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The Millennium Wolves Series by Sapir Englard Chapter 33

The Millennium Wolves Series Book Three Chapter: 03

Sienna 

The previous night was the first I had spent alone since we were mated

I barely slept as I lay in bed playing over the scene in Aidens office. I wished I could go back and handle it all differently

It felt like half of me was missing when I woke up that morning. I could barely eat. The pangs of regret suppressed any appetite I may have had

I couldnt even bring myself to go to the Pack House. Instead, I spent the day at my parents house painting 

 

When I needed to get my head straight. I usually retreated to the studio attached to my gallery, but those were both gifts from Aiden, and I didnt want him clouding my mind anymore

But I knew I couldnt avoid him forever. Not only because he was my mate but because that night was my sisters baby shower

She and her husband, Jeremy, were expecting their first child, and Aiden and I were the moonparents, so we both had to attend

An hour before we had to be at the restaurant, he pulled up to our house. I had come home earlier

 

intent on patching things up and was waiting for him in the kitchen

The door to the garage opened, and he came in wearing the same indifferent expression Id seen him sporting yesterday evening before I stormed out of his office 

He looked me over, not at all surprised to see me there. Did you paint anything you liked?” 

How did you...Then I looked down and saw the small patches of dried paint on my pants

Look, Aiden, can we just make it through this evening?” 

I don‘t think Im the one that will be an issue for. I actually think the idea of having a baby is a beautiful thing 

I never said that I didnt want a baby. Clearly, you havent listened to anything Ive been saying.” 

Being my mate means that our family isn‘t just you and me; its the whole Pack.” 

Thats funny coming from a man who doesnt even talk to his own parents. How long has it been since they sailed off into the sunset? Ten years?” 

Thats complicated, Sienna.” 

 

And this isnt? I think its awfully hypocritical of you to want a family, considering how little effort you put into staying in touch. They didnt even come to our mating ceremony.” 

Im not going to make the same mistakes they did.He paused, sighing If this is how youre going to be. I dont think I should go tonight. You can tell them I got busy with work.” 

Im not going to do that because, unlike you, I care about being there for my family, and youre going to be my future nieces moonfather, so you’re showing up tonight whether you like it or not. The Pack might be my family now, but it goes both ways, and Selene is your family now too

I hadnt noticed it until now, but my hands were clenched and my nails were digging into my palms

 

It hadnt dawned on me until then that may be Aidens poor relationship with his parents was the reason he was so adamant about starting one for the good of the Pack

They were the closest thing to a family hed had until I came along

May be tonight would be good for him. He could see how a healthy family functioned together

I just hoped that Selene and my mother werent so 

 

baby crazy that they took Aidens side when the topic came up, which I knew it would

The two of us changed in silence. A stark contrast from our playful romp two mornings ago

I couldnt help but sneak a look as he pulled his slacks up over his ripped thighs and tight, muscular ass. I may have been mad at him, but he was still my mate, and this distance was killing me

I wanted him badly. Every part of me ached for his touch, fantasized about the taste of his lips

When the Haze hit, I didnt know what I was going to do. It turned us both into shameless, sexcrazed animals, literally. Last year my sex would practically explode whenever Aiden so much as glanced at me

 

Are you going to stare at me all night, or are you going to finish getting ready?he asked, snapping me from my daydream

Dont flatter yourself. I was making sure your outfit looked nice.” 

So now Im a tyrant and I dont dress well?” 

Stop being mean,I said, getting a little pissed off now

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Hey, Sienna,” he said, fixing his tie

What?I shot back, waiting for his next snarky remark 

You look gorgeous.” 

As much as I tried. I couldnt stop myself from blushing. God, he was such a bastard, but I loved him for it 

Hurry up, were going to be late,I said, grabbing my coat. Ill see you in the car.” 

The restaurant was a fun Thai place in the city where Selene alleged she and Jeremy went the Gl night they conceived my soontobe niece. Af that my sister made sure to tell me when shed been planning tonight. 

