A/N Thanks to our reviewers and also to those that fav'ed. Well we are just about at the end of the story and this chapter we get to meet the cub.

We hope you have enjoyed the journey with Paul and Emmett. The last chapter is from another POV.

I want to thank Mrs J for agreeing to write this story with me and when we have the right story we plan to do another one together. However with commitments with RL and our own stories could be a wee while away. If you haven't checked it out "Screwed" a story by me has now been posted. Also Mrs J's story Heart and Soul is awesome. I must get her to post the next chapter today.

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Chapter 21

Paul's POV

Being an expectant father was beyond nerve-racking. I wanted to stay by my mate's side twenty-four seven making sure he was safe and had everything he needed. It wasn't only his appetite that was huge, so was his need to have sex. Not that I was complaining, the roundness of his once flat firm stomach was actually a massive turn on. Finding different positions where it wasn't in the way was fun. But, alas my duty as beta to Jacob was time-consuming. On the rare days I had off, I would phase and very carefully take my mate for a run on my back. He missed his wolf and the freedom that she allowed him. Jasper was like a shadow always near but, I was beginning to get the kid. Even though Brady had a wolf on guard when I wasn't around, I knew he would be safe with Jasper alone. I spent hours teaching him to protect himself and he was a natural at it. A few times he even got me a good one. Both Brady and I already considered him our son. We insisted that he go back and finish his education and was doing us proud. Many wolves who had phased stopped attending school. But the law was changed where now no matter if they were a dom or a sub, they would finish high school. There was after all, a life after shifting. Especially for those who had human mates.

"Let's call it a day," Jacob finally closed the book he was looking through. The laws we had were ridiculous and none had been changed since the first shapeshifters appeared. Sadly it wasn't up to Jacob to change them as he pleased. Each one had to go through the council and they were sticklers for tradition. "The baby is taking its toll on your mate, Paul. Take the rest of the week off you could both do with a break. I know I could," he sighed.

"Thanks Jake, I'll take you up on that. Brady is feeling low at the moment he's tired but, can't seem to rest," our private quarters were spotless. I was assured that he was just nesting and it was natural for him to do it. I put my foot down however when I came home to see him on a step-ladder cleaning the already clean ceiling. Bidding my alpha goodnight, I headed up to our rooms. We were one of the lucky ones and had our own kitchenette and often ate alone rather than with the others. Jasper, of course would join us. We had a wall knocked down allowing there to be a door so he felt even closer. But, he had strict rules and must not enter after a certain time. I wanted to put a lock on the door but my mate said that was just mean.

Chris was on guard, passing him I told him to take his mate out since I would be around for the rest of the week. My mate would never be out of my sight. "Hey honey, I'm home," I said walking in to see my mate curled up in a ball on the bed. Jasper was wrapped around him in wolf form and Leah was wiping his face with a cloth. "Bray," I ran to the bed and was growled by Jasper. "What's wrong?" I asked gently placing my hand on my mate's arm.

"The baby is coming, I have to go," he groaned. "I wanted to see you before I left," he panted as another wave of pain hit him. No matter how much I tried, he refused to have the baby here in the mansion, he would leave and return with our cub. When I asked one of the other subs who already had cubs, he explained that if a dom saw what they had to go through the shapeshifter gene would be lost. This didn't bring me any comfort. In fact, it made me even more anxious.

"I will come with you," I said going to pick him up. "Jasper, back the fuck off," I growled using my alpha as he again growled at me. He whimpered but didn't back down. "Please baby, I can't let you go out there alone," I whispered.

"He won't be alone. Jasper, myself, and Embry will be with him," Leah smiled getting the bag that was already packed for just this moment. "I promise he will be safe," she told Brady she would be back shortly. Heading out the door I heard her explain to her mate that she wouldn't be home for a few days. Chris phased and was begging her to stay. None of us wanted any of our mates out of our sight. Not that we had any more trouble, not since the demise of Jared. Everyone knew better than to piss with the Alpha of alphas and his beta.

