Unreject Me

Little One

Kaya’s pov

They returned from the morning run, which I apparently missed for the seventh consecutive day. I helped them with all the paperwork and joined them during mealtimes. Thankfully, despite the morning sickness, keeping food down wasn’t much of an issue for me. All I found problematic was the physical training. After taking time to soak in the facts and accept that I was truly pregnant, I eventually told Nikita and Liana what was wrong, curled up in the mess hall corner.

“What? Pregnant?” A broad grin spread across Liana’s face.

I forced a smile. My heart was still sinking as I was unsure of how Alpha Karl and Beta Ezra would react.

“b***h, didn’t you use protection with Heath the other night?” Nikita uttered a whisper, her shocked eyes expanding. Her eyes shot straight through mine, giving me a shudder. Although she had a frightening personality, ‌she was a wonderful friend.

“This pup isn’t Heath’s,” I said, earning confused glances from all three girls. I laughed nonchalantly. My life was a mess, and laughing at my misery was the best thing I could do. “It's my ex-mate’s.”

“Shut up,” Sasha whispered. “Aren’t you going to tell him?”

I grimaced. “Heck, no. He threw me away like a used tissue. He isn’t going to find out about this pup.”

Sasha exhaled a sigh of relief. Liana, too, looked like she was relieved.

“Good, because if you were thinking of going back to beg, I would have to kick some sense into that thick head of yours,” Nikita uttered.

I laughed a genuine laugh. Although Nikita’s facial expressions gave little insight into her sentiments, it seemed like we all agreed on that. Theo doesn’t need to know about this pup.

“What are you planning to do?” Liana asked me.

“Well, I was hoping I could continue the training after giving birth.”

“So you’re keeping it?”

My lips parted at Nikita’s question. Of course, I was keeping my pup. Why shouldn’t i keep my flesh and blood?

“Of course I am keeping it!” I think my tone conveyed my confusion. “It is an innocent life, and I am not getting rid of it.”

“I was just curious. Sure, it is your choice. Whatever it is, I will support you,” Nikita replied.

I smiled. It was reasonable for her to be curious. Since I did not have a strong support network, this pregnancy could mess up my life. Her support would mean so much to me.

“Let’s talk to dad. He and Ezra will probably be in the office now,” Sasha said.

I stood up from the stool. “I hope he agrees to let me stay here. There is no way I am going back to Black Woods. If I did, that jerk would know about the pup. And if your dad says I can’t stay here, I would rather settle down among the humans. There is no way I am going back where he could find me again.”

I gave them a glance. Though it was unclear if I would be permitted to finish the training after giving birth, I could tell by their demeanour that they would be supportive.

“I am not sending you back. I want my friend around,” Sasha said.

I mouthed a thank you to her. Although it didn’t help my anxious heart, hearing her say that was nice.

“But what if your dad doesn’t like the idea?” Nikita pointed out the obvious. What Sasha wanted wouldn’t help if her father didn’t support us.

“Then I would leave. It's okay. I understand. You all should stay and rock this thing,” I told them, hoping my sorrow wasn’t that obvious.

“I am glad you are taking this pretty well, Kaya," said Liana.

I shrugged my shoulders with a forced smile on my face. I wasn’t left with much of a choice except to take what life threw at me gracefully.

I was glad the girls accompanied me to meet the alpha. Several thoughts swirled in my mind as we marched down the corridor. I would have chickened out if it weren’t for the girls. I had already stalled confronting him and Ezra with my pregnancy, but I knew they would eventually find out. It would be better to tell him the truth myself instead of finding out from someone else. When we reached the office, Andre’ and Ezra were with him. Heath, being Andre’s close pal, was there too. Perhaps they were just chilling in the afternoon since it was break time. I couldn’t care less what they were doing. My heart hammered in my chest when I entered the office.

“Alpha,” I said, wiping my sweaty palms against my jeans.

“Kaya. How are you feeling now?”

I gulped, my stomach suddenly churning uncomfortably. “Not… good?”

He frowned. “What did the doctor say? I was hoping it wouldn’t be anything serious.”

“It isn’t,” I said, heaving a deep sigh. “I am pregnant.”

The shock on their faces was apparent. Out of my peripheral vision, I saw Heath’s jaw dropping. Ignoring my pounding heart, I lifted my chin and looked directly at Alpha Karl.

