The Rejected Female Wolf - Chapter 156: Chapter 156

"Congratulations on your mating," my mom says after we all pull away from the hug. A small blush comes across my cheeks and I mumble a thank you.
"I'm sorry I haven't seen you guys in forever. I was ju-" I'm cut off by my dad.
"We completely understand. We can spend a lot of time together later. Right now though, it seems someone else wants to talk to you. Just come find us when you're free."
My parents smile as they leave to go talk to other people. Jake comes up and wraps his arms around me.
"I'm so happy you're ok. I was so worried about you when you were gone. I know you've been home for a while now, but I still can remember how scared I was that we wouldn't be able to save you." I squeeze him slightly and he squeezes me back.
"I'm fine, Jake. Everything's fine now." He nods his head and kisses my forehead.
"I got to get back to my mate before she starts worrying," he says before pulling away from me. I nod my head and pull away from him.
"Tell her I said hi!" I say as I see Carter walking up to me. Jake nods before walking away from me.
"So how are things going? Have you made some friends?" I ask Carter once he's in front of me. He shrugs slightly which makes me frown.
"Yeah, I've talked to a few people and everyone is really friendly."
"This pack is really close. It's like a big family," I state with a fond smile on my face.
"You're right. Thank you for letting me join your pack."
"It was the least I could do after everything you helped me with. I wasn't going to just let you go rogue or anything."
"Well thank you for your consideration. I don't want to take anymore of your time though since it looks like alpha Ryder is getting a little restless," Carter says with a small smirk. I glance over my shoulder and see that he's right. I turn back to Carter and give him a quick hug.
"Don't worry, we'll find your mate." He stiffens slightly but doesn't say anything. I walk away from him and head towards Ryder. As soon as he sees me, his eyes light up and a smile forms on his lips. He pulls me into a hug as soon as I'm close enough.
I wrap my arms around Ryder's waist and snuggle into his warm chest.
I can't help but smile as I take in the scene around me. Everyone is laughing and having a good time. Some of the adults are playing games with the kids which is quite funny to watch. Everything is just so perfect at this moment. I wish it would be like this forever. I'm so thankful for the way things have turned out for me. I wouldn't change anything even if I could.
I'm so thankful for my second chance.
Elizabeth's POV
"Zachary David Ross what do you think you're doing?" I place my hands on my hips and arch an eyebrow at my 5 year old son. Yes, it's been five years since everything has happened. I couldn't be more happy with my life. I have an amazing family and amazing friends. I couldn't ask for a better life.
"Mommy, I wasn't doing anything," my son says as he gives me his most innocent look. I try to keep a straight face but a small smile settles on my lips. My son has chocolate all over his hands, his face, and his hair which makes him look even more adorable than he usually does.
"Really? Because it looks like you were eating the chocolate that I told you not to eat." His eyes widen and he immediately starts shaking his head.
"No mommy. I would never do that! You know I always listen to you," he answers, keeping up his innocent act. I roll my eyes and shake my head.
"Go upstairs and have your dad help you have a shower," I say while pinching the bridge of my nose. Zach nods and runs upstairs to find his dad.
Yes, I named my son after Zack. I felt like it was the right thing to do. I know that his actions before weren't right, but if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here right now. He didn't have to do what he did. I'll always be thankful for that.
When I first found out I was pregnant, I was really scared. I was worried that I would be a horrible mother and that my child would end up hating me.
I didn't tell Ryder about my pregnancy until I was almost 4 months pregnant. That's pretty late since werewolves pregnancies are faster than human pregnancies. Werewolf pregnancies are about 5-6 months.
I'm not sure how he didn't realize it earlier, he should have smelled the change in my scent and he should've realized my weight gain.
When I finally told him about the pregnancy, he passed out.
Then when he finally woke up and I told him again he started crying. I'm pretty sure I should've been the one crying because I was the pregnant one, but whatever.