Twisting Fate

Hello Mama

Chapter 35

Avery's POV

It's been three weeks since my baby boy opened his eyes for us. My heart is so heavy with the loss of his sister. Yet, at the same time there is closure knowing her brother has a fighting chance. My heart is full. The emotions swirling around are good and bad, but I remain optimistic.

I am sitting in a chair beside the little glass box. For three weeks I have been here. Talking to my baby, humming to him. Telling him stories of our ancestors every pup should hear. Travis has gone to fetch lunch. He has been my rock. Despite temporarily losing my mind and attacking him, he didn't blame me one bit. Everyone knows what happens when you come between a mama wolf and her pups.

I have told my father to give us time. While I am grateful he is here and the pack is amazing, my only concern is in seeing to my pup's wellbeing. He understands. They are staying on the outskirts of our pack so as not to frighten anyone.

Travis and I have decided on a name. We decided to call him Lance. It will be hard to remember to address him accordingly. All Lazira growls each time a nurse comes in is "Mine. My pup." So that's what he has been to anyone who asks, my pup. Our pup.

I'm terrified of this whole parenting thing. I had hardly the time to entertain the idea of becoming a mother when I was forced into a premature labor in hopes of saving my pups and myself. So far though, I've got the protective instincts down pat. I'm sure the nurses would have removed me if they stood a chance. It only took one time in which seven of them came at me to try and force me to cooperate before they took a trip to the school of hard knocks. I didn't get the title of head fighter by sitting on my ass and taking orders from weaker wolves. I bled, I made others bleed. I was good at it. Travis came in shortly after I'd removed the claws of the last nurse from my arm. His hackles were raised but he was more calm and assertive. He assured me they would not hurt our pup. That if they even tried He would hold them down while I ripped their throats out. That may seem a bit excessive but it pacified the wolf in me for the time being.

Today we were going to get to hold Lance outside of the box. His skin has gotten strong. We were afraid of causing sores before; he was so underdeveloped. I can't wait to have him in my arms. I think Lazira will lie down then. She has paced non stop in my mind since finding out he has a chance at making it. To her, he is not safe in that box. He is best with us. We can protect him.

My mind is running wild as I think of a million things. Things that have happened. What is happening. Things that may happen in the future. I jump to my feet, a snarl on the edge of my lips as the click of the door catches my attention. I inwardly smooth my fur down as Travis comes into view a slight smirk playing on his lips.

"Hey mama." He muses. That's what he's been referring to Lazira as. I think it's fitting. My eyes resume their color as Lazira settles down, taking note of her chosen male who has come to keep watch with her. It's the only time she is calm.

"And hello beautiful." He says to me. I give him a smile as I wrap my arms around his neck. He places a kiss on my lips, gathering me in his arms.

He pulls away slightly to look into my eyes, "How is our little fighter doing?" Travis questions.

I grin to him as I respond, " If he keeps going at this rate, I may have to worry about my place in the pack."

Travis chuckles deeply as he pulls me closer and rests his chin on the top of my head. I sigh into his warmth as I feel his heartbeat under my cheek. He absentmindedly runs his finger across the mark on my neck causing a shiver to run down my spine.

"My wolf and I need time with you." He pouts. I can smell the desire coming from him.

I curl my toes slightly but then the uncertainty washes over me. I let my arms drop to my side as I glance at the sleeping pup. He's so vulnerable I think, and I know it is written on my face.

Travis gets a mischievous glint in his eyes as he stoops down, hands on my waist and says, " We don't have to leave." My mouth drops open at what he's implying.

I slap his chest as I laugh out, "Here? Are you crazy?"

Travis shoots me a full blown grin. "Why not? Our pup is asleep, the staff is out for-" he glances at the clock "long enough to get the job done."

I giggle at his antics as he slightly pushes me behind the curtain two beds down from Lance's incubator.

Travis pushes me against the wall with his mouth on my mark. I'm panting before I've even registered what we're about to do. His hands go to the button of my jeans. He slides them off my ass far enough to cup it in his hands. I find my limbs again and go to work removing his shirt. I drop it as he pulls mine over my head and slings it across the room. His mouth on mine again and he grabs my ass. Hoisting me up, I bit his lip as he pushes me against the wall.

He traps my hands above my head in one of his as his dark eyes roam my face. His other hand goes to his pants between us as he says, "Try and keep quiet love, don't want someone investigating now do we?"

His husky words soak my panties. I feel giddy. Kind of like a high schooler about to do something we know we shouldn't. It's the thrill of getting caught that's makes it so hot.

I wrap my legs around his waist tight. Tangling my fingers in his hair I bring his mouth to mine.

I've missed this.

So so so incredibly sorry guys. I don't have an explanation. Nothing I say would be good enough. I went through some stuff in life that really changed me as a person. I didn't feel I could continue this book for a really long time. I lost all motivation. I have not re read any of my chapters. So my writing this one may not flow with my story. I will soon I promise. I still don't know if I will finish this book yet but let me know if I still have it. I'm not even sure that I write like I used to. This is unedited and short, but it's something.