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Chapter 17

Paul couldn't believe it. He thought he could smell Josie in the forest while he was phasing out after his patrol but a gut feeling urged him to check it out. His hunch proved correct when he saw Jo in the forest picking put flowers. He was tempted to come out before her and see her reaction but then he sensed the danger. A bear was near. He hoped it would move on without spotting Jo but then Jo had injured her finger. The bear having taken note of the blood had moved towards her and Paul did the same. Paul had let out a low warning growl for the bear but obviously it didn't listen and came to attack Jo.

Paul nudged her away and fought it. Seth and Brady had just phased for their patrol and came to help out Paul. They fought and then chased the bear away, Seth asking Paul to get Jo out of there while they took care of the bear. Paul went towards her but she seemed scared of him so he did the first thing that came to mind and phased. Apparently that wasn't a good idea because she fainted. Paul carried her home quickly and called Sue and Kim. Sue had experience and Kim was a nurse.

They made Paul leave while they took care of her. Paul was extremely anxious. He was pacing when he heard Sam, Emily, Jared and Seth come over. Quil and Brady were patrolling. The guys were all worried and they talked about what had happened while Emily set to making dinner. Sam wasn't happy that Paul had phased and she got to know about him like that but it was understandable. Paul was operating on instinct and he had phased to avoid making his imprint scared of him. It would have been fine if only she had prior knowledge of his wolf status.

They could hear Sue and Kim whispering but couldn't really hear the words. Obviously they were making an attempt to not let the wolves know what was going on and it worried Paul. He was just about to go up and check on her when he heard Kim skip down. She was beaming. Paul was confused when she saw Paul she gave him a small smile.

"She's fine. Not even a scratch. Just in shock and maybe the fatigue and stress she has been experiencing lately." Kim said frowning.

Paul frowned as well. He knew she had been over working and strained herself more than she should. She didn't even eat properly. It was like she was on a liquid diet all the time. He vowed to himself to look after her diet now. She probably fainted from lack of nutrients as well.

"Can I see her?" Paul asked

"Sure but let her sleep it off and rest. She really needs it in her condition."

Paul nodded and walked to his room. Hearing his footsteps, Sue came out and hugged him out of the blue. Paul was confused. They said she was fine so what was wrong. When he looked quizzically at Sue she just waved him inside.

Everyone was still there. They made themselves comfortable. Emily and Kim took out some snacks for everyone and they settled. They wanted to be there in case Jo needed them to answer her questions. Sam had suggested that Paul tell her the truth now. After some time had passed since Paul had gone upstairs, the wolves all stiffened and the girls knew that Paul was telling her about them. They sat anxiously waiting for her to scream or something.

"What's going on?" Kim asked impatiently.

"He has explained everything. She's quiet. Seems to be taking it well though. He even told her about the imprint and she has accepted it. Said her Nana said something about the connection we guys feel towards one particular girl." Jared said nudging her playfully.

"That's good. I really like her." Kim said

"They're coming down now." Seth said

They all looked towards the stairs and Paul and Jo emerged. Paul was supporting her weight though. She seemed weak.

Kim rushed over to her and hugged her. Sue, Emily and Seth followed.

Paul seemed tense though when they came near her and growled lightly each time someone hugged her. Sam grinned knowingly but didn't say anything.

"Ok, just because you are part dog and I know now, you really don't have to begin acting like one." Jo chided but smiled softly at him.

"How come you are so calm about it?" Emily asked curious.

"Trust me I'm having a delayed reaction. I think I'll freak out later." Jo said wearily. The day's events were getting to her and she was hungry. She felt like eating and then just sleeping snuggled up to Paul. Paul. Yup. She had to accept it. She couldn't visualize a life without him now.

"Ok, so maybe we should tell you something else and get a reaction out of you." Kim said cautiously.

"What? What is it?" Paul asked curios and worried

"Yeah, there's more?" Jo asked

"Oh, it's only the beginning, honey" Sue said as she patted Jo

"Just tell me already!" Jo said exasperated

"You're pregnant!" Kim and Sue said at the same time.

Everyone was stunned but Sam grinned again. He wasn't sure of it but by Paul's behavior towards other people being near Jo, he had anticipated something like this. Paul's wolf had recognized the difference even if it wasn't able to tell why but it was cautious and wary of anyone who came to close to her.

Jo and Paul looked stunned but soon Paul's face broke out in a huge grin and he hugged Jo close.

"We're having a baby!" He said excitedly but softly in Jo's ear.

Jo was stunned. Her mind was blank. It was information overload.

"So, it's going to be normal? Like a regular baby?" Jo asked still stunned

"Nope! You'd better get Paul to work on a little dog house! You're going to have a new pet!" Seth said excitedly, rubbing his hands together.

Jo collapsed in Paul's arms with shock.

"SETH!"

"What? I was just kidding! Why would she think she'd give birth to a pup!?"

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