Lone Wolf

Chapter Forty-Five

Five Months

"Rick, can you message my feet?" I asked him.

"Sure, baby." He told me.

We were relaxing on the couch, watching Judith play on the mat. Alexander and Magnus we're visiting the pack, Athena was with Isabelle, who was with Alden. They were rebuilding the community.

"So, what's going on with Alden and Izzy?" He asked.

Finally.

"I'm surprised your barely noticing. Alden is Isabelle's mate." I told him.

"I thought only wolves had mates?" He asked me.

"No. All supernatural's do." I told him.

"Wait, Izzy and Alden. Isn't he five years older than her?" He asked.

"Yes, that is why I told Isabelle to take her time. Plus, there mates. It doesn't matter how old they are, mates are mates. Even if you don't agree with the age, the mate bond is there. It has set and soon, Alden will know the truth. Not many people know about our banshee side, but she will tell him, and he will become our family." I told him.

"I will never not love my child. But I will be reminded that boy that that is my little girl and if he hurts her, I will end him." He said.

I laughed. I pushed myself forward capturing his lips.

"Yes, you will." I told him.

Six Months

"Alec, can you get my bow/arrows?" I asked.

He nodded and grabbed them. Magnus helped me up and together we walked to the back.

"Alright. It's been a month since I have last practiced. Magnus, stand behind me, because my feet are not as strong as they usually are." I told him.

I pulled my bow and nocked my arrow. I released it and had to plant my feet. thankfully, Magnus had his arms around me.

"Mom, you need to be more careful." Alexander said.

"I guess, I won't be able to leave the community for a while. I can't swing my sword or shoot my bow." I said.

I sighed but left with the boys.

Seven Months

"What's wrong, my love?" Rick asked me as I cried.

"I'm fat." I told him. "I can't see my feet and can't even get up by myself anymore." I told him.

"Oh, my love. You are beautiful and not fat. You have twins. it's to be expected that you would be big. You're carrying our children, and they will be so loved. So, what you can't tie your shoes. I will gladly do that for you. And if you need help getting up, you have me and all of our kids to help you." He told me.

I wiped my tears and nodded as he helped me up after tying my shoes.

"I love you." I told him.

"I love you more." he said.

Eight Months

"Izzy, I can walk by myself." I told her as we walked outside. Alden was on my other side.

"I know, mama, but I don't want you to fall." She told me.

"Alden, please tell my daughter that she worries too much." I told him.

"Sorry, Stella. I agree with Isabelle." He told me.

"Traitor." I told him, before I stopped.

"What? What is it?" Isabelle asked me.

I squeezed their hands.

"Mama, you're hurting me." Izzy said.

"Sorry, Princessa. It was just Braxton hicks." I told her.

She took a breath and nodded. We continued our walk, before I was able to go home and relax in a nice bath with Rick.

Nine Months

"Rick Grimes, I fucking hate you!" I yelled.

"I love you too, dear." He told me. 

I squeezed his hand feeling a contraction.

"Why the hell did it have to be twins." I said as I leaned down on the pillow.

"You're doing so good, my love." He told me.

"Okay, Stella. I need you to push." Siddiq told me.

I nodded and Rick helped me up. 

"Ahhh!" I yelled as I pushed.

"One more." Siddiq ordered.

I pushed and I heard it.

"Meet your son." He told us as he passed me him.

"He's so beautiful." I said.

I felt pain and knew it was a contraction. I passed the baby too Rick.

"Alright, Stella. let's meet your girl." Siddiq said.

I held onto the railing and squeezed onto it, pushing.

"Ahhh!" I yelled.

I fell back and heard the cry. My baby girl. Siddiq passed me her as Rick gave me our son. I held my children.

"They're beautiful." I said.

Rick kissed my forehead. 

"Thank you for giving me two more joys in this world." He told me.

I kissed him.

"I'll let in the kids." Siddiq said.

I watched as the kids came in here.

"I would like for y'all to meet your baby brother, Liam Derek Grimes." I told them.

"After daddy?" Athena asked.

"He was my first love and is still a very important person to not only me, but you all as well." I told them.

"And this is your baby sister, Carly Lorelei Grimes." Rick told them.

"In honor of her big brother." I told them.

They all had tears as they held the babies. I smiled, looking at all my kids. I looked closer and I could see Carl. I closed my eyes, stopping the tears. He's here.