Alpha Markus and Celeste

Chapter 84

Chapter 84 – Celeste

Celeste P.O.V.

It’s been a long teary day. This pregnancy is really starting to f**k with my emotions. We woke up early

to make it to the appointment

and I went through half a box of tissues and Diego cracking jokes before I calmed down. Then needed

another box again as Camila said

good bye to Lupe and Tomas as we boarded the plane. It wasn’t until we had taken off and Mateo once

again opened a bag of chips,

making me fly to the bathroom that I managed to calm down.

Poor Mateo looked like a child in timeout when I finally made it back out to Markus handing me some

water. “You really like sour

cream and onion don’t you?”Iteased him and he just turned a beet red.

“Sorry Luna, you hadn’t had nausea at all the food we had, so I thought it had passed,” he said

sheepishly.

“To be fair, so did I,”Igrinned, then caught the lingering smell of the chips and dashed back into the

bathroom.

We all sat in silence for the first hour of the trip after that when I heard Gillian clear his throat,

“So….” He said, looking at Markus and me, “You two had been hiding something from me all week,

then you not only seemed to

know that I would find my mate, having made up my room for a romantic night, but you also had a

game plan for immigration

documents for coming back?” He said.

“ehhhh,” I said.

“WellllI….” Markus said.

“Well?” Gillian crossed his arms with a curious Camila placing her hand on his arm so she could look

across him as she looked over to

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“Selene told me you should learn Spanish because you were meeting your mate’where it all began for

me’ but she also told me not

to tell you,” I said quickly, then looked at my phone like it’s the most important thing in the world.

“So you two have known since you ran away a month and a half ago?” He said incredulously. I couldn’t

tell if he was mad or

not.

“No! I only found out a couple of weeks ago and didn’t know about the Spanish part.” Markus threw me

under the bus. I glared at

him.

“Selene said not to tell you! And you, we’re supposed to be a united front,” I said and crossed my arms

and turned my head towards

the window.

“What I don’t get,” said Gillian, “Is how you managed to get Markus to keep it a secret for so long. This

man gossips more than

Christians at church.”

Everyone in the plane laughed and I turned and was satisfied when I saw Markus blushing. “I do not,”

he said indignantly. I fell asleep on his lap for a while on the flight back, but Markus’ phone beeped with

messages as we entered US airspace, making everyone look at

their phones.

Thad sent an email to Maya regarding the new pack members. I was checking to make sure things

were ready for them. I had requested a phone for Camila with international calling. Evergreen had

decided he would do more remote work now that he had found

his mate and needed permanent lodgings. I saw an email response from her. It seemed there had been

another couple of people in the

pack that had found mates. I shot off a few texts to answer her questions and she responded right

away. She told me how excited she was

that I was back and that I had an appointment today as Dr West was quite anxious to check me over. I

groaned, making Markus look up

from his phone.

“What’s wrong?” He asked.

“I have an appointment with Dr. West as soon as we get home,” I said.

“What time? I’ll go with you,” he said, and the excitement in his voice made me hate the appointment a

little less.

“He will be waiting for me the moment we get home,” I said, and his eyes brightened,

“I like seeing our pups in the ultrasound,” he said, rubbing my stomach. I was still sitting on his lap.

“I hate needles though,” I pouted.

“Luna, I’m very happy with your progress. Mexico seems to have suited you well. You’re finally at a

safe weight to carry the twins. I’ll run this for any issues but so far everything looks great! We are just

about half way there. Have you been feeling anything wrong?” He

asked

“No. I feel good. Other than the throwing up and my belly is always itchy,” I said.

Dr West chuckled. “Both of those are normal. Morning sickness should hopefully fully end soon. A

thicker lotion should help with the

itching as your body accommodates the pups. We’ll schedule you for a week from now and I would

consider looking at birthing classes.”

He said and it sounded like the end of the appointment.

“That’s it?” Markus asked, visibly disappointed.

“Was there something concerning you that you wished to address Alpha?” Dr West asked.

“uhh no…l – ljust thought we would have another ultrasound. You know. Check on the pups,” He

stuttered while blushing. Dr. West

smiled.

“Well, if that would relieve your concerns, we can certainly have another ultrasound. It is twins after all

and that always comes with

possible risks. Right Luna?” He winked at me and I smiled and nodded. “Please lay down and I’ll be

right back with the ultrasound

machine.

“Thank you,” I said as Markus helped me laid down.

“Celeste, can we talk?” Maya asked as I got back to the Packhouse. She was wringing her hands a bit.

“Uhhh, yes. I need a shower. Want to talk upstairs in my office?” I asked. She nodded and followed me.

I kissed Markus as he headed

to find Gillian and Danny.

‘Everything OK?’ He asked me, noticing Maya’s distress.

Jam not sure. Maybe ask Danny and let me know? I’m showering first.”

I said as I headed for the elevator.

Ok. Love you’

‘Love you more’

“Is everything OK, Maya?”

She nodded but didn’t say anything.

I took a quick shower but Markus said Danny wasn’t sure what was wrong.

I went into the office shortly after, not even bothering to do anything to my hair. I was worried about

Maya now. Maybe leaving her here alone hadn’t been the right thing to do.

“Hey,” I said and she rushed to me, crying. “Hey, what’s wrong,” I said, feeling myself tear up at her

anguish.

She just cried and cried, trying to speak a few times but then just kept breaking down.

