Littlegirlwolf: Thank you all for waiting so patiently. I finally have my new computer and I hope to get out a few chapters. It may take me a few chapters to get back in the rhythm of writing for these stories, but here you go. Please review to tell me who is still reading! Once again, thanks!

Chapter 9? (Not sure what number we're up too)

Vivian's POV:

A few hours later, the boys were put to bed, "Mooommmm!!! Do I have to go to bed? Can I stay up with you? We can have a sleepover!!!" She squealed.

I shook my head. My eyes were already drooping from their tiredness. "No, babe. Today was very tiring for me. Maybe tomorrow, you and I can have a sleepover. The boys can go to Grandma's and you and I can do whatever you want."

Reed was awake more now. She jumped up and down, "Yay!!"

I sighed, "Honey, Mommy's really tired. The faster you get to sleep the faster we get to our slumber party." Reed smiled and ran into her room and grabbed her pajamas. Silently, I helped her put them on. She climbed into bed, singing to herself. I heard Gabriel approach and lean against the door frame. Reed didn't notice him.

"Mommy," She said.

"Yes, sweetie?" I asked, pulling the covers up around her body.

"I've been thinking…." She scrunched up her tiny eyes, "Was that man in the kitchen my daddy?"

I paused. Then nodded, "Yes."

"Why didn't he give me a hug like you when you pick me up from Nanny's house? He didn't even say hello? The meat kids' daddies' give them hugs and kisses. I get hugs and kisses from you and Nanny, but not him."

"I don't know. You have to ask him that." I said softly.

Reed sighed, "Is he going to stay? Cause, Mom, I have a lot of work to do and if I'm going to hang out with him, then he has to make some time for me too." I chuckled quietly.

"Alright, enough questions. Time to go to bed." I told her, giving her a kiss on the head.

"'Nite, Mom." She closed her eyes. Before I got up, she was already snoring quietly. Turning around, I noticed Gabriel was already gone. Well, well, well. An alpha already on the run. He couldn't stand the little bit of heat. I guess he's out of the kitchen.

I slowly shut her door halfway, and checked the boys' room, too. Luckily, they were both asleep. Cole was on the top bed, snoring, and Logan was on the bottom bed with his mouth open. I giggled.

I shut all of the lights off except the hallway light. Walking to my room, I had not expected Gabriela to be there, but he was there. Sitting with his head in his hands, I heard him sigh. I ignored him and walked to my dresser and picked out pajamas.

"What did I do wrong?" I jumped at the sound of his voice. He looked up at me.

"Well, I can say everything, but does that get you any where?" I said snootily.

"Come on, Vivian. Maybe I can make this right, somehow."

I paused, "You should be glad the pups are so young. They forgive easily. I, on the other hand, do not…You heard what Reed said."

"She's pretty smart for being so young."

I smiled, "She takes after me."

He laughed, "What thinks she didn't take after me?" I stared at him.

"A shrewd werewolf wouldn't leave his wife, his mate, his pups." I changed quickly.

"Vivian, I want to start by apologizing. I went to the first pack, and saw that the Alpha had two kids and he was fine. He managed everything perfectly and it looked like his wife was happy. I asked him how he managed all of it and he just said, "It mostly just comes to you. You'll understand when you have your own family." I went to a few more packs and saw how they managed things. By then it was a couple of months and I was scared. Scared I already messed things up. Then I remembered what your mom had said, "He takes care of the alpha position and the wife takes over the family." I kept going and going to each pack to prove her right…I don't know what I was doing."

"You…You can stay on the couch." I told him climbing into bed.

"What can I do to make you forgive me?" He asked, pleading.

"Did you sleep with anyone?" I asked avoiding the question.

"No." I searched into his eyes. Somehow, I could tell he wasn't lying.

"Well? What can I do, Vivian? I'm begging." I was waiting for him to go on his knees, but thankfully, he stayed where he was.

I shook my head, "The only thing that will make it all right…is for you to quit Alpha position. To let you know, I already quit mine." He stared at me, speechless. "I'm really tired, Gabriel. The blankets are in the closet. Same place they were since you left."

He stared at me, before getting up and shutting the door quietly behind him.

I was surprised the next morning to see Gabriel asleep on the couch. He looked awkward. Him being big and all and the couch being small. Esme and I sat quietly, drinking our coffees and teas. We watched him. Questions invading our mind like bees.

Can I forgive him?

Can the children forgive him?

Will he give up his position?

Will he leave?

A/N- I was going to continue onto the next question, but I do want to get to the other story. I have to say that before I was also a little blank, but now!! Tell me, would you like Gabriel's thought as of what happened now, or keep going with Vivian? I have soo much to work with!! Please Review!!