Chapter 37: Chapter 37

"Hi." I greeted smiling at the phone.

"Hey. How are you? Bored?" He replied.

"Missing you, actually." I said truthfully.

"Hey, I know. I miss you too." He replied.

"When do you think you'll be back?" I asked pushing the duvet with my hand.

"I have no idea. This little monster here hasn't seen us since we arrived here. It's the fucking third day!" He replied and I frowned.

"So why ask you to come if she won't act like you're her guests and see you guys?!" I asked and I almost snapped my phone in halves.

"That woman sometimes acts like a bitch." He murmured.

"Sometimes? She always acts like a bitch!" I heard Antonio's voice and I pursed my lips.

"How are you holding up?" I asked.

"I'm fine. Just can't wait to get the hell out of here and be with my mate and child. Goddess, I hate this place." Antonio replied and I heard him groan.

Well if it was me as well, I would have definitely ran away.

"Belle? You listening?" He asked and I blinked at him.

"Uhh- what did you say?" I asked rubbing my face.

"I said you know you're going to collect our pictures tomorrow right?" He repeated.

"Yas! How could I forget that? I can finally see the picture you've been keeping from me." I replied smiling.

"Oh great. I wish we could go and collect it together but you know..." He said and I smiled.

"You'll be fine. I miss you." I said with a pout.

"I miss you too." He replied.

"How is Elena?" Antonio popped his head in front of Chris's phone.

"She's fine. Great actually. Why not call her?" I asked frowning at him. Were they fighting? What kind of stupidity is that? They're supposed to be-

"We're not fighting." He says making me look up.

"But she'll be asleep right now and she needs that sleep. Did you check the time?" He asked making me turn my head to the alarm clock beside me.

"Oh shit! Is that 12;00?!" I asked my eyes widening.

"I don't know. It's just... 4;00 here." He replied and went away.

"Well, damn. The time difference is too much!" I whined.

Chris chuckled and smiled at me making a smile make its way to my lips as well.

"You should go to bed then." He said and I pouted.

"I don't want to leave you!" I whined.

"I'll call you later. I promise." He said and I pouted my lips before I nodded.

"Love you." He said.

"Love you more."

"Bye."

"Bye."

Yet we didn't cut off the call. Neither of us did.

"Hang up then." Chris said with a chuckle.

"You hang up." I said with a smirk.

"Fine, I'll tell you about my day till you drift off to sleep." He said and I nodded immediately.

I laid my head of my pillow sleeping on my side and I blinked at him in expectation.

Chris's POV

"Okay so... This morning, we are this really sticky shit. What did they call it again?" I asked turning to Antonio.

"Oh please. Don't make me even remember that nonsense." He replied rolling his eyes.

I chuckled and returned my face to the phone.

"Okay, so we can't remember the name. But trust me, it was nonsense. Then we went for a stroll with all her warriors eyes on us like we were going to steal their Alpha or something. Or probably their whole pack." I said rolling my eyes.

She giggled at my words and I smiled. I could see the drowsiness coming already.

"So after we walked away, we came back to the room and chatted for a while. Then I remembered Elena was pregnant..."

"How you even forgot that is beyond me." Antonio said and I turned to him.

"Well, that's not what's exactly on my mind. Sorry bro." I said and turned back to Isabelle to see her already sleeping.

I shushed Antonio and smiled gently at the phone.

"Good night, love." I said whispering and then she stirred.

"Night." She whispered and I smiled cutting off the video call.

"Now get over here." Antonio said and I shook my head at him walking over to the window. I looked out to see the green garden with girls walking by it every once in a while.

One dressed in a yellow corset looked up and saw me. She blushed, which I noticed, and then waved at me.

I rolled my eyes and slammed the window shut. Who does she think she is?!

I dropped on the bed with a sigh. Goddess, I'm so leaving this place tomorrow. With meeting Violet or not.

"We're leaving tomorrow, ain't we?" I asked and I turned to Antonio.

"Ugh! Finally! Took you long enough to say that." He said and I smiled at him.

Yes, I'm going to surprise Belle tomorrow.

"Well then, let's get packing. Can't wait to get out of this territory."

Isabelle's POV

I stirred turning my head to the left and cursed at the stupid window and then myself. I stupidly forgot to pull the window yesterday night. Foolish me.

I opened my eyes groaning and getting out of bed. More like dragging myself out of bed. I took my phone and sent Chris a message. I dragged my feet to the bathroom and did my business.

