Page 21 of Such a Grumpy Omega
Cuffed was pushing forward with their plans of expanding, and I steeled myself to the changes being made in my old home. I thought I’d be more upset than I was. I guessed I just had a much bigger and better life now, ready to leave the past where it was. Someone else might have torn the house down. As they worked, I realized how much it took, and I was grateful it would remain standing, a home to those whose packs rejected them, a place where people could come together in a positive way.
I put my hand to my belly. I hadn’t felt the greatest for a few weeks, but we chalked it up to change and stress and all the life changes. Nothing I ate sat well in my stomach. The smell of his omelets, which I usually loved, nearly made me vomit that morning.
“Another wave of sickness?” Fraser asked as he started to get undressed as well.
“Yeah. I hope this bug passes.”
“Me too.”
We shifted together, me a few seconds before my alpha. I didn’t miss the way his eyes lingered on my form, even though we’d seen each other naked more times than I could count. I would never get over the way my mate desired me.
Fraser’s wolf was so black that when he ran through beams of light streaming through the tree branches, I could see highlights of blues and purples in his fur. His eyes were a deep brown. And he was a big wolf. At least five inches taller than me in wolf form and bulkier but lean. Just like his human form.
Pup.
I slowed down to pay more attention to what my wolf was telling me. Pup? Was he telling me he wanted a pup? Fraser and I hadn’t even talked about it before. I laughed mentally. Eager wolf, I had.
For the next few hours, Fraser and I ran like there was a lion on our heels. I nipped at his back legs. He chased me. Finally, spent and worn out, we lay together in a soft spot of the forest as the day turned to dusk.
Pup. Inside us. Our pup.
That cleared up my earlier questioning. I turned my muzzle and snuggled deeper into my mate’s scent. I wondered if he could hear my wolf speaking. If so, he hadn’t given any indication.
Then again, Fraser was always collected and calm.
We shifted back and put on our clothes without a word. Of course I had to tell him.
“Did you hear my wolf?” I asked, walking over to lay my forehead above his sternum. His touch always grounded me and since his shirt wasn’t buttoned yet, the instant contact had me releasing a sigh. There was a chance he didn’t want children yet. We hadn’t done anything to prevent a pregnancy, but that didn’t mean he desired a family.
“He reached out, and my wolf heard him, but there were no words. It was more like he was sending me feelings. Love. Trust. Care.”
“I feel those things for you too.”
“As do I, omega. As do I. Why do you ask? Is there something your wolf wanted me to know?”
I pulled back and stared into his eyes. “He told me there was a pup inside me. We’re having a baby.”
Fraser cupped my face as a bright smile almost engulfed his. “Are you serious?”
I nodded as tears rolled down my face with no warning. “It explains all the sickness lately and the aversion to certain smells. The way I’m exhausted all the time.”
“It absolutely does. How silly of me. I should’ve smelled it on you before.” He bent slightly to press his nose into the crook of my neck. “There it is. The sweetness of honey and peaches. I can’t believe I didn’t notice before.” He wiped away some of my tears with his thumbs. I closed my eyes, loving the feel of his care. “Why are you crying, Everly? Aren’t you happy?”
“I am. I’ve always wanted a baby, a family. I thought maybe…we’ve never talked about it. I thought maybe it was too soon. Maybe you didn’t want a family.”
Fraser cocked his head. “I want everything with you, Everly. I want a family and a house to call our own and Saturday morning giant breakfasts and dancing when all the kids have gone to bed and growing old with you. I want it all. I’m so damned happy, I’m about to burst.”
“Are you?” My voice squeaked. I reached around his neck and pulled him to me for a kiss so deep, I wished we were already in bed. We continued until I felt Fraser stiffen. “What is it?”
“We have to get you to the healer. We need to prepare. Buy baby books. Vitamins. I’ve got work to do to take care of my mate.”
“We can do all of that later. Right now, I want you to take me home so we can celebrate.”
“Don’t have to ask me twice. Let’s go.”
Chapter Twenty-One
Fraser