"Jasper sweetie, can you give me and Paul a minute," Brady sat up and gently pushed the wolf off the bed. Whining, he went to his door where I opened it for him and let him go shutting it behind him. "Paul, I am ready and know I will be fine. I have the best pack in the world and our future son-in-law to take care of me," he let me pick him up and place him on my lap. My hand on his large rounded belly. His small hand rested on mine. I felt tears welling up in my eyes and even though I was not a crier, I let them fall. I was excited, proud, and fucking scared all at the same time. I felt his body tense and he let out a groan. I quickly kissed his mating mark just as Embry came running in.

"Okay Bray, no more mucking around. Time to have a baby," he said taking my mate from my arms. "We will talk in a few days but, we won't be connected Paul," he said stripping his clothes. I knew this and it was another reason I was scared. No contact at all seemed cruel and unnecessary. Brady began to remove his clothes. I helped him as slowly as I could admiring his swollen belly one more time. "Okay you perv, let him shift," Embry said just as he trembled and became his wolf. Leah and Jasper came in both in wolf form.

"Love you," Brady smiled and phased before I could put one more kiss my lover's lips. His sweet little wolf was exactly the same but, her belly extended. There was no denying she was ready to give birth. I got on my knees and hugged my mate.

"Be safe baby. I love you," I whispered into his ear making it flick. His pink tongue ran over my face. He howled and turned leading the others through the mansion. Others stopped and wished my mate well. When we came to the top of the stairs Seth was standing there in human form.

"Godspeed my friend," he kissed my mate's head and stepped aside. Brady trotted to the alpha of alphas and bared his neck in submission.

"May the spirits guide you, Brady," he kissed my mate's head and pulled his mate into his arms. I had seen Jacob watch my mate at times and I could see his thoughts at times when he was tired. He wanted nothing more than cubs of his own but, it would be Seth's decision when they would start a family.

Emmett finally joined us just as our mates went out the door. He reeked of sex and imagined Brady had ruined a bit of lovin' time. I turned into my betas chest and sobbed like a baby. He held me tight. "He will be home soon," he rubbed my back. It only seemed to make me sob harder. I felt hands pat my back before I was lead back to mine and Brady's rooms. "Wish beer worked about now," Emmett said sitting on the couch me not leaving his side. Normally the subs gathered to comfort each other, something we had gotten used to. But to my surprise the doms came and stayed with me as I awaited the return of my mate.

Three days, three long painful days it took for my mate to return. I was out on the front lawn in wolf waiting his return. "Paul," his sweet voice came into my head.

"Oh Brady, you're okay?" I stood and went to run toward my mate only for him and the other subs to give a warning growl.

"Phase Paul and get everyone to phase out," Leah warned. I gave the beta howl and ordered those in wolf to shift and stay away from the incoming group. Jacob and Seth came running out and joined me. Emmett was patrolling and was running as fast as his legs could carry him making sure he left a big circle around the submissives. He phased and joined us on the front lawn. Through the trees came the pack but, I only had eyes for one. In his mouth was a sling which would be my child. Seth held my arm and warned me to let Brady come to me. I stood there trembling not out of need to phase but, out of excitement. My eyes didn't leave my mate's. He stood a few feet in front of me and gently placed the sling on the ground. He laid on his stomach and whined. I sat down and carefully unwrapped the sling. There before me was a tiny tiny baby with a tuft of inky black hair. One of his hands reached from me and I held my finger out for him which he grasped straight away. He was already strong. His scent was musky so, I didn't have to check to see if he was a boy. I heard awes from my friends as I gently picked up my son. His big brown eyes opened and he looked at me as though not sure what to make of me. He went to scream so I quickly put his body against my warm chest his little heartbeat next to mine gently bouncing him. Once by one the submissives phased with only my mate in wolf left. They pulled their mates and the alpha away to give us privacy. Brady stood and shook his fur before stepping well back and phasing into his human form. His body back to what it was before he became pregnant.

"Isn't he perfect?" Brady came and sat beside me cuddling into me and our son.

"Just like his mema," I kissed my mate's head. "What have you named him?" I asked.

"Kaleb Paul Lahote," he smiled. I pulled my mate closer. "Your mema deserves to have his name remembered," he again kissed me and the baby.

"Thank you Bray its perfect."