My Miracle Luna
Chapter 58

{Wyatt's P.O.V.}

It's been two weeks since I got my memories back, and Svetlana's leg has finally healed. She's been coming in and out of the castle under the radar so that Layla won't know she's been helping us. My father got in touch with Alpha Richard of the Golden Moon pack, and he's reported to the Elders what Ash and Emma have done. The Elders council will be sending an investigator to Halfmoon to look into the kidnappings, as well as the possible murders. According to Svetlana, any humans that hadn't been turned yet were being held in a secret bunker at Halfmoon, but it is highly plausible that those humans are dead.

We've updated Victor on everything that has happened, and we allowed him to confront Svetlana for her role in his kidnapping. She's apologized for turning him, but she assures that she played no part in his girlfriend's death. All the killings were done by Ash and Emma, and so far, Svetlana hasn't given us a reason not to trust her. We're keeping Victor until Halfmoon is dismantled so that we can keep his family safe from the potential blowback.

I haven't gone back to work since and will be working from home permanently until we find Rylee. I was in my office answering emails and signing paperwork when Svetlana appeared, "Alpha,"

"Svetlana, what have you found?"

"Something interesting, actually," she said and came and sat down in the guest chair at my desk. "Alpha, I think I figured out the witch who is helping your mate and that Lorenzo Rossi stay hidden," "Who?"

"Her name is Olivia. She is a good witch, and she's quite powerful. I honestly should have figured it was her when you said something about Mr. Rossi saying his witch friend created the potion I used on the humans. Why it didn't dawn on me before I'll never know, but then again, I don't typically pay attention to the sanctuary's owner when I rob it,"

"Get to the point Svetlana,"

"My point is, Olivia has a tendency of being repetitive and redundant, which is how I was able to break into her sanctuary. She uses the same spells over and over again, which makes her predictable. She always tends to use the same cloaking spell whenever she goes into hiding, which means, it will be easier to find her,"

"A cloaking spell?"

"Yes, one that changes one's physical appearance. It is possible that she also used this spell on Mr. Rossi and your mate,"

"What?" she just gave me a look and lifted her brows at me. "Are you saying that Rylee could be hiding in plain sight!?"

"That is exactly what I am saying. When you were without your memories, did you meet anyone that you seemed to drawn to?" I thought about it a minute and then it dawned on me,

"I did, the same day I met you at the hotel,"

"What did she look like?"

"Petite, long brunette hair, green eyes, freckles, and..." a stopped a moment. "...She was pregnant," Svetlana's eyes brightened, and she smiled at me. "Wait, are you thinking that..." "Highly possible, tell me, were you also drawn to her baby?"

"Yeah, I was. I felt it kick, and it made my heart stop a second, but I thought it was because I was just drawing the comparison to Rylee being pregnant,"

"You see, Alpha, even though your bond with your mate is currently broken, it doesn't affect the bond you have you with your unborn child. My understanding is that for a wolf, each parent's bond with their young starts from the minute they are conceived. You said you felt the baby kick, what were you doing at the time?"

"The girl, she tried to leave, and she ran straight into Angelo's chest. Him being as big as he is, it would feel like hitting a brick wall, so she stumbled backward, and I caught her before she fell. The baby kicked a second later, and it was hard, I saw the girl's face contort from the pain,"

"Alpha, I do believe that pretty brunette was your mate in disguise, and that her baby kicking was actually your pup reacting to your touch, knowing that its father was in close proximity," I sat back in my chair in utter shock. "Did she say anything to you?" I c****d my head to the side, and thought about if the brunette said anything,

"Yeah, I had asked her about her baby's father, and she said that she left him because..."

"Because what?"

"Because he hurt her,"

"Well, it appears that your mate was practically screaming "IT'S ME!" to your face, but since your memories at that time were still lost, you couldn't make the connection, nor feel the pull of your mate even with her in your arms," "And who's fault is that!?!" I shouted at her making her jump out of her seat.

"I've already apologized a hundred times Alpha, shall make it a hundred and one?" she composed herself before speaking again, "If we can find Olivia in her disguise, it's highly probable that she will lead us to the Luna," "What do you need to find her?" I asked.

