In the deep end

Chapter Twenty-Four

"Because it's my dad, it can't be my blood too." I sighed. I hated it. I absolutely hated it but, it needed to be done. "I love you so much sweetheart. This will be over soon." I tried to reassure the both of us, cupping both of her cheeks. "I know. I love you too, be careful." After a long, passionate kiss that I never wanted to end, we pulled a part. "Thank you again. It's time to get ready."

ALEXA POV

"Useless, useless. I feel useless." I sang to myself whilst I waited for company. It seemed bizarre that only six month ago or so and I was refusing to believe that there was more of me out there, then fighting with the truth and not wanting a mate when now, now I'm mated, basically married, a luna and not just that but the luna queen and expecting a pup. I had already made a massive difference just after being luna and now, I hated being on the side lines. I had become a control freak who needed to know everything.

"Alexa."

"Mum!" I grinned and was practically tackled into a hug, though she was careful now I was bed rest. "Aw sweetheart. I am so happy to be here with you. Your dad's upstairs on guard already and your aunt and cousin are on their way." Her face fell at the mention of Delilah. I sighed and took her hands. "Mum, Marcus was abusing her because she refused to give me up. She kept her distance and was a pain to try and keep it to a minimal but, she never left me. Please remember that." I pleaded and she chuckled cupping my cheek.

"Oh my dear girl. I've missed you so much and I hate that I've missed all of your milestones. You're such an incredible woman. I just want to know everything about you now." My mum sighed moving so she was comfy in bed with me. For most it would seem weird, an eighteen year old chilling in bed with their mum but, I couldn't have cared less. I was going to take everything I could get. "Well, she's always been a bad influence." Vicky laughed coming in with her mum trailing behind.

"Oh wow, look at you now. The last time I saw you Vicky, you were sixteen months and trying to walk." My mum laughed at the memory and then looked to her sister. "I'm sorry I reacted the way I did Dee. I just wished I could have been there. I've missed so much."

"Well, you're here now and I've missed my baby sister so much."

"You two get on this bed, let's find a film to watch together."

Thankfully the bed was massive. I knew there was a room with twin beds in and there was a pull out in the lounge but, this was night and I knew my mum was most likely planning on sharing with me to make up for lost time.

"You guys know what's going on?"

"Things have had to be pushed forward, we know that much."

"Eh-eh no werewolf talk. Three out of four of us are human so, it's only fair. Now is the time where we talk, watch films and play games. That is the law whilst we're stuck down here. The law. I as previous queen, declare it."

"Isn't that werewolf talk?" Delilah teased her baby sister who's cheeks turned red. "Oh shut up. I've missed out on over a decade of shit; catch me up."

So all night we watched films and YouTube videos, laughing and talking, sharing stories, many that my mum admitted would have gotten me in shit if she had her way. I found myself forgetting about everything else. I was actually with family. Delilah was actually lovely now he was gone, and of course my cousin had always been amazing.

My mum, like me seemed to love her comedies and musicals. She absolutely fell in love with the Pitch Perfect trilogy. I found out so much about her, in many ways she was like me but in more ways I was like my dad. I couldn't help but learn more about him. "I can feel that you're happy. It's lovely." Andrew mind linked me, making my night.

"Yeah, I'm so happy to be with my mum again. Is everything okay?"

"Things are nearly ready. I love you, everything will be okay."

"I love you too."

I got a slap around the back of my head as the mind link shut off. "No mind linking. We are right here and we are all very interesting. Delilah for example, when we were in..."

"Oh no, don't you dare."

I didn't hear anything my mum said with her laughter and Delilah chasing her around the flat. I loved it. I hoped that my daughter had a sibling that close. I looked to Vicky. She knew how I was feeling and feeling, she took my hand. We were sisters by every meaning of the word.

"She got caught having sex in the teacher's lounge!" My mum suddenly squealed before having a pillow thrown at her head. She stuck her tongue out at Delilah still laughing. "Mum, you kinky bitch." Vicky teased making me laugh as well. "Alright, well, Katrina here got arrested for streaking at a football game."

"You dared me to do it!"

"I didn't think you would."

I couldn't help but love all of this. It felt so natural us all being together, like we had never been apart. I wish we hadn't. "Alexa, after this I am going to give your parents the gift of watching you grow up. Just please, stay happy and positive. It'll help Andrew so much if you do. You and your mum need to stay happy and positive for your mates." Iris came into my head suddenly.

"Clovis?"

"I'm tired, pregnancy is hard and you're making it harder. Go to sleep already, Alexa."

That wasn't what I was after. Clovis and I actually hadn't spoken as much recently other than pack matters. I missed her, she made me happy too these days. "Aw, honey; you're tired. Let's all go to bed. You're going to have to deal with me sharing though."