 

Selene was always giving me too much information, probably because she knew how uncomfortable it made me hearing about her love life. I guess that was how siblings were though

Aiden had an older sibling as well, a brother, Aaron, whod died eleven years ago after his mate was killed in a work accident

That was the power of the mating bond. If one in the pair died, the other slowly followed. One heart could not beat without its partner

That had been around the time he stopped talking to his parents 

From what Aiden told me, they took Aarons death hard and went down a rabbit hole of travel and extravagance to distract themselves

As far as I was concerned. I didnt mind not having them around. If they were able to brainwash Aiden into following all these dumb pack traditions, who knew what else they could manipulate him into doing

Outside the car, street lamps flashed by, and the lights of the city cut through the night like clusters of fireflies, frozen in geometric prisons

I turned to Aiden, his freshly shaven face flickering in and out of the shadows as we tore down the street 

No one had prepared me for this kind of love the kind where you could stare at your partner for hours without saying a single word and be totally 

content 

I was overcome with the urge to touch him, to connect with him

I slid my hand over his as it rested on the gear shift 

He seemed to ignore it, and I immediately felt foolish. I started to pull it away when he stopped me

Leave it,he said, softly, letting my fingers fall between his

 

Before I knew it, we were at the restaurant. Aiden gave the valet our keys, and we went inside

I could hear my mother before I saw her; her laugh was instantly recognizable and carried for at least a quarter-mile

She and Selene were certainly more extroverted than I, but I suppose that made sense, given that Selene is her biological daughter

Its small things like that that made me so hesitant to have my own children

What might I be passing on to my pups? I needed to be sure

**Sienna! Oh, you look so gorgeous,shouted my mother as we entered the banquet room. Aiden, you cleaned up nice, per usual.” 

I do it all for you, Melissa,he replied, kissing her on the cheek

Easy there,said my father, coming over and giving Aiden a hug. I may be human, but I can still sense when someones moving in on my 

mate.” 

How are you, Robert? Looking forward to being a grandfather?” 

Yes, but not as much as Melissa is looking forward to being a grandmother. Shes already turned Selenes old room into a nursery, and now shes babyproofing the whole house.” 

Oh, stop,my mom replied, smacking my dad on the arm. You make me sound like a crazy person, I like to plan ahead, thats all. Speaking of which, whats the latest on the baby front with” 

Melissa, why dont you come help me with the gifts?said my dad, grabbing her by the arm. Let her say hello to Selene.” 

Oh all right. Well continue this later,my mom said, taking another sip of wine

My dad gave me a knowing look, and I thanked him for making sure we avoided an awkward conversation. He always had a weird way of knowing how I felt, even when I hadnt said anything. 

Sister!shouted Selene, approaching with her big belly. She was positively glowing. Im so glad youre here. Sorry about Mom. I wasnt keeping track of how many glasses shes had.” 

Its okay,I said, laughing. Let her enjoy the evening 

Well, she can do it all again whenever you have yours. Whenever that may be.” 

Thanks for the clarification.I rolled my eyes

The table conversation was obviously all about babies, and the few times it started to stray toward me, Selene was adept enough to butt in

I knew that everyone wanted to ask about the festival, and I think the only reason they didnt was because Aiden was sitting next to me

Wolves gossiped just as much as humans, but it was essentially a death wish to gab about the alphas mate right in front of him

Despite everything going on between us, Aiden was his usual charming self. I appreciated the effort he made to always make sure these events were about my family, never overpowered by his celebrity

 

Id like to make a toast,said Jeremy, getting to his feet. To my lovely wife, Selene, the soontobe mother of our beautiful baby girl. I love you, darling, and I cant wait to raise this special little pup with you.” 

Hear, hear!called an unfamiliar voice

I turned to see a middleaged man and woman standing in the doorway

She had wavy black hair that came to her shoulders and wore red, pleated culottes and a loose navy top. He was strikingly large and sported a plaid blazer with an obnoxious lavender ascot 

There was something about his face that looked familiar, but the reason why escaped me

What are they doing here?said Aiden

You know them?I asked, a bit confused

Yes,he replied, balling up his napkin. Theyre my parents.

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