Second Thoughts After Divorce

JA

Ashton’s POV

I watch her eat the meal had gotten for her, happy to see her slowly getting her energy back as I sit with her in a comfortable silence.

“I’m going to rest, like we agreed, and then I’ll ask the nurse for the all clear to take you home–back to our own pack. How does that sound?” I recite my thought process back to her, as she simply nods and continues to chew avoiding my cyc. Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

She didn’t seem herself, but I’ll put that down to the fact of everything that has just happened to her… maybe she just needs some space to get fully back on her feet?

After all, she did just meet her birth parents who were both utter psychopaths that tried to kill her in some ritual… I can’t take it personally.

A piece of good news though was that her wolf was back, despite that I had started to worry about it with how long it was taking, I actually feared that she might have lost her woll forever but I didn’t want to say that to her at the time….

“How are you feeling? Do you need some more rest whilst I go and get some sleep too? Or do you want Lydia back in here for a while to keep you company?” 1 present her with the options, as she thinks on it for a second–shakily reaching for her water.

“Lydia…” She hums back quietly, as I nod and move towards her.

I lean forward, kissing her lips once she was done with the water, holding my lips to her for a brief moment as she felt somewhat reserved.

“Hunt and Sawyer will be right outside – just tell them if you need anything or if you need them to wake me up.” I tell her firmly, pulling back from the kiss as she nods and forces a tired smile–looking awkward.

Her energy was flat, almost strained, but I wouldn’t pry just yet. I’ll give her the space she needs to recover and maybe some more time with her friend

will do the trick.

She was safe now though, and there was no way she would be taken anywhere from under my nose again that was a promise!

I move towards the door, opening it to find my three companions all seated in the same waiting room chairs – uncomfortable and bored

I took notice of Lydia first, leaning on Hunts shoulder with her head as Hunt remained stoic and listened to something ridiculous that Sawyer was telling him.

“Lydia, she wants you. I’m going to ask the nurse when I can transport her home and then I’ll grab some rest in the room down the hall. You two stay here in case she needs anything I inform them, as Lydia stands warlly and gives me a confused look.

I didn’t understand what the look was about but I figured everybody was just feeling tired and wary on the come down from everything that happened..

“Sure bro, whatever!” Sawyer waves me off, before returning to his pointless conversation with Hunt who rolls his eyes and pretends to listen intently.

Lydia vanishes back in to the room, as 1 begin my walk to the reception looking for the nurse in question who had been dealing with us this whole

time.

I didn’t feel great about being in another packs hospital facilities, knowing that my own doctors were the best of the best… but the nurse and doctors here had gone above and beyond to help us and so it was appreciated nonetheless.

I figure that if I can get Rose home, she will appreciate the familiarity of my pack and perhaps her mood will pick up a little with being there again and sexing Ruth and Oliver.

“Alpha Silver? How can I help you? I would imagine that you want us to run some more scans alter the news?! The cheery nurse sees me approaching, grabbing her clip board and moving around the desk to greet me.

What news? What is she talking about?

“Oh with her wolf coming back? I don’t think the scans are necessary but if you think they would help then sure?” I sound confused, as she eyes me oddly and shakes her head.

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“Goodness not We don’t need scans for the wolf being back, I’m talking about the baby! Congratulations by the way I would love to check that everything is fine and healthy, but I can confirm that your baby is alive already!” The nurse nods and smiles, us I feel the colour drain from my face.

Wait…

What is she saying?!

Did I just hear that correctly?

She’s talking about a baby? My baby?!

“So you mean to tell me that Rose is…” 1 trail off, my mouth growing dry and my mind racing to form words.

With that, the nurse gasps out loudly – covering her mouth with her hand and almost dropping her clipboard, taking a step backwards.

“Damn it! I uh thought that… uh… Miss Rose would have t–told you as soon as you got back here! Oh no! P–Please forgive me! I’ve ruined the news completely! I didn’t even give the girl a proper chance to tell you on her own–1 just assumed you knew now Alpha“” The nurse panics, eyes watering with what she had just done.

So Rose already knows….

“IS MY MATE PREGNANT?! I demand clarity, with the lack of sleep preventing my brain from focusing fully on what was going on.

Who knew?! Did Hunt, Sawyer and Lydia know? Why did none of them fucking tell me?! That explains the weird locks the girls were giving me!

Why wouldn’t Rose just tell me herself?!

“Y–Yes… yes she is… I found out from the blood tests I done when you were away!” The nurse explains, as I shoot her a furious stare.

“Why did you do tests when I was gone?!” I snap, feeling overwhelmed and knowing that perhaps she was getting the brunt of my anger just by being the messenger in this.

“Oh… s–sorry Alpha! I asked Miss Rose to do the test… it was just meant to be another check up for health reasons… but the results were obviously more drastic than expected! I told the poor girl thinking that she would prefer to tell you the good news on her own!” She panics, as I run a rough hand down my face and take a deep breath.

It wasn’t her fault, I was just currently shocked and disappointed that nobody had told me sooner.

Rose is pregnant… with my first born….

That means

that I’m going to be a Father!

“Right ok, this is not your fault – I’m just surprised, that’s all! When can I have her moved back to my own pack? She would be more comfortable there.” I try to keep a level head, knowing that I was bursting with a million different emotions on the inside.

It’s all going to work out… I have this under control..

Sure, the timing isn’t ideal, with this not giving Rose a break to process what just happened to her… but that’s what we signed up for when I fucked her without protection

What else did I think would happen?!

I was more so sad that she didn’t just tell me, and instead chose to be quiet about it When did she actually plan to tell me? Does she even want the baby?

I didn’t know whether to yell or whether to fucking cry about this – but I wouldn’t dare.

“I would love to run some scans to check the baby over properly after the trauma her body has gone through. It should only take a few hours and if everything looks good, I would be happy to clear you for transport.” The nurse straightens up and reads over her clipboard – clearing her throat and acting professional as I nod once.

“Great. Give me fifteen minutes alone with her and then you can start.” I state, turning on my heels without another word and storming my way back down the hospital corridors.

I reach the familiar door, with the familiar two both seated outside the room – gaining both of their attention with my sudden shift in mood.

“Ashton what’s gotten in to y…” Sawyer begins, before I cut in.

“Rose is pregnant.” I state bluntly, as both of their jaws drop and practically hit the floor.

They both fall in to a heavy silence, neither of them knowing what to do or say on the matter as they stare back at me wide eyed and stare at one another–blinking in shock.

“U–Uh………. uh… congrats? Is this happy news? Or are you pissed? I can’t tell…” Hunt babbles out, seeming conflicted on how to react in fear that it would send me over the edge.

“Did you two know?!” I snap, as they both straighten up and furrow their brows in defence.

“Of course not!” They say in unison, irritated that I would even accuse them of knowing such news without telling me.

Good. That’s them both off the chopping block then….

“I can’t say the same for Lydia though I dimn well knew she was acting mousy about something!” Hunt grumbles and shakes his head, as I nod knowing that if anybody knew it would be Base’s best friend;

I wasn’t pissed at that, but I would have been pissed at my own boys not fucking telling me.

I move to reach the door handle, twisting it and yanking it open to find Rose and Lydia talking before they both quieten down.

“Lydia, go outside.” I state, as Lydia’s eyes widen and she slowly stands from her feet and instantly moves for the door.

Base looks alarmed, cautious of what she should say and the second the door shuts behind Lydia, I waste no time on saying-

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“You’re pregnant and you never fucking told me!” I accuse firmly, as Rose’s eyes water up instantly and she breaks down before me as the flood gates

open.

Fuck…

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