Luke. We arrived at the scene, and the battle was intense. My father immediately organised the troops, and we parted ways to join our assigned groups. Mike was on my team, and we were undressing to shift and join the battle. The attackers had indeed used guns, but they could not keep up with the as
"This is amazing. Stacy would have never thought of this," my father said with excitement. We walked toward newly erected tents used to treat the soldiers and Eastwood residents from their injuries. They brought us shorts to wear, and I gladly wore them. I really wanted to head back to the city. I
Tia I could not believe Luke was back. Kimberly had decided to put the television on mute when we could no longer take the news content. I did not know that fight would end so quickly. I was worried, but he was right in front of me, holding me, and I thanked my stars. "Luke," I said, and he kissed
"Please, Luke," Elisabeth said with fear. "What do you want from me, Lisa?" he asked calmly. "I want you to show me some kindness. To treat me like you once did," She said with tears streaming down her face. "You do not need me for that, Lisa. Joey is doing that already and much more," Luke said
Luke. Tia looked adorable, munching the sandwich Bart brought her. I had never seen her this hungry before. I guess the whole stress and throwing up had made her want food. It was also adorable how she smeared the side of her mouth with some mayonnaise, and I pulled her close to lick it off. She wa
"I will be going to the office. I have a backlog of work," she said, and he nodded. We ate in peace for the first time. No one said anything, and my father decided to request that Monica resume her internship with us. Tia did not bother to argue; it was as if she had suspected he would do it. His s
"Liberation from the Moons. Liberation from monopoly and segregation. Liberation from the bloodline that takes because they can. Your father stole from our pack and insulted us. He will pay for it with everything he has," The first one said. "What did he steal from you that you guys want to ruin us
Luke. My feet could not carry me fast enough as I ran to the hospital's reception. I knew I heard people greet me, but I could not stop to answer. My heart was in my mouth. Many things were running through my mind, and the loudest fear was that Tia had somehow been poisoned at the Moon Mansion. I b
Grand aunty Ummul passed away a year ago, and we still miss her, especially Emma and Chloe. We had learned sign language because of her. We did not mourn too much because we knew she had gone to rest. Luke was glad we could care for her a little longer before she died. Aunty Amira was married with c
"You missed breakfast," Luke said, and she looked away. I noticed a hickey on her neck. She saw that I noticed and tried to cover it. "Come on, Luke, Aunty Amirah can come for breakfast whenever," I told him, and she smiled at me. Not wanting him to say anything else, I urged him to move on. "I ho
Tia SIX MONTHS LATER Luke and I woke up late, so we had to rush to prepare for breakfast. Chloe and James were peaceful babies, and even though they had nannies, we checked on them at night to ensure they were alright. They were a blessing. Paul was growing well too. Doctor Khalifa had said his he
"Stacy.." he managed with his deep voice., but it sounded weak and defeated. I looked up gradually, and his eyes were filled with tears. "I am sorry, Stacy. I was mean to you. I should have made more effort. I should have loved you harder. I take all the blame," he said, and I shook my head and sto
Stacy. I spent three months missing Aesop. It was hard. Sometimes I wished I didn't leave, but I needed time alone. All my life, I had been in someone's shadow. First, it was my parents, then Regan and then Aesop. I never had the time to discover myself and learn my weaknesses and strengths. I neve
"Every time you feel a contraction, I want you to push," She said, and I nodded. The first contraction came, and I pushed as instructed. ONE HOUR LATER I had delivered twins. A boy and a girl and the nurses had taken them to clean them up. I was anxious to see them. They had wheeled me back to the
"I know you didn't think your exit would affect him much, but it did. When he said he loved you, he meant it. When you were poisoned, he never left the hospital until the day he brought you home. He remained by your side. When he pushed you out of his room, he gave them an order at the gate not to l
"No, Luke. Let me see her first, then I will call you to bring him," I said and took out my phone to text him the address. "I am sending you her address right now," I said, and he looked a bit worried. "What is the matter, darling?" I asked him, and he sighed. "You are almost due, Tia. I would no
"Have you been able to reach Stacy?" He asked me, and I shook my head. I knew it wouldn't be easy since Caleb her son, had been unable to reach her. He travelled to Dome two months ago when she opened the foundation, and he did not meet her. She had been M.I.A. since then. It was as if she deliberat