Chapter 33

It was the final day before the battle I could feel the nervousness floating across the packs as well as the worry and fear held by the pups and those who were not going to take part in the fight.

The past few days had consisted of nonstop training, securing our borders and making sure the safe room was fully prepped for those who would not be fighting.

I had decided to give everyone a day off knowing that not everyone would be returning after this fight so the packs grabbed at the chance to spend their last moments with their families unsure of what the future would hold for them.

As soon as Alek and I had woken up from our long needed sleep we went in search of Kevin who we found being entertained by Evan. I couldn’t keep the smile from my face as I saw Evan making silly faces at Kevin as he laughed his head off rolling around on the floor with Elise giggling next to him.

I felt myself laughing along causing the kids to realise they had an audience as soon as Kevin saw us he screamed and ran to us.

“Mummy, Daddy are you going to play with me, Evan and Elise today” Kevin said giggling whilst he pushed his arms around me for a hug.

I pulled him into my arms holding him on my hip giving him a squeeze as Alek joined in on the hug.

“Yes Kevin your mommy and I have nothing to do today except to spend our time with you” Alek chuckled as he started to tickle Kevin who couldn’t contain his giggles.

I saw Evan and Elise standing to the side awkwardly, I should have realised they would feel weird about Alek’s introduction to our family.

I handed Kevin to Alek and walked towards Evan and Elise pulling them both into a hug I could sense the worry they felt about the war tomorrow and its outcome.

I tried to put as much reassurance in that hug for them trying to tell them that everything was going to be alright without speaking the words because if I did I know it would be a lie.

I felt them both wrap their arms around me knowing this might never happen again as I pulled away slightly I saw tears on Elise’s face.

I didn’t want to worry Kevin he shouldn’t have to worry about if his parents will live after tomorrow.

“Alek why don’t you take Kevin and you both can start making breakfast” as I looked into Alek’s eyes I saw a look of understanding cross them as he took an excited Kevin to the kitchen.

“Yay daddy let’s make pancakes” Kevin squealed.

I giggled along with Evan and Elise who also couldn’t contain their laughter at Kevin’s antics.

I held Elise’s face in my hands wiping away her tears “are you okay sweetie” I asked.

She shook her head “No I’m scared I don’t want you to get hurt or die you’re like a mum to me and Evan, you took us in when no one else did I love you sissy I don’t know what we’ll do if something happens to you” she cried out as I pulled her into my arms for another hug I could see Alek nodding his head at her words.

“Sshhhhh... I need you to be strong Elise for Kevin okay you know I’m going to try my hardest to come out of it alive but would you rather we didn’t fight and let ourselves be killed by the rogues and hunters anyway” I asked calmly.

“No, it’s not just you Evan said he was going to fight as well so both of you could get hurt” Elise whimpered in my arms.

“What!!!!!!” this was the first time I was hearing about Evan taking part in the fight, he is stupid if he thinks I’m going to let him take part in something so dangerous he had only passed the first level of training he was just a beginner. I turned to Evan glaring at him.

“Don’t you dare think your taking part in this war, you’re going to be on that battlefield over my dead body Evan” I shouted angrily.

“You can’t stop me Sissy do you know how bad I feel that you’re going to be out there fighting while I’m in the safe room I’m going to help” he said determinedly.

“No you are not fighting, as your Alpha I forbid it” I said authority pouring from my voice.

“No that’s not fair” I could feel the anger and disappointment coming of him.

As I disconnected myself from Elise I walked towards Evan clasping his hands in mine.

“Evan do you know why I don’t want you to fight?” I asked in a whisper he took a moment to consider my question and shook his head side to side saying no.

“It’s because I’m going to need someone I trust to look after everyone who is left at the pack house in the safe room, you know that none of them will be able to fight so you will be needed to keep an eye on them” I simply said.

He considered for a minute before looking me in the eye and smiling a sad smile before saying “I will protect them I won’t let you down sissy” I gave him a quick hug before pulling them both towards the kitchen.

“Come on let’s see how far Alek and Kevin have got with those pancakes by the smell of it they have already burnt them all” I smiled as we walked into the kitchen the mood lightened.

We all stopped shocked at what we were seeing I couldn’t contain the giggles that were escaping my mouth at seeing Alek and Kevin covered in the pancake mixture. What surprised me was how much of it there was.

It seemed that they hadn’t been content with simply covering themselves with the mixture but also the kitchen counters and cabinets as well.

I heard hushed giggles next to me as I walked towards Alek and Kevin who both had sheepish smiles on their faces at being caught in their little food fight.

“And what do you two think you’re doing” forcing my voice to take on a disapproving tone.

I could see the frightened expression on both Alek and Kevin’s face they looked so similar in that moment you knew they were father and son “were sorry mommy we didn’t mean to makes a messs” Kevin whispered pouting his lips and widening his eyes.

