Jules’ POV

Being pregnant...dare I say, sucks. I feel like I’m either napping or sticking my head in the toilet. I have developed a slight bump, but nothing noticeable unless you really felt around and paid attention. It also sucks that I can’t see my mate and Cooper who I see as my child just as much as the one in my stomach. I’m also a lot more nervous about sneaking out of the window now. What if I fall?

It’s been a little over a month since we first suspected I’m with child but it’s pretty clear now. I think that I’ve been doing a really great job at hiding both my mating status and my pregnancy from my family. I guess being stuck in my room all day with no one to visit me 90 percent of the time has its perks.

Currently I’m right about to meet with Duke, I’m just waiting in our usual clearing by the river. I decided to shift into my wolf. I’m not really that sure about how we can still shift without hurting the baby, but all of my anatomy lessons say that it's just natural and that if we ever face danger we still need a way to defend/protect ourselves. I try not to think about it too much otherwise it starts giving me a headache.

I jump at the feel of something poking my side. I turn to see who my attacker is, and growl at the sight of a familiar grey wolf. He just gives me a soft bark before attacking my face with wolf kisses. I bite the tip of his nose softly, and cock my head in confusion. Cooper isn’t here, but before I can ask he is going back to nuzzling me. It seems like he really missed me. Not that I blame him. Being away from my Alpha, and being pregnant on top of it is excruciating. I can only imagine how he feels considering Alphas need to protect their omegas and mates.

We spend the rest of our time together running around and napping. It was nice to just spend time enjoying each other's company.

(5 weeks later)

Julian’s POV

Okay something is definitely wrong with Jules, and I bet it has to do with his mysterious Alpha “friend”. No omega can be just friends with an Alpha, especially when they are as cute and precious as Jules is. I know how the dirty mind of an Alpha works, I am an Alpha. We are a horny kind.

This Alpha is also trying to woo my baby brother. I’m an idiot, not blind. I hope that Jules doesn’t actually think that he’s being sneaky. How he hasn’t gotten caught by mother and father yet astounds me, but then again they would never think that innocent little Jules could ever go against their rules. I feel like coming all the way over to the McAlpine territory was a stupid, useless, and risky plan. I understand the whole wanting to one up them one and for all, but I’m not as into the whole revenge thing as my parents are.

I have definitely noticed all of his new dresses that just magically seem to appear, and his jewelry. This Alpha friend must be pretty well titled if he can afford to give all of these things to Jules.

I’ve also noticed some other odd behavior from Jules as of late as well. It seems like he eats just as much as Jude does, and Jude eats like he is going to be executed the next day. He also doesn’t realize that I can hear his sobs at night when I go to check on him before heading off to bed myself. It’s something that I’ve done since he was born practically, and it just stuck over the years. Jules has no idea of this habit, and I’d prefer that it stays a secret. Imagine if anyone found out that I actually cared for the brat. I dread the day.

I’ve decided that I can no longer sit back and be his alibi when I don’t even know who my baby brother is sneaking out to see. This “friend is in for a rude awakening if I find out that he has been taking advantage of Jules. You don’t mess with the Banfields.

I hide out in the forest right at the edge of our property where I know that Jules starts departing from. He really makes it way too easy to stalk him. I make sure that he can’t see me or hear me.

Jeez, does he walk forever or what? My feet are starting to hurt? How can he walk for so long in his shoes and a dress? Maybe omegas are tougher than people give them credit for? I gape at the large house that comes into view, and decide to stay hidden in the trees as he approaches the house. I watch him.

He knocks on the door, and I hear him giggle in glee as he’s swept into the house. Friend my arse. I would never be that giddy just meeting up with a friend. This place also smells gross. How can he stand it? I wait a little while longer and move towards the back of the house. I freeze at the sound of the back door opening, and see a little boy run out with Jules hot on his tail. He goes to visit a child? Julian is very confused right now.

I watch them play around a bit, before making my presence known. Maybe I misjudged him and who he was actually sneaking out to see. It was just a harmless relationship with a young child.

“So that’s who you’ve been hanging out with all this time Jules!” I shout out and laugh as his head whips around to the sound of my voice.

“Julian?! What are you doing here?” He asks, sounding nervous.

“I wanted to see who you were sneaking off to. You could have told me it was a child. I thought you were meeting with some brutish Alpha that was trying to sweep you off your feet. What a silly thought, am I right?” I jest, and he gives me a forced smile. I ignore it and look at the boy who is hiding behind Jules and clinging to his dress, “Hello small child, my name is Julian. I’m here to pick up my Jules, he should be sleeping right now”

I thought I was being kind, but I guess not. I surely wasn’t expecting for the child to run away screaming, “Daddy! A stranger is here and trying to steal Mommy!”

