Eden

Epilogue

"Althea stop chasing your brother!" I snap and she giggle
"But mommy-"
"No buts Miss." I say and she pouts, her blue eyes filling with tears
"Sorry Malik." She pouts and Malik chuckles
"Don't be sorry Munchkin."
Malik was eleven now and Althea was three. I've been on edge all day because tonight was the night I told Jonah.
I try to breathe normally and Malik frowns.
"Mommy are you okay?"
"I'm okay." I smile and he pouts
I remember how worried he was when I was pregnant with Althea.
He gripped my hand so tight whenever we walked down the stairs that I had bruises at one point.
He's getting stronger and I'm proud as hell. My little Alpha.
Jonah's been working super hard lately and I rarely get to see him.
It hurts if I'm honest, his pup doesn't know him and I miss my mate.
I feel a tug on my hair and see Althea smiling at me
"When do we go to Aunty Sandy's house?" She asks and I kiss her head
"At five."
"It's three!" She whimpers and I nod
"It is."
"I don't wanna leave you." She sniffles and I kiss her head
"Hey, you have your big brother." I poke her cheek and Malik picks her up, laughing
She smiles and nods
"Yeah."

"Bye mommy!" Malik calls and I wave from the car.
I get home and begin cleaning up, nothing can be wrong. Nothing.
Or I'll chicken out and I won't tell him. I've known for a week and I haven't told him.
If I wait any longer he'll be upset I waited so long.
I hear the door open and my heart rate sky rockets.
I hear a growl and I freeze.
Oh no.
I spin around and see his wolf battling for control.
"Jonah..." I muse and he looks at me
He growls and I breathe slowly
I walk over to him and grip his hands, he tried to pull them away but I grip tight.
"Cmon baby calm down." I say looking into his dark eyes
I feel my lil trembling, this stupid pregnancy has made me cry at everything
His breathing slowly calms down and I know how tired this makes him.
I bring him to the couch and he flops down.
"M-mate." He croaks and I sit on my knees by his side.
"Jonah I need to talk to you." I say, running my fingers through his hair
"Yeah?" He rasps
"Can you sit up for me?" I beg and he tries his best
He sits up properly and I smile
"Are you okay?" He whimpers and I nod
"Yeah, I'm good."
"So what's wrong?" He panics
"Breathe, nothings wrong, just a chat." I muse and he nods
I grip his hands in mine and I smile
"So...I wanted to tell you..." I bite my lip and he whimpers
"Princess you're scaring me." He pouts tiredly
"Princess? Still?" I smile
"Always."
"You have a daughter now Jonah."
"So? She's my little girl, my sweetie. But you are my princess."
I smile and hum.
"Well. I know it's a lot, with Malik and Althea. I know you work very hard, especially these last few days and...I'm scared this might be too much for you." I say and he frowns
"No don't be crazy, what is it?"
I gulp and breathe out.
Cmon deep breath now, just tell him
"Jonah I'm pregnant."
His eyes widen and for a moment his face is frozen before he breaks out into a huge grin
"Really?!" He beams and I nod
"Yeah, again." I giggle and he picks me up
I thought he was exhausted.
He tugs me to his lap
"And we thought we couldn't even have one." He laughs and I kiss him
"I love you." I purr
"I love you too princess. I'm so happy." He grins and I hug him tight
"Oh goddess does that mean I'll have to deal with Malik being so protective of you I can't even hug you?" Jonah protests and I nod
"And Althea, She's already like that." I giggle
"Oh no, I'm gonna be ganged up on!" He gawks and I laugh
"And you are going to love every second of it because I'm already hormonal." I laugh, tears dripping out my face
"Don't cry! This is amazing!"
"That's why I'm crying!" I laugh and our lips collide
"I love you." He purrs, resting his hand on my stomach
"I love you more."
"Liar." He smirks
I sink into his arms and smile.
We've come so far it's hard to remember the days when I was a rogue running from him. Malik and Althea have been the best things to ever happen to me and I love them more than anything. My little boy is already so protective and strong, I know he'll make a great Alpha when the time comes. Jonah's been training him for that since he could walk. Althea, she's a little nervous and quiet but a total devil when she wants to be. And then there's Jonah, my amazing mate who I Thank the goddess for everyday.
Without him, I don't think I would be alive.
"What are you so deep in thought about?" He chuckles, his blue eyes lighting up
"Nothing. Nothing at all."

The End.

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I just wanted to say from the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading Eden. It only started to gain traction when I was writing chapter forty! I was amazed and I love all you (however silent you may be) for enjoying this story with me.

Malik's story is up now! Titled: Mildred. I'd love it if you gave it a read so until next time, I love you.