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.

his mother to stay in a pack. He didn’t understand

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sweatpants. Her hair was still damp and she looked so much better than the woman I saw at the council.

his head. Aspen beamed

you to change your last name when I change mine.” I heard her tell him. His attention snapped to me.

to adopt you,” I said.

I’d like to adopt you,”

up and walked around the kitchen island. When he was standing close enough I pulled him into a hug. I know his situation was different than Aspen’s. Channing’s father was still alive but that didn’t change how me

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for Ryley to come to me. It was time to tell the boys. I pulled her against my chest with my hands under the shirt. I buried my face into her neck, breathing in her new scent as I rubbed my hands over her lower

take me from the council.” Ryley started. I looked up

silent as they looked

and Ryley nodded. I chuckled as their eyebrows

mate?”

seem so,” she

how can this be? I’ve never heard of anyone getting a second chance.” Aspen asked me.

Not much is known about us. And if there was more information, it was either hidden

thankful that it did. Since she is unmated and pregnant with my child, it means I’m her mate and the council can’t do shit.” I grumbled. This is happy news but I was still

no longer claim you?” Channing sounded

claim over me. And soon he

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