Alpha Ian's The One and Only

Chapter 8

Natasha's P.O.V

"Who were they?" Liam asked as soon as we left the hospital.

"My work friends." Kind of, but I didn't say that out loud.

"They looked more than friends to me."

I didn't reply. I'll tell them the truth, eventually, but not now.

"If he is your boyfriend, you can tell us. It's not like we are opposed to the idea. We knew it would happen someday. Claire and I even talked about it, and honestly, we are okay with it." Liam reasoned it out.

I didn't expect this. "You talk about my dating life?"

"Well, it came up during certain conversations, and we discussed our feelings and thoughts," Claire said.

"If there is any such thing going on, I will tell you once I am sure." I hope this topic ends here.

"Those guys are insanely hot."

"Claire!" Liam and I both exclaimed simultaneously.

"What?! Did you not see them? All those ladies in the ER signing and looking at them as if they just found their favourite candy." She finished her sentence with a huge yawn.

"You will stay away from those three, especially that Creed. Did you see the way he was staring at Claire?"

I have picked up some vibes between her and Creed too. There was also something in the way Bane was with Bri. I need to talk with Ian. I kept looking along the road for a certain wolf, but I doubt they would come this close to the main road. So I focused my attention on the road.

"We will talk more about this when you both are feeling better. Do either of you have headaches or feel nauseous?"

"Just slight headache," Liam said.

"Same, and I want to sleep," Claire said, leaning her head back. Liam hummed in agreement.

Within minutes the car filled with soft snores. The ride back home didn't take much time. I parked the car and started thinking of the possible scenarios of taking three sleepy children inside the house without any accidents. But I didn't have to think long because the answer was talking right to me. Ian, Creed and Bane emerged from the woods. Claire was right, they are insanely hot.

Ian opened my door and helped me out. Creed stood outside Claire's door, and Bane stood outside Bri's door.

Before Bane could open the door, I said, "Bane, I will carry Bri; will you please get the main door? Ian, will you please help Liam?"

Bane hesitated but eventually nodded. Soon we were all inside the house and laying our charges on their respective beds. After settling Bri and kissing her forehead, I checked on Claire and Liam. Once reassuring myself that they were alright and making sure they were comfortably sleeping, I went straight into the kitchen to make something for Liam and Claire. I am not sure when they last ate, so I'll wake them up in a few hours and feed them.

"What are you doing?"

"Making chicken soup and garlic bread. You didn't eat dinner, and I thought the kids must be hungry too. We can wake them up in a couple of hours and feed them," Ian said while chopping vegetables. I stood there staring at him, unsure what to say. He was thinking about my children. He is cooking for them. This man sure knows his way to this woman's heart, and it's through her children's stomachs.

"Why don't you get comfortable on the couch?"

"I can help you..." I said, taking a step into the kitchen.