A Twist of Fate // L.S.

Chapter Nine

It's been about a week since they visited Betty. Louis wanted to wait awhile to calm down before confronting his mother and today was the day. Louis and Johannah were in Louis' office while Harry was putting together their makeshift "emergency" room in the bedroom down stairs. William was taking his morning nap and all was calm in the house until Harry heard Louis shout.

"What do you mean you and dad had it all planned out?"

Hearing Louis' voice made Harry jump and drop the box of bandages in his hand. Shaking his head, he continued to put the medical supplies on the shelves they had ordered. The room was looking pretty good. The only thing they were waiting on was the ultrasound machine Harry and Johanna were able to acquire. He put the final touches on the room before going up stairs to get his son.

Walking back down the stairs Harry was talking to a babbling William. William was now seven months old and would constantly babble. He was able to make new sounds and mimic the sound Harry would introduce to him. They were currently working on Animal noises.

Putting William on his play mat in the living room he made himself a cup of Betty's tea before starting on lunch. He made a little extra incase Johannah chose to join them today.

He learned over the last week that the younger wolves went to school in the nearby town. He was glad they were able to get an education and not be stuck on the property all the time. He also learned that Lottie and Fizzy were going to go away to college within the next couple of years. He was proud of them for that.

Just as he put the final touches on lunch a loud noise startled not only him but William as well. William let out a startled "mama" before a small wolf sat in his place. The wolf wobbled on his four paws before running over to Harry and hiding behind his legs.

Harry stood there in shock. Not only did a few wolves enter his home in a hurry, an injured Nick in their arms, but his son had transformed for the first time. Crouching down to pick up his pup, Harry called out for Louis.

"Go to the first bedroom and lay him down on the table," Harry instructed as he followed the boys to the room.

Louis and Johannah walked out of his office to see what the commotion was about. Louis, seeing the small pup in Harry's arms, paused.

"Is that?" he asked, cutting himself off.

"Your son? Yes, it is," Harry answered, holding his arms out for Louis to take their newly transformed pup. "He got scared when the boys entered the house. Oh, he also said 'mama'."

Harry immediately entered what he calls his office to see Nick in pain and holding his ankle. Not paying attention to his stunned alpha he addressed the boys as he went over to check Nicks' ankle. "What happened?"

"There was a bear track in the woods near the southern border," Niall replied. "Nick got his foot caught in it."

Harry lifted Nick's pant leg to inspect the wound. Not realizing just how close Nick's face was to him until he spoke.

"You smell delightful omega," Nick said, exaggeratedly snipping at Harry.

Harry shuddered in disgust and slight fear. Hearing Louis growl at Nick from the door, made Harry relax a bit. Pushing at Nick's chest to get him to lay back. "Lay back. I need space to look at your leg."

Grabbing all the necessary products to properly clean his leg, he smirked in satisfaction as Nick let out a painful hiss.

"Be gentle will ya," he complained.

"No can do, I've got to make sure it's all cleaned so you don't get an infection," Harry stated. "Though I don't think anyone would mind if your foot fell off."