Alpha Babydaddy: Bonded Beyond Love

Anne's POV:

"Oren..." I murmured out of breath. A burst of excitement filled my heart as I looked at the hut not far away. My pulse was racing at this moment. As the adrenaline rush gave springs to my feet, I touched my burning cheeks. I couldn't tell if the heat on my face was because I was running too fast or because of what I was about to do.

I slowed down my pace. When I thought about what I was about to do, I couldn't help blushing and giggling again. My giggle was in sync with the birds chirping in the trees. Their chirping sounded more sonorous than it had ever been. Was this a good sign?

Today was a great day for me. I was finally going to introduce my boyfriend of six months, Oren Beckett, to my parents. I was on my way to inform him.

Oren accidentally broke into my secret base when he was injured six months ago. He was a handsome boy and it was love at first sight.

My feet screeched in the mud as I finally arrived at the door of the hut. I pushed it open with joy. "Oren! You won't believe-"

My words were cut off when I was pushed back against the door. "Ah!" The door was shut with a bang. A sharp pain in my back made me wince. But before I could blink, a heavy body pressed against my petite one. The fragrance of this body was very familiar. It was a mixture of cedar and tequila agave, very strong that it pervaded the whole room and made my nose tingle.

The room was dimly lit, so I couldn't see the person who pounced on me. As I tried to look up at his face, his warm breath sprayed in my ear and I heard rapid gasps again and again.

"Oren..." Confusion set in my mind. Although the scent of this person told me that he was Oren, I had never seen him act like this before, so naturally I was a little upset.

At this moment, Oren was holding me tightly. I could feel the heat of his body as his breath got closer by the second. He was muttering my name in a hoarse voice, "Anne... Anne..."

The whispers continued for many seconds. We had never been this close before, so I couldn't help but go limp as his breath got hotter and hotter.

What was this feeling? It was so strange. What was happening to Oren? And why was he repeating my name like that?

Suddenly, I found that I was losing control of my body. Oren planted several kisses on my ears and face. I was just about to speak when he suddenly captured my lips.

The moistness was alien to me. My eyes widened as Oren began biting my lips fiercely. Soon, he patted them and stuck his tongue into my mouth. My lips began to burn up and tremble.

Before I could come to terms with that, his rough hands began wandering on my body. I felt goosebumps appear on my skin. My eyes closed as I moaned and I found myself enjoying his touch for a millisecond.

An alarm suddenly went off in my brain. My eyes widened again as my body trembled violently. Oren had just put his big hands under my blouse. I thought he would stop soon, but he didn't. He touched me where no one ever had; my breasts!

A strange sensation electrified my whole body. I groaned helplessly as he kneaded my breasts for a while.

Oren's hot body clung to me, and for some reason I couldn't explain, a tear slipped from the corner of my eye. His hands finally let go of my breasts. Slowly, they moved downwards, and so did his lips. He kissed me on my neck and collarbone.

Oren literally swept me off my feet and took me to the bed. The softness and warmth gave me a temporary sense of security, or should I say relief? Just as I took a deep relaxing breath, my clothes were ripped from my body. I clasped my bosom and tried to move away. "Stop it, Oren!" Oren was stronger than me. He pounced on me again, his heavy body making mine sink into the soft bed. With brute force, he parted my legs and touched my heated spot. I screamed and couldn't help throwing my head backward.

I felt quite nervous, and in another bid to stop this, I pounded Oren's chest and tried to push him away. This feeling was so weird. Oren was as hard as a rock, so I pleaded, "Please stop this, Oren."

Although he stopped touching me down there, he still didn't stand up. I had just breathed a sigh of relief when I felt something hard against my private part. The next second, a sharp pain shot from down there up to my brain.

"Ah!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Before I came to my senses, Oren began to move violently. It was as if he was tearing me apart.

"Oren, stop! It hurts... Ouch!" The pain was so bad that I couldn't even scream coherently. I rained slaps on Oren's chest, but he didn't budge.

