Hey guys welcome back! It's been a while since I updated this story. I'm sorry if this is a short story because this is my first fanfiction story ever so don't expect a lot from me. I also made this chapter longer than usual. Hope you enjoy this chapter!
Humphrey's POV
If I didn't hear it right, Kate came to find me this whole time? What for? I mean isn't she with Garth, why did she bother to come look for me? I left because of her and she came back for me? I mean I kind of do miss Kate but If she didn't already notice I have a little baby here with me and I can't return back to Jasper Park. Although I do miss my friends, I just want Sophia to be happy. I have a new life now, I'm a father and I have to look out for her. She means so much to me, without her I don't know where I would've been. After all she's the one who made me feel happy, and full of love again. It was very hard work to support for her, taking care of her and feeding her. But in the end, it was all worth it. I was wondering why Kate came looking for me, after all she was the least expected person to run into me. I was with Kate walking up the hill toward the den. It was still snowing outside, and it was getting dark. I was a quiet walk, only the wind was howling and the snow was getting stronger. And of course, Sophia was howling and playing with my mane, it was pretty funny. Kate in the other hand was just looking down all the time, not that it really did bother me. I'm surprised why Kate came to meet me, I wonder if it's something important. We made our way up the hill and the den was down in the distance.
Kate's POV
Millions of thoughts were flowing over my head. I was spacing out many times and I was getting really dizzy. At first I never would've imagined that I would get Humphrey back, but I never would've imagined he has a daughter. To be honest I was really sad, not that he has a daughter, but because he found real love and chose someone else over me. I guess I deserved it because after all he's in this place because of me. I felt ashamed that I brought him into this mess, and if there's anyway I could fix it I would be more than happy to help him. But Humphrey just change a little, he changed a lot. I mean a lot. He has gotten more studdly and brawny, about the size of Garth; even bigger. His huge muscles were flexing as each step he took. To be honest I felt myself drool a little by how hot he looks right now. His fur coat got darker, turned even more grey. I also noticed many scars across his body, he had a big one across the side of his foreleg, and one down the flank of his body. He looks has been through hell before he left Jasper. He made it up the hill and Humphreys den was just down the distance. It wasn't a big den, just perfect enough to fit a family, of course for Humphrey and his family.
"Well here we are, home sweet home" Humphrey chuckled as he came in sat down. Sophia went running to her bone she uses as a chewing toy.
I couldn't help but just stare at his eyes. It looks to me like his eyes changed, it isn't as sky, icy blue as it used to be. Instead it's more darker, not that it's bad or anything's it's just not what I intended to look like. I was really exhausted, I needed to rest. I really hope I'm not dreaming because I really want to talk to Humphrey tommorow. It was really awkward between us two as we sat on opposite sides of the den.
"So, Kate are you hungry? I could bring some food, I hid meat in a burrow somewhere, I'll be right back." He smiled.
"Thank you Humphrey, that's really sweet of you" I said staring into his eyes. He got up and he left the den.
I layer my head down in exhaustion. I looked down into the ground thinking. I was thinking of many stuff, mostly on Humphrey. My thoughts came out of my head as Sophia came by my side. The look on her face as she smiled was adorable. I can already see why Humphrey loves her so much. No one would hurt such a cute little inocent face. She later rested her head on my fronf legs as if it was a pillow. I wasn't bothered by her at all and I brought her by me a little closer. I brought her by my chest as I brought my head up. She looks up to me.
"So Kate, how do you know my daddy?" Sophia asked with a puzzled look on her face.
She doesn't know anything between me and Humphrey. I had to tell her the truth, so I couldn't lie in front of her. I took a deep breath and told her the truth.
"Look Sweetie, Your Father was the one I was looking for." I smiled at her. I felt like she was my little child as I was snuggling with her.
She has a surprised look on her face."Well aren't you happy now? You won't have to be looking outside in the cold anymore, you could stay here with us" She said with puppy eyes.
"I would love to, but I don't know what he thinks about that. You would have to ask him dear." I say softly. She nodded her head. I just smiled down at her thinking of what I should do. Then something random came in my mind.
"Do you want me to give you a bath sweetie?" I ask her. I gave her a lick on the cheek.
"What's a bath?" She tilts her head. Losing a mother at a young age is very hard, and I can see why it is even harder for Humphrey to take care of her. I do my best to make up for it.
"A bath is what mother's give to their pups when they stink, so they get all washed up and smell good." I told her. She's still confused.
"I asked you before Kate, what's a mother?" Sophia says a little seriously. I was afraid on what to tell her next. But now I had to, and she has to know.
"A mother is someone who takes care of their offspring. A mother is a female and the one who cares and looks out for their kids. A father is someone who protects their kids. A mother loves their kids very much. A loving mommy that cares for you is very important." I told her as I started giving her a bath. I licked her head and her body, she couldn't stop giggling since she was ticklish, we both started laughing. I stopped until she spoke up.
