Fated to my Enemy by Diane Doherty

Chapter One Hundred Twenty–Three

Alpha Blake

I was in the kitchen making tea while Ryley was having a shower. The repairs to the house she was staying in were finished and I moved the boys and myself in. I also had the basement finished so the boys could have their own space. Which is good, because I don’t think they want to hear their mother screaming my name.

This is one thing she asked for and I was going to give her everything she wanted and needed.

“We are having another pup!” Gunner exclaimed in my head. His tail has been thumping since we heard the heart beating. I never wanted another child until Ryley. Now that it’s happening and she’s finally home, I can’t stop smiling.

“Is everyone okay with Mom?” Channing asked, walking into the kitchen he took a seat across from me at the island.

“She will be now that she’s home,” I answered, pouring the steaming water into a mug.

“Did they hurt her?” He whispered and my attention snapped to him. He was looking out the window, misty eyes.

“I know they had her in silver cuffs and they were taking her blood. I don’t know much about it since I didn’t want to overwhelm her.” I told him. He gave me a nod not meeting my gaze.

I know he has been worried sick about his mother. Both of them have been. And being an alpha wolf just heightens those feelings. I’ve had

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to be the strong one, the reassuring one. But even I had my doubts about bringing her home.

“Mom should be down in a minute. I knocked when the shower turned off to make sure she was okay.” Aspen informed us as he walked into the kitchen and sat down beside Channing. He clasped Channing on the shoulder.

I know Channing blames himself for asking his mother to stay in a pack. He didn’t understand the risks until they came knocking. But I’m also to blame for that. I wanted her to stay and it got her kidnapped by the very council that is supposed to

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still damp and she looked so much better than the woman I saw at the council. She was glowing as

She mumbled kissing his head. Aspen beamed as he wrapped her in a hug.

you to change your last name when I change

to adopt

like to adopt you,” she said to

than Aspen’s. Channing’s father was still alive but that didn’t change

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pulled her against my chest with my hands under the shirt. I buried my face into

I have some news. And it’s the reason he was able to take me from the council.”

squeezed her tightly. The boys were silent as they looked at

I chuckled as their eyebrows met

your mate?” Channing

so,”

of anyone getting a second

us. And if there was more information, it was either

child, it means I’m her mate and the council can’t do shit.” I grumbled.

you?” Channing sounded desperate as

have a claim over me. And soon

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