"Time," she said with a sigh. "Unfortunately, even though Olivia is predictable, she is by no means stupid. She's the type that overthinks everything, making her predictability a little complicated," "What?"

"Let me put it this way, say you flip a coin and ask her to guess heads or tails and she's the type to get it wrong because she seconds guesses her decision. In order for her to get it right, she has to second guess her logic at least four times before getting it right," I furrowed my brows at her because I was completely lost in what she said. "Confusing right?" I nodded. "That's how Olivia's thinking makes things. I would normally think that she left town, but seeing that you saw your mate just a couple of weeks ago in town, it is possible that they are in Detroit somewhere, though it is possible they were just there for the sake of playing at the casino and actually did go to a different city,"

"What?"

"Alpha, I'm just thinking out loud," she said and waved me off. "They would need to blend, which means, Olivia would need to get a job, or if Mr. Rossi is with them, then he would need to get a job, and since your mate is pregnant she would need a doctor, and Olivia is just as knowledgeable in the realm of Primordials as I am, which means, she knows that Rylee is the chosen one and that you need be with her at the time of the birth. So, she wouldn't risk taking her too far away, or far away at all," she continued and rambling to herself and tapping her chin. "Svetlana!? I need a f*****g answer!!"

"My goodness, so impatient," she scowled. "Based on what I know about Olivia, and how important it is that you and your mate are reunited, I would have to guess they are still local. That's the only way you would have ran into Rylee the way you did after only two months. If they had taken her away from here, you would have never even saw her. But I'm wondering why she would be at the hotel the same time you were,"

"Rylee's not old enough to gamble, and I honestly don't even think she knows what it is," "Hmmm..."

"You know, when I arrived at the hotel that Saturday, one of the valet guys stared me,"

"In what way?"

"Um, I only caught a glance, but it was almost as if he was checking me out, but not in the attraction kind of way, but more in the questionable, kind of way,"

"Like he wanted to make sure it was actually you?"

"Exactly,"

"Hmmmm...Perhaps we should go see this valet man," Svetlana says with a suggestive look.

"Perhaps we should,"

"Well then, I will meet you there, Alpha," she said and teleported out of my office. I sent an email to my secretary telling her I'll be unavailable for the rest of the day and left my home office to meet Svetlana at the hotel. As I left my office, I saw that Owen and Hugo were standing guard. "Where's Angelo?"

"Michelle went into labor about ten minutes ago, sir,"

"I see. You two are relieved for the rest of the day, I have an errand to run,"

"Alpha, would you like one of us to accompany you?" Hugo asked.

"No, it's fine. This is something I need to do alone," I tell them. "You two go support Angelo, I'm sure he can use it,"

"Yes, Alpha," they both left, and I soon followed behind them. As I was walking down the hall, I figured I should change into something a little more business casual than a t-shirt and sweats. I went to my room to quickly change and decided to grab Rylee's necklace. If I ever saw her again, I wanted her to see me wearing it, so let her know that I still believe in our love, even if she didn't. I put it on and getting ready to leave. When I opened my door, I was surprised by Layla.

"What are you doing?" I asked her.

"Where are you going, Wyatt?"

"I don't see why that's any of your business," I reply.

"Wyatt, you've been acting strangely the last few weeks, and I want to know why?! You've been more distant with everyone except the other ranked members and the guards, you don't even pay any attention to me!"

"I've never paid any attention to you, that's never bothered you before," I reply knowing that it did bother her before. She shot me a glare.

"How can you say that to me!? Why can't you see that I just want to give you all the happiness and love that you deserve!? I just want for you to be happy Wyatt!" her whining was giving me a splitting headache, and I didn't have time for this s**t.

"Look, I get where you're coming from, but I told you from the very beginning that what we had was a one-time thing. I want my mate Layla, and I honestly think you should stop pursuing me and go out and find yours too," I say as sympathetically as possible even though I wanted nothing more than ring her neck. But since she has no idea I got my memories back; I have to pretend that Rylee is still unknown to me.

"I don't want my mate! I want you, Wyatt! I can make you happy! Just give me a chance!"

