The Alpha's Exchanged Mate
The Alpha’s Exchanged Mate – Chapter 199

Edwina’s POV…

“My beautiful angel.” I cooed in Star’s ear as I rocked her, placing soft k****s on her cheeks.

“You both look like an amazing pair. I’m glad you look better than before.” Becca noted.

She was right; I didn’t need to be told that I looked better. I know I do feel better. It’s been two weeks since Ben and Sonia’s death and just a few days to when John Sinclair will be executed as ordered by the pack’s council.

I had insisted on a judgement harsh and worthy enough for what he did. He didn’t deserve any mercy in the first place. Killing him for the murder he committed was the perfect punishment. I had made up my mind to never see him till he took his last breath, knowing he would only try to mess with my head if I did. Also, the sizzlers pack alpha had come around for dinner, and I must say he is a delightful personality. It felt really nice that Xander didn’t put up a fight with him. A good leader always makes peace, not war.

Xander, on the other hand, should be awarded as the most thoughtful and loving partner anyone would love to have. He has been supportive throughout my grieving moments, spoiling me with little gifts. I fell sick a week ago due to the stress I was putting myself in. We all knew such would happen since I had been crying every of my insides out.

Looking up at the wall clock in Becca’s room, it turned out I had been seated in the room for some hours. I had intentionally stayed in her room to avoid stressing her with moving around while carrying Star. And the time also made me aware that Xander should have been back. I shifted a bit in my chair, trying not to wake a sleepy Star up.

“Xander isn’t back yet,” I muttered absentmindedly.

“Missing him already?” Becca taunted.

I shrugged shyly, “maybe, just a little.”

I giggled out loud. His arrival had become something that I looked out for every now and then. He makes every time we spend together worthwhile. Xander cuddles me to sleep after long s*x. He has also made it a point of duty to entertain me with stories from his office on a daily basis, joking about how Caleb embarrasses himself during work hours. I must admit I am getting really attached to him.

“He hasn’t called me and isn’t back yet.”

“You are going red right now.”

I rubbed at my cheek, blushing hard, “what do you mean?”

Becca laughed loudly, “you are so cute when you act that way.”

“He makes me happy, Becca, and it feels so liberating. It’s not forced, and it comes with complete ease.”

Things were beginning to take a different turn entirely in a positive way. All I ever wanted was coming to me, and I couldn’t thank the goddess enough. Staring down at Star’s beautiful face, I felt so proud of her for holding up nicely. She had gotten accustomed to Becca and didn’t act any demanding. I couldn’t thank Becca enough for taking her off my hands. It’s not like I couldn’t look after her, but I felt I would fit better as a godmother. And it appears that Becca and Caleb are obsessed with her. My hands went to my belly, I couldn’t wait to have a mini Xander prancing around.

“You also make him happy Luna. You deserve every happiness you get.” Becca stated.

I hummed a yes, “let’s go prepare dinner.”

“Are you sure about this? I don’t want you going all pale at the sight of the food.”

“Whatever Becca, I know that’s just a means to stop me from coming to the kitchen with you.”

Becca laughed loudly. Since I became aware of my pregnant state, nausea was no longer far from me. There was a day I had almost puked in all of the breakfast prepared on one of the days Xander decided to stay home. Becca had refused to let me into the space any longer, and Xander supported the decision. She wasn’t being spiteful, though; it was only a means to protect me. Every puking comes with a form of weakness I can’t seem to understand.

“They are back.” Said Becca.

I grinned up at her, “finally!”

“You sound so excited.”

“Well, I had asked him to get me ice cream on his way back.”

“Why didn’t you just make an order for it? I could have had one of the maids go for you.”

I shook my head, “no, I wanted it to be Xander.”

“Thought you said he hasn’t called you all day.”

“We spoke early this morning and had a chat where I told him of my cravings.” I listed like a child.

Throwing her head to the back, Becca had a good laugh. “The pregnancy hormones really got you good.”

“No denying.” I didn’t realize carrying Star would take a toll on my arm. The moment I stood up, I felt a kind of not-so-sharp pain spread through my arm. I g*****d lightly.

Becca stretched her hands, “here, let me have her.”

Handing Star over to her, I practically ran down the hallway and stairs. When I made my way down, it surprised me to see Caleb and Xander stuck at the far end of the room. Their heads together, almost like they were gossiping about something.

“Hey!” I muttered behind them.

The both of them jerked off their seat like they had been caught doing something wrong. It surprised me a whole lot.

“Is everything okay?” I questioned, raising a brow at them.

Caleb gulped, “good evening, luna.”

“Hi, Caleb.”

“Xander, is everything okay?” I had all of my eyes watching his every move.

Xander appears to be avoiding my eyes and he looks really bothered about something. When his eyes eventually met with mine, they held some uncertainty.

“What’s going on?” I turned to Caleb again, knowing he might answer me. “Tell me, Caleb, what’s going on?”

Bracing himself, Caleb took in a deep breath. His hands intertwined with each other. “Actually, Luna, we have no idea how to break this news to you. But I do hope you take it to heart lightly. We learnt that John Sinclair has committed suicide!”