"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
Desmond didn't say a word after that. As always.He just kept tapping his finger on the table to kill the silence that suddenly enveloped us. Neither of us was speaking after this."How's your lesson for today, son?" Desmond asked after a long moment of silence.Right... Desmond already provided some mentors that came from noble households to teach Sander. His lessons included how to be a proper noble in an aristocratic society."I am doing good, Papa. Count Geney said that I could easily pick up the lessons in economics. Then later, Lady Cecy from the House of Noe will teach me about etiquette, ethics, and personality development tomorrow," Sander said in his enthusiastic tone.He gently caressed our son's hair. "That is good to hear, son. Those lessons are helpful once we attend some parties hosted by the noble families or we are the ones hosting a party," he said proudly. "You will be able to use it more when you reach adulthood and in your coming-of-age."Sander looked pleased tha
A week before the celebration of Sander's seventh birthday, Desmond had finally revealed his plan for it.He showed me the dress that I had to wear which made my jaw drop upon seeing it. "This... This is the one Niscia and I made..." I said, shocked.The dress was an ash grey ball gown suitable for a party. It has a U-shaped neckline with sleeves that reach the elbow. They were made with ash grey satin while the front was made of laces and some intricate designs.And this was partnered with a fancy ash grey hat with a see-through brim.I was certain that this was the dress Niscia and I made."Indeed. This is why I asked your former boss that I wished to make a dress which is suitable for someone." He nodded. Then his eyes settled on me with so much longing. "That someone is you, Seraphina."I felt my stomach somersault at his statement. My wolf was even squirming at that moment, especially since I got to know that the catering service that would serve the guests was the establishment
As soon as Sander made a wish and blew the candle again, people around here clapped their hands. I cherished this moment that Sander had to experience having these many guests for his seventh birthday.While the party continued, Desmond and I had to entertain and talk with our guests. A lot of them asked where I had been. I only answered them with a smile.I retired to my chamber when I felt my legs and feet being sore after the party was finished and we escorted our guests. I removed my heel shoes while minding the maids and butlers were cleaning up downstairs.I cleaned up and went to Desmond's chamber wearing only a nightgown with nothing underneath. I had to halt for a moment because I had been having some dizzy spells these past few days.I thought that this was just some stress because of the events that happened.I knocked before Desmond opened the door. I came in and went to sit in the bed, groaning softly when I felt my feet still sore."Sander is already asleep.""Tired?" he
Groaning softly, I gradually peeled my eyes open. I was greeted by a worried expression from Desmond."You're awake, seraphim..." Desmond was holding my hand.I roamed my eyes around and saw that Anderson was also here in... Why was I in Desmond's chamber?"What happened?" I couldn't help but ask even though my mouth was parched.But Desmond must have known about my trouble in speaking so he bestowed me a glass of water. I murmured thank you before I finished drinking."What happened to me?" I repeat my question after I manage to feel at ease now. "I... I remember feeling dizzy and... I don't remember what happened next," I explained."What you are feeling is normal, Luna." Anderson smiled."I don't understand..." I smiled wryly. What did he mean normal?"Didn't you feel this when you were conceiving Sander?" It was Desmond who had just asked."Conceiving Sander?" I looked at Desmond at his question. His hand on mine was sending shivers to my spine. However, what he said... it took me
"I don't hear anything but your stomach grumbling, Mama."Chuckling, I caressed Sander's head when he was still laying his head on my flat stomach. "It's because I am not in my two months pregnancy, little man." I explained to him that a female werewolf could be pregnant within a three-month gestation period. "Just like you when I had you in my stomach before.""How did I manage to get inside your stomach, Mama?"I gently pinched his cheek. This adorable son of mine... He was pretty smart and all yet... Ah, yes. He was still a kid. He didn't understand yet what it means to have a pup inside a stomach."You were still a baby back then so you were fitted inside me." I silently wished Sander would halt asking questions. He might ask how I conceived him, but I couldn't answer that properly."Oh..." Sander was astonished. Then he returned placing his ear to my stomach again which earned me a laugh again."Can we talk?" I went inside his study room after knocking several times.Desmond look
Nicklaus chuckled heartily, nodding. "I am. I am so glad you still remember me, Seraphina," he exclaimed happily."O-Of course!" I felt hyperventilating right now. I couldn't believe that he was really here. "Where have you been since..." I couldn't continue my words.We both parted ways as soon as we decided to break our relationship. Yes, before Desmond, my mate, I had Nicklaus as my first love.We were both rogues. For survival, we met by coincidence in the woods, looking for something to eat.We had combat when we both saw a rabbit at that time and got away because neither of us was not backing down on who saw it first. It was also the time we decided that we hunted together... and fell in love with each other.I didn't know what happened to him when we separated after we were in a three years relationship. We were both teenagers by that time. I didn't even get a chance to check as I changed places to places until I was captured by Desmond's men."I am working in the royal palace