"So That means that you are my mommy?" She looked up to me. She was smiling, hoping a yes as an answer.
Oh no. What do I do now? I don't want to say no, since I feel like that would break her poor little heart. And I wouldn't want to say yes since Sophia might go on to tell Humphrey. I wouldn't want to know what Humphrey might think about that. My heart was racing a little, as Sophia was wagging her tail looking at me waiting for an answer.
"Well-" I stopped talking as Humphrey came in the den with food.
"I'm back, I see you two are bonding up a little, that's amazing" he chuckled.
"Yay food" Sophia yelled running to the frozen meat. I'm glad I didn't tell her about that who knows what might've happened next.
"Well that was quite the walk to get food dont ya think?" I Said sitting down next to him and biting on the carcass.
"Yea it is, I keep my food in a hiding place where Sophia and I walk up to every day. She always loves to go on walks." Humphrey says taking a bite.
Sophia on the other hand was struggling to get a price of the meat. Her jaws weren't strong enough to pull the meat so Humphrey walks up to her and bites it off for her. It was kind of funny to watch.
"Here ya go princess, don't eat to much you don't want a tummy ache" Humphrey says sitting by me again. She nods as she starts eating.
"She's amazing. She takes all her traits from you Humphrey" I Said smiling back at him.
"You think so?" He said back.
"Yea totally" Now was the time to ask questions.
"So Humphrey, sorry if I bury your bubble but what happened to your mate?" I ask. I was very curious but I really wanted to know what happened to her. It's hard for me to imagine Humphrey having a mate, and I felt bad saying that out loud as it made me feel sad.
He finished his last bite and he spoke up.
"I never had a mate kate" he said softly.
I was confused. How could Humphrey not have a mate? So he just found a wolf and mated with her and he left her? This was getting out of hand as I was getting a little upset. How could Humphrey do such a thing? I would've never imagine Humphrey doing that.
"But, how? You mated with a wolf and left her?" I asked a little more serious than surprised. He took a deep breath before he responded.
"No Kate look. I never found a wolf and mated. As soon as I left Jasper, I found Sophia In the woods all alone without anyone around so I became her father" Humphrey said quietly. He didn't want Sophia to hear.
I was surprised. My eyes bulged out and I put my paw around me mouth. How could I even think of Humphrey mating with a wolf and leaving?
"Humphrey, you're saying you found her as a pup and you took care of her and became a father till this very day?" I Said surprised. I was amazed, Humphrey found an orphan pup and sacrificed his own life to care for a living creature. No wonder Humphrey wants to take care of this precious gift.
"Yea, sorry I never told you," Humphrey said looking away.
"How did you do it Humphrey!? How did you feed her!? I mean you didn't have milk to produce. Where did you find her!?" I questioned him rapidly, I wanted to know the backstory of what happened.
"Woah woah Kate slow Down. I'll tell you the whole story." He smiled to me as he came closer to me.
Flashback 3 months ago...
Humphrey's POV
*Continues from the end of Chapter 3*
"What am I going to do with you?" I whisper to myself. The little pup moves to my side coming closer and hugging my body. I look around to see if someone would come and take it. I know that I can't take care of a little pup, I mean if I was a female it would've been easier. I lick the frozen wolf pup as it purrs. The snowstorm started to pick up, I picked it up and brought it to my den down in the valley. As I came in the den, the poor thing started crying. I didn't know what to do, so I try to calm it down by hushing. It was hungry and I didn't know what to give her, I couldn't give it meat since it didn't have teeth to bite on. I was afraid, I didn't want it to starve to death. "Come on Humphrey. Think! Think!" I started to panic.
Then came an idea. It wasn't the best but it's the only idea. I quickly run out of my den and I run into the frozen feilds. I find a big leaf out in the bushes that I ran towards. I look down a tree and I see a frozen bee hive that I saw earlier in the day. I break the hive and inside I see warm honey from what the bees gathered all winter. It was a dick move but I had to save the poor little wolf. I pour the honey combs into the big leaf and I run back in my den. I see the little wolf pup crying and howling. It still couldn't see yet. I got closer to the pup and I poured the honey as I used the leaf as a straw. The honey went flowing into the pup's mouth. Boy it was hungry, it didn't drink all the honey but we can use it later if we need. It was full and I got back to cuddling with it. I still didn't know what to do with it. I mean I couldn't take care of it, but I also didn't want to leave it all alone in the cold winter air. I sighed and licked the pup. It fell asleep right in my arms. I couldn't move, I didn't want to wake the pup up. I just rested my head close to the pup's little body. I also noticed the pup was a female, not that I really cared. I closed my eyelids and fell asleep.
