(BL)Alpha Made-Chapter 487: A wild Richard appears

The party was held in the same venue as last year. Luis had liked how it had turned out, but she had changed the theme. It was still quite festive, but it had more of a silvery, gold and black feeling. It was more Christmas and new years blended together but it was in a tasteful way that Andrew would have never been able to pull off.

Maxwell was glowing in the theme and it also made Andrew and Maxwell’s outfits stand out just all the more. Andrew wondered if they had planned it, and knowing Luis and Maxwell? Absolutely.

Andrew and Maxwell weren’t the first to arrive this time. They were probably in the first 20 people to arrive since there were some people milling around near the coat check. Andrew helped Maxwell undress carefully, keeping him in perfect condition as he pulled off his outer winter layer and then they passed it all over to the woman manning the coat check station. Andrew would have thought it was just her if it wasn’t for the two other people moving around in the background and keeping everything organised.

Maxwell noticed his parents first. They were standing in the open, a glass of wine in each of their hands and chatting to a few of the guests who were trickling in. Maxwell didn’t want to interrupt them right away, so he directed them over to grab a drink first, and then went back to his parents.

Gentle music filled the air, the room looked spectacular and stylish and Andrew was thoroughly impressed. He hoped that this time, nothing bad happened.

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Luis and Thomas were happy to see them when they approached. Luis hugged Maxwell first and then turned to Andrew and hugged him tightly.

"Forget everything for now and just enjoy the night." Luis whispered and Andrew nodded in agreement.

"I plan to." Andrew told her sincerely as he pulled away and Luis nodded, looking partially relieved. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"Did you speak to Nicole today?" She asked and Andrew chuckled.

"Yes. We spoke over face time. Elijah was helping her get as ready as she could given the circumstances." Andrew said with a smile and Maxwell nodded. Thomas shook Andrew’s hand after he hugged his son. His expression was warm, soft.

"Good. He was so distraught when she was first kidnapped that I didn’t know the man had a spine of steel. I’m glad to know that Nicole chose right with her partner." Thomas said and Andrew couldn’t help to agree. From a man who had only known a few things about prior to this whole fucked up situation, it was amazing to know that he had such a good head on his shoulders and wasn’t going to abandon her during her time of need. He actually felt chased off from caring for Nicole, which Andrew was glad for.

"Hey, asshole!" Andrew turned as he recognised the voice. Richard stormed into the venue, Ellis in hand as he glared at Andrew and Maxwell. Andrew felt his eyes widen for two reasons. One, that Richard was dressed so smartly and looked...handsome. Objectively, he looked well put together.

That had to be Ellis’ doing.

The second was that he was yelling at Andrew. That didn’t make a lot of sense. It was shortly cleared up as Richard stabbed a finger into Andrew’s chest, anger and hurt in his eyes.

"Why the hell didn’t call me? Why didn’t you ask for my help?" He wasn’t shouting now, he’d only done that to get Andrew’s attention. Andrew swallowed.

"Oh. Uh. Ricky. I was going into a den of sorts. You’re newly manifested so-"

"Cut the crap. If we go by that logic, you’re newly manifested, you cocksucker." Well, he wasn’t wrong with either of those. It was so hard to take him seriously as his long hair fluttered around his shoulders, he wasn’t wearing glasses, and the suit he was wearing made him look professional. It was strange to witness.

Ellis also looked pretty pissed beside him, but he was able to contain it in a more quiet way.

"Well, yes, but where I was going..." Andrew’s grip on the glass in his hand tightened as he remembered the hellhole it was. "It wasn’t a place for anyone. Not beta, alpha or omega. I managed, but I went into rut that night from the overwhelming amount of pheromones. I would not force a heat or rut on anyone else." Andrew said seriously and Richard growled. He poked Andrew’s chest again.

"You never even gave me the choice, Andrew." Richard said angrily and Andrew was at a loss for words.

"Richard, you’re a research Doctor. How would you have helped?" Andrew asked bluntly and felt Richard twitch.

"I am sure that there was some way I could have helped. I’m pissed that you left us out of this. Are you turning away from us?" Richard asked, completely out of left field. May and Ford had been there. They may have shown up late, but they had been there.

The confusion on Andrew’s face seemed to make Richard realise what he’d said and he gasped, his face going pink and he spun.

"We need to go check our coats. We’ll be back." Richard stormed off, Ellis looking like he knew something that the others didn’t. Andrew felt a little stunned.

He looked towards Maxwell, looked towards Luis and Thomas, and all of them looked like a storm had just come through.

"Is Richard okay?" Maxwell asked and Andrew shrugged.

"His parents did come to help, right? I’m not imagining May and Ford being there?" Andrew asked quietly and Maxwell made a small sound of agreement.

