The Werewolf King’s Runaway Queen
Chapter 146

Alissa Soleil's POV

It's been 2 months since I found out that I was pregnant and I've been hiding my pregnancy the whole time.

I already have a full on baby bump and I secretly got bigger sized scrubs and never took my coat off.

When I'm in civilian clothes, I wear clothes that will be able to hide my bulging belly.

My pregnancy symptoms aren't that bad unlike my first pregnancy where I had really bad morning sickness.

Calum is with me most of the time when I'm working since he wants to make sure I'm doing okay.

Luke comes to visit every other week and he stays for week at a time.

When he's around, he drives me to the hospital, brings me extra lunch when I don't like the food in the cafeteria and he takes us out for dinner so I can eat what I want.

He also joins me in exercising, doing yoga or whatever it is that I need to do to have a healthy pregnancy.

We've gotten closer as well and although I usually start an argument for no reason at all; which I blame on my hormones, Luke is still very patient with me and I really am so thankful to him for that. Lia also visits twice a month over the weekends.

It's been a smooth pregnancy so far and I feel really thankful for the people around me.

The weekend is coming again and so is Luke's family and mine.

They've been wanting to come for so long but I begged them to wait a little longer to come.

Now, they're coming and I'm still nervous and anxious.

I was the one to tell them over the phone when Luke and his siblings came back to the Palace.

That same day after I told everyone, Axel ended up punching Luke.

I didn't see it but Lia told me and I felt really bad.

Luke assured me that it wasn't my fault but his and it was to be expected since Axel has become very protective with me since we reunited.

I didn't know whether I should be happy or not that time but Lucas did say they were getting along better now.

That was a relief to me.

I took 2 days off work for my family's visit since I wanted to be with them while they visited.

We already planned a lot of stuff to do for their visit so I'm actually looking forward to it although I'm a bit nervous.

"I'll see you on Sunday?" I said to Cal as we were in the parking lot.

Our shifts just ended and we were heading home.

"I'll see you son Sunday" he said and gave me a hug before opening my car door for me.

I smiled and got in.

We waved goodbye to each other and drove in separate directions.

I looked at my watch.

I still have a few hours until they arrive.

I already did grocery shopping a few days ago but I feel like I need to buy a few more things.

I sent a text to both Ma and Bry that I was stopping by at the grocery store before heading home so they won't be worried that I wasn't home yet.

I stopped at a grocery store and bought a few things.

I also ended up getting a few more toys for Lia's kids.

I already have quite a few at home waiting for them but it's become a habit to get them something when I'm shopping.

I got everything that I needed and was ready to check out.

Then, someone stood close behind me.

I stepped forward and looked back wit a frown at whoever it is that invaded my personal space.

Only to realize that it was Luke.

Luke chuckled when he saw my surprised expression.

Why is he already here?

"Hey" he greeted softly.

"Uhm, hey? You're already here" I said still in shock.

"Oh yeah uhm well, we arrived earlier than expected. Everyone is already at your place and Bry told me you were going grocery shopping here so I wanted to make sure you were doing okay" he said. "Oh okay" I said.

Luke chuckled and he pushed the cart to the counter.

The lady in the counter was most definitely checking him out.

For whatever reason, I felt like I wanted to scratch her eyes out for doing that.

Shouldn't she be working and not checking out some random guy who happens to be the father of my child.

It was time to pay and Luke immediately gave the lady his card.

I looked at Luke.

"I should pay. I got them for everyone" I said slightly pouting.

I didn't need him to pay it.

"You already got them so I pay" he said and lightly booped my nose.

"Here's your card back, sir" the cashier said in a flirty manner.

I raised a brow at her.

Wow.

Just wow.

I looked at Luke and he didn't even glance at her once as he looked at me and what I bought.

"I'm glad I came early. I don't want you carrying heavy stuff" he said and he took the grocery bags and carried it himself.

"Let's go. Everyone's waiting for you and the baby" Luke said and I nodded.

We left but before I could go, I glanced at the cashier with a stink eye.

I'm not shopping here anymore.

That lady annoys me to the core.

"Did you bring a car?" I asked Luke.

"No. Bry told me you brought your car so I took a taxi here" he said and I nodded.

"Where to?" he asked and I led the way to the car.

Luke placed the groceries in the back seat and I already settled inside the driver's seat.

Then, Luke finished and he opened the car door to the driver's seat.

"You're not driving" he said.

"Yes, I am. I'm already here" I said.

"No, you won't" he said and he unbuckled my seat belt and he suddenly lifted me out of the car.

"Luke!" I scolded but he continued to walk to the other side while carrying me and he opened the door to the shotgun seat and carefully sat me down there.

I hit him on his shoulder but he only chuckled as he put the seat belt on me.

I pouted and Luke looked at me.

"Pout like that while we're this close and see what happens" he said.

I immediately pursed my lips and he chuckled.

I glared at him.

He closed the door and got inside the driver's seat.

Then, we drove off.

Luke drove us back home.

"How are the kids doing?" I asked curiously.

I know this is their first time going here.

"They're excited to see you again and they already love seeing the tall buildings here. They're quite fascinated" he said.

I nodded.

"That's good" I said.

"It is" Luke said ans glanced at me with a smile.

That made me less nervous.

"Is everything okay?" Luke asked me.

I nodded.

"Everything is fine" I said.

