The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 138

Alissa Soleil's POV

I was leaning by the door as I watched Lia hold her youngest son while Asila and Eeri looked at their sibling.

It was such a wholesome sight and I was so thankful to be part of it.

Then, Luke walked over to me and stood beside me.

"How are you feeling?" he asked.

"I feel a lot better" I said.

"Are you sure?" he asked again and I nodded.

Then, Lia looked over to us.

"Ali" she said and motioned for me to come to her so I did.

I walked over to Liana and Asi and Eeri even held both my hands to their mom.

"Eero and I talked about it and we originally had a name planned for our youngest but we wanted to change it last minute" she said.

"Really? What are you naming him?" I asked curiously.

Lia glanced at her mate.

Then, Eero looked at me.

"We want you to name him" he said.

I looked at them slightly taken aback.

"You want me to name your baby?" I said.

They both nodded.

"He wouldn't be alive if you hadn't saved him, Ali. We think you deserve to name him and we also think that being named by the person who saved him will be best for him" Lia said. I was fluttered.

This wasn't a first.

I've encountered a lot patients before who either named their miracle babies after me or they let me name them.

But this one was far more special.

This is my bestfriend's baby.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

Lia nodded then I glanced at Eero once and he also nodded.

I took a deep breath and I thought about it.

After a few moments, a name came to mind.

I looked at Lia's baby.

"Astro" I said.

Lia smiled.

"Astro" she said then looked at the baby.

"Did you hear that, buddy? Your name is Astro" she said.

I bit my lower lip as I looked at them.

"Thank you" Eero suddenly said and I looked at him.

He smiled at me and I smiled back at him.

"Do you want to hold him?" Lia suddenly asked.

"Come on" she encouraged.

Lia handed me Astro and I held him

I looked at him and smiled.

"Hi little Astro" I said.

"You're one tough nut, are you? You made everyone so anxious earlier, you know that?" I said.

Lia and Eero chuckled.

Then, I just stared at him for a moment.

"Ali" Lia called my name.

I looked at her.

"Yes? Do you want Astro back?" I asked.

Lia chuckled.

"No, silly. Keep holding him. I think he feels even more at ease with you" she said with a smile.

"You don't know that" I said.

"Of course I do" she sais ans winked at me.

We both chuckled.

Then, Lia just looked at me for a moment.

"What is it? Tell me? It's fine" I encouraged her.

She took a deep breath.

"Can you stay a little longer? Even just for a few days?" she said.

I was surprised.

I didn't expect that one either.

"Please? Let it be your pregnancy gift to me, please?" she said and she clasped her hands together.

I didn't know what to say.

"I haven't seen you in 13 years and I just gave birth and watched my youngest almost die. I really need my bestfriend to be by my side for this one. Please? Just for a few days" she begged. I gulped.

Oh ghad.

"Pretty please, Ali?" she said using her puppy eyes on me.

I sighed.

Then, I bit my lower lip as I looked at her.

She looked up at me with a hopeful expression.

Then, felt a pull on my top and I turned to look back to see Asi and Eeri also looking up at me.

"Please, auntie?" Asi said with a pout.

"Please" Eeri also said.

I closed my eyes and pursed my lips.

"Okay" I finally gave in.

"3 days maximum" I said.

"I need to get back to work" I told them with a sigh.

Still, they cheered in delight.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Lia said.

After that, I gave Astro back to Lia and I excused myself to make a phone call.

I needed to call Ma and Calum and then the hospital.

I went to the room I was staying in and I grabbed my phone.

I sat on the bed and I took a deep breath as I dialed Ma's number first.

She picked up after a few rings.

"Hi, dear. How are you?"

"Hi, Ma. I'm doing well but I do have something important to tell you" I said.

"What is it, dear?"

I took a deep breath.

"I have to spend a few more days here in the Palace. My bestfriend, Liana suddenly gave birth a few hours ago and she asked me to stay with her for a few days more before going back" I said. "Oh my. Really? How is your friend doing? Is she okay? Is the baby okay?"

"They're both fine, Ma. Although we encountered a hitch during delivery, everything is fine now and both Liana and her baby are fine" I told her.

"What happened? You were there during the delivery?"

"I delivered the baby, Ma" I said.

"Oh my"

"Yeah uhm...Lia's baby was actually born unresponsive. We were able to revive him and he's doing well now. I even got to name him" I continued. "Thank ghad for that. What did you name the sweet angel?"

"Astro" I told her.

"What a beautiful name. Good job, darling. You did well"

I smiled.

"Thank you, Ma" I said.

"Anyways, like I said, take all the time you need. I'm fine where I am and I'll patiently wait for you here"

I smiled again.

"Thank you, Ma" I said.

"You deserve it, my dear"

After that, we talked a bit longer until we had to say goodbye so I can contact Calum then the hospital.

I dialed Cal's number but his phone was unreachable.

He must be busy.

I sent a message to him instead.

To: Cal

Hey, Cal. You must be busy so let me know when you have time. I need to tell you something. I'll wait for your reply so take your time.

I sent it.

Then, I dialed the hospital's number.

After a few rings, someone picked up.

"W Medical, how may we help you today?"

"Hi. This is Dr. Soleil Ellis" I said.

"Oh Dr. Ellis. How's your trip going?"

I smiled a bit.

"The trip is going well, thanks you. Can I please speak to the head nurse in charge?" I asked.

"Of course. I'll get back to you in a moment"

"Okay, thank you" I said.

I thne waited for a bit.

"Head nurse speaking"

"Oh hi. It's Dr. Soleil Ellis" I said.

