Angels POV

　　"Marry you? Omg I mean yes of course but are you sure" my hands trembling as he placed the ring on my finger.

　　"Angel I've never been surer of anything. Before I met you, I didn't want to be tied down and the thought of meeting my mate had me on edge but now, all I want is to be by your side. I want you to be more than just my mate, I want you to be my wife. To be Mrs. Angel Anderson"

　　I was shell shocked, I never in a million years thought Jake would propose to me but he is, and with the most beautiful ring. I could feel the sincerity of his words and how happy he felt through our bond. As excited as I was, I knew Alice was excited about sharing her news and the last thing I wanted was to steal her thunder. I hadn't known her long, but we had become fast friends and there was no way I was going to jeopardise that. Jake wanted to tell everyone the next morning, but I convinced him to wait until my Luna ceremony to announce it, that way the pack would be able to bask in Alice's pregnancy excitement.

　　Benson had mind linked Jake the next morning asking us to meet him and Alice for breakfast, Jake thought it odd as we always met with them but I knew they wanted to make sure we would be there so they could spill their news. Though I already knew about their pregnancy Alice made me promise to act surprised.

　　"Good morning, good mooorning, goood morning to you" Benson sang as they arrived taking their seats across from Jake and I at the table.

　　"Ha-ha what the hell's got you in such a good mood ay, don't tell me hmmm you got lucky last night" Sid chuckled as he slid into the chair next to Alice.

　　"Leave off man I get lucky every night" Benson chuckled back earning a shoulder slap from Alice.

　　"We actually have something we need to tell you" Alice smiled looking at Benson.

　　"We are having a pup" They both said in unison.

　　"Ahh congratulations" I screamed jumping up from the table and pulling Alice into a hug.

　　"Ah f*ck man that's great. I'm chuffed for you mate. How far are you Alice" Jake asked.

　　"Thank you and a little over four weeks. Dr Jones said the pup is strong and healthy, and that I could carry on with training as long as you allow me too"

　　"Yeh sorry Alice that's not happening. I know you are more than capable of looking after yourself, but I am not risking your pup and future beta. As of now you're not allowed to train but once the pup arrives and you want to start up again you can" Jake told her.

　　The disappointment on Alice's face said it all, she loved training and as bad as I felt for her, I agreed with Jakes call. If something was to happen to her pup as a result of training, I knew neither one of them would forgive themselves.

　　After breakfast me and Jake headed for his office, I was going to learn about the different things I would be undertaking as the packs Luna. As we walked into Jakes office, we were greeted by a lady that looked to be in her late thirties. She was really pretty she had dark hair that she wore up in a very neat bun and blue eyes.

　　"Mum! Why didn't you tell me you was coming today" Jake asked as he walked through the door.

　　"Hello son, who is this young ladi…. Ahh you met your mate." She chuckled. "Congratulations Jake, you have yourself a stunning young lady" she said while embracing Jake.

　　"Hi, it's nice to meet you I'm Angel" I told her offering my hand.

　　"Oo come here I'm a hugger" she replied pulling me into a hug. "Angel… you're not the…"

　　"Yes mum, allow me to formally introduce you to Princess Angel Hartley, Angel this is my mum Rose"

　　"Bloody hell. Let me look at you. Wow you really do look like your mother… I'm so sorry for what happened to her and your father. By the time we heard of what happened it was too late for our pack to help. Queen Vanessa was a lovely, kind lady. She had a good soul. Rest assured she and your father are both in a good place. Jakes dad John knew William better than I but he was a good man, a good king"

　　"Yeh mum take a seat there's a lot you need to know"

　　After Jake got his mum up to speed with what had happened ever since she left, let's just say she went straight to the pack house bar and poured herself a large drink. It was a lot of information to take in. Though she thought it was disgusting for my dad to be in hiding for the last sixteen years she agreed it was for the best, Selena wouldn't have given him the option if there was another way.

　　We spent the rest of the morning going through paperwork with Jake teaching me how the patrol rotas worked, and which events happened annually within the pack that I was now in charge of. He told me that his mum would organise each event normally but now that I'm here it should be me.

　　After lunch I was on my way to meet up with Alice while the boys had to do a border run, apparently even though they have wolves constantly on patrol, Jake and Benson actually run the complete pack border, checking in to make sure that not only is no one slacking but that no unwanted guests had slipped past. Out of nowhere I was hit with dizziness and hot flushes, before being knocked to the ground by a growling wolf.

　　"Shit, Angel get up we are going into heat" was all I heard Star say before the wolf was knocked down by Sid's sandy coloured wolf Tan.

　　Alice's POV

　　I was waiting in the lounge for Angel to arrive when I heard growling coming from the corridor. Pausing the TV, I got off the sofa and went to see what the commotion was. As I got to the door, I could smell something but wasn't too sure what it was.

　　"We have to help Angel she's in heat. Sid won't be able to keep his wolf reined in for long, mind link Jake" Autumn spoke in my head.

　　As I mind linked Jake my wolf forced us to shift. We wouldn't have stood a chance protecting her in human form. Sid was forcing one wolf to submit using his gamma command while trying to control Tan. Whenever a she-wolf would go into heat it was always safer for them to stay home with their mates, only because if an unmated male caught their scent, then they would lose all control and fight even the she-wolves mate for a chance to be with her themselves. As another wolf approached Autumn leaped in front of Angel shielding her as best, we could till Jake arrived. Angel was in no shape to run away as she sat in the corner of the corridor shaking and sweating.

　　"I order you to stand down" I screamed through the mind link using beta voice.

　　The wolf completely ignored my order as their horny fuelled senses overthrew my command. The wolf growled at me raising his hackles as he stalked closer. Autumn snarled at the wolf warning him not to come any nearer. As he went to attack Autumn rolled out the way leaping onto his back and biting into his ear. We didn't want to hurt him, but we needed him to stop, we couldn't let him mate with Angel. With brute force the wolf shook me off bashing me into a side table causing the vase to fall and smash. Autumn let out a high pitched howl as a piece of the China vase embedded into her ribs, she tried to force herself back to her feet but struggled for breath.

　　"ALICE" Benson shouted as he and Jake came running in.

　　"Shift back NOW" Jake commanded the two wolves using an Alpha tone.

　　Ignoring him Jake's eyes turned pitch black, Hunter had come forward without shifting and grabbed hold of their tails dragging them outside. He must have dealt with them because when he came back, he picked Angel up bridal style.

　　"Get Alice to the hospital, Dr Jones is waiting for you. And Alice Thank you" Jake said before turning and carrying Angel upstairs.