My Miracle Luna
Chapter 89

{Chad's

P.O.V.}

"Chad, there's something you need to know," the Alpha said to me with a concerned expression. "Her name is Terrine Fields, and she was executed by the Blue Lake pack for multiple crimes," "Sir?"

"One of the major crimes was murdering the previous Beta female, Lizzy Nesloney," my eyes popped out of my head. I couldn't even imagine my mate a murderer. "Did they have proof she did it?"

"Yes, her own admission of guilt," my jaw dropped. "She also was caught attempting to kill another Beta female, the youngest of the two. The current Beta's sister-in-law," I just scoffed. "Alpha, this is insane, she didn't seem like the type that could even harm a fly,"

"Unfortunately, that's not all,"

"What?!"

"Chad, her third crime actually concerns you directly,"

"Me?" he nodded his head and took a deep breath.

"Chad, Terrine gave birth several months before she was executed," I just furrowed my brows. "She had been lying to the young Beta, Keaton that he was the father when in reality, he wasn't," he paused a minute and looked me in the eyes. "Before she was executed, Terrine admitted to Beta Kendrick and his family that her mate was the biological father of her pup, and that he was a guard here, at Golden Moon that she met a club," I just blinked and scrunched my face in confusion.

"Wh...What... Wait...Alpha, are you saying that I have a pup out there?"

"That's exactly what I am saying," I opened and closed my mouth like a fish because I didn't know how to respond to that. "Chad, the Blue Lake Alpha is keeping the boy safe in their pack orphanage," "Boy?"

"Yes, you have a son," my shoulders dropped, and I just scoffed again.

"But...Wha...Why, would she keep something like from me? If she knew where I was the entire time, why would she keep my son from me!?"

"Our understanding is that she lied about the paternity so that she can become the chosen mate for the young Beta. Apparently, she knew that his father, the prior Beta would force him to reject his true mate and take her as his chosen mate; therefore, making her son a Beta," "She did all of this for rank!?!" I exclaimed, and he just nodded.

"Chad, what she did is no longer relevant, but what is relevant is that you have a son, and he has no one. Terrine's family died when she was a young teen, and she had no next of kin at Blue Lake. If you don't choose to claim him, he becomes an orphan," "Alpha, how do I raise an infant pup on my own!?"

"You aren't alone, Chad. Your parents are here, your sister has pups, and you have an entire support system here in the pack," he replied. The Beta came and put his hand on my shoulder.

"Chad, I can't even imagine what your mind must be going through right now, but don't abandon your son all because his mother abandoned you. Do right by him, and give him the family that deserves," "And what do I do when the day comes that he asks where his mother is?" I asked the Beta.

"You tell him the truth. You tell him that she passed on when he was an infant because she broke the law. You don't have to go into detail when he's young, but you will give him the respect he deserves when he becomes a man and tell him the whole truth. But for now, all you need to do is be there for him, love him, and show him what family really means. And who knows, maybe he won't ask about her because may be the moon goddess will give you a second chance, and he can have a new mother, one that will put his needs above her own,"

"What do you mean by that?"

"Another thing Terrine admitted to was that she promised your son to a dark witch as payment for the poison that killed Lizzy," Alpha Richard replied. "WHAT!?!" I growled.

"Though in retrospect, she assumed that her first born would have Beta blood, but since he doesn't, the dark witch has no use for him," "So, he's safe!?"

"Yes, he's safe and is being well taken care of; however, nothing is more important for a son, than the love of his father," he said. I took a deep breath and nodded my head. "I know that this is a lot to take in, but I think you owe it to your son, who is innocent in all of this,"

"I understand Alpha, and I agree with you. It's just that, this really is a lot. Never in a million years did I think my mate could be so evil, let alone that one night with her produced a pup,"

"Well, you know what they, it only takes one time," he replies making me smile.

"I guess I should go talk to my parents,"

"Do you want me to go with you?"

"No, Alpha, I can handle it,"

"Let me know when you're ready and I will go with you to Blue Lake,"

"Yes, Alpha," I stood up, shook both his and the Beta's hands, and went to go see my family.

Having to explain to them that I had found my mate, and everything she did after our one night together had my mother practically fainting, my dad growling with rage, and my older sister and her mate shifting because they wanted to dig up her remains and desecrate her. But when I told them that I had a son, they all calmed down.

Knowing and understanding we were my son's only family left had everyone was more than open to bringing him home to us and raising him in our household. I was grateful that my family was so kind hearted and warm. Alpha Richard was right when he said that I wouldn't be alone when it came to raising my son. Once I got the okay from my parents, they got to work putting necessary baby items in my room, along with an old crib my sister's last pup outgrew.

I let the Alpha know that I was ready to retrieve my son, and we would leave at first light. He had already contact the Alpha of Blue Lake, and he was more than happy to hear the good news. I decided to have my mom come with us because I knew my son would need some tender, love, and care from a woman and not just me. I couldn't wait to hold my son.

The next morning, Alpha Richard, my mom, and I left Golden Moon bright and early to begin the two hour drive to Blue Lake. I had never been to this pack before, but I do know that for a young Alpha, Alpha Valencia has one of the largest packs on this side of the country. And for someone who is only in their late twenties, that's astounding.

Many Alphas are envious of him, but my Alpha is very respectful, and they have a good relationship. My Alpha is on the verge of retiring, and rumor has it, he's in line to become an Elder to replace the one that was banished from Halfmoon last year. The only problem we're facing is that we don't have a replacement. Our Beta and Gamma don't want the title because they plan to retire with the Alpha and let their sons take over; however, Richard only had three girls, and they've all left our pack to be with their mates. We would all just have to wait and see what happens.

