The Alpha's Exchanged Mate
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 167

Edwina’s POV…

I paced the doorway back and forth, trying to listen in on what was going on. I was supposed to be in the room serving as a support system for my sister when she needed me the most, but instead, I was about to pass out myself.

For four days straight, Sonia has been experiencing contractions that go back and forth. The nurse assigned to watch her all through the time had been replaced by another person, as they didn’t expect it would take that long for her water to actually break.

I have been having sleepless nights and preoccupied with the thoughts of Sonia that I have deprived not just myself of some sleep but also Xander of s*x. The thoughts made my libido paralysed, but I felt like a monster at the mere thought of having s*x at the expense of my sister wallowing in pain.

Even though Xander has been most considerate, I know it’s uneasy for him to hold it in. About two times, I heard his g****s while he jerked off in the middle of the night. I missed him more, too, and my body ached for his touch.

But there is a need to get this over with, and it seems like the most important thing at the moment. I had been sent out of the room because I was scaring Sonia more with my attitude. Becca had no other choice than to come with me. So, just the theta, her iota and Athena were in there with her. I can hear her loud screams.

If I wasn’t so cowardly, I would have been there to hold her hands tightly.

I felt a soft hand on my shoulder. Looking up, my eyes held Becca’s gaze. “There is nothing you would have done if you were there. All you can do now is hope she scales through the hurdle.”

I nodded, blinking back the tears that threatened to fall. Becca has the right words to say for every situation. It’s almost like a part of her. She patted a long couch that the guards brought out for us to sit on.

I walked stealthily next to her, sitting down. I leaned my head on her shoulder. “are you sure she would be fine?”

Becca nodded, “trust me she is a strong woman and can withstand anything, even a raging storm. Trust her to fight for not just her child but herself.”

I believed Becca, knowing how unrelenting Sonia is, as I knew she would do all she could to survive.

Deciding to stay strong on behalf of my sister, I thought to change the topic instead. I had almost forgotten all about Becca because of Sonia. Now that I had the opportunity to be near her, we might as well talk.

I nudged her playfully by the waist, grinning. “so tell me, how is it with yourself and Caleb?”

Becca’s eyes glazed over as a bright smile played on her lips. “it’s beautiful.” She paused. “When he had come to meet me that night, I had thought it was to scold me and remind me of how much he loves Ramona and to tell me off as usual. It took me by a huge surprise when Caleb admitted how he was feeling to me.”

I stared wide-eyed, “he admitted to liking you also?”

She nodded happily, “yes and not just that; Carlos said he never had a deep feeling towards me. He had only acted that way to annoy Caleb. He is into Bella.”

“Wow, that’s a twist of fate,” I muttered.

“Definitely.” She sighed.

I observed her face for a while and couldn’t help but admit that love makes you glow a bit differently. Becca looks ten years younger, and I’m not even exaggerating, her smile was bright and it could light up a whole room. I felt a bit jealous of her.

All my life, I have never had the liberty of falling in love and having it reciprocated. It’s really nice seeing that love does exist, and it has to involve two people.

“I can bet you are super excited right now,” I said to her.

Becca exhaled, leaning into the couch. “I am over the moon, Luna. Being with Caleb makes it seem like the best thing to ever happen to me. I know it’s only been a few days, but it feels like it would last a lifetime. The last time I had felt this way was when I had fallen in love with my late husband, but it didn’t even feel this peaceful. I need to thank you so much, Luna Edwina. For being a support system when I needed someone the most. I don’t know if I would ever be able to repay you.”

I waved my hands in dismissal, “stop spluttering nonsense, Becca. You are like a sister to me now, and the only way you can repay me is to remain happy and never let anything or anyone take your joy away from you.”

Stretching out my hands to pull her into an embrace. She held onto me tightly.

“I will never forget your kind gesture.” She muttered. I could feel my shoulder wet. Becca was crying.

“Hey, hey, don’t do that. You would need to save the tears till when you both are getting married, and I decide to give a toast.” I said playfully, making her laugh.

I had forgotten all about my inner sorrows for a while, and the moment my eyes stayed glued on the door again, my heart became heavy. Noticing the change in my mood, Becca held tightly onto my hand.

Like she knew just exactly what I needed. I decided to think happy thoughts. I couldn’t wait to hold my little niece or nephew in my hands. I’m very certain I would dot on the child so much, it made me more excited knowing that the bond between Sonja and myself would become stronger and our family would finally rise from the ashes.

Nothing made me happier than knowing our joyous days were near. I stood up, walking to the door, trying to strain my ear to hear a sound. The door opened up all of a sudden. The iota stood by the door.

No intention of being rude, but I couldn’t wait to listen to what she had to say before I took it upon myself and barged into the room.

My legs were brought to an instant halt when my eyes landed on the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen in my entire life.