"Dr. Ellis, we miss you here already"

I smiled and slightly blushed.

"I miss all of you as well" I said.

I sighed.

"I'm really sorry to say this though but I'll need to extend my leave for a bit longer" I said.

"Oh. Is everything okay, Dr. Ellis?"

"Everything's fine with me but my best friend gave birth a few hours ago and I wanted to stay for a few more days to care for her" I said.

"Oh woh congratulations to her. And of course you can extend your leave a bit. We do miss you but we also know how you've always been so hands on here in the hospital so you deserve the rest" I smiled.

I really did feel so appreciated.

"Thank you so much and I'll see you alk in a few days" I said.

"Of course. Enjoy, Dr. Ellis"

With that, we ended the call.

I sighed and laid down on the bed a bit.

I waited for Calum to get back to me.

Usually he's only unreachable when he's in surgery so he must be.

I ended up falling asleep while I was waiting.

I woke up to my phone ringing and I sat up sleepily and answered it.

"Hello?" I greeted sleepily.

"Soleil"

It was Calum.

"Cal, hey" I said.

"You're staying there for a few more days?"

My brows furrowed a bit.

"I am. Who told you? Ma?" I asked curiously.

"No. I heard from the nurses"

Oh

"Why are you staying longer? I thought you were already going home tomorrow?"

"I was supposed to, yes" I said.

"So what changed?"

"My bestfriend suddenly gave birth a few hours ago" I told him.

"Which bestfriend? Your ex's sister?"

"Yes" I responded.

"So you're really staying because of her?"

"I'm staying because she asked me too. Her youngest son's birth was a bit...intense. All I can do is stay by her side for now. It'll only be for a few days anyway" I said.

I heard him sigh from the other line.

"Are you sure you'll be fine there?"

"I'm sure I'll be fine" I said then I looked at my packed luggage.

"I think I might move to my parents' cabin for the rest of my stay" I said.

I suddenly just decided on it.

"Okay. That sounds better"

I slightly chuckled.

"How are you holding up?" I asked curiously.

"Fine, I guess. I've been taking a lot of extra shifts"

My brows furrowed a little.

"Why? Is it because of me?" I asked immediately feeling guilty of the mere thought that it was because I wasn't there.

"No no. I just wanted to take extra shifts"

I sighed in relief.

"Are you sure you're really okay?" I asked.

"I am. Don't worry about me too much. I'm more worried about you"

"I'm fine, Cal. I really am" I assured him.

"I'm glad then"

I smiled.

"I'll wait for you to come back. I'll still pick you up at the airport, okay?"

"Okay" I agreed.

"I'll see you soon"

"See you soon"

Then, we ended the call.

I put down my phone and I got out of bed and made sure my luggage was complete.

I might as well stay with my parents instead of here.

It's a good idea for a variety of reasons.

Most reasons including Luke.

It was already night time so I decided it was best to move tomorrow instead.

I washed my face and fixed myself a bit.

I already took a shower earlier and changed after delivering Astro.

I made my way out of the guest room and into Liana's room.

Luke was outside and just in front of the door to Lia's room.

"Why aren't you going inside?" I asked and Luke looked my way.

"I was waiting for you" he said.

Oh. Okay.

"How did your calls go?" he asked.

"Fine. I can stay for a few more days" I said.

Luke nodded.

I looked at the door to Lia's room.

"Lia is sleeping, I think" Luke said.

"She is?" I said amd Luke nodded.

I nodded in understanding as well.

"You want to get dinner?" Luke suddenly asked.

I thought about it.

"Sure" I said.

Luke and I then made our way downstairs.

We went straight to the kitchen, got ourselves food and then went to sit at the dining table.

Luke even pulled a seat for me and I thanked him.

It was a bit awkward between us.

No one really talked.

I cleared my throat and Luke looked at me and gave me a glass of water.

"Oh uh thanks" I said awkwardly.

Again, silence.

"You're welcome" he said.

I took a deep breath.

"By the way, I'm going to stay with my family for the rest of my stay here" I said.

Luke looked at me for a moment and then he nodded.

"Okay" he said.

That's that?

Okay?

No questions?

Luke seemed to see my confusion.

"Do as you please, Alissa. It's already a big favor that you'll stay in the territory the mean time. I won't force you to stay here in the Palace if you want to stay with your family instead" he explained.

I nodded.

We continued to eat.

Still, it was really awkward and I didn't know why.

We finished our meal and Eero called me because Lia is awake and she wanted to see me.

I went to Lia's room.

"Asi and Eero are in the next room" he told me and I nodded in understanding.

I got in and Lia just finished nursing Astro.

The guys stayed outside because Lia wanted to have a private moment with me.

"Hey" I greeted softly.

"Hi" Lia greeted with a smile.

"How are you feeling?" I asked her.

"A lot better. Thank you" she said and I nodded with a smile as I sat beside her on the bed.

"Do you want me to hold Astro for you?" I asked seeing Lia was still tired.

Lia nodded.

"Yes, please" she said and I took Astro from her and held him.

Lia stared at me for a moment.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I just know you'll be the perfect mom if you ever decide to have kids" she suddenly said.

I smiled a little.

I do miss my Reeva.

She'll always be my sweet girl even if I didn't get to meet her in person.

I sighed then looked at Astro.

I wonder if I'll ever be able to bring myself to conceive another child after I lost my first one.

The thought of possibly losing another baby is just unbearable to me.

Maybe that's why I don't really think about it.

Because I'm afraid I'll lose another angel.

Then, I'll lose myself again.