"Layla, I don't have time for this right now. I have business to attend to, and I'm already late," I pushed her out of my room before she could see all of the pictures of Rylee that I had put back, but I know for the fact that she saw them when I saw her flinch as she left the room. I made sure to lock the door and didn't mind her any more regard before leaving. I needed to see know why and how Rylee was at the convention, assuming the brunette I met that day was in fact her.

{Michelle's P.O.V.}

Labor was no easy task, and thankfully, Melody was there to help me through it while her mom watched Leighann. Melody and I definitely became better friends after I ditched Layla, and since she and I became pregnancy buddies. I knew I was only a few weeks behind her, so I wasn't surprised I went into labor so soon after she did. Angelo has been the best mate. He's such a hard-a*s to everyone, but when it comes to me, he's a big puppy.

"Are you okay baby, do you need some more ice?" he asked me while I was in between contractions.

"No, I'm fine, if I eat any more ice I'm going to need to pee, and I honestly don't think I want to walk to the bathroom. I'm afraid our pup will fall out,"

"Girl, please, I went pee four times before pushing Leighann out of my v****a, you'll be fine," Melody said while staring at her phone.

"Tell me why you're in here again?" Angelo asked with an attitude.

"Babe, be nice," I tell him.

"I'm in here because my best friend is having a baby, and I just had one not too long ago, so if anyone knows what's she's going through, it's me,"

"Mel," I gave her a look. Even though she and Angelo got along, they bickered like they were siblings. "Honestly, babe, I don't know if you fight with Mel more or Milan," they looked at each other and then at me,

"Milan," they both answered making me laugh, but my laugh was interrupted by the oncoming of a contraction which led me to scream at the top of my lungs.

"I got you, baby," Angelo said and took my hand. I squeezed it as hard as I could making him scream with me.

"Ohh f**k! Babe! My hand! My hand!" Angelo shouted but I couldn't hear him because of the pain from the contraction.

"Holy s**t, it sounds like someone is dying in here!" I heard someone shout. When the contraction finally died down, I saw Owen, Hugo, and Maddox come in with some flowers and a stuffed wolf. I finally let go of Angelo's hand and we went to greet the guys. "We thought we would come by and show some love. This s**t isn't easy," Owen said. He would know, he has three kids of his own. "Word of advice my friend, instead of holding her hand, let her grab your arm. She's less likely to break it," "I'll have to remember that," Angelo said.

"You're one lucky bastard," Maddox said. "I can't wait to find my mate and have a family of my own one day,"

"For real, only Mad and I are the bachelors now," Hugo added.

"It's worth it, it really is," Angelo said smiling back at me.

"Gentlemen, I'm going to have to ask you to leave," Dr. Andrews said as he came in.

"But we just got here doc?" Maddox said.

"Well, I doubt that Michelle or Angelo want you to see her private area,"

"GET OUT!" Angelo shouted making Dr. Andrews, Melody, and me laugh. The guys scurried away after putting the flowers on the vase and tossing me the stuffed wolf.

"Okay, Michelle, let's see how much you have progressed," Dr. Andrews said as he made me lift my legs onto the posts. I watched as he lifted up the drape, and I could feel his hands feeling me. "Well, you're only about five centimeters dilated," "I don't know what that means," I tell him.

"You're only about halfway to the pushing point, so relax, you, Angelo and the Beta are in this for the long haul,"

"******g great,"

"You think that's bad, wait until your contractions get closer together," Melody said.

"THEY GET CLOSER TOGETHER!?" I shouted making her laugh.

"Did you not read any of the pregnancy books I gave you?" she asked looking at me dumbfounded.

"No, b***h! I didn't have time for that s**t!"

"Really? What were you doing that made you so busy that you couldn't read a few pages here and there?" she asked crossing her arms across her chest. I pursed my lips together and just turned away from her. "Uh-huh, that's that I thought, lazy a*s," she muttered. "I heard that,"

"You were meant to hear it," I just scowled at her and she stuck her tongue out. "Look, since you got a few more hours, I'm going to go pump really quick, I'll be back," I waved her off making Angelo shake his head at us. Angelo sat next to me and helped me get through another contraction a few minutes later remembering to give me his arm instead of his hand. Once that calmed down, I needed to pee, so he helped me go to the bathroom. When I was done, I washed my hands, and when he opened the door, I heard a voice,

"Shh..." I tell him and we stay in the bathroom.

