Alpha Loren novel Chapter 88

December 19th

Ella's point of view:

Two days later I sat on the sofa of the Loren house still staring in awe at my ultra scan photo.

It was grey-scale and fuzzy but I couldn't take my eyes off the tiny little creature that you could just about make out. The Doctor said he looked perfectly healthy and when he was on the screen, I could see him moving his little legs and arms.

Rosa had gasped in admiration and grabbed my hand, nearly in tears at the sight of her first grandchildren and when we got home and showed the family, even Antonio seemed at least a little touched.

By 9 pm, I'd finally managed to drag my attention away from it when Mateo took it from my hands, pinned it to the fridge and replaced it with a tub of icecream.

We then sat with our legs stretched over Marco and Carlos as we indulged in the delicious creamy goodness as Bella and Lisa lay on the floor, glued to the TV which was broadcasting the latest episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians.

"This ice cream is so good," I groaned taking yet another spoonful.

"I know right," Mateo replied also digging his spoon into the tub, "Triple chocolate and fudge. Exquiste."

"Are you sure you want to eat anymore?" Marco asked looking at the almost empty container which had been unopened before Mateo and I got our hands on it.

"She's pregnant, Marco," Mateo replied for me.

"Yeh and what's your excuse, huh?" Marco asked, looking to Mateo. 

He shrugged, "If you've got a problem, we can take it outside."

"And Bella and Lisa, is there any chance we can change channels, I might actually have to cut my ears out if I hear another spoilt little Kardashian toddler have a tantrun," Marco grumbled.

"I'm with him on that one," Carlos said coming into the living room. "Why do you watch this shit."

"Carlos! Non merda in questa casa!" Rosa called from upstairs.

I giggled. 

Rough translation: 'Carlos! Do not shit in this house!'

"I heard that she found about you and Xander mating, Bella," Marco said in a whisper. 

She snapped her head around and glared at her brother with narrowed eyes.

"How do you know about that!" she hissed.

He grinned, "Carlos tells me everything."

"And how does Carlos know?" 

"Lenny told me," Carlos responded with a shrug.

She opened her mouth in shock, "How does Lenny know?!"

"I told him," Mateo added.

"For fuck's sake. You can't keep anything quiet in this house," she grumbled, before turning back to the TV.

Mateo let out a light laugh as he swallowed his mouthful of icecream, "Does Dad know yet?" 

"No and you aren't going to tell him," she growled firmly as she rested her head on her hands and kept her eyes on the TV

He put his hands up in surrender.

"I wasn't going to but I think you should," Mateo said, "He's gonna be mad if he finds out himself."

"He'll be mad either way."

"Leo permitted it right?" Marco said, "What's the problem?"

"You don't get it, boys," Bella grumbled, "When you three lost your virginities you practically got a pat on the back and a high five and it wasn't even with your mates. It's not the same for us."

"And in case you haven't noticed, Dad doesn't give a flying fuck about what the Alpha has said," Lisa contributed. "The fact that Leo permitted it means nothing. Just tell him when you get pregnant, Belle. That's all he needs to know."

"Thank you. Finally, someone with some sense," Bella said.

"Boys are idiots. Don't listen to them," Elena said entering the room.

"What do you know about boys?" Mateo said raising his an eyebrow as a little smirk crept onto his lips. "You haven't been with a boy in your life."

"I have five brothers. I think that makes me about as qualified as you can get. And you don't know about my love life."

"Going to junior prom with Benvolio Meridetti doesn't count," Mateo argued.

Elena clenched her jaw and turned to Mateo, "And why not?" she asked, folding her arms.

"He only went with you because he felt bad that Jack Martin backed out last minute," Mateo said as he lay casually on the sofa just looking up at Elena but somehow still managing to provoke her.