Claimed by the Alpha: Amber Eyes series 1

Book 2 Chapter Twenty Seven

May POV

Colton and I are standing here watching Leon sleep, our two-year-old baby boy. I am twenty-three now and Colton just turned twenty-four. So much has happened in five years.

After the fight with Rowan and even after he was taken by the elder council, our pack was still on high alert. The elder council, to this day, has not been able to get anything out of Rowan, and honestly, I don't think that they ever will.

Sammy and Jason, after two months of trying to wait until they graduated for Jason to mark her, Jedidiah couldn't wait anymore so Sammy let Jason mark her. It was a mess. Since Sammy's parents were humans and didn't know about our kind and the mate bond, they were pissed that their daughter wanted to move in with her 'boyfriend' since it was around April and they were still in high school. But since she was already eighteen, they couldn't stop her. After they graduated, they both went to a college that's one hour away. Jason went to study law like his father, he will be taking over his dad as one of the pack lawyers but he still has two more years to finish. Sammy went to study nursing and she is now a nurse at the pack hospital. They now live in one of the pack houses and Jason commutes to his school. Because of that, we still get to see them often. Unlike Micah and Greg who I only get to see maybe once a month now.

Micah and Greg, after school ended, got engaged and decided to live in New York. Micah went to beauty school and Greg went to NYU in New York to study business. They are ten hours away and even though I don't get to see them often, we call each other every single week and have never missed a call, they also come by on special occasions. They finally got married last year, the wedding of course was beautiful and very, very Micah... meaning flashy, extravagant, and sparkly.

Brandon ended up focusing on his training and was sent to Trevor's pack to help with securing their borders. He ended up spending a lot of time with the Alphas daughter, Alexia. They worked closely together and Sigurd ended up imprinting on her. He claimed her quickly after he imprinted and since her twin brother was going to be Alpha of their pack and Brandon was already third in command here, they moved to our pack. Megan and I became quick friends with Alexia and her and Brandon are now waiting for their first pup. She is in her ninth month and looks like she's about to pop. It's funny because Brandon— who always seemed like a top dominant male—seems to have a thing for girls that can put him in his place. Alexia has Alpha blood so she is as dominant as they come and he loves it.

Matt and Megan still live in the pack and are now expecting their third pup. Yep, you heard right, Megan is eight months pregnant with her third. Abigail is five and they had a son two years after her, Conner who is turning three in two days. And apparently, Matt and Megan have plans of having a whole litter of pups. At least that's what Megan wants, Matt complains but I doubt he'll win that argument.

Abigail is the apple of Colton's eyes, seriously, he spoils her rotten and she LOVES HIM so much. Like auntie like niece literally. To Matt's horror, she is like me in almost every way, she's just five and we've had complaints from pack members of her popping out of the kitchen cabinets and scaring them. Of course, I just laugh it off, and then in secret, I tell her she did good. Colton scolds me for it but I don't care.

As for me and Colton, after graduating we went full-on Alpha and Luna training until Colton turned twenty-one. That's when he officially took over the Alpha position and I took the Luna position. But a few months before that, something else that changed our lives happened.

-Flashback-

I can feel Hera excited over this. I'm sitting on the bed watching a movie waiting for Colton to come from his Alpha training. I'm waiting with the positive pregnancy test on my hand trying to figure out how to tell him. We weren't planning for this, not yet at least. I wanted to wait at least another year but I think we did pretty well lasting this long.

The door opens and Colton comes in looking sweaty, without a shirt and only basketball shorts on.

"What happened? I thought it was office training today?" I ask looking at him confused.

"Yea well my dad decided to give me a surprise attack. He says it builds up my quick thinking or something like that, all it really did was destroy the damned office and my mom chewing both our asses." He says looking annoyed.

He pecks me on the lips, then heads to the bathroom and I hear him turn on the shower. I sit waiting for him nervously. Once he's done, he comes out looking sexy with his hair damp, some whet spots still on his chest, and a towel around his waist, and all I want to do is just take it off. He sees my reaction and smiles.

