After a one-night stand I had three kids novel Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Being in my office feels strange for the first time in my life. This had always been my safe haven. The place where I always come up with a solution to any problem, but like the first time I met Knightly, I’ve been completely blindsided once again.

I had to call Xo this morning to inform her what’s going on and she’ll be here later tonight to meet with Knightly, his parents, and me to figure out where we all stand. It feels a little dumb to be working when it feels like my world is about to implode..

It was Knightly’s idea for me to come in today so no one suspects a thing. He sent Tessa with me and Tessa brought her friends. They’re making themselves at home around the office while I deal with my meetings. He has the twins and sends me an update every couple of hours. I made him swear not to take them out in public unless he was bringing them to me.

“Your presentation killed,” Cevin says breaking the silence.

I’m usually playing music and working on my new designs to take a break from the computer, but I can’t today. Not with everything Knightly admitted to I’m not a shifter and I can’t even begin to understand everything he had to give up for me, but the expression on his face was heart–wrenching, Pain, guilt, fear, all things that would drive anyone to the cliff he nearly jumped off.

Fuck, it would have been devastating to hear he had died a horrible death. And it would have been everywhere for a very long time. The man is an icon and would have been mourned by millions.

“Thanks, the workers seemed happy,” I offer half–heartedly.

“Are you kidding? They just got a raise and direct deposit. Not to mention the new schedules and the hire–ons. You know who is going to have the greatest sleep of his life tonight?”

“Sully,” I laugh. ”

“You don’t seem too happy about coming back to kick some ass, Phoebs,”

“I am. I love this. You know that. I just have a lot on my mind with Knightly back in my life and then what happened with Kendra and Ruin,” I admit.

“Does that mean you know?” he whispers. I nod. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner,”

“It wasn’t your secret to tell. I’m just a naive mortal,” I laugh. He smiles.

“You’re a mortal, but there is nothing naive about you. I knew I liked you for some reason,”

“And what reason would that be?” I roll my eyes.

“You’re a Luna,” he says softly.

“I’ve heard them call Maria that. What does that mean exactly?”

“Well,” he shrugs and rocks in the moon chair back and forth. “You know what an alpha is now, right?”

“Yes,”

“The alpha is king. We follow because we know he’s going to try his best to protect us and give us all–purpose. He’s the ultimate father figure. Not just to his kids, but to all the kids. He walks the path first to make sure it’s safe and a Luna is everything else.

“She’s our mother. The one that makes sure that the alpha knows we’re all safe. She empowers him. He provides, but she takes what he gives and shares it with all of us. She’s loving and understanding. Warm and inviting. Just like you,”

“Do you know who Knightly is?”

“Everyone knows who Knightly is,” he grins. “Everyone knows who Arnold is too. If there wasn’t already a king of alphas, that motherfucker would be it. He’s rich, strong as fuck, and ruthless,”

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Being in my office feels strange for the first time in my life. This had always been my safe haven. The place where I always come up with a solution to any problem, but like the first time I met Knightly, I’ve been completely blindsided once again.

I had to call Xo this moming to inform her what’s going on and she’ll be here later tonight to meet with Knightly, his parents, and me to figure out where we all stand. It feels a little dumb to be working when it feels like my world is about to implode.

It was Knightly’s idea for me to come in today so no one suspects a thing. He sent Tessa with me and Tessa brought her friends. They’re making themselves at home around the office while I deal with my meetings. He has the twins and sends me an update every couple of hours. I made him swear

not to take them out in public unless he was bringing them to me.

“Your presentation killed,” Cevin says breaking the silence.

I’m usually playing music and working on my new designs to take a break from the computer, but I can’t today. Not with everything Knightly admitted to. I’m not a shifter and I can’t even begin to understand everything he had to give up for me, but the expression on his face was heart–wrenching, Pain, guilt, fear, all things that would drive anyone to the cliff he nearly jumped off.

Fuck, it would have been devastating to hear he had died a horrible death. And it would have been everywhere for a very long time. The man is an icon

and would have been mourned by millions.

“Thanks, the workers seemed happy,” I offer half–heartedly.

“Are you kidding? They just got a raise and direct deposit. Not to mention the new schedules and the hire–ons. You know who is going to have the greatest sleep of his life tonight?”

“Sully,” I laugh.

“You don’t seem too happy about coming back to kick some ass, Phoebs,”

“I am. I love this. You know that. I just have a lot on my mind with Knightly back in my life and then what happened with Kendra and Ruin,” I admit.

“Does that mean you know?” he whispers. I nod. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner,”

“It wasn’t your secret to tell. I’m just a naive mortal,” I laugh. He smiles.

“You’re a mortal, but there is nothing naive about you. I knew I liked you for some reason,”

“And what reason would that be?” I roll my eyes.

“You’re a Luna,” he says softly.

“I’ve heard them call Maria that. What does that mean exactly?”

“Well,” he shrugs and rocks in the moon chair back and forth. “You know what an alpha is now, right?”

“Yes,”

“The alpha is king. We follow because we know he’s going to try his best to protect us and give us all–purpose. He’s the ultimate father figure. Not just to his kids, but to all the kids. He walks the path first to make sure it’s safe and a Luna is everything else.

“She’s our mother. The one that makes sure that the alpha knows we’re all safe. She empowers him. We provides, but she takes what he gives and shares it with all of us. She’s loving and understanding. Warm and inviting. Just like you,”

“Do you know who Knightly is?”

“Everyone knows who Knightly is,” he grips. “Everyone knows who Arnold is too, if there wasn’t already a king of alphas, that motherfucker would be it. He’s rich, strong as fuck, and ruthless,”

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“Are we talking about Arnold Grimly?” I ask.

“Yeah,” he nods.

“Fuck my life,” I sit back. “He’s the richest man in the world,”

“He wishes, but he certainly has the ego,” he scoffs.

“How do we survive something like that?” I ask myself.

“The only way wolves know how, Mama. You take out the threat,” he stands up and takes a knee next to me. “You’re not alone. A lot of people know you. A lot of people love you. And him. His family is very well respected. They do a lot for our community and I’m sure that everyone appreciates that Knightly isn’t like his piece of shit father.

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