The Alpha Who Saved Me
Chapter 85

CHAPTER 85

Surprisingly, dinner is going well, which I figured it would, but hearing that it is Lila who made sure everything was perfect for us has me wondering if she is up to something new. Even though she hasn't said a word to me throughout the meal so far, she's trying to be a gracious hostess with everyone else.

Apparently, Lila was not left in charge of seating because she never would have placed me to the left of her Alpha. Normally, the Beta would sit to his left, but Carter is sitting beside Lila, which is to the right of Declan. Since Lila is Luna, that is her rightful place, but I think there are other motives for placing her there for this evening's dinner.

I can sense Gavin's wolf's irritation about me sitting beside the hosting Alpha, and since Amelia is just to Gavin's left, I ask him if I could switch seats with him, so I can chat with his aunt. Gavin is quick to give up his seat to me, and I can feel Mace settle back down. Him keeping his hand on my thigh throughout the meal also helps keep both of our wolves calm. Although Tala's reason for being uptight is due to the she-wolf across from us.

Tala has finally accepted Gavin as our future mate, even though she still longs for Duke. We both have come to terms with not having Declan and Duke as our mates, but it doesn't hurt any less. Gavin is a good male, though, and I do love him with all my heart, so I think I will count myself lucky.

"So, Alpha Quinn, how much longer do you have?" Dr. Sands asks smiling, knowing very well how much time I have, "You look as though you may go any day now."

I chuckle and rub the top of my stomach, "I'm supposed to have

another month, I'm sure you know, though, that as an Alpha, he can come anytime now."

"Oh, yes, yes! Have you picked out any names yet?" He continues. the small chit chat. Thank God, he is sitting just beside Aspen on the other side of the table because I'm too big to lean forward had he been placed beside Amelia.

I look over at Gavin and smile, "We have a few names in mind, but we've decided not to tell anyone until he is here, and we choose the right one for him."

"That seems sensible." The doctor states while Amelia and Cici both pout at the news.

"So, when is the Union ceremony planned for, Alpha Quinn?" It's Lila who poses this question and I raise my brow at her.

"In two weeks. We are hoping the pup hangs on until afterwards, but I'm beginning to doubt that." I respond.

"What do you mean?" Gavin asks, his eyes going wide, "You never talked to me about this. Has something happened?" He's becoming anxious as he continues to look between my face and my belly.

I chuckle, "Calm down. No, nothing has happened, but it's just a feeling I've been getting, I can't explain it." Relief crosses Gavin's face and he relaxes once more.

"Well, if that's the case, maybe you should move it up, you know before the pup comes." Lila suggests. I can see what she's doing; trying to hurry along the ceremony, so I become unavailable sooner rather than later. This isn't about that, and I'm not going to let anyone dictate when I mate with anyone.

"No, I will keep it as is. Even if we have to have it in the hospital

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because I'm in the middle of labor. I'm not changing the date for anyone," I stress the last few words, "Gavin and I chose this date together and we are going to stick with it."

"I didn't mean anything by it, so please, don't take offense." The she-bitch states.

Oh, now I really know that she's up to something! She never speaks nicely to me. What is her end game in all of this? She is already Luna, so what more is she wanting?

"To Gavin and Quinn!" It's Carter who raises his glass and makes the toast.

Everyone raises their glasses, "To Gavin and Quinn!"

1 smile in thanks, but Gavin has other plans as he turns my head towards him and presses his lips to mine. It isn't a quick one, but it isn't overly long either. When he pulls away from me, I can see all the love he has for me in his eyes. Reaching up, I wipe a little bit of wetness from the corner of his mouth with my thumb and mouth "I love you". He mouths it back to me, and when I turn my attention back to the table, all eyes are on us. I duck my head and continue to eat while a slight blush creeps up on my face. I don't dare look over at Declan because I don't want to see any kind of sadness in his eyes. Tonight is about me and Gavin and I need to keep that in mind instead of dwelling on another Alpha's feelings for me.

As we finish the meal, and the plates are being carried out, Declan excuses himself for a moment. Declan informed me earlier that he was going to put the drug in Lila's dessert, so I assume that is where he is off too now. So, when Lila gets up and says that she's going to go check on desert, I have to stop her.

"Luna" specifically call Lila that because I know it will get her

attention, "Please, just sit down and enjoy our company. The meal was delicious, and I'm sure the dessert will be just as good." I give her my best smile, "Tell me, how is your son doing?" I make sure I emphasize 'your son' from the last interaction that we had at my pack house.

Lila smiles and sits back down, "Holden is growing like a weed! I wish I could spend more time with him, but he's always wanting to be with his father. He's going to grow up to be an amazing Alpha."

"I'm sure. Being an amazing Alpha is in the Storm genes, so there is no doubt that he will be." I give her another smile, but she flinches a bit, which makes me want to take it further, but I don't want to upset her and have her leave just yet. So, I lock this information away for later and change the subject, "I see that Declan is finally giving you some Luna duties, and I must say, you've done well tonight."

"Why, thank you, Alpha Quinn, or should I call you Luna?" She looks at Gavin and then back at me, and snickers, "Isn't it funny how soon enough, we will both have the same station in life?" She just can't help throwing in those little jabs.

Gavin is the one to answer before I can say something I may regret, "Quinn will always be an Alpha, it's in her blood. True, she will be MY Luna, but you can't really compare the two of you as being at the same level. No disrespect, of course," he's quick to state, "but Quinn will always have Alpha blood in her."

Lila chuckles nervously, "Of course, Sir, I meant no disrespect. either. I was just thinking that it's amusing to have her be a Luna like myself."

"Where is my grand pup this evening, anyway?" Amelia changes. the subject, "Jonah has yet to meet him.

"Holden is with his nanny. Alpha Declan thought it best if just the adults ate together, but I can go get him if you really want to see him."

I cut in, placing my hand on top of the former Luna's hand, "I'm sure there will be plenty of time to introduce the two afterwards. Let's just enjoy a little adult time together. Let the Luna enjoy the peace for now." Amelia stares at me for a moment and then smiles, "You are so right! I can take Jonah to meet Holden later. After all, he's going to be staying for a day or so," she looks across the table at him, "isn't that correct?"

Dr. Sands nods, "Yes, possibly two, but for sure one more."

"Great! Let's party!" Amelia fist pumps the air as she smiles, while the rest of us stare at her in amusement.

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