"I'm ready whenever you are baby." He says with a smirk.

I smile. "Well, as much as I want you right now, I have to talk to you about something."

He sits next to me now looking concerned. "What's wrong?"

I take a deep breath. I take his hand and put in it the positive pregnancy test I took an hour ago. He looks at it confused not remembering what it is.

"Do you know what that is?" I ask him.

He looks at me. "Do I look like I know what this is?"

I sigh.

"Wait, it looks familiar, oh I remember my mom said-" He stops and looks at me. Then looks at it closely. "What does it mean? Two blue lines, what does that mean?" He looks at me again.

"It means it's positive."

He keeps looking at me but doesn't seem to understand.

'Our mate sometimes is an idiot.' Hera says and I want to laugh.

I sigh again. "It means that I'm pregnant."

His eyes go wide. "You... we-" He stops talking now looking shocked.

He gets up and lets the pee stick fall on the ground. He takes my hand and gently gets me up and hugs me softly.

"Our own little pup." He whispers in my ear.

He lifts his head and cups my face. "I love you, I love you so much." He kisses me gently and then hugs me again.

We immediately called Matt and Megan and told them. Then we called Colton's parents and Jackson. Heather took me to the doctor the next day and the results were positive. Colton and I were going to be parents and I was scared out of my mind.

That's what I remember, being scared, everything else went by fast. I didn't get morning sickness as Megan did. I had cravings for only one thing, cinnamon pretzels. Colton would get me a full stack of them and I would get up in the middle of the night to eat them. Then, when I was six months pregnant, I almost peed my pants. We were at the mall and little Leon decided to kick me on the bladder. I had to run around the damned mall looking for a bathroom with Colton not being any help at all, he was just laughing at me the whole time.

Now at 9 months pregnant, I'm lying on the hospital bed sitting with monitors all over me and on my belly, I'm still scared to death.

"The doctor will be here soon love." Colton says calmly holding my hand and kissing my head.

"Ok"

"How's the pain?" He asks looking worried.

"It's better. Once they gave me that epidural it's bearable now."

I wasn't going to get an epidural but when the horrible pain started feeling like it was twisting my insides, I couldn't do it and gave in to temptation and I don't regret it at all. I've been at this for twenty-one hours and now they are telling me that I've only dilated four cm and am supposed to get to ten.

The doctor arrives looking at my chart.

"Ok so we have a problem, the baby's vitals are getting weak so we can't wait, it's a danger for both mother and child so we are going to do an emergency cesarean."

"But, what does that mean? Will they be ok?" Colton asks panicking.

"With every surgery there are risks but she's young and they are both healthy and she is a werewolf, so chances are very good. The nurse will come shortly and prep you for surgery. Alpha you are allowed in so the nurses will prepare you as well." The doctor says leaving the room.

I'm lost in thought. (If I died here, would I come back? Like before? I mean technically I'm being cut open by a doctor who is not part of my bloodline and-) I stop my thoughts when I look at Colton. He looks terrified.

He looks at me scared but then he gives me a smile. I know he's trying to stay calm for me.

"Love, it will be okay." I tell him caressing his face.

He nods and sits on a chair next to me grabbing my hand and kissing it. The nurses come in and prep us for surgery. Once they start, they keep me awake but numb me from the neck down, all I feel is pressure on my stomach and it's a little hard to breathe but they got me on oxygen. They have a thin fabric covering my view of my stomach where the doctor is working. Colton is right next to me the whole time and never lets go of my hand even though I can't feel it. I know he's being so brave right now, he seems to be more scared than I am. After a few minutes, our boy lets everyone know that he's arrived with a loud and perfect cry. Colton smiles down at me and kisses me. Once they check him and stitch me back up, they bring him to us, Colton holds him to me so I can see him because I can't move at all.