The next day I woke up, looking around the den until I noticed what was left of last night. The wolf pup was laying on my forelegs. I needed to go hunting, but I couldn't leave it alone in the den. Then I remember the place I hid my food two days ago in a burrow. I quickly run up to the place and get my frozen carcass and I run back into my den. I see the pup still sleeping, it was really cute the way she sleeps. She was sleeping in a little circle, kind of how Kate was on the train on the way home to Jasper. I never thought I would think about Kate again, it just came in my mind because of how cute it was. I started eating and I looked at the pup, I stopped eating and I looked back at her. Her eyes were opened, she had very gorgeous eyes, a light sky blue eyes, kind of like myself. I awe at her and I bring her toward me. She was sort of learning to walk, as she was dragging her body toward mine. She leaned on my chest and purred. She was smiling up at me and I couldn't help but smile back. That's when I realized, I need her in my life. After weeks of not seeing wolves, stealing from packs and getting into brutal fights with other, I look deep into her eyes and soul and I see love, peace, and beauty. She's helping me become the wolf I used to be, friendly, and loving. No more violence, and war, just innocence. That's the day I realized she was my daughter, my love, and the one I cared about the most.
"I will make you Sophia, it was my mother's name. You really do remind me of her, you are truly beautiful and amazing. I will take care of you and care for you, and mostly I will protect you with all my heart. Because that's what fathers do." I say leaning down to kiss her forehead. She smiled back and began licking my nose with her cute little tongue. I couldn't believe she was my daughter. It was truly unexpected for me to run into Sophia, but I'm glad I did because who knows what would've happen to me if I didn't, I wouldn't have been who I am today.
Flashback ends
Kates POV
I was crying. His story was so emotional no word could express it. I was proud of Humphrey. He saved a dying orphan all alone and he took it in his life and made it his. Humphrey was truly the most amazing, lovable person I ever met in my life. I brought him through the pain, and he came back with a child in his arms. I look at him and he looks at me. Humphrey has always been the fun loving omega he was. I'm still crying tears of joy.
"Oh come here Humphrey!" I say hugging him tightly. I never want to let go of his embrace. I always loved him, now when I'm hugging him his muscles add a bonus.
"Thank you Kate" he said back. I just smile and stare at his deep blue eyes. He's always the omega he was. Even though he looks like a fierce alpha, his personality and loving spirit will never change. Never.
"Oh and Sophia fell asleep on the floor again." he said. I looked back at Sophia and I see her she was on the ground snoring. Thank God She was asleep this whole time. If she heard us I didn't know what would happen. Humphrey gently picked her up by the scruff not waking her up.
"Come here sleeping beauty" he says as he lays and cuddles around her, wrapping his tail around as a blanket. It was so cute for Humphrey to snuggle with her, they look amazing together.
"You guys look super cute, you are truly an amazing father Humphrey. I never would've imagined you being a father." I Said.
"Yea, after I left Jasper Park, I thought everything went downhill. Until I met this little furball. Sophia changed my whole life around." He said looking down to her licking her cheek. He looked back at me.
I felt guilty as he mentioned Jasper Park. He was the reason he's here. I had to apoligize to him right now at this very moment.
"Humphrey I'm sorry for what I've done. I should've told you I was getting married. The day you left Salty comes up the me and says that you've left Jasper. I was sad, my best friend was gone. I canceled the wedding and it turns out Garth was in live with lily. I came this whole way to find you and I never stopped because I felt like we were meant to be together" I told him with a little tear in my eyes.
He quickly stood up on all fours and listened.
Humphrey's POV
Hold on a second. I'm not sure I heard that right.
"W-wait, Kate. You're saying you didn't marry Garth and you were looking for me this whole time?" I Said hoping for a yes. My heart was pounding. I never thought she would do that.
"Yes Humphrey. I'm sorry for everything I've done" Kate said starting to cry softly. I got closer to her and I hugged her. I never thought I would get so see her again. I forgave her, I know it wasn't her choice to marry Garth, it was the pack law. But Kate still came after me because that's what was missing in her life.
"You don't need to be sorry Kate. It was good for what you did. It was good for me to leave Jasper because I brought someone else with me in my life." I Said motioning to Sophia sleeping cutely be my side. Kate couldn't help but smile. We were both exhausted so we had to go to bed.
"You are the best father anyone can have. And you have the best daughter any father could have. You should be happy for what you've done." Kate said. She was right. I should be happy for what I've done. After all Kate and I were now even on every mistake we've ever made.
"GoodNight Kate. We got a long day tommorow." I said yawning and heading to bed.
"GoodNight Humphrey" Kate said back heading to sleep.
Hey guys! Thank you for reading this chapter. There are many more chapters yet to come that I'm working on so please be patient. This story does have a happy ending so please hold your tears for the very end! Another quick note to those Father's and mother's out there, I want to thank you for what your doing with your children becuase they will grow up knowing what an amazing job you've done for them in protecting and caring for them. If you have the time go to your kids right now and give them a kiss and tell them you love them! As of right now I'll see you later! Adios!