“Yes were very sorry Leila we didn’t mean to make a mess we were just having fun” Alek said as he tried to comfort Kevin at the same time as trying to get me to accept hi apology.

I couldn’t contain my laughter their matching pouting lips and puppy like eyes made me think that they were so sweet but as the pancake mixture dripped down Alek’s hair into his eyes I couldn’t contain my laughter inside me anymore.

It seemed like I was not the only one as both Evan and Elise had tears streaming down their faces from trying to contain their laughter.

“Okay if we want breakfast I think I’m going to have to make it, Evan Elise you’re going to help me clean up and ill make us all a fresh batch of pancakes, Alek take Kevin upstairs both of you need to clean yourselves up ok” I said as I delegated out the tasks for everyone as soon as everyone had calmed down.

Kevin nodded walking ahead of Alek to rush upstairs to have a bath he always loved them because he got to splash around in the water. Alek however stopped next to me before following Kevin.

“I’m sorry Il mio amore I didn’t mean to cause you so much trouble” Alek said sadly.

I gripped his left hand which seemed to have escaped from being covered in pancake batter and squeezed it.

“Don’t be sorry we all needed that especially the kids, it gave them something to think and laugh about instead of the war thank you Alek, I don’t know what I would do without you” I gave him a soft kiss on the lips trying to convey my gratitude for bringing something cheerful into the kids lives.

He looked shocked but then he smiled a stunning smile and squeezed my hand before walking up the stairs as Kevin was waiting for him at the top.

I turned towards Evan and Elise who were both staring at me with slight smirks on their face before looking at each other and saying simultaneously “sissy’s in love ooooohhhhhhh”.

I blushed at their comment “either you both clean up or you won’t be getting any pancakes” I said.

That made them both snap their heads back to the task at hand in no time the kitchen was spotless and there was pancakes piled up on five plates.

As soon as I had placed all the plates on the table I could hear footsteps running down the stairs as both Alek and Kevin appeared staring straight at the plates filled with pancakes both rushing to claim their seats.

“Yay thank you mommy you makes the bestest pancakes ever” Kevin shouted as he pushed a large bite of pancake into his mouth his cheeks swelled as he tried to swallow it.

Alek chuckled as he watched Kevin before tucking into his own pancakes we all sat in a comfortable silence broken only by Kevin making conversation with Evan and Elise. As we all finished our food and I put the dishes into the dishwasher I turned to the kids.

“Okay kids me and Alek wanted to spend all day with you so we decided to have a movie day is that okay with all of you” I smiled to myself knowing what the reaction was going to be.

“Yes that would be great sissy” Evan smiled at me.

“Yes please it’s going to be so fun” Elise said while she jumped up and down.

“Yessssss we get to watch movies” Kevin said while jumping onto Evan who laughed while holding him up as best as he could.

“Okay so that’s decided Alek why don’t you take Kevin and Elise to pick some movies out me and Evan will bring the snacks” I smiled.

It took little to no time to get all the snacks to the movie room that I had created for the pack when we wanted to have time to spend as a pack together.

We had sweet and salted popcorn cheese nachos with various dips as well as different types of chocolates.

We went through movie after movie laughing and joking we even had another fight but this one wasn’t with food but with pillows.

As the light of day drained from the sky into darkness we realised that we had ignored it because we hadn’t wanted the night to end scared of what was to come tomorrow.

Kevin was half asleep as Alek and I walked Evan and Elise to their rooms I gave them both a kiss and a hug followed by an I love you which I was surprised to find copied by Alek as they both crept into their rooms to find sleep.

Alek and I tucked Kevin into his bed giving him a good night kiss seeing as he had fallen asleep.

As I got ready for bed I couldn’t help but feel an overwhelming dread for what was to come tomorrow might be my last day alive what would happen to the kids to Alek.

Alek wrapped his arms around me in comfort dragging me towards the bed simply holding me.

“I’m scared Alek but I know I have to be strong I mean I’m the leader of the Ordinem lupus and I’m acting like a little girl but I can’t help it” I whispered.

“Sshhhhh il mio amore do not be scared we will get through this together, I know you feel scared so am I we do not Know of what is to come tomorrow but I don’t want to think about that only the here and know with you in my arms.”

As his words soothed me it made me realise how much Alek had come to mean to me only making it so much more important that we win the war. The thought of losing anyone from my pack especially Alek and the kids was too much for me to bear.

No I wouldn’t let anything happen to them, they are my everything and no one is taking away from me those I care about let’s see them try.

Rip out the throat of anyone that hurts our family we will protect them with our last breath if that is what it takes.

As my wolf made her presence known I couldn’t help agree with her we had too much to lose tomorrow that’s what made us stronger we had something that the rogues and hunters don’t.

We have something to fight for.

With that thought I drifted off to sleep being held in Alek’s arms, uncertain of what tomorrow would bring.