[-In the mansion of the Golden Moon Pack-]

Many weeks have passed since they returned to the mansion of Golden Moon Pack.

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Beta Garrett was surrounded with paper works and tasks of keeping the Golden Moon Pack stable.

Trying to keep himself busy.

In order not to think of the things bothering him lately.

First, the upcoming wedding of their Alpha King and they were not invited since he opposed to the idea of Alcyd and Laura getting married despite of not being meant for each other.

He thought that Laura is meant for someone else and their Alpha King is also meant for someone else.

Second, new threats regarding vampires have been plaguing the wolf packs around the kingdom.

Including the Golden Moon Pack.

Security and finances of the wolf pack must be rest assured.

Most of all, the pressure of becoming a father for his first born has been taking a toll on him.

Nervous and worried for what lies ahead for everyone.

In the middle of his paper works and deep thoughts, Athena entered the main office unannounced.

Since Beta Garrett was taking charge for the wolf pack temporarily in behalf of their Alpha, the main office was occupied by Beta Garrett.

"Hun … Have you eaten your lunch?" Athena asked.

"Oh, babe! I have to finish this first. There are plenty of stuff that needs to be done." Beta Garrett continued in reading and signing documents.

"So you skipped lunch once again! How many times I need to tell you? Do not skip your meals and just get back to your work after your meals." Athena worriedly pointed out.

Oliver who was also in the main office could sense the rising tension in Athena's voice.

"I will give you both some privacy." Oliver suggested.

As he stood from his seat.

"Oliver, please stay! Don't leave me with her. She will eat me alive with her nagging if you go." Beta Garrett's plea from his fellow executive officer.

"Nah! You are on your own, bro!" Oliver refused to stay.

He added, "I already told you, it was not a good idea to ignore Athena's reminders."

As soon as he left the main office.

The look on Athena's face became serious and glared at Beta Garrett.

"Fine, I will eat. Just bring my meal here! I do not have time to walk across the hall and then go back here again. Time is of the essence!" Beta Garrett finally gave in to his mate.

His mate, Athena, immediately communicated with Lady Sonja through the mind-link.

'Lady Sonja … It's me, Athena! Kindly bring up the meal of Garrett for lunch in the main office, please?'

'Oh, sure! I will try warm them up first, before bringing it up stairs.' The chief of staff response to Athena's request.

Beta Garrett approached Athena who was standing few meters away from him.

He tried to rub her protruding and growing belly.

Compared with humans, the trimester among werewolf pregnancies are way different. Instead of 9 months, it is shortened into 6 months.

Werewolf fetus grow quicker than normal humans do.

Even those hybrids and mixed bloods.

Normally, the pregnancy of a she-wolf lasts for 6 months before it usually goes for labor.

Rubbing Athena's belly while making baby talk to her growing belly.

"How are you feeling, lately? Aside from being a constant nagger and your extreme mood swings and appetite!" Beta Garrett was concerned with her well-being.

Though he could not resist but to tease his mate, Athena.

"Are you calling me fat?" sudden remark of Athena.

"Babe! I did not say that! You are not fat. How can you be fat? Actually you are looking hot! HOT MOMMA!" immediate clarification and quip of Beta Garrett towards his mate.

"You are just saying that because you want to make me feel good so you can avoid an annoying pregnant mate."

"No, that's not true! I really think you are looking hot for a pregnant woman." Beta Garrett was trying to boost his mate's self-esteem.

"Really?" Athena seeking for reaffirmation.

"Yes, really! Nothing but the truth, babe!" Beta Garrett smiled at Athena.

Then a knock from the door interrupted their beautiful moment together.

"Come in!" Beta Garrett gave his permission.

Jane, Jackson's mate, entered.

"Oh, Jane! What is it?" Beta Garrett curiously asked.

"I am sorry if I disturbed you both." Jane apologized.

"No, you did not!" Beta Garrett replied.

He continued in his query, "What is it about?"

"Okay then! It is about another feral newborn vampire sighted on our borders. Don't worry we got it sorted out, no casualties or got harmed in the process!" Jane reported.

"My god! Isn't it the 10th case for this week only?" Athena emphasized the urgency of the issue.

"Yes! And it is indeed alarming. Thanks, Jane! Good work on leading the patrol units. I will have to send a report to the royal palace regarding our situation here as well. Our neighboring wolf packs are having the same problems." Beta Garrett evident worries in his response to Jane.

"Even the other wolf packs? So there is truly an outbreak of vampires plaguing the borders and the territories of wolf packs. I thought it was just being exaggerated." Athena expressed her concerns as well.

"Apparently not. It is indeed a primary concern of most wolf packs these days." Another explanation coming from Garrett.

Jane interjected between the conversations of the couple.

"Speaking of royal palace, aren't you both gonna attend the royal wedding? When are you going to the royal palace?" Jane wondered.

Beta Garrett looked at his mate.

And clearly, Athena became upset for a moment.

Though, trying her best to remain composed.

"Actually we are not invited to the wedding. So we are not planning to crash someone else's wedding. Even it is our Alpha … Oh, our Alpha King! Where are my manners …" A hint of tension and agitation in Athena's tone and choice of words.

Her mate held her hand and rubbed her back.

From that point on, Jane realized that she raised a sensitive topic.

"Oh … I am sorry if I kind of upset you." another apology coming from Jane.

"It's okay! I guess our opposition to his wedding and future plans made it clear that we are no longer welcome around him." Beta Garrett was referring to their Alpha King, Alcyd.

In his attempt to change the topic.

"Where is Caleb and Scarlett, anyways? I haven't seen them both lately …"

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