I walked downstairs in a plaid shirt and leggings. I opened the fridge and pulled out some eggs. I kept my eyes on my phone and when I heard it ping, I ran to it.

"Good Morning, Babe." Was what he replied with.

I took a deep breath and smiled. Then I heard a knock on the front door.

I glanced at the time. Chris would still be sleeping right now. But he replied nonetheless.

I walked to the door and pulled it open. Without having to look at the face, someone brushed I mean, pushed their self past me. I closed the door with a sigh and turned to look at Elena slumped on my couch.

"Hi." I greeted and she waved at me.

"What are you cooking?" She asked.

"I don't know. I haven't decided. What do you want to eat?" I asked and she grinned at me.

"I want Bread and Eggs!"

"That's what I wanted to cook before." I said.

"You said you haven't decided just now." She retorted.

Her behavior was becoming... well, sorry El... annoying. Goodness, she can argue with you till the end of eternity. Any small thing, she would burst into tears. Her emotions were all over the place. All because of her pregnancy.

"I know... I just wanted you to choose what you wanted to eat." I said and turned around.

"Really?" She asked her voice breaking.

See what I mean?!

"Yes. Now don't cry or you won't get any food." I said and she pursed her lips almost immediately.

"Good girl." I said and moved to break five eggs.

"I talked to Chris yesterday." I said mixing the eggs. I turned to her with the bowl still in hand.

"You did? Did you see Toni?" She asked.

"Uh, yeah. For a brief moment." I said and then she nodded looking away.

"Said he would have called you but you would be sleeping. Cause you need the sleep you know, with all the changes your body is going through."

"Yeah, I know. We already talked this morning." She said with a smile.

"Now wonder you aren't crying." I muttered and then she glared at me having heard what I just said.

"I mean... How do you want your eggs? Scrambled? Scotched?" I asked.

"Scrambled." She mumbled.

A/N: Oh shit, that rhymed. Scrambled she mumbled. Lol.

"Okey." I said and turned around to put the frying pan on the already lighted gas cooker. I poured vegetable oil in it and turned around to see her mouth hanging open.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"You haven't heated oil since?" She asked.

"Yeah, cause I was- I... Oh forget it." I said and turned around to a hissing sound.

I poured the egg in it and turned it gently. Soon, it was ready.

I took two plates and poured her egg into it. Grabbing a bread from the fridge, I walked to her.

She immediately stood up and collected the two plates of egg. I smiled at her and we both sat. We ate in silence before she broke it.

"I miss him, Isa." He said and I turned to her.

"I know. I miss Chris too. You don't know how many times I've thought of taking my whole money and pouring it into buying two tickets for both of us to go and see them." I said.

"But it's impossible." She said with a sniff.

"Unfortunately." I replied.

She sighed and rested her head on my shoulder.

"Do you want to take a breather?" I asked and she nodded her head.

"I'm supposed to go the city and collect our pictures. Today is the day they told us to come and retrieve it." I said.

"Oh... Sure. I'll accompany you." She said and I nodded my head smiling.

"Cute. Then be ready by 12:00." I said and she nodded again.

We ate the rest of the food and Elena went home. I went upstairs and changed into a round neck blue shirt and wore a deep red jogger underneath it. I took my white sandals and wore it.

I took a picture in front of the mirror and sent it to Chris.

On my way to get the Photos!! I can't wait to see them!! I captioned.

My baby looks so cute. I should wear that as well. Me too. He replied with a wink emoji.

Can we do a video call?

I wish we could but I'm kind of busy right now. Sorry.

Alright. I replied with a smiling emoji.

Hm. Have a blast today!

Can't. You're not here. Then sad emoji.

I know. I love you though. Gotta go now.

Alright. Love you too.

Then I walked downstairs to see Elena eating an apple. She smiled at me dropping the core in the dustbin.

We walked outside to see Lincoln and Kennedy standing there. Lincoln was already in the driver's seat with Kennedy holding the back door open.

"Morning guys." I greeted.

"Good Morning Luna." They said.

I smiled at them and helped Elena into the car before I followed. Kennedy closed the door and off we went.

"I told Dolores we were-"

A bang on the back of the car made Lincoln hit the brakes as the car screeched to a stop. I looked into the rear mirror to see a deep brown looking back at mine. I shrieked and gasped.

"I can't believe you guys actually wanted to leave me." Dolores said sliding into the seat.

I looked into her eyes to see her eyes were the deep brown I saw.

