"Your answer?" Desmond asked in a dark sensual tone while his fingers were swirling in the few strands of my wavy blonde hair.Nervous, I looked into his eyes.He wanted me to visit his chambers tonight. Shit... I knew it would end up in that condition.And I couldn't say no to that since I told him that I would do anything so he wouldn't dare to separate me from our son."Yes..." I gulped, answering him.But he didn't look satisfied with my answer. "You know I am still doubting you, seraphim. Your answer doesn't make me convinced that—""Yes, cinnamon." I cut him off.I knew what he was trying to mean. He sounded unsatisfied because he had been wanting my endearment to him to be used to calling on him.My theory was right as soon as Desmond's alluring lips curled up into a smile. "Good." His knuckles brushed against my cheek. "You know how to read the room, Seraphina."I shivered at what he said and the sensation he made me want to feel."Return to your post," Desmond ordered coldly.
He didn't wait for my response. Desmond took my hand as we both went in front of the mirror. Then he opened it.Ah, yes... Our secret room here in the vacation house was behind the mirror.We both planned it for entertainment for our... sex life before. Or more likely, Desmond made it for me.This room was soundproof as well. This was made in case we had gotten to have a pup and we wanted to minimize our lovemaking noises.However, this room was no simple room with a bed only.I shivered to see the saltire cross attached to the wall, the chains hanging from the ceiling, different flogging and riding crops depending on the walls, and even handcuffs. The red-carpeted walls and ceilings gave me a very sensual vibe. The whole room was illuminated with scented red candles as well.I gulped upon seeing them again. It has been seven years since I last saw them. Nothing had changed. This was supposed to make me feel nervous right now but why did not I find it to myself right at this moment?I
Even though his expression looked solemn, I knew that he was pleased with the words I uttered."Do you still remember your safe word?" he asked. He even took a blindfold on the bedside table and covered my eyes."Yes..." I said softly."Tell me.""Orchid." My favorite flower...Desmond bent me down until the cheeks of my bottom were exposed to him. I shivered in delight when he teasingly grazed the tip of the crop to my bottom."Have you missed the pain, seraphim?" Desmond asked darkly before he hit the other cheek of my bottom.Biting my lower lip, as my arousal heightened from having my eyes covered, I hissed in pain as well each time he struck me while he made me count."Yes, cinnamon."I could tell that they would leave red marks. I moaned softly when he hit me again."Ten..." I counted softly.At that moment, I felt unsatisfied that he was going easy on me. I was about to open my mouth to beg him to strike me harder but Desmond must have heard my silent wish because the way he st
"Mama!"The door swung open revealing Sander who had a worried expression on his cute, handsome face. He immediately jumped into the bed and buried his face in my stomach."What's wrong?" I asked softly and looked up to see Desmond bringing a tray of hot soup."Papa said that we cannot leave today. He said that you are sick," Sander said as he climbed to the bed and cupped my face. "Are you alright, Mama?"I nodded my head and caressed his wavy hair. "Yes, I am actually alright. But your Papa said that I must stay here." I glared at Desmond who just snorted and shook his head."Don't believe your Mama, Sander. Mama is definitely not alright," he said and sat on the edge. "Come here. Don't sit on your Mama's lap." He immediately took Sander away from my lap and brought it to him."I am perfectly fine." I squinted my eyes at him. "You are overreacting." I meant he only hit me with the riding crop and the ointment he used on my buttocks already healed the pain searing in my skin yet Desm
"Mama, it is unusual that Papa retired so early."Sander looked dejected because Desmond only kissed him a good night and left to retire to his chamber. He was expecting that they would have fun tonight but Desmond didn't seem to be in the mood right now.I gently combed his hair after I tucked him into his blanket. "Papa is tired, little man. He will be alright tomorrow."Desmond didn't say a word after I retorted a harsh truth to him earlier.I was not a fool. He knew that I had warned him in the past that if that case should happen again, there would be no second chances.I forgave Desmond for what happened the first time he slept with the courtesan. Indeed, someone used an aphrodisiac incense by that time. He was not in his sanity when he committed such an act.But... the part where he committed that act towards Hazel... That was something I could not ever forgive.No matter what actions he would do in the near future to coax me, my heart wouldn't be swayed on Desmond anymore. My
His lips were inviting me to respond back when I did it. I was really a hypocrite to even answer his invitation.But this was way better than allowing him to listen to his words.Seven years had already passed yet that scene made me remember how Desmond kissed her. How he pleased her was the same thing he usually did to Hazel.That made me irk and halted kissing Desmond. He had a look of confusion when our eyes met. Hearing our labor breaths, he knew that he wanted the hungry kiss we exchanged but as soon as he saw my expression, he had a look of horrifying right now.It was a cold facade. The same expression when I felt disgusted with him."Seraphina—" He was about to raise his hand to brush his chuckles against my cheek when I spoke."You killed me." Desmond's eyes widened. I couldn't help myself from shedding tears the moment I saw him with Hazel in his study room. "The moment you had been with Hazel... The moment you did not consult that matter to me... The moment you agreed with
"Mama, aren't you going to dine with us?"Taking a toll breath, I shook my head. "Unfortunately, you can dine with your Papa..." My tone was smeared with a dejected tone.I knew that was enough to worry my son."Oh..." Sander lowered his head."You can go ahead." I urged him. "If you wish to go out to roam around the pack, you can go with your Papa. I am not feeling well right now." There was a melancholy expression written on his face.Sander knew I was lying. He knew that something happened between Desmond and me back in Elian. Since we returned, Sander was not at ease especially since Desmond and I were not on good terms again.Neither of us was talking since that happened as we became aloof to each other.But I knew my son was being affected by this behavior we were showing. I must do something to avoid tarnishing this family I wanted for Sander.I watched how Sander's shoulders slumped as he left my chamber. I went to the balcony and summoned my hand. I beckoned it, telling them
"Alright, alright, Sander. Halt," I said, sighing exasperatedly when Sander was tugging my hand as we were near the location of the boot camp.The boot camp was set up near the river of Tana Forest to the north. That vast area was enough to have mandatorily gruesome training for the rookies and the pack warriors. Their mentors were the Gammas. Sometimes, Desmond and the two Betas, Oakley and Harvey, participated in teaching the privates.I was not certain if they were still doing it.I was also expecting that I would be able to see Niscia there since she was one of the Gammas."Mama, hurry!" Sander said impatiently, frowning.Chuckling, I hastened my steps. "Alright, little man." I almost shook my head. He really had the same temper as Desmond. It shouldn't be a surprise already since Sander has Desmond and I's blood running in his veins.When we arrived there, all of their eyes were on us. All the training had been halted before they all bowed to me."Greetings, Luna Seraphina, Young