The Shadow Alpha novel Chapter 68

My lungs squeezed from the lack of oxygen entering my body, I didn’t know how much more I could take, but I was determined to deliver my baby before I gave up.

I could hear Devin’s voice offering soothing, motivational words to me, but his voice was slowly being completely drowned out by the increased pain that engulfed my body.

“Come on Alpha, give me one big push, you can do it!” Dr Winter’s voice broke through my haze, heeding her words I drew in the most painful breath I ever took and focussed my energy on pushing.

I didn’t hear the cheers or the cries of my baby, all I could see was the world turn red around me, the last thing I saw was Dr WInters holding my baby upside down, slapping his bottom before the world disappeared.

∞ Dream ∞

“We meet again my sweet Shadow.” Mother Selene greeted with a smile and spread her arms for me.

“Mother Selene!” I threw myself into her arms, I have so many times in these past few years gone to bed hoping that she would appear in my dreams and guide me through what I was going through, but I’d only wake up disappointed.

“These have been a difficult few months for you, haven’t they?” She asked, guiding me to our usual seat on the bench below the willow tree.

“It has, but we have made it.” I smiled.

“You have come far and I am very proud of you. Your son is beautiful.” She observed and I gasped.

“My baby boy, how could I forget about him?” I teared up.

“You had a hard time bringing him into this world, your body needs rest.” She soothed, placing a hand over mine.

“I hope he is okay.” I frowned.

“He is just fine my dear.” She smiled. “I have however come for a reason.” she turned serious.

“Tell me mother, what is to come?” I sat up straight, readying myself for the bomb to drop.

“I am entrusting to you a young woman. Guide her and bring out the person lying dormant inside of her.” I frowned.

“Where will I find her, Mother?”

“She will find you, my dear.” She pointed out.

“What is it that she needs, Mother?” I felt uncertain about who this woman was.

“She needs you and only you my Shadow. Remember, the revolution may be over, but your duty as the protector continues.” She pointed out and I smiled.

“I have not forgotten, Mother. I shall do my best.”

∞ End of Dream ∞

My eyes shot open as they usually did when I woke up from such a dream, but unlike before when I felt energised and restless, I felt sore all over and exhausted beyond belief.

I looked to my right where Devin sat cooing at his son wrapped in a white receiver blanket. He had a gorgeous smile on his face and a soft look in his eyes, it was by far the most attractive thing I’d ever seen.

“Hi Daddy.” I whispered, feeling like I was intruding on the moment, but wanting desperately to hold my son in my arms.

“Allison! You’re awake!” Devin shot up beside the bed.

“How’s my son?” I asked tiredly.

“He’s beautiful, just like his momma.” He smiled and extended his arms for me to take him into my arms.

I adjusted my position to settle him on my chest. The moment his chubby little face and tiny fingers came into view, I felt my heart melt into a puddle.

“He is so precious.” I stared in awe.

“He is perfect, you did so well. Allison. I am immensely proud of you. Thank you for bringing our son into this world, I love you.” he leaned down and kissed my forehead, I could feel the emotion running off him in waves.

“I was so tired, the moment he was out, I couldn’t take it anymore.”

“It’s okay Love, you had a difficult labour, you deserved the rest. He didn’t even care that his momma was asleep, all he wanted was to lay on your chest and he was fine.” Devin revealed.

“He has your long eyelashes and cute little nose. He just looks like you.” I pouted.

“He will love just as much as I do.” He winked and dropped another kiss on my forehead.

“Charmer.” I rolled my eyes.

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“So darling, we have a decision to make.” Devin pointed out with a raised eyebrow.

I chuckled and took my son’s fingers into mine. “I thought when I looked at him a name would pop into my head, but when I look at him all words leave my mind and I simply want to stare at him forever. A whole human little human being and the best surprise of my life.”

Devin nodded, “He’s the best surprise of our lives.”

We had a hard time conceiving, though that wasn’t usually a problem that werewolves suffered with. I consulted with Dr Winters to run tests and we found that due to the differences in my genetic make-up, it was much more difficult for me to fall pregnant. We have somehow made peace with the fact that we may never have kids, but by the grace of Mother Selene we eventually conceived this beautiful pup and I couldn’t be more thankful for this blessing.