“I am pregnant, and I am keeping it.”

***

8 months later.

I like to think of my pregnancy as a gift. Circumstances prove how villainous or angelic a person can be. I had encountered both of them. Black Woods were the worst, but this time, my circumstances proved the Crystal Lake Pack was one of a kind. They not only made me feel welcome, but they also went above and beyond to make my pregnancy as easy as possible. I was so grateful to everyone in Crystal Lake that my heart was overflowing with thanks as I lay in bed and watched my baby sleep. Especially my friends, including Heath.

I didn’t expect Heath to take special care of me, after knowing this pup wasn’t his. Heath has shown me extra consideration ever since I told him I was pregnant. At first, he thought this was his pup. I swiftly told him the truth because I did not want to keep him in the dark. Regardless, he supported me and requested Alpha Karl to allow me to stay. Since no one objected to my staying and continuing the physical part of the training after giving birth, Alpha Karl didn’t terminate my contract.

Perhaps it was luck, or maybe fate. Either way, I was glad life had gotten a little easier for me.

I heard a knock on the door. My gaze trailed towards the closed wooden door of my room. Three days had passed since I gave birth, and I still wasn’t allowed to do any strenuous work. So someone always arrived to check on me.

“Come in,” I said.

“Hey, I brought you food,” Heath said, peeking into my room.

I tried to sit up, but he quickly motioned for me to remain on the bed.

“You didn’t have to,” I said, watching him keep the food parcel on the table.

“Yeah, but I want to. It's almost time for lunch,” he said, his lips curling into a tiny smile. “Are you hungry?”

I shook my head. Archie started to cry, and Heath quickly attended to him. He gently picked up his fragile body and held him in his arms.

“Is someone hungry?”

Archie only cried louder, his face turning a bright shade of red.

“Oops, hungry and angry. Here, let’s go to your mama,” he said, chuckling.

Heath brought my pup to me. He stopped crying the moment he smelled me.

“I guess he just missed me,” I said, cuddling my little one in my arms.

I looked at Heath. Even after my pup calmed down, his gaze lingered on him for a while. Oh, was he actually looking at me? Was that longing I saw in his eyes? Oh dear.

“Heath?” I whispered, and he snapped out of his thoughts. He blinked his eyes, sucking in a deep breath and forcing a smile.

“Yeah. I should leave and give you privacy with your pup. Call me if you need anything.”

I watched him leave. My gaze lingered on the door after he closed it behind him. Heath was just different. He brought me food I preferred to eat, gave me foot massages, and spoke to me with kind words of encouragement every day. He showered me with the things any woman would love to have from their significant other. It was almost as though he had accepted me into his life. Of course, him being the gentleman he is, never once made me feel uneasy. He once asked me to be his girlfriend, but I declined. My reasons were numerous. It wasn’t just the rejection; what I did in life would now affect my child, so I wanted to be cautious. Despite my rejection, he didn’t stop caring for me. I wanted to believe he was taking care of me out of respect, but my friends believed something else.

They urged me to get into a serious relationship with Heath. They pointed out how caring he was and ‌the way he kept looking at me. I wasn’t blind. I saw it too. Mira, too, didn’t mind being around him, though she didn’t feel any spiritual connection to him. Perhaps I was too stubborn. I was hesitant to allow anyone inside my heart. I guess I was still scared of being pushed away. Once upon a time, I trusted a scared bond and got rejected. How in the world was I supposed to trust a relationship with no spiritual bond involved?

Archie croaked, earning my attention. I glanced at the tiny pup who was snuggled against my chest. I stroked his soft cheek, admiring his pretty little face. He had a few of Theo’s features, like his piercing blue eyes, but this little pup was mine, and Theo didn’t have to know about him. He didn’t deserve to know about this precious little treasure. Besides, I didn't need him. Why would I need him when Heath was still around?

I pursed my lips. Heath… He had once asked me to be his girlfriend, but ever since I said I wasn’t ready, he didn’t say anything else. Should I take a chance with him? It all depended on my little one.

"Hey, tiny wolf. Would you like mommy to find a daddy for you?”

I enjoyed the silence that followed. Not hearing anyone’s opinion was nice. Even Mira said nothing.

Not yet. Maybe he will get bored when he sees what a huge responsibility little kids were.