47- A father
Xander
I feel happy and relaxed the morning after our breakfast. I went to the training ground and found the squad members ready for the day. I saw significant changes in their physique as I looked at each of them. They were all different warriors the first time they arrived here. Discipline was oozing in them, and I could tell that they were all serious with their tasks.
Fighting a vampire is far different from fighting a rogue. Vampires are mythical creatures often depicted as undead beings with a thirst for blood and various supernatural abilities. They possess immense strength, speed, enhanced senses, and inhuman longevity. A rogue is a werewolf that has gone rogue, acting outside the bounds of their pack’s rules and endangering other werewolves or humans. Having said that, they also possess enhanced strength, speed, agility, and senses in their wolf or hybrid forms, making them formidable fighters.
We started training, and I really admire them for successfully adopting the techniques we taught them. In terms of teamwork, they are totally in sync with each other, and I’m glad that I made Chassy my assistant. She was the one who taught them the surprise attack through teamwork.
Everything seemed good and going smoothly until an unexpected visitor arrived. I showed the squad a few techniques when Limuel came and whispered, “You’ve got visitors.”
“Tell them to wait, and I need to finish this first,” I replied,
“I think this is urgent. You must take care of this while Luna is busy with the pups.” I looked at him with a creased forehead and saw seriousness in his eyes. He had never acted that way to me ever since, and the worry on his face was also evident, making me curious about who my visitors were. I nodded and turned over the training to him before I went to my office.
On my way to the pack house, I was thinking about who my visitors were. Limuel didn’t tell me their names, so I had no idea why they were here and why it was urgent. Judging from my beta’s seriousness and the fact that he mentioned Chassy, does this mean there was a woman in my office now?
With that thought, I sighed before I opened my office door and got in. “Sena?” I said, although I was unsure. But she was the only woman I talked with before we f**k. It was a day before we returned to the pack after we graduated from the academy.
“Xander,” she said and got up from the chair. She’s still beautiful but nothing compared to my mate. Is she the one Limuel was talking about? Then I looked at the chair beside her and found a boy also looking at me. I don’t know, but something in him made me feel different.
I walked to my office table and sat in front of them with my eyes, not leaving the boy. “Long time no see,” I said as I motioned her to sit back, which she did.
“Yeah,”
“How are you?” I asked. Well, I don’t know her reason for coming here, but seeing the boy and considering the feelings that I had right now for him, I started to feel nervous.
“I’ve been fine,” she replied, smiling. “We are fine,” she added and looked at the boy. Come to think of it, the boy might be nine or ten, the same year we haven’t seen each other. My eyes widened when I finally realized what she had come for. “It seems that you already have an idea why we are here.” she continued and told me a lot of things about what had happened to her and to her son, who is the boy in front of me and also my son, as she claims.
It was mind-blowing, and thinking Chassy would come here any minute now made me feel really nervous. What am I going to tell her? We just reconciled, and now this.
“Why did you only come to me now?” I asked.
“Xander, believe me, he’s our son,” she replied,
“Sena, I wanted to believe you. But why can’t you explain to me the reason why you only showed up now?” I asked again. Chassy entered my office, and I didn’t know what to tell her, so I continued talking to Sena.
I saw the boy clutching his mother’s hand tighter, his eyes wide but confident, and that made my heart ache for him, who had just been caught in the middle of a situation he couldn’t comprehend.
Sena’s gaze hardened, her resolve unwavering. “Xander, look at him. Look at Ethan. He has your eyes, your hair. How can you deny him?”
“I am not denying him. I am asking you why you only showed up now. Why not after you find out that you are pregnant? Or after you gave birth to him? Why only now?” I asked continuously, and then Chassy walked closer to us, and they talked. I was so nervous and fearful. I can feel a bond between the boy and me, and there’s no doubt that he was indeed mine, but what will I do? This will hurt Chassy, and that’s the last thing I want to do to her.
My mind was in chaos, “Chassy, I… I can explain. I was young then, and everything seemed easy. That happened back then because I was impetuous…”
“No, Xander. This is a lot to process. I need time to think to understand. But know this, we will discuss this further. We owe it to each other and our pack.” she replied and then left. I closed my eyes as I massaged the bridge of my nose. Then I looked at Sena and then Ethan. He had his head down, and I know that he didn’t like the situation he was in. I know I am at fault. I should have been careful that time. But it happened already, and I don’t have the ability to turn back the time and not do it again.
“I’m sorry for this, Ethan,” I said, “But don’t think that I didn’t want you. In fact, I accepted you as my son. But I hope you understand the situation we are in, and I have my mate and my Luna now.”
“So you’re not going to let me stay here?” he asked in a low voice.
“No, it’s not that,” I replied immediately. I didn’t want him to harbor hatred towards me. “What I mean is, I have to talk to my Luna first. But rest assured that I will let you stay here and live with me.” I added. He nodded his head, and I think he got what I meant. Then I face Sena. “You know that I already have my mate, and you can’t stay here. I didn’t want to hurt her anymore since she had been in so much agony before this.”
“You cared for her so much?” she asked,
“She’s my mate and I love her. I didn’t want her to get hurt because of Ethan or get confused with your presence. You brought my son here, meaning you wanted him to stay here.” I said, and she nodded. “Don’t worry, I will take care of him.”
“Ethan, be good and listen to your father,” Sena said as she looked at our son.
“Can’t she stay here too?” the boy asked,
“I already told you I need to talk to my mate first. I’m sure she’s not mad at you, but I also know that she’s hurt. When you become an adult and have your mate, you will understand. Until then, please bear with me and do as I say.” I answered. He nodded his head before he looked at Sena.
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“I have to.” she replied, then looked at me, “He is strong. The alpha in him is showing.” I was about to rebut, but she stopped me. “Believe me, I know you wanted your son to your mate to become your heir, but please promise me that you will be fair and give our son a chance to show you what he can do and his worth.”
“I am fair in everything, Sena. And that goes with my son or my children. You have nothing to worry about that.” she nodded and smiled.
“Ethan, do what your father will tell you. He’ll take care of you, I’m sure of it. So make sure to do your best in everything.”
“Yes, Mom.”
“And don’t make troubles,” she added.
“I promise.” my son replied,
Sena left, and Ethan stayed. I am a father, and I admit I am happy. Then I remembered Chassy. I remembered the fact that she wouldn’t be able to give me an heir. Will she feel down because of this? I am worried.