Big, Bad Alpha *Completely rewritten*

Twenty-Three

"You helped the Red pack get my mate, and your Luna." Blayne stated, not surprised. Thomas had informed Blayne that while the Red pack had gotten close to them, Vivian had been missing the entire time.

Vivian growled, "I didn't help them!"

Blayne shook his head, disappointed. "I didn't think you were so stupid. Did you really think that you'd get away with it? I had you tailed Vivian. I know that you disappeared the day the Red pack got close, and also the day that Akira was captured." Blayne watched Vivian's eyes widen, and then Blayne could see the conflict going on within her.

Vivian suddenly began to laugh, "I did help. I can't believe that you replaced me with that bitch! We were perfect together, I had every right to rule this pack by your side but you simply threw me to the side once she showed up!"

Blayne growled lowly, his chest vibrating. "I would have never chose you for anything. I never, ever gave you any thoughts on us being together. I don't see why you believe your so worthy of leading this pack!" Blayne moved closer, towering over Vivian while Thomas held her. "Your nothing but the pack whore Vivian." Blayne's canines extended and his eyes darkened in rage. "I've warned you about talking about Akira that way, but you still believe your above listening to your Alpha."

Blayne turned away not wanting to waste any more time. "Vivian Lucas you will be put to death for the betrayal of your pack, Alpha and Luna. Take her to the cell's." Blayne turned away ignoring Vivian's raging screams as Thomas took her away.

Blayne walked up the stairs a few hours later. His nostrils flared at the scent of his mate. Just smelling her sweet scent left Blayne feeling- needy.

Blayne opened the door slowly figuring because he didn't hear any sounds, that his sweet mate was still asleep. Stepping inside, he closed the door behind him slowly. Blayne turned, expecting to see his beautiful mate's peaceful face but noticed that she wasn't in the bed. Blayne felt a moment's panic as he looked around the room. Noticing the bathroom door shut, he began to walk over and listened. Hearing water, he opened the door slowly and sighed in relief as he seen his mate in the tub. A gasp drew his attention back to his mate.

"You startled me." Akira said, smiling brightly at Blayne.

"Iloveyou." Blayne blurted suddenly. He had been worried that she wouldn't be here for some reason. Maybe he was still traumatized over earlier events? He just felt the intense urge to say it.

Akira raised her brow, confused by his sudden attitude. "I love you too Blay."

Blayne moved closer and sat down next to the tub, and leaned against it. Blayne leaned closer and kissed Akira's nose.

Akira giggled lightly and smiled. "How did your 'stuff' go?" Akira didn't know what he had to do and she couldn't stop her curiosity.

Blayne smiled back, not able to control it. "It was fine. We caught the traitor and well- yeah I really don't want to talk about it right now, okay?"

Akira nodded, not wanting to really talk about it herself. "How do you feel?" Blayne asked.

Akira sighed happily. "I feel great actually. I don't know, but to me I feel one-hundred percent again."

Blayne caressed Akira's cheek lovingly, "I'm happy that you feel better but I would feel better if you rested a bit longer."

Akira laughed softly, "I'm sure you would be happy if I did. And I know that even if I feel fine, and I say I'm fine your not going to let it go until your satisfied so- I'll rest a bit longer."

Blayne nodded, happy that she knew him so well. "As much as I would love to stay, I have some more things to take care of. When your done rest. I'll be back in a couple hours."

Akira nodded and watched Blayne leave the room in a rush. She laughed, noticing that very noticeable bulge that Blayne seemed desperate to hide from her. She wondered if he ran away because he'd become excited and he's worried about how she'd feel? Akira sighed, and figured she wanted so badly to give in and to kiss him, to feel his warmth, but she would wait just a bit longer for giving in.

Akira finished her bath, and dried off. Her hand skimmed over her still flat stomach and she paused to sigh happily. A piece of him was growing within her and she couldn't be more happy. She just needed to figure out a way and a time to tell Blayne. She wanted it to be memorable. She knows that Blayne will be a great father, so she'd never have to worry about that.

Akira decided to get dressed. She walked passed a full length mirror and stopped to look, her face taking on one of disgust. Her body still had bruises even though she felt so much better the bruises still remained. Akira turned away and dressed quickly when she began to get goosebumps from the cold draft. Akira's stomach growled and she smiled, the perfect excuse for her to leave the room! Akira left her room, intending to go find food when she spotted Thomas walking towards her.