The thrusting seemed to drain all my strength. I got weaker and weaker as Oren's scent wafted into my nose again. The heat from his body was driving me insane, but I couldn't fight back anymore.

I wept in silence, but Oren remained a beast. I groaned in pain and pleasure as my body quivered.

Just as my lungs failed me and the world began to feel unreal, I hear Oren calling my name. I felt his hand touching my wet cheek.

More tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision further. I bit my lower lip hard, trying to muster up my last strength to cuss him out for what he was doing to me. But before I could do so, Oren groaned and thrust his thing into me more violently. I was soon exhausted and then, everything went black.

Anne's POV:

The sound of birds chirping pulled me out of my unconscious state. The moment I opened my eyes, I suffered a banging headache. The warm sunlight peeping from the window told me that it was morning already. I sat up abruptly, but the pain from my pelvis made my body tremble and ache. The soreness reminded me of what happened last night. My cheeks burned hot.

"Oh, my... Last night..." I muttered, gripping the quilt on my body. A knot went up my throat, making it difficult for me to speak. Oren pounced on me last night. I recalled how he kissed and caressed me roughly. I could still feel how his rough hands kneaded my breasts.

Shaking my head hard, I tried to get rid of the thoughts. I yanked at my messy hair and cried, "No, no, no! We shouldn't have had sex last night. It was too early." I wanted to take things slow with Oren. It was my intention to make him deflower me at the coming-of-age ceremony in a month's time. However, Oren was so crazy last night that it happened before time.

Shame overwhelmed me at this time. I remembered how his touch gave me both pleasure and discomfort. I tried to stop him, but my body betrayed me as he continued to touch me in ways I had never been touched before.

I remembered the strong connection between us. At that fateful night, I knew he was my destined mate. Unlike the beings of my kind, I was a she-wolf without scent, so everyone thought I would never find a mate.

Although Oren didn't mark me last night, I was dead sure that he was my mate. After all, how else could I explain why he wanted me so bad? A sense of joy slowly eroded the embarrassment I felt. I looked around, only to find that Oren wasn't here. Where did he go?

Oren behaved abnormally last night. I wondered what made him so erratic and if he was all right now.

I endured the discomfort and put on my clothes to look for him. "Oren! Oren!" I checked the yard and the shrubs nearby while calling out his name, but he was nowhere to be found.

My throat was dry and the pain in my pelvis got worse. I had to give up. If I continued searching, I might just faint. I thought it wise to wait for him to come back on his own. Perhaps he might show up soon.

After returning to the hut, I sat on the edge of the bed to rest. The wind was blowing the curtains and the whirring sound tingled my ears. I yawned and my eyes caught glimpse of something. There was a folded piece of paper on the floor by the front window.

Oren must have left me a letter! My joy knew no bounds as I sprang to my feet. I rushed to pick up the paper and unfolded it.

It read, "Dear, Anne. Sorry, I wasn't there when you woke up. I encountered some troubles and had to go home. I'll be back in a month, tops. Please wait for me to come back and marry you.

Also, I'm sorry for keeping secrets from you. It's a really long story, and I'll explain everything to you when we meet again. Please forgive me. Yours, Oren."

Although I was confused, I felt relieved knowing that Oren was safe. Waiting was no biggie. And we could talk things out when he returned, so I decided to go back home for now.

Oren and I loved each other. I was hopeful that he would return early and that I would introduce him to my parents before the coming-of-age ceremony.

A wedding scene played out in my mind. I looked forward to spending the rest of my life with Oren. Little did I know that it wasn't going to be that easy.

A few days passed and I suddenly began to feel very ill. I was weak and suffered from morning sickness like those pregnant she-wolves in the pack. I had a bad feeling when I remembered that night with Oren. I wasn't so sure, so I decided to go to the clinic.

As a daughter of the Beta in Star Moon Pack, people knew me very well. The news of my clinic visit would spread like wildfire in no time, which was something I definitely didn't want.

