Other Life

Back to the Palace

The day I faced my uncle, The time I woke up, I was in our room, pushing my body up with a stretch, I got out of the bed. I made my way toward the bathroom and went to brush my teeth, taking a shower after. I got dressed and of course, concealed the birthmark on my back.

I opened the curtains and watched Sloan running in the yard. I smiled as I watched him, feeling the need to run. I moved away from the window and made my way out of the room, making my way toward the yard. I removed my clothes and closed my eyes, letting my wolf take control of my body. I stepped hesitatingly, not familiar with being in wolf form while pregnant.

The doctor said I could do it but I wouldn't dare to do it. It feels strange , I feel like an elephant, the weight heavier in wolf form. I throttled happily, taking confidence. Sloan's wolf jumped before me, stepping away slowly toward me as he traced a circle around me, sniffing me, licking my face and nudging my belly with his snout.

I licked his face, waving my tail in his face before breaking into a run, Catalina, the baby. Sloan barked in my head as he followed behind me. When he found me, I was in a clearing and staring at the view before me. I stepped toward the water and licked some water to quench my thirst, Sloan standing besides me.

I turned around in circles as I scratched the dirt, lying down. Sloan throttled toward me, circling around me to find a stop to lay down next to me. I curled up against him, whining slightly as the baby moved around. Sloan nudging my head caringly, It looks like our pup can't wait to come out.

I rubbed my head against his, licking his face. I feel so relaxed, the air makes me feel better. I struggled to stand up and I could here his chuckles in my head, You're a bad mate. I huffed at him and throttled back to the house, shifting back as I put my clothes on. I shook slightly when Sloan placed his hands on my shoulders.

A smile made it's way onto my face when he kissed my neck, curling away with a laugh, "What is this?" Sloan moved my hair a bit, touching my concealed birthmark. I moved away and touched my back as Sloan stared at his fingers, "Catalina, what is this?" He asked again louder as he showed me his fingers smeared with concealer.

"What are you hiding behind that concealer Catalina?" I turned around and hurried away, making my way toward the room, closing the door as I locked it. Hay Dios, se dio cuenta de mi marca de nacimiento, ahora que hago?

The door shook with a bang, "Catalina, open the door now! Tell me why are you hiding whatever that's on your back with concealer? Is it a birthmark? Ha? Is it part of your past, answer me!" My chest heaved up and down as I closed my eyes, tears streaming down my face.

"Sloan, I swear to you that I want to tell you everything, every bit of my past but as much as I want to I can't. The birthmark I have has been nothing but pain. Remember it, tormented me. That past brought me where I am now, running, looking always over my back to see it, there's someone there ready to kill me."

"The person I was before is dead, I killed her myself and buried her deep, so deep that she'll never come out. So please, respect my decision and stop asking me about my past, I'm this person now, Catalina, a rogue who stepped into a territory and found her mate. That's the story you should remember, that's me, the girl you saw for the first time when your men brought her in. The rogue you put in a cell, the rogue who is now pregnant with your child, nothing more."

I moved away from the door and headed toward the bed, hugging the pillows as I cried out. He left me alone for as long as I needed and when I was calmer. I unlocked the door. I moved back toward the bed and leaned down, the knob twisted as Sloan got into the room.

"I'm sorry for pressuring you. I will never ask you about your past if you aren't ready." He brushed my hair as he caressed my face, "Catalina, talk to me, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have pressured you." I shifted with shivers as I trembled, rubbing my stomach. "Calm down love, it's making you sick. Come here." He got in the bed and brought me to him, "We don't have to go to the ball, we'll stay here, we can talk about other things."

He brushed my hair, his hand rubbing my stomach, "No, you must go, every Alpha needs to be there." I sat up as Sloan did the same, touching my face, "I won't go alone." He cupped my hands, kissing my knuckles, "Come with me." I gave him a short smile as I nodded my head, "Okay, I'll go with you." He smiled at me and kissed my lips again, "I have something for you."

He walked toward the closet and pulled out a box, making his way toward me, placing the box on the bed. I opened it and gasped, pulling out the dress. It was the dress of my vision, the one I had on when I was dancing with Sloan, I frowned, how didn't I realized that I was pregnant in my vision? I face palmed myself, if I remember, I did look a bit chubby in that vision. I held the dress close and leaned forward to give Sloan a kiss. "Thank you." I smiled at him as I looked at the dress.

The rest of the day went by and before I could blink, it was time for the ball. Dinah did my makeup and hair, just a look, I was hit by Anastasia. I looked just like her but at the same time I wasn't. "You look beautiful Luna." Dinah stared at me through the mirror, "The Alpha will melt once he sees you." I smiled at that, standing up, "I can't believe that our future Alpha will soon be here." She rubbed my stomach as I looked down, "Yes, these months have past so fast, to think that in less than three months my baby will be here?"

I smiled at her as I touched her hand, "I can't wait to have him in my arms." There was a knock on the door and Sloan walked in already dressed and to my surprise he was dressed exactly like my vision of course. "I'm not ready yet." I told him as Dinah hid me away and I rolled my eyes at her, it wasn't like we were getting married.

"I'll wait for you outside, seeing that you aren't ready." I blew him a kiss from afar with a smile on my face, I can't help what I'm feeling, I can't deny it anymore. I'm in love with him, he has me wrapped around his fingers. He put out his feelings straight and firm without Vaseline, without any doubt, now it's my turn. I want it to be special and I made a decision. I will tell him that I'm Anastasia Brodsky and to do that. I have to show him the true me.

"Earth to Catalina? I've been calling you for hours." I blushed at that in embarrassment, "Sorry, I was thinking about something. Let's get dressed." She helped me with the dress, it fitted me like a glove, even though my stomach pushed out like an oversize beach ball. I could pop any moment, the growth of the baby is so fast that it amaze me. Even though it's nine months, with a Alpha's baby it could be less. "Now, let me put some flats on because I'm walking on two elephant feet."

We laughed at that as I put the sandals on, "Let me leave because if not, Sloan will kill me." I moved toward the door and got out, Dinah walking out with me. Sloan glanced up at me, his lips parting slightly as he stared at me, "You look beautiful." He grabbed my hand as he kissed my knuckles, "Ready to leave?" I nodded my head and made my way with Sloan out of the house, the car there waiting for us.

He was driving this time, we were alone. I grabbed his hand with a squeeze, I was nervous, I was about to see my uncle again, I didn't know what to expect. Sloan kissed my knuckles, staring into my eyes as he gave me the relief I needed. We drove to the territory that I was born in, just passing through the scene my uncle threw me away made me close my eyes and look away, tears sliding down my cheek but I wiped it away.

The palace was just like I remembered. A wall protecting it and guards everywhere. Sloan pulled the car and got out, helping me after. We walked toward the stairs and he helped me up, the guards opening the door as we walked in. I remember these halls, I could hear me and my sister laughing as we ran in these exact same halls.

The guards walked us toward the ballroom, the guards on the door pushing it open. The ball was filled with people of course, who will miss a good party and be next to the now Alpha of the Alphas and Luna of the Lunas. I got bitter at that, how can they be so calm? Don't they have any regrets?

We got inside of the ballroom and I held Sloan's arm, feeling nervous. I stayed quite, letting Sloan do the talking. I won't lie, they really outdid themselves, "Want a drink miss?" I shook my head and turned to look at Sloan who grabbed a glass of champagne, "Can I get a non alcoholic drink?" I asked the waiter who nodded his head and continued to serve champagne.