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Maybe I should do it when I get home so I don’t have to see her…my wife.

A violent shudder wrecks my body at the mention of that word followed by a nasty snarl from my naggy wolf.

He really hates her.

I focus on the noise of my work boots crunching the gravel. Its a soothing sound.

Unfortunately, I’m right by my car.

« Time to face the beast ». But I have no one to blame, I did this.

A surge of self loathing hits me as I yank open the drivers door and literally throw myself in.

…

« Hey pal, how are you ? ». I ask kindly as I lock my car door.

Hale, Courtney’s cousin, is walking past me with his girlfriend.

This is the only relative I can stand for her family.

His blue eyes narrow as he speaks.

«  She demands your presence ». He sighs with as much distaste for her as I feel.

I sigh quietly.

« Thanks pal ». I mutter half heartedly as I pat his back, I make my way up to the pack house.

What does she want now ? Another car, a golden dress ? My heart ?...sex ?.

Me and wolf both cringe at that.

Having sex with her…is difficult and rare.

‘She better not touch us ! Its only been a month since the last time and I still feel used’.

I couldn’t help but smirk at my wolf’s childlike behaviour.

« Don’t worry, Cujo ». I reply mischievously.

‘…Bastard’.

This pulls out a snort of laughter as I push open the door.

My nose is immediately assaulted by my wife’s scent.

Spice and fire ash.

Vile.

Swallowing the suddenly bile in my mouth, I push on forward to find her, I just need to get this over with so I can try and dream about my beautiful mate. I wonder if he has changed much ?

Does he still possess those golden emerald eyes ? That golden chestnut hair ? Hopefully he’s still 5’9 so he can fit perfectly under my arm.

« Babe ! ». A shrill kardashian sound pierces through my happy time.

I enter the living room to find Courtney standing up by the fire place, her figure on full display as she wears a very tight and revealing cocktail dress.

This is where my money goes ?

A bad investment.

I stop by the couch and watch her expectantly.

« Yes ? ». I snap rather harshly.

Thankfully this pulls her out of her stupor, she takes a deep breath as she runs a hand through her now dyed blonde hair.

Charlie better not have dyed his beautiful hair.

Feeling a slight possessive growl rumble within my chest.

Charlie…

« I have something to tell ya ». She says with a hint of worry, her whole body language screams fear.

This gains my attention as I sit on the arm of the sofa, giving us a respectable amount of space.

I wet my lips.

« What is it ? ». I inquire quietly.

I watch as she wrings her heavily jewelled hands together, a nervous chuckle falling out of those over the top glossed red lips.

My eyes land on her mould green eyes, never as pretty as Charlie’s.

My wolf agrees with a pride yip, feeling pride wash through me at how beautiful our mate is.

Courtney sits down on the edge of the coffee table, too close.

My wolf snarls quietly but I cut him off as I see genuine fear in my wife eyes. I lean forward, resting my arms on my thighs as I watch her.

« Tell me, Courtney ». I demand softly.

Her eyes flick to mine, holding forming tears. She nods with a heavy sigh.

« Hunter, I’m… Pregnant ».

My whole world shatters.

FRIDAY 12 :23 PM (AFTERNOON)

« Oh my god ! Shut up, please ! ». I manage to spit out through the laughter that wrecks my entire body, my stomach hurts from how much strain has been put upon it.

I wipe the tears from my eyes.

I look back at a hugely smiling Theo, his eyes crinkling up as his dimples are on full display.

« What ? I’m just telling you what happened ». He shrugs like it isn’t a huge deal.

« So you’re telling me that you actually orgasmed at a dinner table ? ». I repeat the absurd scenario, only chuckling a little bit.

I watch his face intently, his rather handsome face.

I see no forced expression, just a serene one.

He nods and wets his lips, I track the movement. He has very nice and shiny lips.

« I swear on my parents life, my girlfriend decided to play football…with her foot…get it ? ». He turns to me and throws me a sly wink.

I feel my lips twitch at his behaviour.

« Yes, I got it ». I reply with an eye roll.

He nods to himself as he picks up his can of coke and takes a sip. I smirk at the scene.

This will be fun.

« So, she gave your balls a massage ».

The gob full of coke flying onto his lap is my victory.

…

1 :34pm

« Well, here we are ». He says with a small and slightly sad smile. I turn to him in my seat and return it.

« Well, you have to go back to work at sometime don’t ya ». I wink at him ; his smile turns into a smirk now.

« You really shouldn’t wink at a restless police officer, I might not be able to control myself and the next thing you know, you’ll be handcuffed to my steering wheel ». He teases with a slight seriousness, it makes my stomach go all fluttery especially when he reaches over and intertwines his huge hand with my semi small one.

My being warms at the contact, I squeeze his hand slightly relishing in the feel of his callous skin against my own.

I feel a warm blush work, it’s way onto my face but I keep my eyes on his and he looks very much like the cat that got the cream and the mouse- hell, he looks like a very greedy cat which equals a happy cat.

I love cats, I need a cat.

A warm squeeze to my slightly cold hand brings me out of my dreams ; I turn to my left and find Theo smiling hugely at me, his head leaning against the head rest of his seat as he stares intently at me.

« What’re you thinking about Charles ? ». He asks in a whisper, I roll my eyes at his nickname for me.

I shake my head with a small shrug.