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"She's what?" Clayton said and looked at me in surprise. I was frozen in shock.

"Pregnant?" I breathed.

"Yes." Alex said and I almost collapsed. I was pregnant?

Yes we're having a pup! Storm's voice echoed in my head and I felt sudden joy swarm through me. I felt myself frown.

I'd always wanted to be a mom, but was I ready?

"Katy?" Clayton's voice said and I looked over at him. His eyes shown with emotion and he locked eyes with mine. I smiled nervously and he rushed to me as Alex stepped away.

"I'm gonna be a dad?" He asked in my ear and I wrapped my arms around him and nodded my head. A smile broke out on his face.

"I'm gonna be a dad!" Clayton yelled and grabbed me twirling me around.

Congratulations started being said and people started clapping when a rough voice spoke.

"You got my daughter pregnant?" My father asked harshly and I pulled away from Clayton and looked at my dad. He glared at my mate. My mother stood beside him with wide eyes. Clayton met his eyes coolly.

"Yes." Clayton said and raised an eyebrow to my father almost asking him to object to it. All was quiet while they did a little stare down. Finally my dad sighed and looked at me.

"Why do you have to grow up so fast?" He asked with a slight frown. I could only shrug. How would you answer such a question?

I could feel dread seeping through me... Suddenly I was fearful my father would be angry. He wouldn't disown me... would he?

I gulped and observed him with stiff muscles.

"Just make sure I get to see my grandchild okay?" He said and I smiled and nodded as I relaxed. My mother was crying and laughing talking about how beautiful the baby would be and my parents enveloped me in a hug.

After I pulled away I headed for the door and Clayton followed but I waved him off telling him softly, "I'm going to the bathroom; I'll be right back." He looked reluctant but then nodded and stepped away.

I walked toward the bathroom on light feet and slipped inside. I looked in the mirror and took deep breaths. My eyes were watery and I sighed.

"You're going to have a baby." I told myself and laid my hand over my stomach. Protectiveness swarmed through me and I sighed.

"Mommy will protect you sweetie." I said and a knock rapped at the door. I looked at it and frowned.

"Clayton I'm fine." I said and for a moment the knocking stopped before it proceeded harder. I rolled my eyes and opened the door to find no one. My brows creased in a frown and I looked into the empty hallway.

"Hello?" I said and got no response. I rubbed my temples and sighed. I must've been hearing things.

Unexpectedly there was a sharp pain in my neck and I winced and clapped my hand over my neck. I frowned as I pulled a dart out of my neck. I stared at it and was suddenly woozy.

"What the hell?..." I muttered tossing the needle away. A soft chuckle rang out and a hand grasped my arm as I stumbled. A growl rumbled in my throat.

"Mommy will protect baby... but who will protect mommy?" A sly voice of a man whispered in my ear and everything blurred as his hysterical chuckle echoed in my ears as I thought: Where the hell is everyone else?

The stranger then gave me a sharp tug and everything whirled into black. I could still hear soft chuckles as my world faded away.

Guys I feel like a bad person for that ending to this chapter...

I woke up to a blinding light and blinked rapidly.

"You must admit she's a pretty thing." A voice said and another muttered in reply.

"Quiet! You dare fondle over a mutt?" A slightly familiar voice snarled and everything grew silent.

"No sir. Just making an observation." A grunted response came and I frowned.

I tried to move but found that I was tied up and the ropes burned. I hissed in pain.

"Don't try struggling mutt. Those ropes are laced with wolfsbane. It's hopeless." The man's voice said and I growled in hate.

"Let me go." I snarled.

"Oh poor little pup. I can't let you go just yet." The man chuckled and I growled darkly.

"Who are you?" I asked and a man walked into the light. His dark eyes watched me and he smiled softly.

"Darling that's none of your concern." He said in a nonchalant voice. His eyes traveled me and settled on my stomach.

"Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. That will complicate things." He said pointing to my stomach and waggling his finger in disapproval. He strolled toward me and knelt in front of me. His hand reached out and I growled.

"Hush." He said and ran his fingers through my hair. I was shocked by the warmth and comforting feeling his hand gave me.

"Riddle me this, if you like my touch what does that make us dear?" He whispered in my face his breath fanning my lips and I wrinkled my nose at his closeness. His dark eyes stared into mine and he smiled softly. He started massaging my scalp and my eyes unpromptedly shut.

I managed to pull away and I snarl formed in my throat. The psycho laughed and sat back staring at me. His dark eyes seemed to take in of me.

"Hmm you are quite lovely." He said with a smirk. I growled but was utterly confused... it felt like my mate was touching me.

"Aww is the pup confused?" The man taunted tilting his head to the side.

"Who are you?" I growled.

"What if I told you I was your other mate? Which is unfortunate." He said with a soft shrug. My stomach flipped.

"You're lying." I spat and he chuckled and moved closer to me.

"Want me to prove it?" He asked with a glint in his eyes. I frowned.

He gripped my arms and pulled me to him. I gagged at the sparks and he chuckled and sat me on his lap. His black eyes studied my face and his hands cupped my cheeks. I tried to wriggle away but his hold was firm.

Abruptly his lips collided with mine and I gasped at the electrifying warmth rushing through my every nerve. I felt the stranger tense before pulling me harder against him. His hands gripped my waist and he deepened the kiss. I moaned softly. I was so confused but everything felt horrifyingly good and I hated it. I wanted Clayton.