Chosen by Fate, Rejected by the Alpha

Chapter 148 - Reece-The Meeting (VOLUME 2)((*LONG CHAPTER*))

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Reece

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I never expected that Dietrich would mate with Shawn right after he got here. That was unexpected, and frankly quite surprising, but mates were beyond our choosing. There is someone out there for everyone, and the Goddess chose Dietrich to be Shawnʼs mate. But how fortunate they would finally get a chance to meet, otherwise they would have been mateless forever. So I guess it was a good thing that I killed Octavius after all.

The dinner started with no other incidents or surprises. Dietrich sat in the spot to my right facing Trinity. Shawn was sitting next to the vampire with a scared and confused look on his face. Agent Otsana joined us at the table as part of the meeting and sat across from Shawn. An extra setting had to be placed to accommodate Shawn who was supposed to be guarding and not eating. Shane, Vincent, David, and Noah were all stationed at the four corners of the room, keeping watch.

Abigail and Peter brought the meal in, extravagant and decadent foods that were both domestic and European. A vintage red wine was paired with the meal for us, well everyone except Little Bunny, she had cran-raspberry juice, it was both delicious and healthy according to her.

Before we actually started eating there was something that I wanted to say, to clear everything up for those who had not been outside.

”There are a few people at this table that still do not know about the news from the Luna and I.” I said in a loud, clear voice. ”Dietrich was able to discern immediately that the Luna and I are expecting a child together. She has yet to visit with a pack doctor, but I would like to spread the news the rest of the way. Shane, Shawn, Agent Otsana, you were not outside when the others found out.”

”That is excellent news.” Shane immediately declared.

”I am happy for you and your Alpha.” Agent Otsana congratulated Trinity. The guards were looking truly happy, and even Shawn was looking a little less nervous as he spoke.

”Congratulations, Luna, that is wonderful news for you and the entire pack.”

”Thank you everyone.” My Little Bunny was a little shy at having them all stare at her, but there was no hiding that smile on her face.

”Now, let us eat. We may talk business now or after, that is up to you Dietrich.” I smiled at those assembled around me.

”I wouldnʼt mind a friendly chat while we eat. But we can hold off on the major issues until after the meal.” Dietrich indicated his preference.

”That sounds perfect. Please, enjoy your meal everyone.”

We ate our food, talking about the upcoming wedding. There were discussions of the baby. And, not surprisingly, Dietrich wanted to know more about Shawn, Shane was all too happy to provide those details from his corner.

”Dietrich, how did you know that I am pregnant?” Little Bunny asked him shortly after we started eating.

”I may not have the same senses as a wolf, and I have never smelled you before so I would not have been able to detect it from that alone. However, as a vampire, I have the ability to sense life. And when I looked at you I saw not just one life essence, but two.”

”Does that mean you would know if someone were having multiples.” Agent Otsana asked in a joking tone of voice.

”I admit, I do not know. It has not happened yet as far as I know. I am not often around pregnant women. If the few that I have encountered personally in the last five hundred years did indeed have multiples I have no way of knowing.”

”Hmm. Sounds like it would be interesting to find out, you know.” Otsana added with a curious smile.

”Are you planning on multiples?” David asked with a hint of shock and fear from across the room.

”Goddess no!” Otsana exclaimed. ”Iʼm still coming to terms with having mated with you, donʼt go and bring kids into this too soon.” David visibly relaxed at those words at which point we all started laughing at the relatively new couple.

”Thatʼs one thing you wonʼt have to worry about.” Dietrich joked with Shawn as he gave him a heated look. ”Weʼve got built-in birth control.” Shawn blushed crimson at those words, his mouth hanging open in utter shock with Shane nearly collapsed to the floor laughing.

”So, Shawn, your brother said that you have not had many relationships and that they didnʼt last long, does that mean that youʼre innocent?” Those words from Dietrich darkened Shawnʼs blush.

”I-I-I-I-I-.” Shawn spluttered uncontrollably, not able to answer.

”Shawn are you?” Shane shouted.