The Alpha King's Series novel Chapter 40

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CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE

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BRINLEY.

It's been a few weeks since Dominic's been born, and I've nearly lost my sanity in these intense two weeks. Dominic's heart has stopped more times than I can count.

Dr. Jacob has decided to put him on liquid heart medication to see if it helps his heart. It's been three days, and so far, it's working.

He said if Dominic improves, he can go home soon.

I go to the hospital to visit him every day because Xander refuses to let me stay there.

But I know he doesn't want me to see the Doctors work on Dominic when his heart stops.

Xander is going with me to the hospital later on today. I have to meet with Katie about the fundraiser that happing next week. Katie and Kyle have done everything, But she wants to inform me about stuff, but I think she attempts to keep me from sitting at the hospital all day.

But I don't mind, though. I love to be needed.

Since my stomach has healed up quickly, Dr. Jacob said I could go back to my everyday routines.

When I'm not at the hospital with Dominic, I help the girls clean and make lunches and dinner to keep my mind busy so I don't focus on the negative stuff going on with my baby.

Xander wants me to take it easy, but I can't. If I sit around and do nothing, I'll go crazy thinking about My child's heart.

I want to keep what sanity I have left.

Kelsy and Delores stayed with me for a few days after Dominic's birth, But Kelsy has two kids at home, and Delores has Gabriella now to worry about, and I will say I've never seen my sister and Delores so happy until now.

They're complete.

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TWO- MONTHS LATER.

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BRINLEY.

I cannot believe it's been two months already. Dominic has been home for a month and doing great on his medication. We go every other to see Dr. Jacob so he can do an EEG of his heart, but on all the visits, he says it's pumping ideally.

But eventually, Dominic will need surgery to replace his valve.

Things with Xander and me are going great. He still hasn't marked me yet, but I have no doubts that will come.

The new orphanage is coming along. We still have an aways to go, but at least the structure is there now. The fundraiser went smoothly. We raised a lot of money for the nuns and children though I am sad to say only two kids found homes that day.

The nuns still do have over twenty kids.

But I know they will find homes. They are beautiful children.

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ONE- YEAR- LATER

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BRINLEY.

"Do you need help with that?"

I glance over my shoulder and smile at Xander.

"Sure," I say, moving out the way so he can grab the cake.

Today is Dominic's first birthday. We are so glad we made it through a year without any disasters Dominic's heart valve seems to be holding well. Dr. Jacobs hasn't mentioned surgery, so I'm taking that as a good sign.

"Can you believe our son is one?" Xander asks.

I shake my head.

"No. But I also can't believe you haven't marked me yet," I muttered.

Xander still hasn't marked, which makes me think if this is what he truly wants-Me.

Xander rolls his beautiful sucks you in silver eyes.

"Why do you keep going with that?"

"Why do you keep avoiding the question?"

He goes silent.

I shake my head and attempt to walk away when he grabs my elbow and forces me into his chest.

"Why does being marked matter so much to you?"

"Because I'm your mate. You should want to mark me and show everyone who I belong to,"

A growl vibrates through his chest, causing goosebumps to form on my skin.

"You belong to me. Everyone fucking knows that,"

"Is it because of my age? You've always hated my age,"

His jaw ticks once, twice.

"I could give two fucks about your age,"

I frowned.

"Then enlighten me. Why don't you want to mark me?"

Xander releases his hold on my elbow, grabs the cake, and walks to the backyard where Dominic's party is held.

I follow after him, and he sits the cake on the table in front of Dominic. His silver eyes look at Xander, and a smile spreads his face.

Xander smiles back at him and kisses his forehead.

"Happy birthday, buddy," He says, rubbing Dominic's cole black hair.

Dominic is a complete cologne of his father.

Shadow looms beside me, and I jolt sideways.

"Knox. You scared the crap out of me," I say, slapping him playfully. He chuckles.

I look beside him and don't see Lucy or their new baby Demi who is now four months old.

I frown.

"Where's Lucy and Demi?"

Knox sighs and points. I follow his gaze to See Lucy laughing with Katie.

"I knew they would hit it off,"

Knox rolls his eyes.

"Another friend to steel my mate way,"

I raise a brow.

Knox has always been the jealous type, but more so if he could lock Lucy up in a room and never let her out.

Yup, he is that twisted.

"How are things between you and my brother?"

"Good," I lie.

Knox purses his lips.

"And how is my nephew?"

"doing great so far. Heart seems to be functioning okay,"

Knox nods.

"That's good new's,"

I nod in agreement.

"Let's go watch Dominic blow out his candle," I tell Knox.

After we sang happy birthday, Xander helped Dominic blow out his candle. And Dominic wore most of his cake than what he ate.

Dominic had such a good birthday. After his party, I bathed him and put on his pajamas. So he was tired that he was out when his head hit the pillow.

I flipped on the baby monitor and pointed the camera toward him. I hooked up his heart monitor that alerts us if his heart is to stop.

I'm going to meet everyone in the backyard Ryder, and Knox are starting a fire in the pit, and the girls are getting us glasses of wine. Beer for the men.

I walk over to Xander's office and open the door.