"Cathy, I'm looking for Irene,"

"I'm sorry, but she's not here right now,"

"Well, where is she?"

"She's currently on her break,"

"That's Andrea," I whisper to Angelo and he just looks at me. "Why would she be looking for Irene?"

"Actually, wait, here she is now," I heard the other voice say. "Irene, Andrea was looking for you,"

"Thanks, Cathy. What's up, Andrea?" I heard Irene's voice. "What can I do for you?"

"A friend of mine would like to have a word with you, and I was wondering if you wouldn't mind coming with me to talk to her," Andrea said.

"May I ask what this is about? I'm on the clock,"

"I'm not sure what it's about really, she just sent me here to get you, so, if you would please?"

"I need to clear this with Dr. Andrews first,"

"Look! I don't have time for your goody-two-shoes bullshit, just come with me, and you can get back to your stupid job later!"

"Hey, let go of me!"

"Babe!" I nudged Angelo. "Andrea is up to no good, mind link the guys and Keaton,"

"I already did," thank the goddess Angelo thinks faster than I do. "Where could she be taking her?"

"I don't know, but I don't think it's a good thing," I said. Angelo helped me to my bed and got me situated again. As much I wanted to get out of this bed and go kick Andrea's a*s, having a baby was preventing me from doing that. What the hell was she up to? {Irene's P.O.V.}

"WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU TAKING ME!?" I shouted at this b***h.

"Shut up and just come with me! God, you're so f*****g annoying!"

"LET ME GO!!"

"Ugh, what the f**k does Keaton see in you anyway!?"

"KEATON!? Oh my god, are you another one those desperate she-wolves obsessed with Keaton!?"

"Please, I wouldn't f**k him with a ten-foot pole!" She shouted at me. She was dragging me further and further away from the castle, and I saw that we were heading south. South, where f*****g Terrine is.

"YOU'RE TAKING ME TO TERRINE AREN'T YOU!?!" I screamed and kept pulling my arm back, but she was stronger than me.

"I guess you're not as stupid as you look," she said to with venom in her voice. I kept pulling my arm back and dragging my feet. I quickly mind linked Keaton,

KEATON HELP!

WHERE ARE YOU IRENE!?

Andrea is taking me to Terrine! I'm trying to fight her, but she's stronger than me.

Keep fighting her, I'll direct my brother, Owen, and Hugo to go Terrine's cottage. Maddox and I are in wolf form coming for you. Keep calm baby, I'm not going to let anything happen to you.

Andrea must be really stupid. She probably thought I would be too afraid to mind link Keaton, but what if she expected it and it's a trap. I didn't have time to think about it. She kept dragging me with her, and I kept putting up a fight, but then I received another link from Keaton, We see you. Don't panic and keep letting her drag you. My brother wants to catch Andrea in the act helping Terrine bring you harm. This will allow Wyatt to punish her and anyone else involved.

YOU'RE USING ME AS BAIT!?

Don't you want them to pay for their crimes?

Ugh, fine.

Though I hated the thought of coming face to face with that b***h Terrine again, I honestly did think it was time for her and me to meet properly. I was going to stake my claim on Keaton. He was my mate, and mine alone.

I finally stopped fighting Andrea and she dragged me along until I saw a rustic looking cottage up ahead. It was isolated and looked older than the others several yards away. When we finally reached the cottage, the door opened and out came the b***h queen herself and another friend of hers I've never seen before. I honestly didn't know who the bigger b***h was, her or Layla. Unfortunately, I couldn't openly compare the two since we're supposed to pretend we don't know what Layla has done. "Is this her?" Terrine asked Andrea pointing at me.

"Yup," Andrea responded and threw me to the ground. I shot an evil look at her and then looked at Terrine.

"You're probably wondering who I am?" she said to me.

