"So she told you that because you're not alpha born that you couldnt be together anyway??" My voice got high with the fact of how unbelievable this shewolf is.

He nodded solemnly. "I asked her what if I had been.. she said it made no difference. Her path was already chosen and that she was sorry.. i mentioned the fact that she would probably lose the pup and she seemed worried then. It was just out of curiosity that i asked her because why would i want a wolf like that.. but i had to ask what if she miscarried, would she wonder of me.. she said no, Nova. She said she would already be mated to Zaryn by then. And if not him, then another alpha because i wasnt for her. Her dad has only her and she has to bring an alpha to the table to mate and takeover the pack one day.. that its her responsibility. I just dont get it Nova..."

My mind was racing.. Grace was dead set on reeling in Zaryn before she miscarried if she miscarried. She wouldnt give my brother another look just because he isnt an alpha and she needed one for her pack.

The moon doesn't make mistakes.

Something was up and i was going to find out what it was. Somehow, i was going to alert Zaryn too and find out why he lied to me. The fact he lied to me about not checking on her broke me a little. Why lie about something like that? It wasnt even to check on her, but the pup.. which makes me upset but i do understand..

"Im so sorry Nic. She sounds even worse now..."

His eyes desperately locked onto mine. "I know she does Nova.. but the messed up part is that... i cant get her out of my mind! Its like im going insane! Shes pregnant with another males pup for crying out loud but all my wolf wants to do is just.. rip Zaryn to shreds and steal her! And thats not what I even want! Im so confused." He complained. I knew exactly what he was feeling.

"Look at me Nic. You are going to feel that way a while. Its going to eat away at you.. your wolf will drive you crazy even.. but do not let the wolf out. I mean it. It gets bad if you do. You are stronger than me. Hold it back. And i know it hurts to think about your only gift with another.. but you have to block it out."

He put his hands over his face.. nodding before resting back down on the bed, eyes trained on the ceiling. "How do you do it?" He asked.

I trusted my brother...

"To tell you the truth Nic.. i dont. But Zaryn doesnt want Grace.. he wants me. We spent some time together here and there and those happy memories are what i fall back on when i know i have to wait to see the outcome. Im not waiting for him though. Im going to live my life. If what he says is true... then if Grace miscarries... he said he will try to win me back as long as it takes him. Even if im with another. Thats how i do it Nic. I just reflect on things he has said... it keeps me from being miserable even if they arent going to happen." I took the locket out of my shirt and put it in his hand. He frowned, looking at me quizzically.

"Open it." I closed my eyes waiting.

After a moment, i heard the locket being snapped closed, my eyes opened. He looked pissed. "When did he give that to you?"

"Last night."

Pure outrage on his face. "You've been seeing him.. and while the pregnant wolf carrying his pup is in the hospital, he's off galavanting with you!?"

Rolling my eyes, i let out a huff. "Nic stop. We happened to be at the same place at the same time. It wasnt planned. But i have only talked with him a few times. Thats it. Nothing more." Nothing more that my older, larger brother needs to know anyways.

He nodded with his jaw clenched.

"Nic.. go talk to Blake. Please. You two need to call Grace's dad .. tell him about you being her mate.. and you need to figure out why she is mated to you. Something in her story isnt plausible." I pleaded with him to understand. A sudden change in his eyes had a sly smirk sliding up his mouth. He looked at me with appreciation.

"Acrually little sister, thats a great idea. That will rustle her up a little bit.. maybe ill dig a bone up on the situation.. " sooner than i could say anything, he was out of bed and running to the bathroom.

The shower turned on instantly so i trudged back to my room and waited till he was done so i could take mine in my bathroom. Two showers at the same time was hell on the hot water. But at least he wasn't sad anymore ... for now. He was a man on a mission..

And i had uncovered some good stuff too.

Now i just need to get them adressed.. by the one person im not even allowed to see.

Zaryn.

___________________So.. ive been spoiling you guys with 4000 to 5000 word chapters but this time i had to go back to the shorter versions. Usually i only do 2500 a chaptet but this one is 3000. So.. be excited? Idk! Lol hope you like the interesting info!