I shook my head patting my chest and I pointed at her eyes.

"What?" She asked.

"Your wolf, Lores." Elena said tiredly.

"Oh right. Sorry." She said and her eyes changed.

"Are you alright, Luna?" They asked me.

"I'm fine. I'm fine." I said shaking my head.

"Can we leave?" Kennedy asked.

"Yeah... We can." I said and pinched my nose bridge.

Unknown's POV

"Alpha." I heard making me look up.

"Come in." I recognized the voice. It belongs to my Beta.

He stepped in closing the door after him.

"The Alpha of the Red Flower Pack is out with his beta. I heard they have been gone for some days and will use more days before they go back home."

"And you're just telling me this?! That man is unpredictable! He might just come back home when you least expect it!" I yelled throwing a scroll at him.

It hit his forehead and I saw blood trail down before the wound closed up again.

"I'm sorry, Alpha." He said inclining his head. He bent down and picked up the scroll.

"What about his Luna? Did she go along with him as well?" I asked once he placed the scroll on the table.

"She's at home, Alpha. Her location is unsure of. But I have put some of my men at their border. They would know and inform me when she's out of the pack as well." He replied.

"You can go." I said waving him off.

He bowed and turned when his phone started to vibrate. He excused himself and walked out of the room briskly.

Soon I heard rapid knocks and I almost cursed the person at the door.

"Who is it?!" I yelled.

"It's me, Koa, Alpha." He said and I hurried him inside.

"New just came to me. The car conveying the Alpha's mate has just passed." He said.

"Well, I guess you know what to do." I replied and he bowed his head walking out.

Well well, Alpha Christopher... Let's see if you can protect your mate like you always do.

I smirked and then roared in laughter. He won't know what hit him.

Isabelle's POV

"I'll be right back." I said stepping out of the car.

"I'll follow you." Kennedy said and soon Lincoln followed me as well.

"Geez, guys. It's just right there. I'll pop in and pop out in no time." I said with a chuckle.

"Well, I didn't follow you to sit in the car. I followed you to take a breather. Come on." Elena said and got down from the car.

"Really, El?"

"You don't want to see a pregnant woman punch you. Trust me it hurts. Just shut up and follow me." She said and walked on. I shook my head at her back and soon, Dolores was also beside me holding my hand.

She paused and turned around to us pointing at the building now behind her.

"Hold on, what room is it?" She asked.

I giggled and said 12B. She nodded her head and continued walking.

"Okay, I get the fact that Werewolves pregnancy is more faster is stuffs like that, but is her bump supposed to be showing now?" I asked facing Dolores.

"Yep. Come on." She said and pulled me along.

"Hey! Wait for us!" I yelled and she stopped. We joined her and we all walked into the studio.

"Hi. Do you remember me?" I said to the girl at the table. She was the one that moved the chairs and all that.

Her head was bowed with a frown and she looked so concentrated on whatever it is she was doing. And she was doing it hard and focused, I have to say.

She looked up at me and then gasped raising her hand to her mouth. I raised my brows in question but she smiled.

"Hello." She said moving closer to the desk.

I smirked at her and leaned into the desk. She tried to push her body into the table more.  I pushed her slightly and she fell to her seat with a gasp. I immediately reached out and grabbed whatever my hand could grasp.

I smiled at her thinning my eyes as I turned to papers up. Taped on it was a picture. My picture actually. With Chris.

I think she had taken it when we were taking a picture. She meant to take a picture of only Chris but my face had shown in the picture.

A red marker was crossed all over my face and then two horns drawn on each side of my head. She drew two fangs on my smiling lips. Yet, she made sure she left Chris's face untouched.

"Wow." I said smiling at the picture. I looked up at her to see her eyes wide and her hand to her mouth covering it.

"What's it?" Elena asked pushing her small bump and collected the paper from me.

"Whoa, what the fuck?" Dolores said I was still looking at the girl.

"Who is your Manager?" I asked.

"Huh?" She replied shivering and her lips quivering.

"I said... Who is your Manager?" I repeated placing emphasis on each word.

"He... I- Umm- I-" She stuttered darting her eyes around. Her fingers was now clenched together obviously a failed attempt to stop it from shaking so bad.

"Can't you fucking talk?!" Elena asked making her jump up and gulped on her spit. She looks like she's going to piss herself any minute.

Her face had become pale and her lips dry as she fervently licked it and then release it only to have it dry in the next second and continued it's shaking. Her whole body was shaking and her shoulders trembling.

