She Wolf: The Beginning

Reunited

Chapter 9.5

The nurse came in, and checked Nicolette's vitals. They took the baby back to the nursery and she was informed that Dr. Kim was on her way. Kim came in and everyone greeted her. She asked them to leave and let her check Nicolette. "Well, Nicolette. You have healed. There is no reason to keep you here, unless you want to stay," she asked. If she hesitated about leaving, she'd alert Elise.

Nicky smiled. "You saved my life and my son's life and I thank you. But I'm not in danger from him. He is an egotistical, overbearing, hardheaded, annoying know-it-all, but he loves us. I know that sounds silly, but it's true. He won't hurt us. We'll be fine."

Kim nodded. "OK, but I want you and the baby to stay at least a week before you leave. I want to check both of you, and then we'll talk about follow up visits."

Nicky loved this place, every member. So she nodded and agreed. "Ok, let's get you guys a place to stay for a week and we'll go from there." Kim added."

"They'll stay with us. We can help Nicky with the baby, and she and Nina can catch up." Thaddeus offered. Kyra was right behind him. "Please Aunt Nicky he can sleep in the nursery with Theo, and we can help take care of you."

"What about Gernick? Will he be welcomed as well?" she asked quietly. Nina froze, she despised that man but for Nicolette, she'd tolerate him. Then the three of them turned to Kyra. Kyra's reaction drove their decision.

Kyra took a deep breath, and nodded. "He's your mate. He's welcomed." Then she hugged her aunt as Nina left to make room for the guest in their home. First they had to clear it with the Alpha pair and then they'd set up. Eventually Nina and Thaddeus had to go, but he'd sent Javon a message that they needed to see them. Javon was talking with the vampire so he could not meet right then.

One of the older betas was watching Theo for Nina while she visited the medical center, and she stopped and picked up her son as she went home. He was getting so big, and was extremely curious. He and Little Nicky were joined at the hips. They seemed more like siblings than uncle and niece.

She was so excited to have Nicky stay but honestly, she didn't want that man in her house. She wanted him away from her sister, but Nicky claimed him and she had to find a way to get past her hatred. Theo started to fret and was reaching for a ball. Nina looked at him and smiled. She passed him a ball and he started gnawing on it. He and Jonathan could grow up together, be best friends, but only if Gernick allowed it. Nina closed her eyes and prayed to Luna for strength. She called Celia and told her Nicky would be released soon. They would ask the Alpha couple if she could stay with them. Celia hesitated when thinking of Kyra, but something in her Mom's voice was off. "Momma, is that a good idea. I mean, you hate him and Kyra had a meltdown when she saw him. Will he be staying too?" She asked.

"He's her husband, her mate. I know he mistreated her, and... I wish I could..." tears dropped off of her chin, "but I can't risk forcing her to choose, so if accepting him means I get her back, I'll deal with my issues. I'll find a way to help Kyra. I can't lose her again, Celia, I barely survived the first time." Nina wept softly.

"Before she is released talk to the Alphas, if they approve then we'll go from there."Nina, will you come see me please? Elise called, sensing something major was happening. She hated Gernick Ivanov with the same level of intensity as Nina, but mates were predestined by the fates and no one interfered. I'm coming, she answered.

She took Theo and they walked over to talk with Elise. Nina explained Thaddeus's offer, but Elsie was concerned. As much as they wanted Nicolette to stay, Nina dreaded Gernick staying just as much. Elise actually felt bad for the guy. How did it feel to be so despised by everyone, except, Claus. She saw how Claus watched him and helped him. He was probably the only one of two, well three people that loved that man. She watched Nicolette's interaction with her husband. She cared for him, may love him even. This divide with the pack could rip her apart if it was allowed to fester and grow. So Elise would talk with Javon and suggest that Nicolette and the baby stay with them. Claus and her mother were already there and in their home Gernick would be welcomed.