(EDITING) Under A Lonely Moon

Part Twenty Four

Garden. He still felt guilty about the whole Derek situation, and, considering he still hadn't been

Found, I wasn't complaining any time soon.

He smiled, 'course, I'm free so I'll come with you.'

I smiled and thanked him before leaving to get ready.

I dressed Kasper in his new monster onesie, since he had outgrown the other one. Before

Buttoning it up I blew a raspberry on his plump little belly causing him to giggle happily. So I did

It again. I laughed at his happiness. He looked so much like Nova it was unreal. He had his golden

Eyes and his hair was a strange colour. It was a mixture of golds, reds, oranges and brown. After

I'd dressed myself I grabbed the nappy bag and put Kasper in his car seat, joining John in the car.

As we parked at the shopping centre I jumped out eagerly and went to the trunk, pulling the pram

Out and set it up.

'You've got that down to a tee.' John chuckled as he put a giggling Kasper into his pram.

'About the only thing.' I chuckled lightly and John shook his head.

'Right, what do we need?' He asked as we walked into the shopping centre.

'Erm, milk, food, wipes, nappies, some more clothes because he's growing too quick and only a

Few now fit him. I need a new changing mat, he's picked the plastic off the one at home. Some

Teething rings and gel.' I sighed as I reeled off a list that I knew I wasn't going to be able to afford.

'Wow, that's a lot.' John chuckled. He grabbed a trolley as we made our way round the shop,

Picking up the items I needed.

I was trying to limit the cost and got deals where I could and cheaper items if they were as good

As the expensive ones. John seemed to notice too.

'Zak, if you haven't got enough money I'll pay for some.' He smiled down at me but I shook my

Head.

'No, I can't keep asking that of you. You and Amanda have done too much for me already and I

Can't keep letting you pay for my child's things.' My money was the only wage, so to speak, that

Came in. Luckily we didn't have to pay rent and such as we lived in the pack house. Nova had

Sold his old place off and the money was put into a savings account for when Kasper was older.

My mother didn't know that I wasn't living on my own, so a portion of money was still being paid

Into my bank each week but the amount had been slowly decreasing as the months went by. She

Was obviously pissed when she found out I was gay.

'Zak, I know the situation with your mother and the money. I know you want to be independent

And all that, but I will not stand here and watch you struggle to buy the necessities just because

That heartless woman keeps fiddling with your money.' John growled and I flinched. 'Sorry.' He

Sighed when he realised he'd frightened me a little.

'T-thank y-you. I'm sorry for being unreasonable.' I mumbled looking at the floor.

'Zak, your not being unreasonable son. I completely understand why you feel upset. But I want

You to know that if your ever stuck or need anything, anything at all, you can rely on me and

Amanda. And I'm sure many other pack members will be more than happy to help you out.'

He tapped under my chin, gesturing for me to look up at him. His eyes were gentle as they looked

Down at me and I smiled, which he returned.

Kasper began bawling half way round the store and I left John to grab the last few items while I sat

In the cafe to give Kasper his bottle.

'Boo,' a deep, growling voice whispered in my ear.

A shiver went right the way through my body and I clutched Kasper closer to my chest. I knew that

Voice. How could I not.

'What, no hello.' He chuckled dryly as he sat down opposite me. Derek glared at me from across

The table.

I couldn't move. My legs weren't cooperating. My whole body trembled and wouldn't stop.

'I see you've given birth.' He chuckled threateningly, 'my list of targets has increased.'

I panicked. Tears burst from my eyes and I managed to scramble to my feet, bolting through the

Shop, searching in blind panic for my alpha.

'Zak!' Johns eyes grew wide with concern when he saw me hurtling towards him. I didn't stop and

Ran right into his chest, clutching Kasper tight to my chest as he screamed. John held me tight,

'Zak, what happened?' He tried to take Kasper from me but I held him tighter. I couldn't lose my

Baby. Not to him. Not to that sicko. 'Zak, you need to calm down.' Johns voice was full of worry.

I hadn't even noticed I was hyperventilating and when I did, it made it worse as I panicked even

More.

'Nova, I need you to come now. Zak,' he was on the phone as he stood rubbing circles into my back

As I trembled in fear, trying to calm my baby boy down. 'Zak, where's the pram?'

Crap. I'd left all the stuff back in the cafe. 'I-in the c-cafe.' I hiccuped.

'Ok, let's go get it. Excuse me, would it be possible for you to help me please?' John called one of

The workers over.

'Of course sir, how can I help you.' The lady smiled at us both.

'Can you take this to a checkout while I help my son grab my grand child's pram. He's left it in the

Cafe he thinks.' He said politely.

The lady smiled again, 'of course, I'll be on till 22 when your ready.' She left with the trolley.

'Now Zak, what the hell had you scared like that?' John pulled me from his chest, making me

Whimper as I left the safety of his arms. 'Tell me.' He coaxed.

'D-d-Derek,' I forced the word out. My breathing hadn't calmed at all and showed little sign that it

Would.

My alphas eyes grew wide with shock, then his gentle features turned harsh as anger took control.

I whimpered.