"He's perfect, just like you." Colton says whispering to me. He has amber eyes, and black hair but all his other features look like Colton.

Once the nurses take us to our own room, I am exhausted. I can start feeling my body again and all I feel is pain, even with medication. After the nurses clean Leon, they bring him to the room in a little plastic cradle. Colton picks him up and brings him to me so I can hold him. I look at the little bundle sleeping in my arms with Colton next to me.

"I can't believe he's ours, our son." I say touching his tiny little fingers.

Colton smiles and nuzzles into my hair. We stay like that, enjoying this moment for a while, then Colton's phone chimes.

He looks at it and sighs. "Love, my parents, Jackson, Matt, and Megan are here. They want to see you but if you're too tired, I'll tell them to leave and come back tomorrow."

"No, it's ok, I want to see them." I say with a smile. I am tired but I've been in this hospital for almost 24 hours and I need some friendly faces.

"Ok, I'll be right back." He says giving me a kiss.

I nod and stay there looking at my baby boy. I feel like I'm in a trance just staring at how perfect he is. After a few minutes, Colton comes in with everyone following behind him.

"Everyone, meet Leon Black." Colton says looking proud.

"Oh goddess, he is gorgeous!" Heather squeals.

Marcus nods. "I'm guessing by the looks of his eyes, the gift has been passed down. That's a good gift to have."

I agree.

Jackson looks down at Leon and smiles then looks at Colton. "He's going to be a trouble maker."

Matt laughs. "A mix of both of you. Yes, I agree completely."

"Yea I have a feeling he will be but, he's still perfect." Colton says with a smile looking at me.

I agree, Leon is basically me and Colton mashed up together and for a moment there I think 'Goddess, what have we created?' but Colton is right, no matter what he is perfect.

'Perfect.' Hera says.

-End of flashback-

We look at our son happy that we finally got him to sleep and now we are both exhausted. We head back to our room that is right in front of Leon's.

I drag my feet. "I'm so tired and we still have to take a shower."

Colton sighs. "What time do we have to leave tomorrow?"

"Seven AM, the meeting is at ten AM."

He nods.

We have a pack meeting in a city three hours from here. Heather and Marcus will be taking care of Leon. They still live in the packhouse which I am grateful for, they help us a lot.

"Let's just go to sleep and take a shower in the morning." He says already lying down.

"Okay." I say still dragging my feet and jumping on the bed. We hold each other and fall asleep immediately. Our alarm wakes us up and I don't even want to get up. We start to get ready and then hear Leon calling for us.

"I'll get him, you finish up." Colton says heading out.

I continue to style my now waist-long hair putting it in a slick back low ponytail. I have a knee-length navy color tube dress that has long sleeves and has a sweetheart neckline. Red lips, that I have never given up, and black high heels. Once I am done, I head to Leon's room because I still hear him fussing.

"Mama!" Leon says to Colton.

Colton looks at me and smiles. "He wants you."

He looks at me up and down and gives me a side smile. "Can't blame him, you look beautiful like always."

I smile and he hands me the baby who now after seeing me has calmed down. Colton kisses me on the cheek and goes to get ready.

I look at Leon and kiss him. "I'm going to miss you so much!"

It's just for a day but it's hard to separate myself from him. Leon squirms in my arms and I put him on the floor where he bolts out and runs out the door.

"Dang it!" Now I'm running after him. Leon runs right into Heather who picks him up fast.

I sigh. "Thanks, I can't keep up with him."

She laughs. "Colton was the same, the kid would disappear from my sight within seconds." Leon starts squirming in her arms trying to get down.

"Go! Go!" Leon says pointing to the ground. "Down!"

Colton comes out already dressed in his more causal tux and ready to go.

"I'll take him from here if you want." She says and I nod, I trust her completely with him.

Me and Colton kiss Leon goodbye and we head out and I start to mentally prepare myself for whatever the hell this short-notice meeting is all about.

I have a bad feeling about this.