The Alpha's Eden

Lifeline

Blake PoV

I had spent a good ten minutes crouched in front of Eden watching and feeling the babies kicking and punching at her belly and I still couldn't quite believe that one of those precious little people belonged to me.

But more than that was the love I felt for both babies as if they were my own because as elated I was to have someone that was a direct descendant from me and Eden, I knew that both babies were part of her and that I'd love them both unequivocally.

Jace would feel the same. We didn't always see eye to eye but he adored Eden as much as I did and I knew that he was a good man and he would be a great father too.

Any part of our mate Jace would love and protect as his own, as would I.

There was no doubt in my mind that if anything ever happened to me, my child would be brought up in a household full of love and laughter and that Jace would treat that child as he would his own.

I would do the same for him. That is something we could both agree on and it would be our strongest goal moving forward; to protect and love Eden and our offspring.

I hadn't even thought twice when I'd grabbed my phone and started filming the babies wriggling around and playing soccer within Eden's stomach, making sure that Jace had evidence of it and could share in the event.

Although the babies were getting stronger each day and there would be many more moments like that to witness, I'm sure I'd miss some myself so I hoped that he would return the favour.

In fact I had a feeling that Eden was going to be spending more time with Jace soon. She'd got a handle of her vampirism now and I was sure she'd want to do the same with her wolf.

That was something only Jace could hell her with and he had respected me enough to trust me when I took Eden away to deal with her bloodlust so I would trust him in the same way. I didn't like it, but I knew it was going to happen.

"I think you need to give your mum a break Blakey. You don't know what she went through with your dad. I truly don't think she would have left you all without a damn good reason but she's here now and she wants to fix things. Apart from Iris she is the only grandparent our babies will have and I think they deserve to have a bond with her. Unless you can prove she's as evil as our dads or my vile mother I truly think she should be part of our family. I know she's hurt you but she is here and that must have taken a lot of strength to show up knowing you hate her. But she still did it" once the babies had calmed down Eden took my hand and we wondered the grounds of the pack as she wisely stated her case.

This was the kind, caring huge hearted Eden I'd fell in love with and she'd been scaring me lately with her scheming and violent outbursts but her she was, her old self again.

I knew she was still up to things but I had to trust her. I hadn't always told her everything I was doing and she'd let me do what I needed to do so I had to return that gesture.

"Ever the wise Luna" I joked kissing every knuckle on her small hand that I held tightly.

"I'm being serious Blakey poo. She's your mum and plus she might be able to help. I'm having two babies ... two living breathing little people and quite frankly I'm terrified!! " Eden's eyes widened as she emphasised her last words and I realised how much this was for her too.

I often took for granted how she was handling things because I was always thinking about the situation with Jace and I but in that moment I realised how my priorities needed to shift.

"I'm sorry I take for granted how you are coping. I often forget how young you are it's just you have been through so much and you are just so strong. But Jace and I will be by your side until our dying day. You don't need to fear anything baby okay?" Stopping I wrapped one arm around her waist and used my other hand to lift her chin so she was liking me in the eye as I spoke so that she could see how serious I was.

"I don't know what I would do without you and Jace. I love you so much , you know that right?" Eden's lip quivered as the winter air chilled her and I pulled her into my body to keep her warm and safe from harm.

"I know Eden and I love you with everything I have" because I did. My entire reason for waking everyday was for her and our children.

Our family. Eden, me, Jace and the twins.

Nobody else mattered anymore. I would kill anyone that dared to destroy that.

I didn't care who they were, friend or foe. My family came first.

Eden lifted herself up on tip toes and our lips met in a soft, loving kiss that made a happy smile appear on my face.

"You are going away with Jace aren't you? To fix things with your wolf" Reading Eden's emotions made it easy to know what she was reluctant to tell me. But I still smiled because I was still happy in this moment and I knew that this was something she needed to do.

I'd never stand in her way and prevent her from being whole, from becoming as strong as she could be.

"You aren't mad?" Eden frowned furrowing her brows in confusion

"Not at all. You need your wolf as much as you need your vampirism now. It's who you are Eden. I'd never do anything that would stop you from growing and being who you really, truly are. Never ever"

"It's just for a few days and maybe you could talk to your mum while I am gone?!" Eden smiled slyly and I had a feeling she'd had that in mind all along. The sly little minx. Goddess I loved her.

"Just stay safe okay? I can't wait to meet your wolf, I bet she's as beautiful as you" up until now I'd never thought much about Eden's wolf. But now I couldn't stop imagining her majestic wolf as I ran alongside her basking in the glory of the Luna wolf's presence.

"I honestly think I can get her back properly now. The idea of shifting after all this time sounds heavenly" my mate beamed at the thought and my smile faltered as the reason for her loss hit me hard. My stomach twisted in tight knots as guilt are me up inside.

"It's my fault you loss her in the first place. I don't think I can ever make that up to you. But I am beyond sorry for my actions" that day haunted my very existence.

The idea of sending my mate only to find her dying in a pool of blood on the forest floor was an image that was permanently etched into my memories like a constant nightmare on loop in my mind.

"Hey, no don't do that. Don't blame yourself for any of this. You saved my life. I wouldn't still be here without you and there's not been a single moment where I've ever blamed you. I love you more because you saved me. You are my hero Blake. You literally gave me life again. Never forget those things. Never forget that I owe you everything" The way Eden made it sound slowly unravelled the ache inside my stomach and replaced it with a warmth that filled my body from head to toe.

Her love was my lifeline.

Eden gave me life when I had been dead for such a long time that I never thought it possible to feel even a shred of happiness ever again.

She had made a cold heart warm again and replaced a sense dark loathing and bitter bloodlust with pure love and unbridled passion.

She had picked up the millions of pieces of my shattered existence and pieced me back together until I was whole again.

Eden was my everything.