"Actually, I know exactly who you are, Terrine," I spat her name in disgust. She looked taken aback that I knew who she was. But she looked at me as if she had never seen me before. "What? Don't remember me?" I asked her.

"Am I supposed to remember trash like you? I'm above you,"

"Really? Then why are you living in the dump like this?" I said pointing at her cottage.

"Because you somehow slithered your way between my relationship with my mate,"

"Your mate?" I sarcastically asked. "And who might your mate be?"

"Don't play stupid with me!" she said and gave me a backhanded slap to face knocking me down. Keaton, you better have seen that, or I'm going to kick your a*s for using me as bait. I said to myself. "Now I'm going to ask you this once, and only once," I looked up from the ground. "When did you meet Keaton?"

"You should know," I said to her getting to my feet. "You were there when he and I first met," she glared at me and furrowed her brows. "I'm guessing you don't remember. Allow me to refresh your memory. It was the night of the Luna ceremony, at the drink table," I saw her eyes dart back and forth before they got wider.

"YOU!!! THAT LITTLE SLUT THAT WAS FLIRTING WITH HIM!!"

"I wasn't flirting with anyone you psychotic b***h! I was getting a f*****g drink!"

"Don't lie to me. You knew then, didn't you! You knew you were his mate and you were trying to stake your claim on him in front of me!!" she shouted grabbing me the by the collar of my scrubs.

"I was only 17 back then! I didn't know him at all! But thanks to you, and your over-controlling nature, Kendrick, Milan, and Keaton apologized to me on your behalf, and that allowed Keaton to feel drawn to me, he reached out to me first!"

"HE WOULD NEVER! HE WAS WITH ME! WE WERE HAVING A BABY TOGETHER!"

"YOUR SON DOESN'T EVEN BELONG TO KEATON!!" I screamed and pushed her off of me. "You were already at least two weeks pregnant before sleeping with Keaton, which means, your son belongs to another pack member, or perhaps your actual mate!" "KEATON IS MY MATE!! AND I'M HIS!! YOU'RE NOTHING! YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A SLUT WHO MANIPULATED HIM! YOU'RE THE REASON WHY HE GOT A PATERNITY TEST DONE!"

"YOU'RE RIGHT! I AM!" I screamed at her making her gasp in shock.

"What.did.you.say?"

"I said you're right, I am the one who convinced him to get a paternity test done. The moment you started to scream at me that night and trying to stake your claim on Keaton as your mate, something felt off about you. Most pregnant she-wolves aren't that possessive of their mate, plus, neither one of you were marked. My suspicions were confirmed when Keaton told me you weren't his mate, and just some b***h he accidentally got pregnant. That made even more suspicious of you because it's very rare and almost unheard of for a she-wolf to get pregnant by someone who's not their mate. So, when..."

“SHUT UP!!! SHUT THE F*CK UP!!!!" Terrine screamed at the top of her lungs huffing and puffing. But I wasn't going to give the satisfaction of rolling over.

"So, when Keaton came and found me on my eighteenth birthday and claimed me as his mate, I accepted his claim, and I convinced him to get the test done because I knew that deep down, he was not the father of your pup," I told her coldly and all snobbish. "YOU RUINED EVERYTHING!!! KEATON LOVED KILLIAN!! YOU TOOK MY PUP'S FATHER AWAY FROM HIM!!!"

"YOU DID THAT YOURSELF! YOU TOOK YOUR PUPS FATHER AWAY FROM HIM WHEN YOU LIED ABOUT THE PATERNITY AND TRIED TO TRAP KEATON!!"

"AHHH!!! I'M GOING TO f*****g KILL YOU!!! KEATON IS MINE!! DO YOU HEAR ME! HE.IS.MINE!!!" she growled and started to shift into her wolf. I was about to shift into mine when Andrea and the other friend grabbed me and shoved me to my knees. Terrine finished shifting, and her wolf was a dirty brown color. She snarled and snapped her teeth at me. She took her stance to pounce while her friends laughed, but before she could, a massive growl shook the ground beneath us. I knew immediately who it was...Oh, this b***h was in for it now.