My Alpha Mate (Completed)

Chapter 18: Morning After

I wake up wrapped up in my mate's strong arms.

He lies behind me, my back to his chest, one hand over my belly. I feel so well-rested. I could spend an entire day in bed like this.

"Good morning," I whisper, stroking his lower arm gently, then I lay a kiss on it.

I expect him to moan sleepily, but instead he speaks with an awaken voice. "Good morning, Luna." He inhales the scent of my hair and then bites my neck passionately.

I get tingles all over.
Then he whispers into my ear. "I want to make us a child."

I freeze at once. Somehow, everything is done more easily in the dark. The morning sheds a revealing light onto the real us.

I tilt my head for 90 degrees. "I didn't know you were awake."

He doesn't go off the topic, but cups my breast instead, rubbing his nose against my ear. "An heir to the pack."

I swallow hard. One he will have to claim. And if challenged for it, possibly give his life for it. "Everything in its own time," I say, removing his hand lightly.

He frowns. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," I sit up. "It's just that...The thought of my children inheriting the Carter pack and its brutal traditions doesn't exactly excite me."

He broods for a few moments, not moving, but then he gets up abruptly. "We have to talk," he says firmly.

"Okay," I nod immediately. Is he finally going to tell me about the secret? "I'm all ears," I smile warmly. Maybe we can finally resolve this. And then there'll be no secret to keep me angry at him anymore. It would sure make things a lot easier. I could accept my new life.

"Not here," he's now on his feet, heading for his clothing. "Get dressed. Meet me at my office. Half an hour. Then we will talk."

Ugh. He is so bossy.

"Darius," I say gently, "I want to hear it now."

"Half an hour," he repeats simply as if I was his employee or whatever subordinate, then stretches a shirt over his head.

"I hate when you talk to me like that..." I mumble, sighing.

His forehead furrows. "Like what?" He grabs a pair of clean underwear.

I shake my head lightly. He doesn't even realize it. I stand up covering myself with a sheet and exhale in frustration. "Fine. I'll meet you at your office in half an hour."

He puts his arms around me. "Good," he sticks his nose into my hair. "So we can finally put this behind us."

I almost snort. So it is regarding the secret he kept from me. "How did you decide it was to time to share?" I ask, even though I know I might not like the answer.

"You're my Luna," his face is into mine. "Now I know you're here to stay."

I frown. "H-how?"

"Because of last night," he turns me to lay against him with my back, then rubs his head against my side. "Now we're on the same page," he lays a hand over my belly. Once again.