“You did it, baby.” He cries.
“We did it.” I correct him.
Just as the nurses take him to get him weighed and measured, the doc comes in. “So, what’s this little guy’s name going to be?” Malik and I look at each other and smile. We knew exactly what we were going to name him as soon as we found out what we were having.
“Hunter Malik Bourque.” I tell the doc.
“Strong name for a strong man. He’ll do you proud.”
We know he will.
Epilogue
Malik
Seeing my son for the first time was the highlight of my life. To be a father has always been a dream of mine but I knew what I was getting into when Sierra and I got together. Now four years later, the gods have blessed us with a child. And that is something I’ll never take for granted. It’s been almost a week since his birth and watching him and Sierra bond has been magical. She’s an amazing mother, with more patience than I ever thought possible.
Tonight, we have the lycan christening. He will be seen as the next Alpha to take over the Lycans of Louisiana. I will make damn sure I don’t fail him. After talking to several native tribes, we found that our son does have a link in the chain with the people and the state. We know that he will be destined for greatness, but we also have to raise him to be the man he wants to be, not what we want him to be. For now, though, I think I’ll just enjoy him while he small.
As we approach the camp, Hunter seems to be getting restless in his carrier. I don’t blame him. I would be too, if I had to stay in that damn thing for hours. Pulling up we see everyone sitting around the campfire. I see Trigger and Eve. They look happy now. Eve finally came into her shifting after that night at the warehouse. Now her and Trigger are expecting. I think he said she was five months along. I see Bridget and Rush too. Seg and his wife as well as many others. I park the truck. Watching Sierra in the moonlight, it’s like I’m seeing her for the first time. In the four years we’ve been together, not once have I noticed her true beauty until tonight. Tonight she’s breathtaking and tonight I will make sure she is mine forever.
“You ready?” I ask.
“As ready as I’ll ever be.” She answers. I lean over the center console to give her a kiss. We’re interrupted by Hunter wanting out of his car seat. I grab Hunter while Sierra grabs the diaper bag. People start huddling around. The ‘ohs’ and ‘ah’s’ echo through the woods.
“Are we ready to begin?” An older lady comes out of the house. Sierra and I nod. “Gather around the fire. Put the child in the cradle in front of me.” As all of us surround the fire pit, the old lady starts saying a prayer in another language. You could feel that we aren’t alone in the woods.
“Ancestors of the Lycan packs,” she finally says in English. “We present to you a new heir to the Thibodeaux family. The new heir as Alpha. We ask that you help guide him through his tribulations and that you be there to protect him through his spirit animal.” Her hands are raised above her head as she yells for everyone to hear. I look around expecting ghosts to be walking out of the woods. “Ancestors, send Hunter his spirit animal.” Just as she says that, a wolf appears from the woods and stands outside the circle. “Wolf,” the old woman continues, “You are to guide and protect this child. Do you accept this gift?” I may be seeing things but I’m pretty sure it just nodded. When I look over at Sierra, she looks as if she has seen a ghost.
“You okay, baby?” I ask her.
“Father?” She murmurs.
THE END
Acknowledgments
I couldn’t have done any of this without the help of some important people in my life.
My parents: Thank you for always believing in me. Without your push I would have never finished Malik. I love you to the moon and back.
Timothy: Besides my parents, you pushed me the hardest. You listened to me cry and complain that this book would never be done. You never once doubted me. Thank you, babe. Your support means the world to me. I love you so much.
To my kids: You’re not allowed to read my books until I’m dead. :) I love you girls so much and thank you for being my inspiration!
Nicole Lloyd: Thank you for being my amazing PA. You always have my back and for that I’m eternally grateful! Love you chick!
My Betas: You rock! Thank you for making this book better than what it was! I couldn’t have done this without you!
My Review Team: Thank you for giving my books a chance! I hope I’ve done you proud with Malik.
Leanne Louise: You have outdone yourself again with Malik’s cover! Thank you for putting up with my craziness! I can’t wait to continue working with you in the future!
Marie Skye: Thank you for your ideas to make Malik’s Reclamation better! Also thank you for formatting and listening to my craziness! Love you chick!
My authors: To be an author is hard but add in a PA and it makes it a wonderful experience! Thank you for being so patient with me and pushing me to get Malik out! You guys rock! And I love you to pieces!
To my readers: If I only sell a few books, I’ve done my job. Thank you for taking a chance on me! The Hellfire Dogs MC wouldn’t exist without you!
I know that there are more out there I didn’t mention. Please know that I’m so thankful for you and I love you guys hard!
About the Author
Crystal Miller currently resides in Louisiana with her two children and fiancee. By day, she is running her own business and keeping her authors organized and taking care of her family.
By night, her characters come to life where she spends most of her nights glued to the computer getting their stories onto paper.
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