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

0.004

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 they came knocking. But I’m also to blame for that. I

1. us.

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 wrapped an arm around

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

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

adopt you,”

adopt you,” she said

a hug. I know his situation was different than Aspen’s. Channing’s father was

22.97%

288 Vouchers

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

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

and I squeezed her tightly. The boys were silent as they looked at us and then at each

unmarked?” Channing questioned and Ryley nodded. I chuckled as their

your mate?” Channing

so,” she

I’ve never heard of anyone getting a second chance.” Aspen asked

wolf. Not much is known about us. And if there was more information, it was either hidden or destroyed.” Ryley answered him.

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

longer claim you?” Channing sounded

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

50.50%

12.08