Broken Mate (Sequel to My Cruel Mate)

Chapter 21

I ran inside and was immediately pulled into a hug. I protested, not wanting to hurt Nate or reopen any wounds.

He laughed, "The wounds are all scars now."

He lifted his shirt and I gasped. He wasn't lying. Even the deepest cut was already a fading scar. I knew werewolves healed quickly, but I assumed wounds as deep as his would at least take a month.

He wrapped me in another hug, this time without protest. I buried my face in his chest. I told him how the fight had ended.

"I told the fighters to keep you safe." He growled.

I whimpered, "Don't get mad at them... my wolf was too quick for them to stop me."

He pulled back and lifted my chin, "Did you get hurt?"

"Just a scratch." I said, "Within seconds, he was... I..."

I couldn't say I killed him. I moved Nate's hand to burry my face in his chest again. Before he could respond, I told him the other news.

"You're pregnant?" He murmured.

"Are you mad?" I held my breath to not panic.

"Of course not!" He brushed his hand through my hair, "I'm happy."

I sighed in relief, "Will I be a good mom?"

"Of course!" He rubbed my back gently, "I'll be with you every step of the way. You have nothing to worry about."

I pulled away from him to rest my hands on my belly again. I didn't fully believe I could handle it, but knowing I didn't have to do it alone made me happy.

I went to the kitchen for something to eat, and decided to change the subject, "Is Evan going to have a ceramony to become Beta?"

"Become Beta?" He asked, confused.

"Yeah, since Adam was..."

"Adam was killed?" He raised his voice.

"I thought... I thought you knew..." His reaction was starting to make me panic.

He realized, and lowered his voice, "I'm sorry... I'm just mad I wasn't informed."

"You were recovering." I reminded him, "Nobody would want you stressing out in that state."

"You're right." He sighed, "Then after the funeral, Even will be announced as the new Beta."

After finishing my snack, we decided to go to bed. I asked to sleep in his room again.

"Delilah, this is our house, and we're mates." He said, "You know I want you to sleep with me instead of in the guest room."

We went to bed and I made sure I was as close to him as possible. Everything flashed into my mind. The men who tormented me were all gone. I was living with my mate, as a Luna to his pack. I was pregnant with his pup. I was happy.

"Goodnight, Delilah." He whispered in my ear, "I love you."

I took his hand and gently squeezed it, "I love you too, Nate."