Layla's perspective 

"Mate!

Mine!

Mate!" 

"Ok, Carly, I get the point!" 

I said exhausted, from tossing and turning all night.

Lately, I've been feeling terrible, most likely due to the pregnancy. I've been experiencing constant morning sickness and unexpected headaches, leaving me utterly exhausted and unwell. However, whenever I'm near Christian, it seems to alleviate my symptoms. So you can imagine how annoyed I was when I was awoken by my wolf shouting mate and a soft knock at my door. Realizing it was undoubtedly Christian, I quickly began to feel at ease because if I was being honest myself, I had been thinking about going to his room. 

They quickly straightened up my PJs and my bed head Making my way to the door, I breathed in deeply letting Christian's delectable scent crowded my senses.

Looking at my watch, I realized it was 5 a.m. We didn't usually wake up this early, but Christian may have to train. I thought to myself, why is he waking me up right now?

Not that I'm complaining...

Opening the door I was greeted by a shirtless Greek god in dark blue pajama pants. Christian's eyes were bloodshot and his hair was disheveled. possibly from lack of sleep, he had a look of worry on his face.

"I greeted him with a soft smile, hey what's going on? is everything okay?"

My face was riddled with exhaustion and curiosity.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you, but I couldn't sleep, you were on my mind and I couldn't stop thinking about you."

"I miss you, he said sheepishly."

I blushed, my face a bright shade of pink, of course, this gave me butterflies and excited Carley. 

"You hear that Layla, he said he misses us" my wolf said practically purring like a kitten. 

I opened my door all the way, gesturing for him to come to take a seat on the bed.

Taking a seat he looks at me in awe. "You are so goddamn sexy,"  Christian said eyeing my form up and down seductively while he wrapped his arms around my waist

Stopping his eyes at my tummy, he tilted his head in curiosity, while looking up at me through his dark eyelashes. 

"Hmmm,"  he said resting his chin between his index finger and thumb as if he was thinking hard.

Placing his hand on my womb as a giant smile grew on his face, causing his dimples to stick out becoming more prominent.

My eyes went wide, I don't know if it was fear or shock but how the fuck did he know? I wondered.

Clicking his tongue, he smirked.

"I'm an Alpha baby, I can sense it." 

"I can even smell your blood, and tell what other wolves' ranks are, without even talking to them." Christian said knowingly.

" I uh...I um..."

"I'm pregnant" I stammered.

" Well, no shit," he said sarcastically.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you! Please don't be mad at me! I don't want to lose you!"

Putting his hands up in the air to seize my rant.

"Calm down, Don't worry baby, I told you I'm not going anywhere."

he said as he softly kissed my belly and wrapped his arms around me again igniting Sparks all over my body.

I ran my fingers through his hair as he placed his ear to my belly.

I chuckled. "I don't think the pup can talk yet." 

" I came here  because I can't sleep. I had something with your scent on it in my room, and that was what had been helping me sleep. Now it's gone and I can't sleep so if you have something that has your scent,... I would appreciate it if I could borrow it."Christian said embarrassed.

" Actually babe"... I said tilting his head up and planting my lips on his." I can do better than that." 

I gestured for him to lie down as I lifted the covers and crawled in next to him.

"We can cuddle if you want."  I mumbled just loud enough for him to hear, as my face turned red. I was still really shy when it came to Christian, he is so incredibly gorgeous, that I just feel so intimidated all the time, I worry that he will turn me down, I know he's out of my league, there's no denying that. 

Christian's eyes grew wide with excitement, as He beamed crawling in behind me and wrapping his arms around me.

moving my hair away from my sweet spot so that he could breathe in my scent..

He began Tracing soft kisses on neck and my sweet spot moving  the rest of my long dark hair  out of the way he whispered to me softly:

"I'm hopelessly in love with you, Layla," Christian confessed, his words hitting me like a tidal wave. Tears welled up in my eyes as I turned to him and kissed his lips, whispering, "I feel the same."

Then, in a hushed tone, he added, "There's something I need to talk to you about."

My heart sank. His declaration of love had filled me with joy, but now, with this ominous revelation, fear gripped me. I was terrified that I was about to lose him, and the thought was unbearable. It seemed that nothing good ever happened to me. As a sense of impending dread washed over me, I took a deep breath, trembling, and braced myself for the potential of heartbreak.

"After we left the diner last night, your brother Taylor and I talked, and since you left, Marie and your father have been taking all their anger out on your younger brother. So, I hope you're not mad, if you're not okay with it I can put him somewhere else."

"I told him he could stay with us. We have a guest room on the alpha floor and he's a great kid he deserves a loving home, he was always so kind to you and as your mate I feel I need to return the favor, so today he'll be moving in."

"I just told him I had to talk to you first. is that okay babe?"

His response not only assured me of his acceptance but also revealed his deep concern for me and my thoughts. His willingness to welcome my brother into his home filled me with an overwhelming joy. My brother was the only family member with whom I shared a genuine connection, and the fact that Christian recognized and respected that bond meant the world to me. At that moment, I couldn't help but marvel at my incredible fortune in having Christian by my side.

"You care about my opinion?"  Not realizing I said that out loud, he looked at me with an odd expression on his face.

"Of course I do, you're my  soon to be Luna and mother of my pups! So is that okay?" 

I happily nodded.

"Yes! I miss him so much, thank you!"

I said covering him in kisses, as he chuckled.

"I'll do anything to make you and our pup happy." Christian said wrestling me down on the bed playfully and returning all the kisses. 

This all caused tears of joy to flow down my cheeks. "I love you, Christian!" 

I said happily.

I don't understand why I'm crying so much about everything but for once they were happy tears.