Fated To Roman: The Almighty Alpha
Twenty

Cleo's POV

Roman and I had literally only had sex a couple of times, the first only being two days ago. I had never given being a mum much thought. I hadn't expected to settle down for years to come, but clearly the moon goddess had other ideas.

When Dr. Holland said the pup was measuring seven weeks, I practically shat my pants. Though seeing the relief on Roman's face as we heard the pup was his, made me wonder if I was actually cut out for this. While he chuffed over the image in his hands my thoughts went to the pup. In two days, a simple sperm had transformed into a seven week old foetus. I had never heard of a pregnancy having developed that quick before. How could five months be anywhere near accurate?

"What I would like to do is schedule you to come back in for another scan in four day's time. I want to get a feel for how the pup grows over a few days so I can give you a more reliable due date. How does that sound?"

"Is the pup going to be like me if it's already growing this quickly?" I didn't want to put a downer on Roman's happiness, but I needed to know.

"As Alpha Roman is pure wolf and your half wolf, I would say your pup stands a good chance at being more wolf than demon if that's what your worried about."

"It wouldn't matter either way Cleo. I will love it, we both will." And I knew he would. Well, if his tears of joy were anything to go by. "Doctor, how will this pregnancy effect Cleo's wolf shifting?" That was the question I was dying to know the

answer to.

"Honestly, I couldn't tell you. As wolves our bodies refuse to change out of knowledge the pup wouldn't survive. Being half demon, it may work to your advantage, but then again it may not. I don't want to give you an answer I'm not one hundred percent confident in. What I'd suggest is doing some research. Just please don't try anything beforehand." It wasn't what I wanted to hear, but I was glad for her honesty. As much as I knew Freya would want to be able to have her freedom, she wouldn't want harm to come to her pup.

Leaving the hospital, I had never been more relieved. And though I know Roman said he wouldn't leave; I know he was glad too. Had the pup been Todd's I would have aborted without any second thoughts. I only ever became involved with him in the first place because I thought he was single and honestly just wanted to have a bit of fun. The entire car ride back to the pack house I couldn't get him out of my head. Not because of how he made me feel, or that I thought he had knocked me up. But because I knew he was suffering somewhere. Sucking in a deep breath I built the courage to finally ask.

"Where is Todd?" Roman growled as I spoke his name, his knuckles turning white as he gripped the steering wheel.

"Why?" Seriously? Attitude much!

"I just want to know what you're going to do Roman that's it." And it was true. I wanted to get on with my life leaving all the bad shit and my mistakes in the past. We had enough to worry about with my sperm doner of a father wanting to be freed, and now a surprise pregnancy.

"He's in the dungeon. I'll deal with him tomorrow. I promise." Smiling I looked out of the window staring off into space as the trees and houses past us. "What are you thinking about?" Roman placed a hand on my thigh his eyes shooting to me briefly before looking back at the road. "Nothing"

"Cleo your emotions are everywhere. Talk to me." I don't know where to start. I was well and truly out of my comfort zone. Sure, I was cocky time to time, I mean let's face it my mouth has gotten me into more than enough trouble in the past. But right now, I just didn't know what to say. "Cleo?"

"I don't want to tell anyone about the pregnancy. Not yet."

"Cleo, no-one will harm it I won't let them. The more people that know, the more protection you will have."

"And the more chance there is of Hades and the demons finding out. Please Roman I just want to keep it secret for a little while." My eyes pleaded with Roman who sighed as he shook his head. I knew he wanted to shout the news from the roof tops, and had things been different, hell I'd shout it with him. But right now, I just needed it to stay quiet. "How did Kaylee know I was pregnant anyway?" It had been nagging at me since those words left her mouth. Neither Freya nor myself had any idea, so how could she?

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"Point being? They already have my blood Roman and that means they will have theirs. The only blood they need now would be yours. Along with whatever creepy ingredients they need." My hands instantly went to my stomach at the thought. The longer I thought about the pup in my stomach the more I knew I would do anything I could to protect them. To give them a happy and safe life.

When we got back to the pack house Daphne was sitting on the front porch. She looked better and the fact she was eating was a good thing. Nodding to Roman he squeezed my hand before dropping it. Gripping my chin, he pulled me into a kiss. The feeling of his lips on mine had my hair standing on end. Pushing him away he smiled. He knew all too well had we carried on we wouldn't be able to stop and most likely would have given my sister a show she didn't need to see. "Hey" Throwing myself onto the bench beside Daphne she frowned. "What's up with you moody?"

"Nothing.” Her voice held no emotion as she spoke, nor did she hold any expression on her face. At first I wondered if it had something to do with the medication the doctor had given her. Roman had mentioned that after everything she had been through they felt it best she began taking anti-depressants.

"Daph talk to me. Something is clearly up. Is it your leg? Hazel?" Placing my hand on her knee she shook it off before using her crutches to get to her feet. "Have I said something?" I watched in disbelief as turned to walk away stopping briefly to glance back at me.

"No Cleo you haven't, that's the problem." What the hell did she mean by that?

I wracked my mind trying to figure out what I could have possibly said to upset her. We had always told each other when we had a problem whether it be with each other, or someone else. Don't get me wrong we bickered like siblings do, but this was different. There was more to it that I was certain of.

'Leave her be, I think she's still in shock over not being able to shift again.' Freya could have been right, but it wasn't a chance I was willing to take. Ignoring my wolf I ran after Daphne, blocking her entrance to the door so she'd have no choice but to hear me out.

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"Can you move please?" The way in which she spoke to me confirmed she did indeed have a problem with me, one I wasn't about to leave until resolved.

"Not until you tell me what's going on."

"Nothing is going on, not that it would matter..." my brows furrowed in confusion at her words.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean? I've clearly upset you Daph and I want to fix it. Please tell me so I can." Moving to grab her hand she shuffled backwards. What the actual hell was going on?

"You've changed. Ever since you met him... I..it's like you're a totally different person. How can you not see that?" I didn't think I had changed at all. "We used to be inseparable Cleo, but since we've been here, I've barely seen you. Or when I have your rushing off somewhere. That's not the Cleo I know. That's not my sister"

"I'm sorry I..."

"I really don't want to hear it Cleo. We have always been sisters before misters. Always. And you ruined that. YOU RUINED IT! YOU RUINED US!"

"All I have done is accept my mate. Oh, and I found out my biological father is Hades. Yeh FUCKING HADES! King of the god damn fucking underworld! So if I've been a little preoccupied the last couple of days and haven't been around all that much then I am sorry! But don't forget when you were kidnapped, I came for you. Even though my heat was coming I still fucking came for you. Because no matter what you believe I still made sure to put you first. I even wanted to tell you that I'm pregnant and you're going to be an aun..."

"Your pregnant? Roman is this true?" My words lodged in my throat when I heard Roman's sister Layla behind me. Turning round, I hadn't expected to see a congregation of people watching the scene between my sister and I unfold. Daphne just shook her head and walked round me leaving me on the porch with no hope of reconciliation.