"Mum, why you smiling at yourself?" my little one snapped me out of my daydream. My confused gaze flicked to her. She was on the bed, judging me with a frown. I darted myself a glance in the mirror and realized I was indeed smiling. I was thinking about the promise he made me in his study. "I am happy, that's why," I told her honestly and resumed combing my wet hair. "Why are you happy?" She asked, curious."Because....." I was interrupted by Zavion. "Because very soon you are going to have a little brother that you always wanted," Zavion sauntered into the room and stated. I lifted a brow at him in question. Where did that come from? I wasn't even pregnant yet. He reached Penny and kissed her cheek before turning towards me. The way his expression changed from a caring father to a hungry predator. This double-faced man. A roguish smirk played at the edge of his lips as he stalked toward me. "Right, babe?" he put an arm around my waist and tugged me closer. "Wow..I'll h
The car came to a smooth halt outside the giant mouth of woods. I frowned in confusion not sure why I was here but then it struck me. Perhaps he had set another date on the top of his favorite hill. I didn't mind it. I had enjoyed my time with him there back then. A man who I knew was working for Zavion opened the door for me. I gathered my skirt and climbed off the car. A gentle wind caressed my face, bringing a smile to my lips. The man bowed to me and politely asked me to follow him. I nodded and fell in the line behind him. He led me into the woods. The forest was silent except for cricket's chirpings and crunching of leaves under our shoes. The path opened to a lake. I felt my eyes go wide in awe. It was a lake straight from some fairyland. Starred with countless luminescent glass lamps, it looked stunning. Feast to the eyes. A smile pulled at my lips. That's quite romantic. But wait a second. I slightly squinted when realised they were patterned into a sentence. YOU LIGHT UP
I showed him the video of Penny when she had taken her first step. I had a separate folder where I had stashed away all her childhood pictures for my old boring days. Currently, we were in his treehouse and I was showing him all of Penny's childhood pictures. In the current video, her round chubby face was split into a wide grin as she lumbered toward me. Her smile carried a sense of triumph. This was her first walk. My eyes teared up as I reminisced about the day. I recounted to him, "She didn't give up until she reached me."I glanced at him for a response only to find him completely taken by the video. Tears in his eyes, a proud smile on his lips. A mixture of awe and guilt overtook me. He should have been there. He should have experienced these moments with me. Penny is his first child too. I had snatched something so precious from him in my stupidity. I felt an immense sense of shame. Tears leaped down my eyes. And to think I was planning to hide Penny from him for the rest o
"Hey, wake up," his deep, bedroom voice interrupted my dreamless slumber. I heard him but pretended to be asleep. I was too lazy right now. "Baby, get up," he said. I yelped as he pinched my waist. Annoyance filled me. I flung my eyes open to shoot him my deadliest glare. He chuckled in response. "Get your sexy ass moving. We have to go somewhere," he reached around and spanked my ass. With a mischievous grin lingering on his lips, he got to his feet. I looked out the window it was still dark. I gave him a confused look. "Where?" I asked. "To the lake," he held out his hand for me. I lifted a brow of fake suspicion at him. "Are you planning to drown me?" I asked. "Maybe," he smirked. I rolled my eyes before taking his hand and getting up.I picked my gown to wear but he said it wasn't necessary. It was still dark and too early for humans to roam the woods. So we strolled out of his tree house in all our naked glory. He led me down the stairs. Even though most of the candles wer
We returned home mated and marked. Zavion drove us home and he didn't let go of my hand during the whole ride. "How do you think the family will take to the news?" I eyed him, a little nervous. His gaze was fixed ahead on the road before he turned his face to look at me. "I am sure they will be ecstatic," he flashed me a gentle sweet smile. I smiled back, assured now. His effect on me was astounding. All my nervousness was put to rest merely by his smile. For someone who had lots of trust issues, it was so easy to trust him. I glanced at his mark and felt pride swelling in my heart. "Ain't you going to hide it?" I nodded towards the mark. He already figured out what I was talking about. "Nope. I am going to show it to the world. Back off bitches, I am claimed," he said mischievously and gave me a lopsided grin. I chuckled. It's very rare of him to speak so casually. But fortunately, I was seeing his play side more often. Ain't I one lucky woman? He is so charming when he smiles.
"Alpha invited us to your mating ceremony," Hannah revealed, surprising me. I didn't have the faintest idea that he was planning this. He never said a word about bringing them here. Hannah, Christa, and I were alone in my room chatting away. I was exhilarated to finally see them. How long had it been? It felt like ages ago. We were no longer clueless teens whose only concern was to get good scores in class. We had matured in every sense. Hannah was a healer now. I felt so proud of her. As for Christa, the old woman looked just like she did five years ago. Nothing had changed about her. "He said he doesn't want you to feel alone on your marking day," Hannah added. I smiled. That was so him. No one could guess a very thoughtful soul is residing behind his cold facade. "You've got an amazing mate, you know. He loves you immensely," Hannah stated, sounding happy for me. I felt relieved to know she held no resentment toward him. They had even forgiven Zavion for the tortures he pu
ZAVIONI cannot stop looking at her even if I want to. She is just so pretty. I tried but I just cannot stop obsessing over her even after I finally have her. My eyes follow her everywhere she goes with my feet urging me to chase after her like a puppy. She is magnetic. I am drawn to her like a moth to the flame. If it was for me, I would have glued us together for life so that she always remain by my side. But I suspect she would like the idea."You could have at least smiled," she remarked with a sigh as we sauntered down the hallway, hand in hand. I realized it a little too late. "It didn't occur to me," I shrugged. Now that I think about it, I should have said something to him. I've been told that my resting face is quite intimidating. I have a resting bitch face. I don't like being likened to a bitch. I would prefer having a lion face over this if you ask me. "Talk to him and let him know you are not disappointed with him. Sometimes, showing is the best way of expressing, yeah?
We stopped by a restaurant to have our lunch. The mansion was all furnished but didn't have groceries. So we had to hit a restaurant. I ordered food for both of us while he sat back and observed me like always. "I am having a hunch," he spoke and leaned forward. I raised my brow in question. "This time I've put a baby inside you," the corner of his lips tugged up into a smirk. I blushed. We never used protection so it was quite a possibility. "You can't smell it?" I queried. A thoughtful look on his face as he raised his gaze to the wall behind me. "It's too early for that," he explained to me. Made sense considering we did it not even a couple of hours ago."Sooo..you want a boy or a girl?" I asked, curious. He brought his eyes to mine."Triplets," he grinned. I rolled my eyes. I should have known. "Yeah, it's easy to say this when you are not pushing them out," I responded. Birthing an alpha kid is no child's play."Looks like Penny gave you a really hard time," he noted wit