Oh For Mates Sake
Chapter 68

I heard Sion's icy tone, and I bit my l!p. I had a lot to tell him. One, I was pregnant, and two, I promised if we ever had a daughter, she would be betrothed to the prince of the Diamond Pack. I shouldn't have made such an agreement without talking to him. In my defense, I didn't know I would be able to talk to him. Which hit me.

This was Endymion's plan. This was the reason he didn't tell me instantly that Sion was fine. With the lycan prince gone and Sion, he only had to get the lycan princess and me to agree. Da.mn... I was played. Not that I wouldn't have ended up agreeing to the match. Honestly, I could see a huge benefit having my future daughter with the future lycan prince. It just would have been nice for us to make these decisions with our mates.

Diana thought she was helping me out by agreeing to the treaty only if I had a daughter. She thought by saying this, the gods would help me get Sion back.

Endymion told us it was our choice to make, but why did we act in haste? We could have made the decision later. I guess after hearing the story about Shaun and Shane, we were both emotionally invested. All I could think about was getting Sion back and if I had a daughter, that would mean that I did. Hypotheticals are easy to agree to.

I stepped back from Sion and looked up at him. His jawline was rigid, and his l!ps were pursed together. His brows were knitted as he glared at Endymion.

"I'm sorry," I whispered out as his eyes flashed down to me. I noticed how his brows wrinkled as he looked at me curiously.

"Well, you two have a lot to discuss. Until next time.. adieu." Endymion winked at me and with a smile, vanished. Wow, he was cheeky.

"Come on, Stilts. I'll take you back." Shiva said and I noticed she motioned with her eyes to Reapus.

"Good! The vibe here gives me the creeps. You can change the look anytime, you know? The depression is over now, right? So let the realm shift with your mood."

Stilts grumbled as he stared at Reapus. For such a little guy, he had a lot of spunk. He didn't mind mouthing off to the gods. Yep... I liked him.

"If the place looks too enticing, souls will not want to leave. The idea is for them to move on." Reapus snapped at him in agitation as Stilts snorted.

"Well, you don't have to worry about that. I have taken sh.its that looked better than this place."

"Okay, let's go," Shiva said hastily as a blue light quickly engulfed them. She obviously wasn't in the mood for a bickering fest.

I glanced back at Sion to see his eyes burning a hole into me. The words Endymion spoke obviously plagued his mind. I gave him a nervous smile and we.tted my bottom l!p. "I'm sorry, Sion. I entered into an agreement without talking to you. I didn't know what would happen.

I was told you were lost, and I couldn't get you back-"I wasn't expecting the low, threatening growl to escape his l!ps. His eyes darkened and he narrowed his eyes at me. He had never looked at me like this before. There was rage storming in his eyes as his lips curled up slightly.

"The deal you made... does it have to do with you?" He asked, and I tried to swallow the lump in my throat that wouldn't go away.

"Both of us," I whispered and watched as he clenched his jaw. He squeezed his fingers together so tight his knuckies began to turn white.

"Is it a binding agreement?" He growled.

It hurt to see him looking at me like this. I deserved it but my insides felt shaken. I slowly nodded my head and listened to a low hum of a growl escape from his throat. "I'm sorry." I choked out. I listened as he let out an angry sigh and rubbed his forehead. "Is it a temporary agreement?" He stared at me until I looked down at the ground giving him the answer he didn't want. I listened as he inhaled through his teeth and I looked back up at him.

"I know you made the decision with the knowledge that you were given. I'm sure it was the god's fault... but..." His breathing was eratic as he inhaled a shuddering breath. "Clover..." He snarled and then took a few steps away from me. He began to pace back and forth in front of me, looking more and more agitated. He shook his head and continued to growl. He stared at the ground with a terrifying intensity as he stomped on the ground.

He stopped and raised his finger, looking at me, then shook his head, closing his eyes.

Sionn

"I WON'T GIVE YOU UP!" He slashed his hand through the air as he roared. "I don't care. I can't. I will fight them all. "I'll keep you here where they can't get to you. Clover, I can't. I don't have the restraint." His eyes were menacing. His tone was fierce but not necessarily addressed to me.

I looked at him in confusion and my lips parted as I tried to find my voice. "Sion, you don't understand-

"I understand you made a hasty decision. You have to understand that I won't live without you. I don't care if you agreed to belong to the Diamond Pack. They will never be able to claim you. I'll kill anyone who tries. It doesn't matter who the person is... Ill drag their soul from their body and obliterate it. You. Are. Mine." His nostrils flared as he set his jaw. His hands trembled angrily, but his eyes were filled with sorrow. He instantly thought the agreement with the Lycan Princess was about me. How was he going to react when I tell him it was our daughter I promised? My insides were balled in a knot as I braced myself for his reaction.

"Sion, I never agreed to belong to the Diamond Pack. I.." He didn't let me finish.

"You said it is about us." I watched as his eyes studied me and I nodded my head.

"Yes, I made an agreement involving us, but it isn't about me." He let out a loud breath and placed his hands on his knees. He muttered something under his breath that I couldn't quite make out. Then he looked back up at me. The look that washed over his face was replaced with concern and relief. He closed the gap between us with calm and slow movements. His hands landed on my shoulders, and he kissed my forehead.

