The Replacement Luna (A Luna Chronicles Novel) [Completed]

Chapter Twenty Two

Chapter Twenty Two

Alpha Quinn Danvers

There was a skip in my step as I walked, there was a smile of my face as I spoke and there was a song in my heart. And all because of the petite redhead named Ruth Eden Glass. My love, my chosen mate, my fiancée.

"I like that one" she commented, pointing to a ring on the third row back in the glass cabinet. Ruth may have beat me to it, when it came to proposing, but I was still adamant about buying her an engagement ring.

It had taken us a while to get out and actually shop for them – as Ruth had been busying with her cheerleading squad finals, while I had been busy with Pack Council work. So, it had taken us almost a month and a half before we got around to ring shopping.

And, in reality, I had only pushed for it because Ruth needed to get out the house. She was only a few weeks off her due date and she was getting very uncomfortable. The doctor was pretty sure the twins would come early, which I was hoping for as Ruth barely slept because she was so uncomfortable. So, ring shopping was a great distraction for her. And it lifted her mood – which had taken a plummet as her sleep had dropped.

The shop assistant took the ring from the cabinet and held it out to Ruth. It was large, as Ruth's fingers were swollen at the moment, so she was able to slip it on easily. I screwed my face up at her, "what?" she pouted.

"It looks cheap" I replied as she took the ring off. I turned to the assistant and smiled softly, "we're not sparing any expenses. Can we see the best selection of diamond rings you have?"

Her eyes twinkled in excitement, no doubt thinking of her commission, before scurrying off. Ruth turned to me; her green eyes sparkled as they reproached me. "I don't need some outlandish ring, Quinn, we spoke about this!"

"I'm only going to do this once, so we're going to do it right". I kissed her cheek softly, as she adjusted her t-shirt over her stomach. "You alright?"

"They're moving a lot" she grumbled. I put my hand on her stomach, feeling the kicks and punches of our little girls, as we waited for the shop assistant to come back. Ruth grew more and more fidgety as we waited.

"Let's get you a chair" I said, taking her arm and leading her over to a seat in the reception area. A gentleman gave up his chair for her, I thanked him before squatting down next to her. She was sweating and it wasn't a hot day. "I wish there was something I could do to take this feeling away".

"Light a fire and we'll smoke them out" she teased, cringing as she cupped her stomach. She looked like she was about to cry again.

"I hate this. I feel so useless" I admitted. The twins were going crazy, I could see her whole stomach moving and twisting under her stomach – like something from Alien.

"Soon. It'll be over soon" she nodded, leaning her head back. The shop assistant came back and looked over Ruth in worry. "I'm fine, just need a few minutes" she waved dismissively, obviously seeing the concern in her eyes.

"You stay here. At least this way I get to pick the ring I want like I had planned all along". I stood up, giving her a quick peck on the top of her head before heading back to the counter. I glanced through the rings for a moment, occasionally glancing back at Ruth, before settling on one I like. "This one" I nodded.

"Let me see it" Ruth yelled over. I chuckled softly before taking the ring over to her. I put it on her finger as she gaped at me with an open mouth. The ring was perfect – a large clear diamond, with emeralds surrounding it, on a delicate white gold band. "It's beautiful, Quinn, how much is it?"