I wiped the tears that fell from my eyes. Damn it... I should have not reminisced about our past. Why did it become so memorable to me? Why is that memory still sitting in my heart?I quietly left Desmond's chamber before I returned to the north hall, feeling dejected. I laid on my bed, staring at the ceiling. Somehow I rejected going there. My hand crawled to my neck where I was holding the other ring—my wedding ring—which I already made as a pendant.I never threw this away and still managed to keep it by my side. But I never wore it to my ring finger on my left hand anymore because I already thought that it was futile to think to myself that I was still married to him.I managed to wear it from the time I removed my bangle. Ah, yes. That bangle was still in my flat. It was a good thing that I managed to wear this pendant. I was already planning on passing this down to Sander and having him keep the pendant but I was afraid he might lose it.Now that I recall. I caught Desmond looki
"Sander, can we please talk?" I knocked on the door of his chamber. I could only hear his soft sobs and sniffs.I sighed for the nth time. I had been knocking here so many times but it seemed that Sander didn't really want to talk. I already told him that I apologized for the behavior I had shown. I should have dealt with this matter when Desmond and I were alone but my emotions got the better of me.I knocked on the door again. "If there is anything you need, Mama is in her chamber, sweetheart," I said softly before I decided to give him some space because it looked like he needed it.I might try to speak with him later.But just before I could leave, the door of Sander's chamber slowly swung open. There, I came to see Sander's swollen, puffy red eyes, hiding behind the door.My wolf felt heartbroken upon seeing our pup being in this state. She scolded me earlier because I did not control my emotions and decided to lash out at Desmond."Sweetheart..." I knelt on the floor and opened
Sander had been feeling more cheerful for tonight. He was excited that he would have us on his bed to sleep.I couldn't say no to this little man. I promised myself that I would let Sander experience having a complete family. I must do what it takes even if it means of enduring Desmond by my side.I was just done taking a bath and wore a night dress. I went straight to Sander's bedroom, hearing soft giggles from him and deep chuckles from Desmond.Knocking, the laughter gradually dissipated. Desmond was the one who opened the door, having our son in his arms."You're here now, Mama," Sander exclaimed happily.I gently tapped his nose. "Of course. I promise that I will be here, right?" Or rather, Desmond begged me not to spoil the fun for Sander. I could have just ignored him the whole night and just focused on Sander.And that was how I was going to do it. I would ignore him.But my eyes betrayed me. I glanced at Desmond when I heard uneven breathing from him only to see him looking a
Ever since that day, Sander was already fine. He was no longer sulking and kept beaming more.I went to Luna's Garden when Sander wished to be alone in the library to read more books while Desmond was out with his Alpha duties. Contemplating, the tips of my fingers were brushed against the orchid flowers.They looked so beautiful. I felt like... I had been showered with love again.It was extremely difficult to understand Desmond right now.He made me suffer in his hands while I was working with his tuxedo then he would act like a good father and he was trying to seduce me again. And it was affecting me.I decided to go out of the manor but I was blocked by Elron again. "What again?" I arched my eyebrow.He gently bowed his head. "Please be informed that Alpha's protocol is—""Allow me to escort Lady Seraphina, Elron."I turned my head when I heard a familiar feminine voice. My facial expression turned into a stoic one upon seeing the arrival of that person with whom I thought I could
The ceremony...Desmond was finally making his move that he would be going to introduce Sander as the next heir of the House of Marquis Verlice and the next Alpha of the Rising Diamond pack.The act that he wished to discuss with me was just a decoy. In reality, he was really making a decision without me.I opened the door of his study room without bothering to knock. I came to see Desmond who was wearing his spectacles as he always did in the past as he looked at me to meet my darkened expression."No," I immediately said as soon as I locked the doorknob. "You are not going to do this to me, Desmond."He clasped his hands together and looked up as if he was a god. He didn't even falter even though he saw that I was mad right now. "Our pack members deserve to know that their Luna and our offspring are here already."My blood boiled more upon hearing this. "I am no longer a Luna here and Sander is not going to be the next Alpha, I told you," I said through gritted teeth.With my words,
"We should go to your father's chamber. I am certain he is waiting for you." I ushered him to take his hand so we could go to the east hall."Mama, don't you want to come with us?"I was already fixing my bed when Sander asked that. "No, Sander." I turned at him wearing his nightshirt given by his father.Tonight was the night when Sander was going to sleep in Desmond's chambers. It was Desmond's request actually. Sander immediately agreed after that since they were establishing their relationship as father and son.Hugging the stuffed toy given by Desmond, Sander nodded. "Okay..." he said in a dejected tone. Hesitant, Sander turned at me. "Mama, about the ceremony..."I just kept my smile plastered even though upon knowing the fact that tomorrow was the ceremony for Sander. He was well aware that I disagreed about the ceremony Desmond was about to hold. He was not that naive to know that something was not right between Desmond and me ever since the day we discussed it.I knelt befor
I was silent the whole ceremony for Sander. I tried my best to put up the best smile because I didn't want to ruin this day for my son.He was now introduced as the son of the Alpha. Now that Desmond made this bold move, it meant that any movement from me that I would do something to separate him from this pack would be courting death.Shit... He was moving quickly as I expected. I should have known better.While Sander was busy playing with the other children, I came to see Declan and Mariana."So long, sister-in-law?" There was sarcasm smeared in his tone.I scoffed. "Long time no see, Declan." Then I glanced at his mate. "Mariana.""It has been a long time since we saw each other, Seraphina," Mariana said with a smile."You still dare to come back here after what you have done to my older brother?" Declan said through gritted teeth. His amber eyes were sparkling in anger."Declan..." Mariana hushed him, shaking his head. But Declan expressed that he was displeased that he was being
I returned to the ceremony after I remained calm. I looked for Sander and didn't bother to try to speak with Desmond's pack members.Why would I? They ridiculed me when they didn't know that it was their Alpha who ruined our marriage.Why must I waste my time dealing with them?I was way more worried for my son than anybody else.Sander approached me with a familiar young boy who I hadn't seen for seven years. "Mama, look! I have cousin Daniel with me."I gasped seeing Daniel again. "Danny!" I exclaimed.Daniel, who was ten years old now, gently bowed his head. "Greetings, Mama Ina." He had a gentle smile as his eyes looked excited.Sander creased his forehead at what Daniel called me."It has been seven years, Danny!" I exclaimed as I greeted him with a hug. "You are a grown-up boy now. I am excited to meet you again!" I squeezed him so tight.Daniel coughed. "I am... too, Mama Ina..."I creased my forehead when he sounded like he was going to be out of breath. When I checked it, I g