"Really? You seem a bit off" Luke pointed out.

"I do?" I asked.

Luke chuckled.

"You're nervous, aren't you?" he said.

How did he even know that?

Was I that obvious?

"How can you tell?" I asked.

"Your face says it all and also you're playing with your fingers" he said.

I am that obvious.

I sighed.

"I'm a bit nervous. This is the first time that I'll be seeing them since I found out I was pregnant" I admitted.

"Why would you be nervous? Everyone is looking forward to meeting you and the baby inside your belly" he told me. "It's just..." I said and paused as I sighed..

"Everything that happened was so unexpected. I guess I'm just over thinking that things won't go well" I said.

Luke reached for my hand and held it.

"Everything will be fine. I'll make sure of it" he said and gently squeezed my hand.

I smiled a little and nodded.

After a few minutes, we arrived at home and Luke got the groceries.

The door to the house opened and Bryan came out.

He hugged me first then helped Luke with the groceries.

Then, Lia and the kids came out as well and Asila and Eeri rushed to me.

I hugged them both and they gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"We missed you, auntie Ali" Asi sais.

"Miss you, auntie" Eeri said.

I smiled.

"I missed you both as well" I said with a smile.

"Let's go inside, okay?" I said and held their hands as they nodded.

We went in and Lia hugged me as I came in.

We went to the living room and true enough, everyone was already there.

"Ali, sweetie” mom stood up and she came to me and hugged me.

Axel was behind him and I also hugged him.

"Hey" Axel greeted me softly.

Then, aunt Livi and uncle Luan also came and hugged me and I said hello to them as well.

Then, the 4 of them stepped back and looked me up and down.

"You're already 2 and a half months in, right?" aunt Livi.

"Oh yes it's just not noticeable because of my clothes" I said.

"Uhm I'm sorry but please give me a moment to quickly shower to join everyone. I was at work the whole day so I must smell like the hospital" I said.

"Of course, sweetie. Go on ahead" mom said.

I nodded and saw Ma on the couch holding Astro.

I gave Ma a kiss on the cheek.

"I'll be out soon" I said and she nodded.

I rushed to my room and went straight to the bathroom.

I didn't know they'd be here early so I'm not prepared.

I took a quick shower and got dressed.

I wore a maroon scoop neck bodycon dress.

I knew they would want to see the bump instead of me hiding it so I decided to go with the bodycon dress.

I dried my hair and let it down then I got out of my room to join everyone..

"There she is" aunt Livi said.

Everyone glanced at me and looked at me in awe.

"What a cute baby bump" my mom commented.

"She usually wears bigger clothes to hide it although she looks so good pregnant. It's unfortunate" Ma said.

Everyone agreed to that.

Well, I had my reasons.

"It's complicated to let everyone around Ali know about her pregnancy since it's a werewolf pregnancy" Luke explained.

My parents and Luke's parents nodded in understanding.

After that, they started interrogating me about the pregnancy.

Thankfully, Luke was by my side.

"Let's stop the interrogation for a moment and eat dinner. I'm sure everyone is hungry" Luke said.

I looked at him.

"I haven't cooked yet though" I said.

"Don't worry, I ordered the food already" he said and as if on cue, the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it" Bry said.

"Sit tight. We'll prepare the food so everyone can eat" he said and I nodded.

"Thank you" I said and Luke smiled and nodded at me.

I was supposed to cook dinner bit couldn't do that because they arrived early and immediately put me on the spot.

I felt so thankful that Luke was so hands on evem though it's technically my responsibility since they are my guests.

Bry, Luke, Lucas and Eero prepared the food and they wouldn't let us help.

We all had dinner together in the living room and thankfully, this time I wasn't the main topic.

My parents and Luke's parents were talking to Ma.

They all seemed to be getting along already.

I didn't even have to try to make them get along.

They just did.

I sighed in relief.

"See? Everything's fine. Actually, I think it's great" Luke whispered to me.

I smiled.

He's right.

Everything is going great.

After dinner, everyone just continued to chat in the living room.

We excused ourselves and let the my parents and Luke's parents chat while we headed to my room so I can give them their gifts.

I gave everyone their gifts and the kids squealed excitedly as the got theirs.

"Best auntie ever!" Asi cheered and ran up to me and hugged me.

"Careful, sweetheart. Auntie's baby might get hurt" Eero reminded.

"Oh I'm sorry, auntie" Asi immediately apologized.

"It's fine, Asi. Auntie is fine" I said and she smiled and got back to her new toys ans clothes.

"I brought you your gifts too" Lia said excitedly.

Lia did mention that she got me tons of stuff before.

"Babe, can you please get Ali's gifts?" Lia said and Eero nodded and he handed Astro to her and stepped out.

He came back with not one but 2 big suitcases.

"Liana" I said in shock.

"What? Those aren't even all of it" she said.

I looked at her baffled and she just smiled at me.

I also opened her gifts and there was so much she got me.

She kept it for 13 years.

Our parents joined us and everyone started talking.

I looked around and smiled.

Everyone seemed so happy.

I am too.

I'm really happy.

I teared up and looked at the ceiling to stop my tears.

"Dear, are you okay?" Ma asked me when she noticed me.

Everyone looked at me.

"What's wrong, sweetie?" mom asked.

I shook my head.

"Nothing. I..." I paused and looked at them.

"I'm just happy" I said.

I'm happy.

Really happy.