3 years later

Holding this little bundle of joy in my arms brings the biggest smile to my face and the warmest feeling over my body. I've never seen such a beautiful little girl in my life.

She has such smooth skin and a small tuft of brown hair on the top of her tiny head. The only noise she makes is tiny snores. I already know I'd do anything for this angel as tears of joy threaten to break free.

Realising I'm hogging their new daughter, I give her back to Chris and Greg. The two new fathers look beyond happy at their adopted daughter.

Sadly her parents died during a rogue attack in a pack a few states over. We were aiding there fight but sadly they had already lost a a fair few pack members before we arrived. Among them were the packs Betas and many strong warriors.

It turned out that these rogues had gotten hold of hunter weapons. They were stealthy going in and sadly, training was happening when the first shots were fired. It's not the first time we encountered sold hunter weapons either.

So Chris offered to adopt their child, ensuring she was still raised a Beta as well as having loving parents. They have a chest with things owned by her parents for when shes older, so she can see photos and know their scent.

"Are you ok baby?" Derek quietly asks while wrapping his arms around me protectively.

"Yeah, I'm alright. I'm really happy for them." I reply genuinely.

Sure It's hard to watch people start their families but I've still been keeping my head high. I spend time at the orphanage every day. I check on every child there and help where I can. Sure It's hard when they're adopted to other packs but the parents always send me updates.

I also watch some of the pack pups during morning training, we have fun baking or crafting together. Though over the last few years I've found out they cook better than I do.

Seeing these two looking lovingly at their newest family member, I can see she is going to have a good life. I can't believe my long time friend is actually a father now.

We bid them goodbye before heading back home. Walking hand in hand, we go to the pack house so Derek can do some work and I can bake with some pack kids.

Going our seperate ways, I'm feeling beyond happy and excited. Today we are baking cakes, which is one thing I do well. As I enter the kitchen, I see five pack kids around 10 years old waiting.

"Hey everyone! How are we all today?" I greet while having a big smile on my face.

"Good, Luna." They all reply together.

"Ok, let's make something yummy today, huh?" While looking at them all.

"What are we making, Luna?" Asks Mark, one of the warriors sons.

"Chocolate cake. Because I think we need a break from meal food." I say happily. Generally we cook things they can do at home too.

They all look happy and excited at the idea of the chocolate goodness. I instruct everyone on the ingredients they'll need before showing them how much to mix together.

After some cheeky food fight between the kids, we finally have all the cakes in the oven. While they cook, we mix up our icing and add the coloring we might want to use.

When the cakes are finished we take them out and leave them to cool. Deciding to enjoy some fresh air, we go play or relax outside for half an hour.

Once the cakes are cooled, we enjoy decorating them. The kids have fun with all the different colored icing. By the end of it we have some funky looking cakes but big smiles on their faces.

Derek comes in just as we cut up my cake to taste. The kids are used to hin now too, so they're less intimidated when their Alpha walks in. They still know to show respect though.

"Smells great in here today. What did you cook today kids?" He asks eyeing all the funny coloured cakes.

"Chocolate cake, Alpha." Jessica replies with a big grin on her face.

"Yum. Am I aloud to have a slice before I steal the Luna away for dinner?" He asks reminding me of our date.

"Hmm... ok!" She replies before passing him a slice.

We all eat and enjoy a laugh at getting icing on our noses or chocolate crumbs over our faces. The kids grab their own cakes to take home before taking their leave.

"So, my darling. Are you ready for dinner?" Derek asks while pulling my my body flush against his.

"Absolutely." I smile at the love of my life. 

We walk towards our little area of the backyward hand in hand. The last few years have been hard, we have had four miscarriages in that time. Every single time, it's hard to cope with. We always take time to mourn our angels and the pack is always patient during those time.

Walking into our little memorial garden that we started three years ago, I see a small table and chairs set up on the wooden gazebo.

This garden has become our favorite place. The boys built the wooden gazebo for us to enjoy while being here. I love to come here and enjoy the lovely scents and calmness of the area. Derek sometimes works out here when he needs a break from his study.

We have lots of beautiful flowers planted but the red roses are our tribute to our lost angels. With the loss of those we never met, we plant life and watch it bloom.

Walking toward the little table we have set up, I notice Derek already has dinner set up with some low candles lit and fair lights around the roof.

"This looks amazing!" I gush over the romantic scene.

"It's nothing baby. I just want to make sure your happy." He says cautiously.

I know he's worried I will be upset because someone else we know has had their own child while we have lost four. Usually I'll be rather depressed behind closed doors after this type of event.