“Maya, what is wrong? Did something happen while I was gone? Did someone hurt you?” I asked. She

shook her head fast but still

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‘Tuli are you OK? I can feel your distress and so can Danny, though he said Maya shut him out of their

bond yesterday and won’t talk to him. This is the first thing he feels from her and he’s about to stomp

upstairs. I need something to tell him. He’s losing it.’

My heart broke for Danny. I’ll get answers. Just tell him to give me time.’

“Celeste.” Maya said slowly.

“Talk to me Maya.”

“Dr Castle said I am three weeks pregnant,” She said and started crying again. Now I was confused.

Her crying was not a happy cry.

What was I missing?

She was muttering through her cries but I couldn’t understand her. I got up and grabbed her a water

and a box of tissues.

“Maya, breathe sweetie.” I said and I tried to help her breathe by breathing with her. After a few minutes

of taking deep breaths, Maya

started doing the same until she was finally calm.

“When Dr. West was getting us back to health. He told me I had scarring in my uterus that would make

it almost impossible for me to

carry a child. When I found Daniel, I gave him an out. I told him he could reject me if he wanted, so he

could find another mate because I

would never be able to give him a pup. He told me he was OK with it. He was not the fatherly type

anyway. He preferred the uncle role to

father. I thought maybe that’s why Selene had paired me with him, since he doesn’t want pups and I

can’t give him one.” She had tears running down her face again and I was beginning to understand.

“Danny told you he doesn’t want the child?” I asked with a low growl in my voice. I couldn’t believe

Danny would do that, but why

else would she be crying.

She cried again and shook her head. “He doesn’t know yet. I only found out yesterday. Celeste, I won’t

give up my pup. He’s a miracle gifted by the moon goddess. I’m – I’m going to reject Danny,” she said

and began to cry again.

My heart raced at her words. “What?” I said.

“He doesn’t want children. I won’t make him stay with me out of duty or responsibility. I’m going to

reject him,” she sobbed and fell

into my arms. My heart was breaking and I was crying with her.

“Oh Maya,” I cried, “maybe he won’t be mad. A pup changes a person and he loves you. He would do

anything for you.”

“That’s why I’m going to reject him. He shouldn’t do something because of me,” she said, and I could

see determination replace the

anguish in her eyes as she stood up. “I’m going to do it now,” she said and walked out of the office with

me hot on her heels.

“Maya, think about this please. You shouldn’t make this decision alone. You don’t even know how he is

going to react. Maybe he’ll be happy,” I said as I ran down the stairs with her.

I saw Danny and Markus walking towards the stairs as we reached the first floor.”Maya, your hormones

are all over the place. Please

don’t do this now”I begged, tears in my eyes.

“Baby, what’s wrong?” Danny said as he stopped at the look on Maya’s face.

“I, Maya Casserra, Gamma of Crescent Moon Pack, rejec-“She didn’t get to finish as Danny roared and

was in front of her in an

instant, covering her mouth. I could see the pain in his eyes as he looked into her eyes for answers.

“Why?” Was all he could say, his voice breaking.

“Danny,” I said, but I couldn’t get him to look at me. His eyes were brimming with tears and he was

looking at Maya, his hand still

over her mouth.

“Danny, look at me,” I said, and let a little of my aura roll out to catch his attention. I didn’t want to use

my Luna command on him,

which I knew was almost as powerful as Markus’ because of the triple Alpha blood running in my veins.

“Celeste. Why?” He asked me.

“Do you want children?” I asked, praying that he answered correctly.

“Is this why? I told her, I don’t care about that. I just want her,” he looked back down at her. “Baby, if

you want kids, we can adopt.

Don’t leave me. I thought we were past this,” he said desperately.

“Daniel,” I said again more forcefully and he growled at me lowly, making Markus growl in response. “I

need you to answer this truthfully.” I said as Gillian and Camila joined us at the foot of the stairs. “How

do you feel about having kids?” I asked, looking at Markus

for a little help.

“Tell her the truth,” he commanded with his Alpha tone.

Danny growled at Markus, trying to ignore the Alpha command. “Markus, please,” I said.

“Answer your Luna, Danny.” he pushed the command again.

Danny turned back to me, tears in his eyes. Begging me to drop the command with his eyes while I

begged him with mine. Whatever he saw in them, he finally closed his eyes. He lowered his hand from

Maya’s mouth and looked at her. Hurt and fear in his eyes. He turned back to me. “I have always

wanted kids. I grew up dreaming about finding my mate and having a couple of pups that would look

just like

“Why did you lie to Maya?” I said as Maya backed up until she hit my shoulder. I held her shoulders as

she put her hand to her mouth

now, crying freely.

He dropped his shoulders in defeat. “She wanted to reject me the night we were mated. She said it

wasn’t right that I be stuck with a

broken woman, but all I wanted was her. I waited for her all of my life. I don’t care if we never have

children. We can adopt, like Gillian’s

parents adopted him. I just wanted her, Celeste,” he said, looking at the ground. Maya sobbed and I

gave her a little push. It seemed that

was all she needed because she ran and crashed against Danny, who only had time to catch her as he

stumbled backwards onto the wall.

She was blubbering again. Much to the confusion of everyone but me. “What’s going on,” Danny said in

between kisses to her face as he

held her tightly. He looked at me as she buried herself in his chest.

“Maya, do you want me to do the honors?” I asked her. She only nodded.

Finally, I managed to smile, “Danny, Maya is 3 weeks pregnant. She thought you didn’t want children

and was trying to spare you

forced fatherhood,” I said. Everyone froze at my words.