Stolen Past

Chapter 2

Cole's POV

Once Odin is done and content with the control, he wakes me up and I groan. But I see through Odin's eyes that it is clearly time of sunset.

"I had fun hunting. And I ate a buck!!" Odin beams.

I chuckle and take back the control. And I throw on my clothes I put aside before shifting. As I walk back I come face to face with Laura.

"Hey Lauren!!" I greet her.

"Hello, Alpha!" She bows to me.

And if feels refreshing to be referred to as an Alpha and not King. Lauren here is the top warrior of Rogue Pack. It has been a month since I visited it. I only hope everything is alright over there.

"How is it at Rogue Pack?" I ask her.

"It's good, Alpha! We are missing you. I actually came to meet you but they told me you weren't there" she says.

"Ah yes! I was out hunting. What is it? Is it an emergency??" I ask her with panic.

"No Alpha! Nothing serious.. I.. I just.. found my mate" she declares.

Wow! Finally! After all the abuse of her pack. The escape. Joining us. Training herself. And to now, road to happiness. I am glad and proud of the long way she came through.

"Congratulations!!!" I beam at her but her smile does not reach her eyes.

"What's wrong?" I ask her.

"He.. he wants me to join his pack. But I don't want to. Rogue Pack is my home and I don't want to leave it" she says.

I smile and hug her. This girl is like a little sister to me. I am glad that she is finally Twenty and found her mate. But she is the star warrior. And she is getting emotional because she doesn't want to leave Rogue Pack behind.

"One must compromise, Laura. Who is he anyways?" I ask her.

"Tristan. The Gamma of New Moon Pack" she says as she pulls away.

I have heard of that pack! Alpha Nolan and Luna Arianna. They are such nice people. I am sure their Gamma would equally be nice. I am happy for her.

"He is a nice man" I tell her.

"He is?" She asks me again and I nod.

"So.. you see at one point some or other should leave. He is a Gamma. I see he doesn't have an option. But your place... your sister Theresa would happily claim that!!" I tell her.

And she nods absent minded. But I mean it, Theresa is growing up faster than she should.

"Maybe I'll think about it. But I love that i***t, though" she says and she blushes deep realising she just told that out loud.

I never saw Lauren this way. She talks so less. Smiles rarely. Doesn't give a damn thought about anything that doesn't matter to her. So she telling this is different.

"Yeah. You need to think about him" I smile.

She bows to me and walks away towards the Rogue Pack with a smile. I smile to myself as I walk towards the palace as well.

I reach the palace and see my people are having a little party. I smile and my stomach growls. I am hungry. I did not even eat the piece of my cake. I wonder if it is still in the fridge or if Evelyn ate it already.

"Davisssss!!!!" Evelyn calls me with excitement evident in her voice.

"Yes, baby?" I smile at her.

I absolutely love it when she calls me as Davis. She is the only one on this planet to call me that way and I want her to be the only one too.

"Come! It'll be fun" she says.

And I also love to see her loosen up a bit. She is always working on one pack or other. Liam is the best Beta!! He takes care of Bluebloood pack. But I feel it is injustice sometimes, she needs to take care of this pack too. With at least a little focus.

I walk into the living room and I see Celia, William, King Michael and another woman I don't know. I slightly bow to King Michael and he nods. I know he is former King but I cannot help it. He is still King to me at least.

"I invited Danica too. She must be here at any second" Evelyn says.

I nod. I look at King Michael to see if he is uncomfortable but he is not!! It has been an year and a half already.. that they are not together. King Michael dropped hints here and there that he is seeing someone else. Someone who makes him happy. And I am genuinely happy for him.

"Congratulations, Evelyn!" Danica's voice is thick as she greets her.

I feel heels click the floor and look at her. She is dressed in maroon knee length dress. Maroon lipstick. And dark red heels. I don't understand this woman sometimes. Is she good or bad?

"Thanks Danica!" Evelyn smiles as she hugs Danica.

"Am I late for the party?" She asks and Evelyn shakes her head.

But one person is missing. And I know Evelyn is waiting for that one person too. When Liam walks through the front door, Evelyn's face lights up.

"Okay. Now it's time for the party" Evelyn squeals.

I cannot help but notice Danica roll her eyes. I resist the urge to roll my eyes as well, but I don't want to ruin my mate's congratulatory moment.

I see it is starting to get dark outside and I am hungry.

Evelyn stands up and serves us all the prepared snacks. I wonder where the maids are and why the Queen is serving. I offer her help but she says she is fine.

I stare at the plate of popcorn chicken and eat it slow. Everyone else have glasses of wine and champagne in their hands. And Evelyn has a glass of orange juice. But I am given nothing. I just pop one piece of chicken and chew it slowly as I watch people around me.

King Michael hits the fork to his glass of wine making the clinking sounds. He wants everyone's attention and we all turn towards him.

"Now that my family is here... I want to declare something" He says.

He looks at the lady sitting beside him and holds her hand making her stand with him. Her black hair and brown eyes seem warming. And she is nowhere near intimidating.

"Meet Samantha Hayes, the one I am in love with" he says.

Now this is what I call a party! Everyone squeals and dances except Danica. And this time, I roll my eyes. I don't know what she expected. For King Michael to marry her? She should know that it was a hook up until he found his true love.

"Congratulations!" I congratulate them and they smile.

"Evelyn," Samantha calls Evelyn out who is just smiling and not squealing or laughing like others.

"I am here to take care of your father and you. But you have to remember, that I don't want to replace your mother. No one will replace her. She is the sole biggest chapter of his and your life, and I wouldn't change that" she says.

Evelyn nods.

"But I would also appreciate if you accept me as a part of your routine. As the one who loves your father and you. I love him. Before I even know, I fell so deep for him" Samantha says as she holds King Michael's hand tighter.

Evelyn just hugs Samantha throwing her off guard but she hugs Evelyn back. I smile at the gesture. And it feels good to have an addition to the family.

Evelyn needs a best friend since Celia is the Luna of Redmoon pack. She also needs a motherly figure. Samantha could be exactly that.

After a while of chatters and bickers, I place the empty plate on the table and throw my arm around Evelyn's waist. I bury my face in her neck and she giggles.

"Oops! I see I did not give you any drink" she says but there is something else behind her voice.

I smile as she stands up. Finally!! She finally saw she did not let me have any drink. And through the corner of my eye I see she is bringing a wooden carton. I look at her with puzzled face.

"Drinks! For you!!" She says with a smile.

"Ummm... I just needed a glass" I shrug

"These are exclusively for you" she smirks.

Okay. Something is up. I take that from her and place it in my lap. It is not that huge too. And when I open the lid, I see five bottles. They all look the same but I want to see what the label reads.

And my breathe is knocked out as I read the labels of all the five bottles. I harshly put the box on the table as I tackle Evelyn into a hug.

People around us look puzzled until I shout, "I am going to become a Father!!!!!"

And on the five bottles it is written

Dirty Diapers

Sleepless nights

Drool and spit up

3:00 am feedings

Tiny heartbeat