Feeling overly emotional, Sophia sat back down on the bench she had been on earlier and observed her son. She was feeling devastated and heartbroken as she watched him goofing around with Sasha. The pair were close and behaved like siblings but of course, they weren't. She turned to Faelon, placing his hand on her shoulder. Looking up at him, she wiped the moisture collecting in her eyes."I know this is tragic, Sophia but it's what is best for our son," Faelon said solemnly then pressed his forehead to hers. Jinx announced that the meal was prepared and for Faelon to direct everyone to the dining room. Offering his hand to Sophia, Faelon escorted her as the others followed them back into the Alpha's house. Several of the small brownies were trudging about carrying dishes into a large room. With wide eyes, Sophia made a sound of approval at glimpsing the large prepared table."Fancy," she murmured."Sit with me," Sasha said firmly to Kaika. He obliged and pulled a chair out for her ac
Feeling her pain, Faelon sighed."I know it sucks but I also know that our boy is alive and that is much better than him being dead," he told her while squeezing her hands in his. Nodding her head, Sophia continued to cast her eyes downward."You are correct, I pray that we will be blessed to be able to raise the little one growing in my womb," she mumbled softly, gazing up into his compassionate eyes. Atlas, who had listened to their exchange, came to their side and placed his hands on each of their backs."Keep all thoughts of sorrow and negativity from your minds when you reach the island. Let go of your troubles and have fun. Also, give me the coordinates of where Gian is so I can keep an eye on him for you both," Atlas said with a smile."Gian is called Kaika Baranov now and is staying at Ivan Baranov's estate an hour south of my parent's," Faelon informed him."You have never met Ivan before?" He questioned curiously and Faelon shook his head."He is new to the area," he explain
Running swiftly down the wooden stairs, Sophia let go of Faelon's hand as she dashed toward the lapping waves. Kicking her shoes off and rolling up her pant legs, she didn't see Faelon pulling off his tee or starting to unbuckle his pants. Stepping cautiously into the cool water, she laughed merrily at the tiny fish that swam around her bare feet."This is amazing…what are you doing?" Sophia stammered seeing Faelon standing in his boxers. Grinning slightly, Faelon explained, "Isn't it obvious?" He ran past her with his tongue sticking out and dived into the blue waters. Coming up from the depths he whipped his long wet hair back and raised his arms out to her."Join me, sweet mate," he coaxed huskily. Grinning, Sophia started unbuttoning her pants and paused realizing her abdomen had grown considerably. Her pants fell to the ground and she shook them off her ankles as she continued to stare at the swell."Ah Faelon," she shouted across the water in a panic. Blue eyes turned in her dire
Later during the night, Sophia laying next to Faelon, watched her belly move from the growing infants within. She was struggling with a name she wished to call her daughter. "Are you still awake?" She questioned Faelon while nudging his side. Glowing eyes focused on her face."I am now, are you okay?" He asked worriedly. Nodding, Sophia told him she was."I was thinking about names. How about Asher and Aira?" She inquired. Chuckling, Faelon gathered her in his arms and kissed her cheek."That sounds perfect, my love," he growled low. Sophia nestled comfortably against his shoulder and grinned. She would remain positive and pray that it all worked out well. Faelon was staring up at the ceiling and swallowed his nerves. He couldn't shake the unease that filled his soul and heart. Closing his eyes Faelon once again fell to sleep. Sophia cracked her eyes open to see a woman gathering their soiled clothing from the floor. The quiet woman left with them and the used towels from the bathroo
Since he was refusing any company, Rai left Faelon in a back bedroom after Faelon demanded that Rai not say a word to him. Rai nodded and locked the door when he exited."I can try to speak with him. Perhaps he will listen to me due to our friendship," Atlas mumbled sadly."Put wards up so he cannot transport out of there. He won't listen to anyone at the moment. His grief is much too fresh," Rai answered sternly. Raising his arms, Atlas said the spell words as he moved his arms in the ancient pattern. Frowning he put his hands down at his side."I finished the spell. So what is Sebastian planning?" He inquired curiously. Gesturing for his son to follow, Rai took Atlas into the living room and told him to sit. Rai sat across from him and leaned forward resting his elbows on his knees."Sebastian plans on asking the angels to bring Sophia back and make her the guardian of Faelon," he said softly. Creasing his brow, Atlas whistled."But they are mates and that would make their relations
Listening to Sebastian yell at him about Atlas, Faelon felt even more like a piece of shit."You are my son's only friend and he values your friendship. Not only that but he begged Rai to keep him on both you and Sophia because he felt a kinship with you both," Sebastian huffed. With his head held low, Faelon frowned. He side-eyed Gabriel attaching tubes to force blood into Sophia. Turning back to Sebastian he exhaled deeply."I was too caught up in losing Sophia to consider another's feelings. It is irresponsible of me," he muttered in response."He is the only reason why Sophia has gotten a second chance," Sebastian asserted while raising his fist at Faelon. Nodding his head, Faelon excused himself as he transported himself back to the front of the house in Tucson and knocked on the door. His mind recalled that he had destroyed the room he was locked in and that he harmed Atlas in order to escape. If he had only believed what Atlas was trying to tell him. Feeling foolish now over his
Laying beside Sophia, Faelon let all his worries drift away as he listened to her steady heartbeat in her chest. He hadn't meant to fall asleep and awoke to the sound of slamming doors, running feet, and joyous laughter. Cracking his eyes open to see a lamp lighting the room from a nightstand in the corner. His skin was itchy and he could make out golden-colored names written on his hands, forearms, and legs. Gabriel must have inked him in his sleep, he thought with a frown.He glanced up and cursed seeing Sophia's blood bag empty. Groaning, he sat up and realized that he was still only wearing his boxers. "I'm sure I was a comical sight to behold when I was pissed," he mused as he switched the empty bag with a full one from the cooler. After heading to the bathroom and dressing in his nicely washed and folded clothes he headed out into the living room to find out what was causing all the commotion. The house was completely dark except for nightlights that were placed strategically a
Appearing in a dark alley full of clutter and trash bins, Faelon glanced up at the huge concrete buildings of the city. "Phil works in this building here," Atlas grunted, placing his palm against the side of the skyscraper. "Fantastic," Faelon stated as he looked down at his bare feet and shook out his tousled hair."We look like mongrels, buddy," Atlas snorted. Shaking his head at the reaper, Faelon looked down the alley and noticed a door off the parking lot."Let's go through the back so we draw less attention," he mumbled sourly as he started toward it."Wait! Give me a moment. I can just transport us to his office once I find it," Atlas answered nonchalantly as he closed his eyes and pressed harder on the building with both his hands."He is alone, give me your hand," Atlas ordered.The pair appeared before a startled Phil."Wow, I haven't seen either of you for over a year! What are you both doing here so early? And why are their names covering you?" Phil inquired as he glance