"Thank the gods." He muttered in my hair, wrapping his arms around me. "But "

"As long as I am keeping you, it's fine. I was afraid.." I heard his shuddering breath as he gripped me tighter. "I was so afraid the gods plotted to take you away from me. I love you so much... as long as I have you, it doesn't matter. Whatever deal you made-" "Sion!" I pushed away from him, seeing his shocked face. I had to stop him. Once he knew what I agreed to, he was going to be livid. I wasn't thinking rationaly, and I should have waited to discuss this with him. He had every right to be furious and he needed to know. "I... "I pressed my lips together and held my gaze with his. "I promised that if we have a daughter, she will be betrothed to the future Lycan Prince." I felt my body tighten as I waited. Nothing. I looked up at his face as he stepped towards me. His hand softly brushed over my cheek. He trailed his hand to my jawline and pressed his fingers under my chin softly. He tilted my head up until our eyes met. His eyes searched mine and then a small smile formed over his l!ps. "My love. My heart. My everything... are you okay with this deal? Because if you aren't, I will do everything in my power to change it. This was something I already thought might happen. I hate taking away our daughter's right to choose, but if she ended up as the future lycan princess... I can't think of a safer place for her to be."

"I shouldn't have made such a decision without you," Clover, look at me. "He demanded as he forced me to look at his warm hazel eyes that were full of love."

This is a strong decision. It was the right one. It was the future that I am sure she was already destined for.. if we ever have a daughter. Who knows what the future holds?

It's okay, Clover. Honestly.. our daughter would deserve a strong mate. As long as she is happy and treated well, that is all that matters." He lowered his lips to mine, capturing them tenderly. "I'm sorry I worried you." Oh yeah... that reminded me. "How could you send me away like that?!" I cleared my throat and watched his eyes light up.

"I knew that I couldn't fight him off. I could feel him taking over my body. I was afraid he would hurt you using my body. I couldn't let you be put in that situation.

I had to get you somewhere safe while you were trying to take control of yourself. You couldn't fight me and the glass in your eye." His l!ps curled up with a small shrug.

I knew you'd come for me once you were fully in control. I saved you so that you could later come and save me.

Luckily. you already saved me. You kept me protected so that he couldn't take over me completely. I'm sorry, though. I didn't realize the gods would end up using this situation to their advantage."

"Reapus came to your defense. He thought you were lost too. He was ready to defy the other gods to get you back. I think he cares more than he likes to lead on." I smiled at him, and he chuckled.

"He just wants me to procreate and have lots of babies. He doesn't want to lose me without at least giving him one child. I'm sure had I done that, he wouldn't have cared at all" Oh yeah... I forgot. I guess I had something else to talk to Sion about.

"No.. he still would have cared," I said and smiled up at Sion. "l, uhm, found out something." I gazed into his curious eyes, trying to think of the best way to tell him. I guess like pulling off a bandage. Don't beat around the bush and comes right out with it. "Sion, we are having a son. I am pregnant."

I watched as he stood there waiting as if I was going to say something more. Then slowly, the realization washed over his face. His eyes strayed from mine to move to my stomach, then back up to me.

"You are pregnant?" He whispered and I nodded my head.

"Endymion said that I am pregnant with a son." I watched as he slid down to the ground on his knees. He reached out, pulling my body to his face, where he kissed my stomach sweetly.

"Our family." He whispered, placing his ear over my abdomen. "My little alpha... we are going to have a home ready for you. We are going to reclaim our home... Oh..." I watched as his eye flickered up to me and could see the hesitation. "Clover-" "Don't say anything stupid, Sion." I smiled as he rose from his feet. "I'm barely pregnant. I am capable of fighting, and we can't save the Chance pack without me."

I watched as his lips tilted down as his brows folded together. Then he shocked me, picking me up in his arms and twirling me in a circle.

"We are having a baby. I have my Luna, I have my baby, and now we just need our pack." I smiled as he flashed me a white toothy grin. He softly placed me on my feet and his lips came to capture mine.

"I bet you thought I was going to say you are pregnant, so you can't fight now?" He chuckled against my lips. "I know better, my Queen. However, I am going to be so protective over you.. you might as well get used to it. There is nothing you can do about that." "Well, after almost losing you as many times as I have, I am also going to be really protective over you. There is nothing you can do about that." I said in a mocking tone as he chuckled.

"Oh well, I get really vulnerable when we are in bed so make sure you are extra protective there." He wrapped his arms around me as I smiled into his chest. "It's almost over." He whispered and I nodded my head.

"A normal life will seem boring after this." I teased, feeling his rumbling vibrations under my chest.

"I'm afraid our life will never be normal.." He said and I could hear the sadness in his voice. I glanced up at him to see his eyes looking out into the distance. His l!ps formed a thin line as his shoulders rose and fell. "It won't always be life or death.. but it won't be a normal life." "Sion?" I watched as he looked at me with a sad smile. I knew he was thinking about his role as Anubis.

He was given a knowledge that I wasn't. As time passed, he was learning more and more about his role. I gave him a reassuring smile and interlaced my fingers with his. "It's okay, Sion." He nodded his head and hummed in agreement.

"One step at a time. Let's head back.." I squeezed his hand lightly. I wanted to ask him more but that would be a topic for another time. Right now, it was time to focus on getting the Chance pack back. It was time for me to introduce the real me... to Dr. Breanna Snyde.