Chapter 45: Chapter 45

"…..So please, let's work hard and put our all into this." I end my speech.

I have been a better and more participative Luna and I have gotten to meet a lot of people and known the pack like my food. It had taken a while to persuade Isaac into letting women also train and probably become warriors, he did not think it would be a great idea until I told him that the women also need to learn self-defense tactics and that it would help a lot when women could actually defend themselves and not depend on the males all the time. That kind of sparked an argument because he brought up the point that he did want me to actually depend on him because I am his responsibility and his mate but I just could not stand for the fact of having to depend on someone especially a male and feel less than. It took a while but he finally gave up much to his dismay. I have my ways.

I was more than shocked when I found out that only Zaira took up the job to be a warrior in the pack because most of the women were told to stay at home, take care of their kids and cook and that was not going to happen with me since I am a complete wreck in the kitchen and it does not seem like I am going to be changing diapers any time soon. I talked to Isaac immediately after I found out and he kept on trying to avoid the topic but he knew better than to try that maneuver away from something with me when I always push until I have my way. It took longer than I expected but after a while he finally gave in and here we are with the first ever female training base.

The women were thrilled and happy that they could now take the time out of their day and lift some weights or discover their hidden warrior talents like being able to handle a knife or a gun or probably if they can throw a few punches. Nina was proud and even brought me a freshly baked basket of brownies when she found out about it and so was Zaira even though she is now a part of my former pack and has taken her place as the Luna. Dylan is more than lucky to have Zaira all to himself and he won't even share when I want to see her. Stingy fxcking brother I have.

"So what do you think Black?" I ask and look around the new place before settling my eyes on Black's bored and straight figure that makes him look more intimidating than usual.

The place is impressive and looks like- scratch that- is a replica of the other training base where all the males and warriors enhance their abilities and that is what is going to happen to the women whose abilities prove to be excellent would be transferred to the other base and become a warrior. I give it to Isaac for having this place up in such a short time and the place is now running smoothly.

"I've seen it before." He replied shortly and nonchalantly after staring around.

He has been more silent and inscrutable since Zaira moved to the other pack and looks truly bored, Isaac told me to not worry about him when I mentioned it and just told me that Zaira and Black had always been besides each other since Wyatt and they had that inseparable relationship of constant arguments. I tried my best to engage in conversations with him but he always brushed it off with his nonchalant replies that always brought down my mood. I really hope he meets his mate soon.

"Grouch." I mutter under my breath and walk up to Sophie, a redhead who was one of the women looking forward to the training facility.

She notices me and turns around with a large smile on her face. "Hi Luna." She greets in her usual respectful voice that makes me feel older than I am.

Everyone makes me feel old when they bow their heads and greet me by my title when I am just seventeen turning eighteen in two days. Woo, I'm finally going to be eighteen after waiting for so long.

"Please just call me Aleisa." I tell her with the same polite smile and greet the rest of the women who are surrounding her.

"Thank you so much Aleisa, this is massive." She thanks with an excited glint in her eyes and a large smile that reaches her eyes.

"Indeed, thank you so much Luna." One of the women who look a few years older than me adds on.

I smile. "It was nothing and it had to be done."

Oh it was something alright. I had to ignore Isaac and act like a child who has been denied candy and the hardest of it all was when I had to cuddle my body but it all worked out when he finally agreed and I did not have to cuddle my body anymore, worst three days of my life.

"See you later ladies." I wave off and walk out of the building with a victorious grin on my lips and a warm feeling inside of me knowing that I have actually done something to help the pack.

I get into the passenger seat and call Zaira as Black starts the car. She immediately picks up the call and immediately her smirking face is all I can see and what looks like a messed up background, must have been one of the "teach Dylan a lesson" episodes that I seem to miss all the time and my mom tells me that I must have missed an entire season by now.

"Missed me already, bichachos." She screams and grins wider when she hears Black's groan. "Is that Black? Who am I kidding its obviously Black. You miss me aye, Blackie?" she asks with a grin and Black mutters a few words under his breath before starting the car.

"Hi Zaira." I greet and chuckle at the nickname she gave Black.

"I told you to lessen on the Nutella, you looking fatter." She replies and strokes her chin as if trying to investigate something.

"What would it take to just get a proper "hi Aleisa" from you?" I ask even though I know that would never happen.

"I don't need formalities in my life." She counters and flicks her hair.

A loud scream grabs Zaira's attention and she turns back to me with a nervous smile and an apologetic look.

"Sorry but I have to babysit." She apologizes and the screen goes dark immediately.

I sigh and rest deeper in my seat before turning to look at Black who has a slight and small smile on his lips. Wow cute, Black misses his best friend even though he would never accept it if I said that out loud.

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I think Zaira was right when she said I have gained a couple of pounds because my pajama short shorts seem tighter than usual and so do some of my clothes, I think all these years of eating junk food is coming to bite back at me. I get into my pajamas and walk down stairs and sit down next to Caleb who is setting up the PlayStation and snacks. I grab a handful of pop tarts and shove them in my mouth before grabbing a controller.