I wore a disguise and sneaked to a less frequented clinic.

The pungent smell of disinfectant and drugs hit my nose as soon as I walked in. It made me sick in my stomach and also increased my nervousness. It was about nine o'clock, so there were a few pregnant she-wolves that came for check-ups. They were not alone. They had either their mates or family members by their side. My heart sank when I saw how these she-wolves were doted on. If only Oren was by my side now.

After taking the pregnancy test, I waited in the corridor to get the result. Many she-wolves went into the doctor's office with their mates before it got to my turn.

The doctor, who had a white beard, looked up at me with the report in his hand. My curiosity was killing me, but the doctor didn't know that because he went on to ask, "Miss, I know it's not in my place to ask, but I would like to know why your mate didn't come with you."

I couldn't bring myself to tell him that I didn't have one. So, I lied through the teeth, "Oh, he's quite busy today."

The next second, the doctor's face lit up in a smile and he said, "Congratulations! You are pregnant. I'm sure your mate will be very happy to hear this good news!"

It took me a second to process what I just heard. Good news? This was definitely not good news! I was pregnant without a mate.

Suddenly, I broke out in cold sweat. It was a huge shame to be pregnant out of wedlock in Star Moon Pack. My pulse galloped as I thought of what would become of me. How could I tell my father that I opened my legs for a male without getting marked? What would happen to me now? If anyone else found out, I would be severely punished.

Should I keep the child? But Oren wasn't even here with me! Maybe I should get an abortion so it would be like this never happened.

My head was a mess, but I found the courage to ask, "Doctor, what should I do if I don't want the baby?"

The second I said those words, the doctor's smile melted. He folded his hands on his desk and said, "In that case, you can make an appointment for an abortion as soon as possible. However, I won't advise you to do that. The child in your belly is a gift from the Moon Goddess, a fruit of love. If you ask me, you should keep it."

It was a fruit of our love? My mind went to Oren again.

Yes, Oren and I loved each other very much. He had also promised to marry me. He would definitely be heartbroken if he found out that I killed our child. How could I have thought about such a thing? No, I had to keep, love, and nurture this gift. I couldn't wait to build a family with Oren!

Holding high hopes for the future, I said goodbye to the doctor. I went back home as if nothing happened. I decided to wait until Oren came back to break the news to him.

Until then, I had to hide this secret to prevent all hell from breaking loose in the pack.

Anne's POV:

A month later.

The day for my coming-of-age ceremony finally rolled by. Oren hadn't returned and I didn't hear from him. Sitting before the dresser in my bedroom, I was a bundle of nerves as the other she-wolves of the pack dressed me up. They were chatting happily, but my mind was somewhere else.

"Oh, you look so beautiful!" Their sincere compliment brought me back to reality. I forced a smile.

There was a lump in my throat as I looked at myself in the mirror. My usually bright eyes were dull today. Even the exquisite makeup didn't make me look happier. My heart was heavy even though this was a ceremony I had been looking forward to for so long. For the past few weeks, I couldn't get Oren off my mind. I found myself wondering what was keeping him away. He promised to be back early. Why wasn't he here yet? Did something bad happen to him?

My mind was a mess. The leader of the ladies-in-waiting happened to notice my depressed expression. She dismissed the others and looked at me with worried eyes. "I know you are nervous, but you don't have to be. Your first transformation into a wolf might be very painful and slow. However, it gets better with time. Moon Goddess will give you strength."

It was obvious that she misinterpreted my expression, but I didn't try to explain. I would rather have her think that I was nervous because of the ceremony than because of my boyfriend who got me pregnant.

It was an age-long practice that every young werewolf-male and female-morphed into a wolf at the full-moon time on the day of the coming-of-age ceremony. Things sometimes got very dangerous, hence today, the elders of the pack were all present on Gould Ellis-the Alpha of the pack's command. My heart skipped a beat when I remembered Gould. I should have told him about my relationship with Oren earlier.

"It's time, Ms. Duffy." I was urged to go out now that I was fully dressed up.

