Chapter 145: Fell Asleep In His Arms
Chapter 145: Fell Asleep In His Arms
(Olivia’s POV)
My palm was sweating. Matthew noticed, as he was still holding my hand.
“She is my pup,” Matthew said, his face unchanging.
I held my breath, watching his parents‘ faces.
He knew his parents trusted him implicitly. At his words, Barrett and Victoria visibly relaxed, their faces breaking into smiles.
“Why didn’t you bring her back?” Barrett’s voice boomed with excitement. “Why didn’t you tell us sooner? We haven’t prepared anything as grandparents!”
His eyes lit up like a child on Christmas morning.
Victoria stepped closer, “Why didn’t you say so from the beginning?“Her tone carried suspicion. My heart hammered against my ribs.I felt my legs go weak. The taste of lying was bitter on my tongue.
Matthew immediately wrapped an arm around my waist and pulled me into his embrace without hesitation.
“I originally planned to tell you about our daughter after the mating ceremony,” he explained calmly. “I made her a mother before making her my mate.”
“Olivia knows our family is strict. She was afraid you would blame me.”
Barrett and Victoria exchanged a meaningful look. All other concerns melted away instantly. They saw it as me protecting their son. They thought I was safeguarding the Kane family’s reputation.
“Reputation is nothing compared to my granddaughter!” Barrett’s voice cracked with joy.
He grabbed Victoria’s hand. “Bring her back for the mating ceremony! Both Olivia and our granddaughter can be added to the pack registry together.”
Victoria’s eyes sparkled with tears of happiness. “Finally, a grandpup to dote on!”
She clasped her hands together. “I can’t wait to spoil her rotten.”
Matthew looked down at me, his eyes soft and questioning. “Is that okay?”
His protective words made heat rise to my cheeks. I could barely speak.
“Mmm,” I managed to whisper.
Barrett’s excitement bubbled over. “What’s the pup’s name? Tell us everything!”
“Aurora, Aurora Blackwood,” Matthew replied smoothly. “She took her maternal surname.”
He squeezed my waist gently. “In memory of Olivia’s mother, Lyra.”
His parents‘ faces softened with understanding. They immediately accepted the decision without question.
“Of course,” Victoria said warmly. “Honoring Lyra’s memory is beautiful.”
Barrett nodded vigorously. “The Blackwood name carries strength and honor.”
Overjoyed, they began talking over each other. Their conversation filled with happy chatter about their new
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granddaughter.
“We need to prepare a nursery,” Victoria said rapidly. “And toys, clothes, everything!”
“The finest tutors,” Barrett added. “She’ll have the best education.”
They left to discuss preparations immediately. Their voices echoed down the hallway with excitement.
Once they were gone, Beta Tristan dismissed the Alpha’s Sentinels. The guards filed out silently.
Alone at last, I voiced my deepest concern. “How did Cynthia Mooncrest find out about Aurora?”
My voice trembled slightly. The thought terrified me.
Matthew’s jaw tightened. “I suspect Declan Shaw was behind it.”
His eyes darkened with anger. “That scheming bastard has been stirring up trouble.”
“Don’t worry,” he reassured me firmly. “He can’t cause much trouble. I’ll handle him.“His confidence steadied my nerves. I trusted him completely.
After I took my moonlight herb medicine, the bitter taste lingered. The medication would help with my anxiety.
I changed into a loose, white silk nightgown. The soft fabric felt cool against my skin.
I climbed onto the bed and opened my laptop. Within minutes, I became completely absorbed. I transformed into the formidable strategist known as “Cipher.”
My fingers flew across the keyboard. I effortlessly breached the firewalls of the Mooncrest Pack’s systems.
Their defenses were pathetically weak. A child could have hacked through them.
I shook my head in disgust. “Amateur hour.”
The bathroom door opened suddenly. A wave of moist air filled the room.
The main lights switched off, leaving only the silver glow of my laptop screen. The atmosphere became intimate.
As Matthew approached, his presence filled the space. His scent enveloped me completely.
Zoe screamed internally while I felt my composure cracking. My wolf was going wild.
He moved behind me. His warmth radiated against my back. He gently closed the notebook with one hand. “It’s four in the
morning.”
His whisper sent shivers down my spine. “My Luna, how are you busier than the Alpha King?” Those words, especially “my Luna,” made my cheeks burn. My heart skipped several beats.
“Are you joking, Your Majesty?” I asked nervously. My voice came out breathless. He lightly tapped my forehead with his finger. The gentle touch made me melt.
He had already withdrawn the notebook from my lap. His arms wrapped around my waist possessively.
He pulled me into his embrace. I fell back against his chest softly.
He tucked me into bed with careful movements. He wrapped me tightly in the blanket like a precious gift.
“I still have unfinished work on the computer…” I protested weakly. My argument held no conviction. He cupped my face with both hands. He drew close until our breaths mingled.
“It’s four in the morning,” he said firmly. “The most important thing now is for you to rest.” His breath brushed against my hair. His lips grazed the spot on my forehead he had just tapped.
“Does it still hurt?” he asked. His voice was hoarse with fatigue and something deeper.
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“N–no, not anymore,” I stuttered. My skin tingled where he had touched.
“Sleep,” he commanded softly. His voice held absolute authority and tenderness.
He held me even tighter against him. He began gently patting my back in a soothing rhythm. The motion was exactly like
how I lulled Aurora to sleep.
My heart raced wildly at first. But his rhythmic, hypnotic pats gradually calmed my racing pulse.
His steady breathing created a cocoon of safety. His strong arms promised protection from all nightmares.
Soon, his gentle ministrations carried me into a deep, peaceful slumber. I felt truly safe.
(Victoria’s POV)
Back in our own residence, I was practically vibrating with excitement. My hands shook as I reached for the phone.
“I’m going to call my mother right now!” I declared. “She needs to know she has a great–granddaughter!”
Barrett grabbed my wrist gently but firmly. His expression was troubled.
“Your mother has never been satisfied with our future daughter–in–law,” he warned. “You know how she is.”
“If she finds out about the pup, she might think Olivia used the baby to trap our son.” I paused, my excitement dimming
slightly. He was right about my mother’s suspicious nature.
“She might say some nasty things,” Barrett continued carefully. “Things that would upset you deeply.”
His concern was genuine. “Let her see them together first. Let her witness their bond.”
I considered his words seriously. My mother would be more accepting if she saw the family unit.
“You’re right,” I agreed reluctantly. “Seeing them at the ceremony is the same thing.”
I set the phone down with a sigh. Patience had never been my strong suit.
But just then, the phone rang shrilly. The sound cut through our quiet conversation.
I answered without checking the caller ID. “Kane residence.”
The imperious voice of my mother, Elder Fenris filled the line.
“A paternity test must be done immediately,” she commanded coldly. “Before the results are out, the mating ceremony
must be postponed indefinitely!”
