Sold To The Alpha
Blood L**t Chapter 27

Vaya didn't move from her perch on side of the bath tub, she just sat gazing at her hand, her heart beating against her chest as fear crept it's way over her face. Finally dragging her gaze to meet Clarissa's worried expression, she muttered, 'what am I going to do?'

Clarissa hugged her tightly, 'first you are going to tell Daniel' she said firmly.

Vaya shook her head vehemently, 'I can't, you know what these guys are like, he'll get all possessive and over protective! s**t, he'd probably try and force me to go back to the castle' she argued, a frown forming as the thought of her mate's reaction skipped through her mind.

Clarissa stared at her, 'you can't keep this from him Vaya' she protested, 'you need his support and I don't think you are going to be able to hide the fact you want to vomit every time someone opens something that this baby doesn't like!' she reasoned. Sighing, Vaya dragged her fingers through her hair worriedly, 'I know, but how do I tell him? he's going to be all excited and I'm over here wondering how the hell I'm going to cope. He's going to expect me to be thrilled Clarissa, and... I don't think I am' she whispered staring down at her fingers.

Clarissa pulled the young dryad around to face her, 'hey, it's not unusual to not be thrilled about becoming a mum Vaya, no matter what you read, not everyone wants to go skipping through a rainbow filled forest and ride unicorns as soon as they get the news' she said softly. 'They don't?' Vaya asked hopefully

'No' Clarissa chuckled, 'this is a huge thing, your whole life will change, your relationship with Daniel will change, you are allowed to be scared and worried and angry and every other emotion that you are feeling right now, and not one of them is wrong!' 'I feel so bad, like I'm rejecting Daniel because I'm not jumping up and down' Vaya muttered defeated.

'You are not a bad person, you are just in shock, you will know what you want to do Vaya and when you figure it out, you are going to be one kick a*s mom' Clarissa said with a grin. Looking up at the older woman, Vaya gave a wry smile, 'it sounds like you believe I'll come round to wanting this' she said softly.

Giving her another quick squeeze Clarissa replied, 'I don't just believe it, I'm damn sure of it. Despite only knowing you for half an hour, I can say with confidence that you don't come across as someone who shies away from anything and I don't think you are going to shy away from this.'

A soft knock on the door interrupted them, 'uh ladies?' came Daniel's voice hesitantly, 'is everything OK? You have been gone for a while and Sebastian has threatened to come and kick the door down if Clarissa doesn't come out and prove she's not having a baby in there.

Giggling, Clarissa stood up and raised her eyebrow at Vaya who just nodded, placing the pregnancy test behind the bottles of shampoo out of sight as Clarissa unlocked the door. Walking in, Daniel's eyes roamed over Vaya worriedly as Clarissa smiled, 'sorry Dan, girl talk, we got carried away! Looking over at Vaya she added, 'do you want a few minutes Vaya?' Vaya nodded reluctantly as Clarissa slid past Daniel and shouted through the door, 'stop worrying man, I'm only six months gone, there is no baby coming out of anywhere just yet!' As Daniel turned to leave, Vaya stopped him, 'uhh Daniel?' she called out hesitantly, grabbing his hand and pulling him back into the room, motioning him to shut the door.

Sitting down next to her Daniel gave her a worried look, 'you OK babe? You've been a bit off for the last few days, do we need to take you to the pack doctor? The Alpha and warriors could carry on without us if we need to go home' he rambled, panic starting to show in his eyes.

'I'm fine stalker' Vaya replied watching as the stress started to leave his shoulders at the familiar nickname, 'I just have something to tell you and I need you to not go all crazy weird and.. well.. you' she finished. Staring at his mate, Daniel felt his mouth go dry, 'ugh, what is it?' he asked, trying to sound calm.

Reaching behind the bottles, Vaya pulled out the pregnancy test and silently placed it in his hand.

Staring at the blue and white stick, Daniel's face was blank for a few moments as his eyes read and reread the word written in the window. Raising his eyes to Vaya he stuttered, 'uh.. is.. uh.. is this.. uh.. yours?' Vaya nodded wordlessly studying his face as he went back to looking at the test.