Little does he know, I have an exciting surprise to tell him. We enjoy our dinner together, talking about how natural Chris and Greg looked as parents or how the parents like their kids learning to cook.

After we're done with our meal, we just sit on the bench seat looking into the garden as the sun sets enough to show oranges of all shades in the sky.

I get lost in my mind as I think of the last few years. I still have the rare nightmare of my time with that bàśťàŕď. They are always a memory unless I have lost an angel I didn't know I was carrying.

We have never found out about our pregnancy until we were losing it. It's hard to find out that way but I'm also grateful I didn't get further first.

"Come on baby, let's go to bed. You look really tired." He slowly lifts me into bridal style before making our way to the pack house. As we enter the lounge room, I feel a sudden urge to empty my dinner.

Getting Derek to put me down, I run into the adjoining bathroom and bring up everything I've eaten. This continues for a minute before Derek helps me stand before handing me a water.

He looks so worried since we don't get sick often. This wasn't how I planned things at all.

"Mila, we should get you to Katy." He says while rubbing soothing circles on my back.

"I'm fine. Let's just go to bed." I try, since I'm already feeling better.

"No, Mila. You have been fine all day and then you just vomit out of no where. That's not normal." He tries reasoning.

I sigh knowing that this is it. Really not how I planned to tell him.

"Derek lets just go to our room, ok?" I try again while walking out of the bathroom. I get about half way through before he grabs my waste and turns me around.

"Why are you acting like this is nothing? You never get sick, we as a species rarely get sick. Why are you so calm?" He asks worry clear on his face. I can't let him worry like this.

"I'm acting like this because I know why I was sick. It's nothing bad." I tell him while still in his arms.

"Well why?" He asks impatiently.

"Because I'm expecting." I say subtly.

"Expecting what?!" He almost shouts from frustration.

"A baby!" He shout back.

He stands their stunned for a moment with a confuses look on his face.

"What?" He whispers finally.

"I'm pregnant Derek." I tell him while with a smile and cup his cheek.

"Pregnant?" He whispers, almost as confused as before. We've never found out before losing them. This is the first time ever and I'm not too shocked he doesn't know how to respond.

"But... How? When? Are you sure?" He finally snaps out of it.

"Well, I went to the doctor yesterday because I was sick. They did some tests and it turns out we're having a baby. Katy said when I tell you to go straight to her for an ultrasound." I smile at him.

"We're having a baby? Like a real, all our own baby?" I simply nod. "We're having a baby!" He shouts before picking me up and spinning us a few times. He put me down before kissing me with every ounce of happiness in him.

I hear a sniffle to the side and turn to see a lounge room with Sam, Evey, Brad and Patrick. Gaming controllers long forgotten as they have the biggest smiles upon their faces.

"You're having a baby?!" Evey yells as she runs over hugging us, snapping the boys from their daze. We're too happy to even feel embarrassed over them witnessing our moment.

After hugs and congratulations were said, I link Katy to meet us at the medical wing.

Walking in there, she's there and ready for us.

"Ready to see how far along you are, Luna?" She asks excitedly. Sadly she has seen the harm miscarriage has taken on us mentally.

I nod my head before laying on the bed. She puts gel on my bare stomach and put the wand thing on me. I feel Derek grab my hand and squeeze while his eyes don't leave the screen.

Soon the room is filled with the best sound in the entire world, our babies heart beat. Looking to the screen I see a small bean.

"That small spot there is your baby. It appears to have a strong heart beat too. Congratulations guys, you look to be about six or seven weeks pregnant." She says with a smile.

She leaves us to watch the recording together. We don't talk for a while, just enjoy seeing the proof and hearing that melodic sound.

"We're really having a baby." He whispers.

Looking over to him, I see tears slide down his cheeks. The joy clear in his eyes. A small smile upon his handsome face. His eyes never leaving the screen.

"What if we lose this one? I don't think I can cope now that I've heard their heart beat." He suddenly asks before looking me in the eyes.

"I was worried about that last night too. But I had this dream, where the Moon Godess was there. She told me my body has healed and this one will not be lost due to the scarring. I still should take it easy though." I finally explain why I haven't been worrying as much.

"Fùćķìńģ hell. We're finally going to be parents!" He yells while laughing, pulling me to him and holding me tight.

I can feel his body shudder with emotion. As we both hold each other close and release all the stress and sadness from the passed few years.

I don't know how this pregnancy will be for us or how we will be as parents. I'm sure we will send each other insane at times.

But if the passed few years have shown me anything, it's that I can do this. And I know even when he's sending me bonkers, I'll have Derek by my side.

You just have to stay strong and have hope.

~~~ The End ~~~