healer, you found your mate, and you have the Full Moon Tribe in your hands. B*tch, you have come a long way." "I know, right? I am grateful that Grandma Anna and you were there when I needed people who will have my back."

"You are welcome."

We hugged again.

"Now that we have that out, can we focus on our problems at the moment?"

I giggled at Mila's statement. "Yes, ma'am."

I was startled when my friend suddenly left me. I turned to the direction where she was heading.

I laughed some more when I saw Richard and Victor lifting tables. The moment they put them down, the pregnant witch reprimanded them. She pointed at certain directions. She must be ordering them where to put the furniture.

I released a deep breath. The smile never left my lips.

"I found a home, mom." I whispered in the air. "I found a home with them."

A cold breeze touched my skin.

"That's right. We are home, Lauren." Bella murmured in my head.