'So.. we're.. um.. we're gonna.. you know.. we're having.. uh' he muttered dazedly

'A baby' Vaya finished woodenly.

Looking back at Vaya he asked, 'um, are you.. uh..happy?'

Vaya shrugged, 'currently I'm scared out of my mind' she admitted looking down at her hands, biting nervously on her lip.

Suddenly she felt Daniel's arms around her as he pulled her into his arms and kissed her hungrily, his fingers tangling themselves in her long tresses as he poured his feelings against her lips.

Pulling back, he gazed into Vaya's eyes, pure love written there, 'I'm here you know, for everything. I'll hold your hair when you throw up, give up any food you can't stand, I'll rub your feet when they are all swollen, I'll do anything you want OK?' he murmured, 'don't be scared babe, we can do this, you wont be alone I promise' he said sincerely.

Vaya nodded, feeling the first flutter of excitement run through her at his words, as if some of the weight of her fear had been lifted from her shoulders.

'Just don't coddle me loser' she grumped giving him a small push, 'you know I hate being treated like I'll break

Making a cross sign over his chest, Daniel replied, 'I promise on my baby that I Daniel will not molly coddle my mate during her pregnancy.. unless she wants me too and then I'm totally going to wrap her up in a big blanket and carry her around in my arms' Giggling Vaya stood up as Daniel looked at her expectantly, 'what?' she asked suspiciously.

'Can I just get a little excited? Just for like two seconds and then i'll totally reign it in' he pleaded

Rolling her eyes, Vaya gave a short nod as Daniel jumped up and screamed, 'I'm going to be a daddy!!' before picking her up and spinning her round in his arms, crashing his lips to hers in one of the most passionate kisses that left Vaya seeing stars. 'Do you know what the best part of this is?' Daniel mused as he placed Vaya back on the floor.

'Oh what's that?' Vaya asked

'I am going to get sooooo much s*x! Pregnant she-wolves are supposed to be insatiably horny and it's not like I can get you more pregnant is it' he replied with a grin before dodging backwards to avoid his mate's right hook.

'You are a pervert, stalker! Maybe i'll make you wait till this pup is born before you get any more' Vaya threatened.

'Ahh babe, that's not going to happen, you can't resist all of this' Daniel replied, gesturing to his body with a smirk.

'so full of yourself stalker' Vaya grumbled, unable to hide her grin as he pulled her close to him.

'I love you Vaya' he murmured as he held her to his chest

'I love you too stalker, even if you did get me pregnant' Vaya growled back as Daniel chuckled.

Stepping out of Clarissa's bathroom, they made their way back to the dining room where everyone was seated, eating the sandwiches that Clarissa had finished off preparing. Looking up as they entered, Clarissa raised her eyebrow to Vaya who gave a small nod in reply causing the older woman to smile to herself happily.

'What are you smiling about my love?' Sebastian asked seeing her face

'Nothing Seb, just enjoying having old and new friends around us' Clarissa replied happily.

Checking the time, the group realised it was getting late and upon the insistence of Clarissa and Sebastian, agreed to stay the night at the hotel and set off first thing the next morning. Sebastian showed them upstairs and allocated them rooms, whilst Clarissa went to put her feet up.

Showing Daniel and Vaya into their room last, Sebastian gave them a smile, 'I'm happy for you guys' he said as he pulled the door too.

Turning to Daniel, Vaya's mouth dropped open, 'how the hell did he know?' Daniel laughed, 'I really don't think anything gets past that man' he replied as he pushed his mate toward the bathroom, 'go, get ready for bed, you need sleep' he ordered as Vaya growled 'You said you were not going to coddle me stalker' she muttered

Daniel feigned surprise, 'I'm not molly coddling you my love, I'm just saying it's getting late and you are not a morning person at the best of times' he replied innocently.

Grumbling to herself, Vaya allowed her mate to guide her into the bathroom, brushing her teeth and quickly replaceing herself tucked up in bed wrapped in her mate's strong arms.

'Night little one' Daniel mumbled sleepily as his hands brushed Vaya's flat stomach causing her to smile as she lay her hand on top of his holding it in place over the place their baby was growing.