When we arrived at Blue Lake, I was in awe had at how large this pack really was. They practically had an entire city hidden away within the mountains. It looked more like a small town rather than a pack.

"Wow, this pack territory is insane," I said looking out of the window as we crossed through the gates.

"Yes, it is. The first time I ever came here was when Wyatt's grandfather was still Alpha, and I had barely taken over my pack. Wyatt hadn't even been born. His mother was pregnant with him, and this pack only had about two hundred pack members. Over the years, it pretty much stayed that way until Wyatt took over at eighteen. Over the span of nine years, he has now grown his pack to approximately 850 pack members, including the newborns he just added, and the orphaned pups,"

"He's so young, I can't believe he was able to do that," I replied.

"He is young, but he is smart," I just nodded my head. A few minutes later, we pulled up to the front of the castle, which was ginormous.

"What the?" Richard said before getting out of the car. I was confused at his reaction. We all got out of the car and the Alpha was standing waiting for us, but what caught me off guard was that there were two young women with him. "Alpha Wyatt, it appears that you have some explaining to do," Alpha Richard said to him.

"I know this is a surprise, but believe me, I still don't know how to wrap my own head around what is happening, but I can tell you, it was unexpected," Alpha Wyatt said and seemed to be under a lot of stress. "But that's not why you are here," he continued. "Yes, we are here for a more pressing matter," Alpha Richard. "Chad, this is Alpha Wyatt Valencia," he introduced me.

"Alpha," I bowed my head.

"Chad, welcome to Blue Lake, this is Megan Campbell, my Luna he said facing the cute brunette, "...and this...uhh..." he turned to face the other young woman who was blonde, "...is my previous Luna...Rylee," I tensed up at the sudden awkwardness and tension between the two ladies. I just bowed my head to both of them as they stared each other down.

"Alpha Wyatt, this is Chad's mother Halle," Alpha Richard introduced.

"Hello, Halle, welcome,"

"Thank you, Alpha,"

"Rylee, please go back to the guestroom. This is a sensitive matter, and unfortunately, with Megan being the current Luna, she will accompany me," Alpha Wyatt said. Luna Rylee scowled at him and stomped away. "I apologize for her behavior, unfortunately, things are a little tense around here," he said to us.

"It's fine, Alpha," I replied.

"If you would all follow me," he led us into the castle, and through the living area, and down a long hallway. We ended up in what appeared to be a conference room. "I have already linked with the head of the orphanage, and she is bringing him now," I nodded my head and my nerves started to get the best of me.

"Sweetheart are you okay?" my mom asked me.

"I don't know, mom. I mean, just yesterday I thought I was a single rejected wolf, and now today, I find out my mate royally f****d up multiple people's lives and on top of it all, I found out that I have a son,"

"Chad, you can do this. Things happen for a reason. This is just how everything was meant to play out. Your son, my grandbaby is safe and he's going to be going home to where he belongs. With you and with us," she said and kissed my cheek. I nodded and we waited.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on the door, and in came a woman in her mid to late forties, and she was holding a baby boy with blonde hair and brown eyes.

"Oh my, he looks just like you," my mother said taking one look at him. The woman came straight up to me with a smile on her face and gently handed me my son. "How old is he?" I asked out loud but to no one in particular.

"He just turned eight months," Alpha Wyatt replied. I looked down at my son who was just looking up at me, and he immediately smiled and started to giggle.

"Oh, how precious!" My mother squealed.

"What's his name?"

"Terrine named him Killian,"

"Killian, that's not a bad name. I think I'll keep it," I replied. I adjusted my son so I was holding him upright, and he immediately nuzzled his face into my neck and held on with one of his arms.

"He knows you," Alpha Richard said.

"How?"

"Pups know their parents' scent when they're young. Parents have a bond with their young and the young feel it too," my mother answered. "My he is beautiful," she said stroking his head. I heard his little yawn, and he nuzzled into my neck even further and fell asleep.

"Well, I guess there's no need for a paternity test," Alpha Wyatt said. "You're the only person other than the head of the orphanage that he has let hold him that way," "Alpha, thank you for keeping him safe," I said.

"Don't thank me, it was my Beta who kept him safe. Even after everything Terrine did, he knew that Killian was innocent and deserved a good life. He's the one who got Terrine to tell us where his biological father was, or at least who he was," "Please thank your Beta for me," I bowed my head and held my son close.

"Alpha Wyatt, thank you for contacting me and allowing Chad to reunite with this son," Alpha Richard said. "I wish we could stay, but I do have a pack to run, and it appears you have your own issues to deal with it,"

"I understand, we will speak soon,"

"Remember what we discussed," Alpha Wyatt nodded his head. "Chad, Halle, let's go home,"

"Wait," Luna Megan stopped us. "Here are some supplies for your ride home," she said handing us a bag. "There's diapers, wipes, his clothes that Terrine was able to provide, and his favorite toys,"

"Thank you, Luna," my mother said taking the bag. We bid our goodbyes and left Blue Lake. During the drive home, we stopped by a Wal-Mart to purchase a car seat for Killian. Once we got that together, my mother sat in the backseat with him while I drove, and Alpha Richard was in the passenger seat. I looked in the rearview mirror and made a promise to myself and Killian that I would be the best father he ever could have. I also promised that when the day comes that he asks about Terrine, I would tell him the truth, and the whole truth. Both of our lives were already filled with enough lies because of her, and I would be damned if I let her fill it with even more even in death.