Alfred's POV

I lied to him, I straight out lied to him and he didn't even notice. Hell I'm surprised my kid brother didn't correct me though I doubt he cares as long as we're out of that house. Where he even is right now in this huge ass house I'm not hundred percent sure but once I finish my shower I'm sure I'll find him. Knowing him he's either watching TV or getting a small snack but as I turn off the water I hear him calling from the bathroom door, "Hey Alfie?"

"Yeah Buddy?" I answer as I reach for a towel, "I'll be out in a few minutes okay?" When I hear him answer with an okay I wrap the towel around my waist. It's been a while since I've taken a good long look at myself in the mirror and really I'm just thankful that most of the scars I now have are small or light enough that no one will really notice. Well I hope anyway, but the the only thing that's really noticeable at this moment is my baby bump.

I turn sideways and just stare at my body in the mirror. "Damn…" I mutter softly as I rest my hand on her I swear it was muscle just a few weeks ago but now my mind starts to wander. Instantly my mind goes to what my body's going to look in a few more weeks and the thought actually scares me slightly. I can protect her easily now but what about when I'm six months along or even eight? I'm going to have to guard her and be her hero after all. Not that I'd be anything but since I already love my little girl.

I look up as the door opens to see my brother looking at me with wide eyes. "Peter, knock dude."

"I…I'm sorry Alfie. I just wanted to make sure you were okay." He says quietly as he takes a step into the large bathroom. "I mean you are right?"

Quickly I give him a smile, "Yeah I'm fine. We're just gonna hang out here with Scott and-"

"And your baby's okay right?"

I knew he was going to catch on though I had hoped I would be dressed when he did. "Yeah she's totally okay." I answer as I kneel down to him, "What made you think she wasn't?"

"Well when we ran away from Kuro you seemed scared and you were bleeding really bad, then when you went to the doctors…and all the other Omegas at that house…and, and," I put my hand on his shoulder as the tears start to fall. "And I just want to make sure you're okay because I love you Alfie."

Carefully I hug him so he doesn't get too wet, "I love you too Peter." He instantly wraps his arms around my neck as he buries his face in my shoulder, "Shh buddy." I coo as I start to lift him up in my arms.

"No don't pick me up." He cries out as he struggles in my arms, "You'll hurt yourself."

I don't let him down but I give him a wide smile trying to ease his fears, "I'm not going to hurt myself." It's not hard to see that he's heard everything everyone's been saying and it's scared him to the core. I sit him in my arms as I walk out of the bathroom. "My kid's a strong pup I mean she's mine after all." I chuckle as I sit my brother on the bed. "Have I ever let you down before?"

He sits on his hands as he looks away, "Well no but,"

"No buts." I ruffle his hair before I turn for my pants, "Look I know it's gonna be weird and once Dad's back I'll tell him all about…all the shit that went down okay?" Again he nods slowly and as I reach for a shirt I look back over at him, "Do you want to feel the baby to see that she's fine?"

His eyes widen again, "W-what?"

After I put my shirt on I sit next to him, "Here give me your hand." I take his shaking hand into mine though I'm surprised by how he's acting, "It's just like when Mattie was pregnant."

Suddenly he bursts into tears, "No it's not because Lars cares about him. You don't have a nice mate yours is just an asshole."

Now it's clear to me so I just hug him, "Whoa Buddy, it's okay don't cry." I rub his shoulder as he curls up into my side as every fear comes bubbling to the surface. So I just rock him gently and hold him tight. He's had it all bottled up since he saw me and the best I can do is just wait it out so I don't ask until his sobs turn into small hiccups before I ask my next question, "Are you close to your heat?"

Slowly he nods into my chest, "Yeah..." He says with a sniffle.

"Yeah?" I kiss the top of his head as I give him a smile, "My little brother's growing up so fast." He mutters into my chest, "Well you are and don't worry I'll be right with you the entire time."

His hand snakes into my shirt and rubs circles into my stomach, "Thank you Alfie." He finally says as he calms down.

As he falls asleep I lay him back in bed, "You're welcome my little Dude."

Quietly I close the door to find Scott there waiting for me, "Is he alright?" He asks as he pulls out one of his cigarettes and follows me down the hall.

"He will be." I answer as Scott takes my hand, "What's up?"

"There's a few things we have ta talk about." He answers as he puts the cigarette to his lips, "Though I don't know how much you're gonna like it."

As he's about to light it I take it out of his mouth, "Yeah I was thinking the same thing."