"They were certainly there. Rose wasn’t, but Jordan’s pregnant. We would never ask that of her when the due date is coming close. I’d be surprised if they showed up, for Jordan’s ankle’s sake." Maxwell said and Andrew nodded. He glanced towards Luis and Thomas, who had spent more time with Richard’s parents.

"Did they say anything to you about Richard’s odd behaviour?" Thomas shook his head, but Luis gave Andrew a sparkly-eyed look. She knew something that he didn’t, and Andrew was suddenly suspicious. "Is Ellis pregnant?" Andrew asked and Maxwell gasped, covering his mouth as the words left Andrew’s. Luis let out a laugh.

"Why is that where your first thoughts went? They are an omega and omega couple, Andrew. Richard could be pregnant if that was the case." Andrew narrowed his gaze at his Mother-in-law.

"While I agree that is possible," Andrew started, "I do believe that Richard would be the one who would want to impregnate. Does that make sense?" Andrew asked and Maxwell nodded. They were having this conversation in hushed tones, obviously.

"Oh, I can see that. I wonder how a pregnancy between two omegas would affect them both? I haven’t even considered the pheromone side of things. They aren’t engaged, right?" Maxwell asked and Andrew shook his head.

"No. They also are going very fast if someone is pregnant. Maybe there is just baby dust in the air?" Andrew said and felt sharp eyes on him and Maxwell. Andrew gave a nervous laugh. "This is not us announcing anything, you two. Don’t stare at us like that." Andrew defended and Maxwell gave Andrew’s hand a squeeze.

"We are determined to be able to actually party at our wedding without concern." Maxwell said firmly and Andrew was glad that Maxwell said it, not him. He was glad that was one point they were both not willing to bend on.

Luis looked a little disappointed openly, but Thomas? He looked sullen.

"So I’m going to have to wait even longer before I can meet a Max and Andy child?" Thomas said, sounding distraught. Andrew felt shocked at his behaviour and turned to look at Maxwell who was staring at his father, shaking his head.

"You can manage. You have one lovely granddaughter already. Don’t neglect her, or we will both be pissed." Maxwell was firm in his words before he took a sip of his drink and shrugged. "Besides, we might not even get pregnant right away." Maxwell said. Andrew could feel how Luis and Thomas looked up at him and Andrew ducked his head, his face warming.

"I doubt that." Luis said dryly and Andrew felt like he was going to burn up.

"Mom." Maxwell protested. "Stop embarrassing Andy. I’m just trying to be realistic." Maxwell told his Mom and she sighed, shaking her head.

"Maxy, all three of my children were conceived very easily. I doubt you’ll have any issues." Luis told him carefully. "Even with Ben and Amir. Both children were conceived quickly, one just had...somewhere else to be." She said carefully and Maxwell nodded. The mood shifted slightly, growing a little more somber before Richard and Ellis came storming back.

Richard was still angry until Andrew reached out and grabbed Richard by the shoulder. He leaned in, speaking softly.

"Richard, what on earth have you gotten up to? Your behaviour is so strange that I have to ask this out of care. Is one of you pregnant?" Richard recoiled, his face shocked. Not the kind of shock that meant that he was offended, but the kind of shock of a man who had gotten caught.

Ellis burst into laughter.

"We didn’t even make it into the venue!" Ellis said, laughing happily. "I’m going to owe your Mom money." Ellis said, teasing as a big, happy grin crossed his face. "We only found out yesterday for sure, but yes. I am with child." Ellis glowed saying the words. It was clear he was giddy. "Ricky here has been all kinds of emotional thanks to me. He took it personally that you didn’t ask for his help, but I wouldn’t have let him go in the first place since it could have affected what we thought could be happening inside of me." Ellis said. He looked apologetic, but Andrew was having a moment.

Richard was...having a baby?

Before him?

This was a strange turn of events, but he was happy for them. He was happy to welcome Ellis into the family. Andrew let go of Maxwell’s hand to wrap his arms carefully around Ellis. He gave the man a gentle squeeze.

"What wonderful news. This is wonderful news?" Andrew clarified after and Ellis let out a wet laugh. His eyes were already watering with happy tears.

"It is wonderful news. Ricky and I discussed it and we are keeping them." Ellis said and Richard looked a little downtrodden. Like a puppy who’d gotten caught doing something naughty.

"Sorry I came out of left field there. I was actually coming over to apologise for my previous behaviour." He mumbled, looking embarrassed.

"Richard is more emotional than I am." Ellis accused, but looked so damn pleased that Andrew knew that whatever came, they were going to make it work. Andrew saw May and Ford entering behind them, and now had a feeling he needed to make a scene for them keeping it from him.