"Okay," I said lightly. Then, she helped me stand up and escorted me out.

Some seconds later, I walked into the arena for the ceremony. There were torches on every side of the hall. The lights were so bright that I almost got blinded. Drums and flutes were played as I was led up the stony stage. A few aristocrats and elders congratulated me.

My parents, Anthony and Rebecca walked towards me together. I bowed to them and then smiled brightly.

My mother, who had misty eyes, gently stroked my cheek and said, "It feels just like yesterday that you were suckling on my breasts. My precious baby is now grown up."

I held her hand and rubbed my cheek against her soft palm. "No matter how old I am, I'll always be your baby, Mom."

My father cleared his throat and said, "Good luck, sweetheart. Alpha should be here anytime soon."

My heart jolted again. I froze for a moment. I thought about making it clear to Alpha Gould that I had no intention of marrying him tonight, or any other night.

Just as I was going over the idea, my attention was drawn somewhere else. A whisper wafted into my ear from off the stage. "Humph! I can't believe that Alpha is treating Beta's daughter as the next Luna. She should consider herself lucky that he even looked at her twice."

That whisper gave me another reason to confess to Gould that I couldn't be his.

The full moon was coming. Under the gaze of everyone, I slowly walked up to the altar where the moonlight shone from the hollowed opening.

My anxiety grew. I mumbled to encourage both my child and myself, "Don't worry, baby. This will be over very soon. We have got this okay."

I stood still, looking up as the moonlight got brighter and brighter. All the werewolves below kept quiet and looked at me. The music also stopped.

Several minutes passed and I remained still. There was no sign of me morphing or even experiencing any pain. My legs felt numb as I became confused. Why was I taking so long to morph into a wolf? The full moon was out already!

A tumult of whispers broke out from below. Everyone was just as confused as I was.

I could feel their stares get colder. My heart became heavy with shame. I looked down and saw my father walking out from the crowd. He looked like he wanted to say something, but someone beat him to it. "Don't waste your time, everyone! Anne will not transform into a wolf."

Everyone exclaimed after this. They began to gossip more loudly.

I looked in the direction that the voice came, only to see a muscular werewolf approaching with a serious expression. I recognized him immediately. He was Byron Astley, an enemy of my father's. He had been coveting the position of Beta of the pack.

For a split second, Byron and I locked gaze. His eyes were filled with complacency and malice. My heart began to race. I had a bad feeling about this.

My father stood out and said in a deep voice, "Now is not the time to make trouble, Byron. My daughter is having her transformation ceremony now, so show some respect!"

"Transformation ceremony, you say? Ha-ha!" Byron laughed mockingly and took out a piece of paper from his pocket. He then said, "Everyone, take a look at this!" He held the paper up high so others could see what was on it.

Standing aside, I saw that it was a pregnancy test result. Not just any result, but mine! It said that I was pregnant!

My body quivered and I felt lightheaded all of a sudden. I held my head, trying to stay calm and also think of what to do.

Byron paced around and uttered in a loud voice, "Let it be known that Anne Duffy, the daughter of Beta has desecrated the altar of Moon Goddess. She can't transform into a wolf because she got pregnant before marriage! Moon Goddess has abandoned her, so she will never be truly one of us!"

The crowd exclaimed. Everyone present here was of noble blood in the Star Moon Pack. Latest tomorrow morning, all the other werewolves in the pack would have heard of this atrocity.

I shook like a leaf as a sea of damning eyes stared daggers at me. Some werewolves looked like they wanted to rip my head off. My legs turned to jelly. Just as I was about to collapse to the ground, my mother caught me.

Byron raised his hands and said more complacently, "Everyone! I need your permission to report Anne's premarital pregnancy to the Alpha. She must be punished immediately. We can't allow her to continue staying with the pack. Otherwise, she will bring disaster to us. She has offended Moon Goddess, so we must get rid of her!"

Several chants came from the crowd after this request. None were in my favor.