“Mommy? I don’t see his moth-...Jules!? What does he mean by calling you his mother? He is at least 3 years old. Don’t tell me you were secretly pregnant? I mean that’s preposterous. You’d never hide such a thing from me right?” I raise an eyebrow at Jules who looks very conflicted.

He’s just about to speak when all of a sudden a large man bursts out of the house and pulls Jules behind him. He growls at me, “Who are you and what do you want with my mate?”

This is what I like to call the face crack of the century, “Mate? What do you mean ‘your mate’? Jules is my brother, and I think I would know if my sixteen year old brother had a mate. Who do you think you are putting your grimy hands all over him?”

I could tell he wanted to respond, but Jules cut him off, “Please stop fighting both of you. I’m really sorry for lying and hiding this from you Julian, but Duke truly is my mate. Cooper is his son, and I’ve come to be a mother for him.”

My mind was going a mile a minute, and my heart felt betrayed. He lied to me. He kept this a secret from me. I thought he could trust me?

“How did this happen?” I finally managed to croak out.

“The first time I snuck out I found Cooper all alone in the clearing, and soon after that met Duke. We just kind of hit it off, and got closer every time we saw each other. I got my heat unexpectedly and suddenly we were happily mated. A witch helped us cover up the scent and evidence so that others couldn’t tell” Oh how fast the night changes. I have so many questions, but I don’t even know if I should bother.

“Alright Jules, please just let me know it was consensual. I won’t be able to beat this Alpha up, but I’ll die trying if it meant protecting your virtue” I sighed.

“There’s no need for that. I love Duke and he loves me. Sure it was a spur of the moment, but I wouldn’t change it for the world” Jules spoke up and looked at the Alpha in adoration.

I watched as the Alpha looked down at my brother like he strung the stars in the sky and it made me want to puke, “Who even is this mate of yours?”

He tensed, “Um Alpha Duke”

Alpha Duke? Why does that sound so familiar? Oh shit. Please don’t tell me, “Really Jules? You mated with the Alpha of the McAlpine pack? If mother and father find out they will be livid. Only you, Jules, only you”

“It wasn’t intentional. I didn’t even know the significance of his title. Don’t you remember that I’ve been locked in my room my whole life and no one ever tells me what’s going on. I thought we came here on vacation” He reminded me that I was being an idiot once again.

“Well we best get back. I promise not to tell our parents if you promise to tell me things from now on, and go to the Doctors” I tell him with my arms crossed.

I see the Alpha tense up and concern flashes in his eyes, “Why does he need to go to the doctor? Is something wrong?”

There’s something about the way that he’s holding Jules. It’s very focused on protecting one particular area...and you have got to be kidding me. This night just keeps throwing one thing after another at me. I am going to die of heart failure soon.

“Don’t tell me you are pregnant as well Jules” I huff out at him and he stays silent, “...well? I’m waiting”

“You said not to tell you so I’m staying silent” Oh what a brat.

“You’re actually pregnant. You got my brother pregnant! Oh if you weren’t so muscular I would totally kill you!” I growled at the Alpha who at least has the respect to look sheepish about the news.

“Hey! You! Don’t hurt my mommy or daddy!” I felt little fists hitting my legs.

“Come here Cooper, he’s not going to hurt either of us. That’s mommy’s brother, so that makes him your Uncle” Jules held the child close who once again clutched onto Jules’ dress.

“I apologize for impregnating him, it certainly wasn’t my intention. I hope that we can come to an understanding. I know that our families are not on the best terms to put it lightly, but I would like to form a new relationship for the sake of Jules and our new child” This guy doesn’t seem too bad, and he is handsome so I can see why Jules would like him.

“Nothing is ever your guys’ intention apparently. I digress. I agree that we should start acting more like family now. After all that is what we are now, is it not?” I shake hands with the Alpha.

“Thank you so much Julian. You’re the best. Even better than Jude” Jules gives me a big hug and I can feel the small bump that’s hidden by his dress.

“Of course I am. There was no contest there. Jude is a filthy pig” I say haughtily and he laughs, “I guess I’ll get out of your hair then. Don’t come home too late Jules”

I see them wave and I smile in surprise as the child yells after me, “Bye Uncle Julian!”

“Good night, small child! I hope that you sleep tight and that your bed is not infested with bugs!” Maybe that wasn’t the best thing to say to a toddler, but Jules was always better with children than I was.