"Ready to lose again?" I dare Caleb with a smirk on my face.

"You'll never know what hit you." he replies with an equal smirk.

I narrow my eyes and grab another handful of pop tarts before finally starting to play against Caleb in COD for the umpteenth time since he came back from the heaven of brownies.

"You cheated!"

"I don't cheat Ali." He counters and smirks harder before flicking his hair. "I'm just a true master."

"Yeah, who had his ass whooped a million times until he finally found a way to cheat," I comment sarcastically and he glares mischievously at me and standing up.

"I would love to do this again but I don't do rematches." He says and grabs pop tarts and chews on them before walking out and climbing up the stairs.

WHAT??!!

He begged for all those rematches and I gave them all to him and now he just flipped me off....goddess.

"I tried to warn you that he would cheat his way out." Isaac's voice rings from the kitchen.

I stand up and walk into the kitchen and sit down next to him as he eats a plate of lasagna.

"Whatever." I shrug off. "At least he got a boost to his video gaming esteem." He turns to me and raises his eyebrow.

"Yeah you're right I just have to beat him and teach him a lesson." I say and Isaac chuckles.

He dumps his lasagna and looks at me with a hungry look. He places a quick kiss on my lips and it turns deeper as he grabs a hold of my waist, I tug at his hair and he moans lightly.

"I am hungry." He voices out huskily and places a kiss on my lips. "For you." he adds on and immediately hoists up my body.

DAMN!!.... I'm gonna have to think of that rematch later.

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"Happy birthday!" a synced scream of voices makes me jump and I squint my eyes at the amount of lighting now covering my backyard.

How the heck did I not notice that people were decorating the back of my house? Oh yes because I had been feeling unwell and Isaac insisted on taking me to see the pack doctor and I feel stupid for not noticing that it was just to have me occupied and not notice that he had a surprise up his sleeves.

"So you insisted on seeing the doctor for this?" I ask with a large smile on my face.

"Of course not. It was partly for this but mainly so that I am assured that you are okay." He replies and gives me a light kiss. "Happy birthday"

Zaira walks up to me and grabs me and throws Isaac a grin. "It's time to share." She says and pulls me away before he can reply.

We walk to my family and I hug my mother and father. "Finally eighteen, my princess." My father says before pulling me in for a hug.

"More like troll." Dylan mutters loud enough for everyone to hear. Zaira smacks his head and he rubs the top of his head before throwing me a glare, when he sees the smirk on my face

I hug Allan too who ruffles up my hair and grin when I throw him a glare. "Happy birthday." He wishes but before I can reply I am pulled out of his arms and engulfed by the scent that I love and arms that make me feel so at home.

I choose to ignore the possessive side of him when he places a kiss on my tempo and smiles innocently at me.

"Jesus, you look fatter in person." Zaira comments and Dylan nods in acceptance making me glare at both of them.

My mother's eyes shine mischievously and she pulls me into a tight hug before letting me go and shrieking. "Oh honey, we need to buy a cradle, onesie, and diapers, decorate the room, baby clothes-"

I cut her off before she can continue. "We don't need that mom." It is actually so crazy of her to even think that I am pregnant.

"But we do." Cuts in Nina's voice and I face palm myself when Nina walks up to my mother and they start discussing baby stuff.

My mother and Nina have become friends and it is absolutely frustrating when they decide to bother you about something or when they agree on a topic. It is totally absurd how they think I am pregnant and are planning to go baby shopping. I have all the reason to believe that I am not pregnant. We’ve been safe right? Have we?

I excuse myself and walk into the kitchen to grab myself a glass of water. I grab a jar of sour pickles that I come across when searching for a cup and chew on one when Isaac walks into the kitchen and stands behind the counter.

"Isn't it crazy how they think I'm pregnant?" I mutter and toss another pickle in my mouth. "A girl gains a few and suddenly she is pregnant."

I look up and notice Isaac who is staring down at me intently and looks as if he has something on his mind. I really hope that he is not in on this prank if they are out to get me on my birthday by scaring me because I will kick him if he is. It is my eighteenth birthday not a “congratulations, you’re pregnant” day at the Doctor’s.

"What's wrong?" I ask and bite on my pickle.

He takes in a deep breath and holds on to my shoulders before saying, "it's true." He breathes out.

What?

"You're pregnant." He confirms and his grip becomes harder. "The pack doctor just called me and confirmed it."

I am now breathing hard when he finishes confirming my mother and Nina's assumptions. He walks over to my side and wraps his arms around me, I take in his scent as a source of relief but the thought does not leave my mind. How had I missed all the signs, I was feeling oddly sick and ready to puke out anything that I ate, I had been feeling way less drained of energy than usual and not to forget the sour pickles I had in my hands just a moment ago.

"I'm pregnant." I breathe out in disbelief.

"Yes. You're gonna be a mom and I'm gonna be a dad." He agrees and places a kiss on my tempo.

I don't know how to feel about this but all I know right now is that I am eighteen and pregnant and I am going to make it through with the support of my mate and family.