"Talk or I'm going to give a fucking resounding slap." Elena said again her index finger pointing at her and the other hand beneath her bump.

"Hey, El... Come here. Don't stress yourself too much. She's not worth it." I said and immediately took her to a nearby chair.

"What's going on here?" We heard an older female's voice making us all turn around.

Before I turned, I noticed the receptionist girl's face turn even more paler if that's possible cause it was like her whole blood had rushed off her face.

"Oh thank Goodness. Are you Manager?" Dolores asked.

"I'm the CEO. I own the building. Is there any problem?" She asked with a smile.

The woman was dressed in a pink dress straight dress. It clung to her body that her curves would make any man drool. She was older than the three of us yet, her curves are amazing.

She carried a Chanel black bag hung inside the corner of her elbow standing fashionable in her stiletto heels.

A pearl necklace sat proudly on her neck with a matching earrings. Her hair was black and wavy but shoulder length. Everything about her screamed wealth.

"This girl here invaded the customer's privacy by taking a picture without their consent or knowledge and she even had to guys to doodle on Isabelle's face." Dolores finished pointing at me.

"Is that so?" She asked and then turned to the girl at the counter.

"What's your name?" She asked.

"I-It's V-V-val-lerie, Ma'am." She replied shaking.

"V-V-val-lerie?" The CEO replied shaking obviously mocking her.

"Speak straight and stand well! What's your name?!" She yelled and immediately her name flew out of her mouth.

"Valerie ma'am." She replied breathing heavily.

"Last name?" The woman asked.

"Valentine."

"Valerie Valentine. Do you know anything about what they have just accused you of? Speak the truth, nothing but the truth and only the truth." She said sternly.

The next thing I knew Valerie fell to her knees sobbing.

"I'm sorry. I really am. I was just jealous... Please don't sack me. I'll do anything... Anything. Please." She said rubbing her hand together.

"So you do consent to have done it?" She asked in a calm voice.

"Yes, Ma'am." Valerie replied nodding her head as tears streamed down her face.

"Well, I'll leave the decision of what to do to you to Miss..." She said and looked at me.

"Isabelle. Isabelle Smith." I said and she smiled at me.

"Yes, Miss Isabelle. What would you like to do to her?" She asked her smile never leaving her face for a second.

"Well... First, please call me Isabelle... You're old enough to be my elder sister..." I said and then she waved at me making me pause in my speech.

"Sorry for cutting you off. Just, I'm not that old." She said rolling her eyes.

"Okay then, if you say so. And also, I would like for... Valerie, was it?" I turned to the crying girl.

She nodded her head vigorously and I nodded at her in response.

"I would like for her to just apologize to me sincerely. And send me the copy of that picture and then delete it off her phone and any other place she might have it on." I said.

"That's all?" The CEO asked in disbelief making me nod my head.

"So why were you looking for the manager then?" She asked and I smiled bobbing my head towards Valerie.

"Cause I knew if I asked her politely, she wouldn't answer me. And if I take away her source of income, only one perhaps... I would feel miserable." I replied and shrugged.

Even though that's what I planned on doing before. Look, her crying got me okay?

"Well, if that's the case. I like you very much and now Valerie, apologize sincerely to Miss Isabelle." She said pointing at the girl then at me.

Valerie looked up at me and then she bowed her head apologizing. I nodded and waved her off. We then proceeded into the studio.

After collecting our pictures which was wrapped in a brown paper, we went back to the car.

"Hey there beautiful lady." We heard on our way to the car. It was an utterly unfamiliar gruffy voice which made me frown.

'Let's just go. They are not talking to us.' Elena said into the mind link and without any other word, we continued walking.

"Hey! He was talking to you."

Someone stopped in front of us and I took a huge gulp.

The guy was huge.

"Of course not." I said and immediately took a hold of whoever was beside me and took a swerve around the man. I hoped it was Elena cause she was fucking pregnant.

"Stop while we're being nice." I heard again and we walked much more faster.

"I said to stop." The man breathed into my ears making me whimper taking an involuntary pause. I felt the hand I was holding slip out of mine but I didn't have time to look at who it was or why the person had left me.

I turned to the right and saw another man with a stick stuck at the corner of his mouth looking right at me with a smirk. I turned my head to left. Another man was already standing there with his hands stuck in his stupid pants pocket. Same as the front and back.

I turned my head to Dolores and Elena to see I was alone. Hold on,what the fuck?!