The Shadow Alpha novel Chapter 69

My sleep was broken by the door to the infirmary opening, I heard faint whispers as I tried to will myself from my sleepy haze.

“Shh baby, Aunty Allison is sleeping.” My eyes fluttered open and caught sight of the three of them looking down at Dominic in my arms.

“Aunty Allison is awake.” I smiled and looked at Devin, silently asking him to help me up, which he caught onto without hesitation.

“Aww, you guys are so sweet. Why couldn’t you be so sweet when I got out of labour?” Yasmin slapped Oliver on the chest and her daughter giggled.

“Oh Yas, don’t give him such a hard time, Devin has had more than enough practice over the last few months.” I laughed as I shuffled up into a sitting position.

“Damn right. By now I know what every look means without her saying a word.” His eyes widened and Yasmin laughed.

“That bad huh?” She grimaced.

“It was worth every moment. Meet Dominic Summer, future Alpha of the Moon Shadow pack.” I stroked my son’s fluffy dark brown hair.

“Can I touch him?” Olsin asked sweetly.

“Only if you give me a kiss first.” I leaned forward and Oliver lowered her onto the bed to place a kiss on my cheek.

“He’s so small.” She touched his little hand gently, staring at him in pure awe.

Dominic was still deep asleep from his earlier feed and didn’t even seem to notice that he was once again the centre of attention, even though I knew he loved it, even before he was born.

“You were just as tiny when you were born.” She looked up at me with wide eyes.

“Really? I was so small?” She asked like she could hardly believe it.

“Yep, in fact, you were smaller than Dominic is when you were born.”

“Wow.” She said fascinatedly and continued stroking his fingers.

“He is adorable, Allison. Congratulations to you both.” Oliver pulled Yasmin closer by the waist and she leaned onto his chest.

“Thank you guys. How was the trip?” Oliver sighed, running fingers through his hair.

“Tiring, the kids aren’t used to such long trips. A few hours in and we had a war on our hands. Benjamin and Olsin get along like a house on fire, until they become irritable, then they’re like oil and water.” He frowned, looking like he’d been through the worst few hours of his life.

“At least it’s over now, how’s Sofia?” I smiled.

“She’s… quiet. She barely reacted when Olsin tried getting her attention so she eventually stopped and concentrated her energy on Benjamin. Poor Lad.” Oliver shook his head.

“Like father, like daughter.” I teased, “Where are they now?”

“They passed out the moment they entered their rooms, I have a feeling they will be out all night.” Yasmin revealed.

“They were okay with coming here?” Devin just stood by my side, watching Olsin play with Dominic’s hair, not saying a word.