The Leopards Journey

Epilogue

**Willow POV**

As Clayton hugged me carefully close to him, his excitement filling the room, knowing he'd be a father and me a mother. My heat being over was now the least of my worries, now it's other wolves or other predators trying to kill the bloodline to be. Knowing I had Clayton, my father and my pack to protect me was enough to know that the baby would be safe for now.

**30 weeks later**

Sitting at home, waiting, listening... waiting for the sound of Clayton coming home after working hard all day, we had found out we were having twins. A boy and a girl, we couldn't believe it, we were overwhelmed with happiness. My father even more so, that was until he was killed by a rouge wolf trying to get to me, of course my father had succeeded in protecting me, he had passed to to a wound to a vital organ in his side.

I was devastated, Clayton had stayed by my side the whole time until about a week after, by that time had had convinced me to let him work, to let him get us ready to welcome the twins... the pack was eager, ready to meet them but also very tired of trying to protect me.. I didn't understand why, they had always talked about meeting the two twins... to my face at least.

I was now getting worried, he should be home by now, I shot a glance toward my phone, he hasn't talked to me all day so he must be busy, but my concern got the best of me. Grabbing my phone from the kitchen table, I texted him..

Are you okay? You're usually home by now, I'm worried, text me back when you get this! I love you! 😘😘

And with that I also text Max, even after the confrontation between the two boys, he had understood why I rejected him and they have since worked things out and are still friends..

Hey Max, have you heard from or seen Clayton. He isn't home yet and I'm worried, can you come stay at the house with me?

Now it's a waiting game...

**Max POV**

Walking around the territory boarders, I stoped, listening. I was at the edge of where I needed to call it a day, ever since Willow became pregnant we have upped our petrol times, going from 3 times a day and 2 times a night to now a 9 times a day and 8 times a night.

Buzz buzz, startled by the faint sound and vibration in my back pocket.. I reached for my phone. Willows name popped up with a message..

Hey Max, have you heard from or seen Clayton. He isn't home yet and I'm worried, can you come stay at the house with me?

I read the message, concern filling my body along with a deep menacing growl from my lion, shifting I ran as fast as I could to her, arriving, noticing Clayton's truck still not home. I shifted back and found the spare sweatpants and shirt they always had out on the porch in case someone needed them.

Slipping them on I looked around, making sure no one was around before knocking my secret knock, that was another safety thing, everyone including Clayton had a special knock before Willow would answer, knowing she was safe or not. She carefully opened the door before dragging me in, shutting and locking it behind me.

I knew she was worried but he'll, she has a lion- a unrecognized knock came upon the door, carefully running, she hid in her closet, spraying a trail of perfume behind her to cover her scent. I carefully opened the door..

"Who the hell are you?" I asked while sending a link to Sarah, who was most likely already on her way. Staring this intruder up and down, he calmly said with a deep voice.

"Who I am doesn't matter, all you need to know is you need to get Willow out of here, with or without Clayton, she isn't safe anymore. You need to leave. Now! A powerful rouge pack is coming for her!" Surprised, I couldn't speak, I stood there with my mouth agape. He simply turned and left never to be seen again, I sent another link to Sarah and Clayton. Much to my surprise they both responded.

On my way, I'll be going with! Sarah shouted

I'm almost home, I had to work late, have her pack her shit, we leave as soon as I get there, let the pack know. They need to stay safe as well. Clayton responded, Oh and yes I did text her back! He added. I quickly ran to Willow and we grabbed everything she needed, Sarah arrived shortly after and helped out, I sent out a link to the pack to which they all sent back their prayers and a quick "be safe and come back to us!"

We loaded everything as soon as Clayton pulled into the driveway, I helped Willow inside the truck before getting inside myself followed by Sarah, Clayton took off..

Starting us on a new adventure.

A/N: I will be making a second book to this I haven't decided on a name yet so will y'all comment some names for the book name please and thank you!! Thank you for reading please vote, and comment with suggestions and thoughts. I'll post another chapter as soon as I get the second book processed and ready!!