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.

be okay. She’s the strongest wolf I know.” He said trying to reassure his brother. I know Channing blames himself for asking his mother to stay in a pack. He didn’t understand the risks until

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walked into the kitchen wearing one of my shirts and a pair of sweatpants. Her hair was still damp and she looked so much better than the woman I saw at the council. She was glowing as she

call me mom.” She mumbled kissing his head. Aspen beamed as he wrapped her in a

I change mine.” I heard her tell him.

like to adopt

adopt you,”

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

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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.

your father and I have some news. And it’s the reason he was able to take me from the council.” Ryley started. I looked up to see the boys

silent as they looked at

and Ryley nodded. I chuckled as their eyebrows met

mate?” Channing

seem so,” she

heard of

about us. And if there was more information, it was either hidden or destroyed.” Ryley

how it happened, I’m just 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

you?” Channing sounded desperate as he pleaded with his mother.

doesn’t have a claim over me. And soon he won’t have a

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