"No kidding. You did great today, you know?" Blaine rubbed my back as I sat back up and hung my head over the bed. The room felt like it was spinning.
"Thanks, I just feel a little nauseous. Probably from all the drama today." I focused on breathing, trying to ignore the sickness invading my body.
"Yeah, probably so. It's been hectic."
I snorted. "Hectic doesn't even cover it."
"It has been a shit storm, huh?" He followed me as I got up and walked to the trash can.
"Yes, it has. My nerves are eating me up." I bent over and emptied my stomach contents into the trash.
"Fuck, baby. I didn't know you would actually get sick." He held my hair back and rubbed my back.
I spit out the rest and groaned. "Neither did I."
"Maybe you should see the pack doctor?" He led me back to the bed and helped me lay down.
"No need to, I'm just overworked. I need a nap and I'll be good as new." I pulled him in bed with me.
He complied and squeezed onto the side near the wall, wrapping his arms around me. "If you wake up and you still feel bad, you're going to the doctor."
"Okay, I will but just stay with me." I snuggled back into him and felt myself drifting to sleep.
"I'll always stay with you. I love you." His words lulled me to sleep with a sense of assurance.
I called a meeting with my family to discuss the decision about leaving and going to Blaine's pack. My parents, and my sisters were here so I could explain what would happen when I left. Mom brought Ivy and Nolan along once again, much to my displeasure.
"You can't blame me, can you?" I crossed my legs and leaned against the back of my chair.
Riley shook her head. "Of course not, Sophia, but we don't want you to leave. You're my sister, and our Alpha."
"I've thought about this a lot. We all knew I had this decision to make once Blaine came into my life." I glanced over at Blaine who smiled back. "I can't be the Alpha for the Maxwell pack anymore." I shook my head as I leaned forward and clasped my hands together. "My place is with Blaine's pack, my mate's pack. I've cleared up all the issues with Lockhart, so you won't have to be at odds with his pack anymore. I have put the rebellion in our pack to an end, and I have all the paperwork up-to-date. I'm not leaving you guys with a mess. I made sure the pack would be in a good spot for when I left."
"I understand," my father said as he rubbed his face. "You deserve to make that decision."
"Thank you, Dad."
He smiled but his eyes were sad.
"Wait. If she's leaving the pack..." Ivy's eyes lit up as she smiled. "Then can't I be Beta? Or Nolan?"
"Holy shit Ivy, can you stop? You will never be high rank in this pack!" Dad snapped at her.
Her eyes teared up, and she placed a hand on her swollen belly. "I just want to be a part of the pack, like all of you are."
"Your words and your actions paved the way for you," I said.
She glared through her tears. "No. This is all your fault! You're the oldest. You always get what you want. You got my boyfriend as a mate. You got the Alpha position. You even got to move out of the pack house. You get everything! What do I get?" She sobbed. "I get a mate that dies, no rank in our pack, and your fucking mate. Now I'm pregnant with your mate's baby, and all he wants is for it to be your baby."
My heart dropped at the desperation in her voice. "Ivy, you're the baby. They trained me to be Alpha because I'm the oldest. I didn't choose it, I was born for it. I moved out of the pack house because of the uncontrollable rage I felt when I saw you and Nolan together every day. Jackson, your true mate, was killed, and that was tragic. But he loved you." I paused and shook my head. "Nolan chose you. Since he rejected his mate for you, he must love you pretty damn bad. Nolan doesn't love me. That baby is a blessing, never resent the baby."
She sniffled. "I'm so happy you're leaving. Then maybe Nolan will be all mine again."
I sighed as Blaine placed his hand on my thigh. "You're immature and lashing out like a child because you're not happy with your life. Learn how to deal with your problems like an adult. I don't enjoy fighting with you. You need to grow up for that sweet baby in your belly."
"She's right Ivy," Nolan said.
"Of course. You take her side." She narrowed her eyes at me.
"You may be pregnant, but that is no reason for you to act like this. I shouldn't have babied you like I did." Mom wiped tears from her cheeks. "You may be an adult, but you do not act like one. You are going to be a mother."
Ivy stood up and stomped out of the room without another word, Nolan chasing behind her. My office door slammed shut behind them.
"I'm sorry, Sophia," Mom said as she wrapped her arms around me. "I shouldn't have allowed her to get away with so much."
I shook my head. "It's okay, Mom."
"You need to promise to take care of her," Dad said to Blaine.
Blaine nodded and shook Dad's hand. "Of course, sir. She's my soulmate."
Dad smiled at him. "When are you planning on leaving for your pack?"
"Next month."
"I see." He turned his attention to me. "Sophia, you will need to pass your Alpha title down before you leave. Who are you choosing for the title?"
My eyes lingered on the twins and I grinned. "Riley will take my place as Alpha and Xavier will become Beta."
Riley's eyes crinkled
