Lock and Key || Paul Lahote ~ DISCONTINUED

// chapter 9 //

I run my fingers over the purple lace and sequins of my dress, my hand slightly trailing over my tummy. It's impossible - or should be - for this to be happening, but here we are. For the last 4 weeks I've not phased, I've been helping Emily and mom get things ready for the wedding today. And... it appears I've fallen pregnant. Yeah, shit.

I don't know what I'm going to do, but maybe this is a sign. Maybe this is my way out of the pack. Ever since I've joined I've wanted to leave, and trust me I still do, but I can't leave Paul behind. Especially if I'm carrying his child. Billy says he sees no way of Paul leaving... both because he won't choose to and he can't, due to his responsibility to his pack - our pack. I understand, trust me I do, but I need an out. I want this baby, I need this baby and I will no jeopardise it for anything at all; not even my pack.

So, in other words? As soon as the wedding is over tonight I'm gone. No one knows my thoughts, no one knows my plan. I guess I'm going to tell Paul and go - as far as I can, as fast as I can.

I'm disturbed from my thought track when there's a gentle knock on the door. "Yes?"

Mom peaks in with a smile. "Gorgeous, baby. Sam's almost ready, then we will head out okay?"

I nod and smile gently, kicking the bag I packed under the bed a little more. "Okay, I'll be down in a second."

She nods and heads back downstairs; I can hear her tell Sam and then I hear the truck pull up. I glance out of the window and see Jacob and the other pack members climb out of the vehicle, all suited and booted for the big day. Paul glances up at the window and winks, making me smile gently as my heart both melts and breaks. I won't make it through today in once piece.

Moments later he bounds into my room and pulls me into his arms, mine wrapping around his neck as we exchange a deep kiss. A moment later he pulls away. "Hey there, Miss Uley."

"Hello, Mr Lahote. Don't you scrub up well?" I tease as I straighten his tie.

Paul rolls his eyes. "So do you - a dress? I didn't think I'd ever see you dressed so nice." He kisses me again.

I play with his hair at the nape of his neck. "Oh yeah? Ditto, asshole. C'mon, we better go."

"Ohhh but can't we just be quick?" He groans in my ear.

I flush a deep red and slap his chest. "No! Everyone's waiting and listening."

"Heck yeah we are!" Jacob yells.

I blush more as Paul laughs and we head downstairs; Sam glares at Paul as mom pins the red rose to his button hole. Paul shrugs sheepishly and I roll my eyes, going over to my brother. "You look handsome, Sammy."

"Thank you. You look beautiful, Robyn." He kisses my cheek and I hug him gently; today is going to be a lot harder than I thought.

I cling to him for a moment and his hand rubs my back. "Robyn... is everything okay?" He whispers.

I sniff as tears well, shaking my head. His other arm wraps around me and I hear him tell everyone to head out, that he wants me and him to drive together. Paul frowns, hesitant, but Sam reassures him I'm good, and so he and the guys head off with mom, heading to the Cliffside. Once they're gone, Sam pulls me away and holds me by my shoulders at arms length.

His eyes scan my face as his eyebrows furrow. "What is it, Robbie?"

I gently dab under my eyes with a tissue as I look up at him. "You cant be mad.."

"Even if I wanted too, I'm sure Emily would be madder cos I'll ruin my suit.." he teases gently, but I can feel him tense.

"I gotta leave Sammy." I whisper. His face drops and I quickly hug him. "I'm pregnant Sam, with Paul's baby."