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
"Hazel!" Harvey's voice reverberated all over the mansion as he tugged her hand."What, brother?" Hazel frowned. "I have heard from Alpha Desmond that our runaway Luna has returned. Isn't that exciting?" She was smiling from ear to ear.Her shrilling tone was making my blood boil. And god... her smile right now. I could have sworn I wanted to wipe that right away.I clenched my hands, wanting to attack this bitch. But I remained on my standpoint.Calm down, Seraphina. You were prone to miscarriage so avoid stressing yourself.Seeing her right now, she hasn't changed a bit. Hazel grew more beautiful and... Her body became more voluptuous than before. Her silky hair that was pulled up into a braided updo with a piece of decorated jewelry on it illuminated her beauty which fitted her golden yellow dress.Ah... Suddenly, there was this envious feeling gnawing inside me."Didn't I already say that you are not going to show yourself before her, Hazel?"Desmond arrived having Oakley followin
"Lady Seraphina, this letter is addressed to you."I was busy admiring seeing the black-eyed Susan flower when a pack warrior arrived with a letter. "To me?" He nodded and bestowed it on me with his head lowering. I thanked him before I dismissed him.I went to the hammock and gasped upon seeing where the letter came from... "Nicklaus...?" My jaw dropped upon reading that it came from Nicklaus. I opened it out of curiosity and the context was...***Greetings, Seraphina!I know that what happened the last time came a bit short. If you have some time, can we catch up with each other more? I am going to return to the royal palace in three days.If you wish to see me, too, I am going to the Steamy Espresso Cafe which is located on Morven Street, at nine o'clock. Tomorrow.Hoping to see you there, Seraphina.Kindest regards,N. Romero***I couldn't help but smile at his letter. Of course, I would like to catch up with him."Mama, what are you reading?"I turned my head to see Sander who wa
We were having our dinner when Sander spoke. "Mama, have you told Papa that you are going to meet your male friend tomorrow?" I opened my mouth that he should just dismiss it but then Sander didn't. "Mama said that you know Mama's male friend, Papa," he said before he was happily eating his meal."Male friend?" Desmond asked, creasing his forehead. He was looking at me and even dropped the dinner knife and fork to his plate.I didn't expect that Sander would even utter about it in our supper right now. I thought that he would dismiss it but I was wrong. I should have not told him about the letter.Desmond's creasing forehead didn't flatten. I caught him gripping the utensils he was using."Nicklaus has sent me a letter. I am planning to see him tomorrow." I gulped, feeling like I was being caught and that I had done something with the way Desmond was looking my way. Damn it! Why was I explaining myself right now to this man?I heard him inhale sharply. Even his jaw clenched. I felt li
"Are you certain that you have no task for today?" I asked for the nth time as we headed to the kitchen area to grab snacks for the three kids who were near finishing their tasks.Desmond helped me prepare for their snacks but after a while, he hugged me from behind and couldn't stop sniffing my scent. "You sound like you want to shoo me away... I am sulking, seraphim." I could tell that he was pouting. "You know that we are on vacation.""Hilarious..." I leaned on his back and stayed in that position for a while.We were both enveloped in the silence that was so peaceful. Both of us were purring at each other's presence until I felt something poking behind me which made me frown."Desmond..." I warned him and pinched his arm."Aww!" He stepped backward and caressed his arm that I pinched. "That hurts..." He frowned."We can't do it right here." I shook my head.Desmond chuckled. "Ah, yes. It is not the two of us now. We have kids." I could feel my cheeks getting in heat right now beca
"Wrong answer! Wrong answer! Wrong fucking answer!" Hazel said, losing her mind already as she kept stabbing Sander's chest until Sander screamed in pain while there was blood oozing from his chest. "Papa...! Mama...! Please help me...!" "Sander!" I cried. "You motherfucker! How fucking dare you!" Desmond attacked her by using his wolf speed. He tackled her down by holding her neck, gripping it. "Bring her to the prison cell! Bestow her a hundred lashes! You do it, Harvey!" he ordered angrily. "Sander!" I rushed by my son's side as he fell to the ground, coughing with so much blood. "No, no, no... Summon Anderson!" I screamed at the top of my lungs, panicking more. "Mama..." Sander groaned in pain, crying. "It hurts..." "I know, baby..." I decided to tear the skirt off my dress, not minding if it was a customized one. "Help me to wrap this," I said to Desmond as my hands were shaking right now. "Sander, son... It will be alright, hmm?" Desmond asked, already shedding tears as he
"Desmond..." I looked at him, worried upon hearing that.That woman... That fucking leech...She took Sander as her hostage! How dare she!Desmond growled so loud, grabbing everyone's attention as he had Harolyn in his arms. "Harvey, Oakley," he called after dispatching his elites and the pack warriors to look for Hazel."Alpha."He shot Harvey a glare. "We are going to talk later. She took Sander!" His voice raised. "You said that she will not cause a problem for me anymore, Harvey!" He grabbed Harvey's collar causing Harolyn to cry, frightened at his father's action."Papa..."Harvey gasped, horrified. "S-She is, Alpha. I-I didn't know that Hazel would be acting like this..." Then he looked at Harolyn who was sniffing, worried about her."You should've known better! She is your fucking sister, you dumbass Harvey!" Desmond couldn't help shouting at him causing everyone to look in our direction."P-Papa... Please don't be mad at Father..." Harolyn sobbed.I stepped forward even though
"Desmond?""Hmm?""Do you still need to watch me getting measured?" I asked, looking at him in his reflection while he looked so alluring learning at the wall as he had Saoirse in his arms. "Are you finished with your Alpha duties?"They needed to measure my size because Desmond insisted that I need a new dress to wear to my upcoming Luna ceremony.Yes, Luna ceremony. Desmond and I sealed our mate bond again. We marked each other again to solidify our mate bond. It meant that I would become his pack member at the same time as the Luna of the Rising Diamond pack."Why? Don't you want me here?" Desmond frowned, looking like he was sulking.I playfully rolled my eyes. "I am thinking that you are not finished with your tasks." As soon as they were finished taking my measurement, I walked straight to him and tiptoed so I could kiss him fully on his lips.In my peripheral vision, Desmond covered Saoirse's eyes before he removed his hand after we finished kissing. He said that our daughter w
To start anew with courtship, Desmond took a day off from his Alpha duties and decided to take me to the town. We dated and went to eat some delicious meals in a restaurant."I could have wished we brought our pups and the twins," I said as I suddenly missed them already.Desmond nodded. "But this time, it should be only the two of us, Seraphina. I really want you all for myself for this day."I tried my best not to exert a smile since it made me feel ticklish from what Desmond said, especially since he brought my hand to his lips and kissed the back of it. My wolf and I felt ticklish after that."Thank you for giving birth to our pups, seraphim. It must have been hard for you to leave because of how jerk I was before." He heaved a sigh. I could see how regretted all of the actions he had done in the past.It was clear that he would want to ask for my forgiveness. He never pressured me that I should forgive him now. He was being patient and more considerate to me now."You will not be
"Mother!""Hezekiah... Harolyn..."Desmond and I watched their reunion as Hazel hugged her twins and rained them with kisses. Desmond intently watched them with his earnest expression. He was really watching them with wariness."What?" Desmond asked, surprised. His heart was racing so fast right now that he caught me looking at him.I inhaled slowly, having his amber eyes piercing me. "Um... I am glad that you bestow Hazel a chance to be with her twins." Even though Hazel threatened to kill me. She was just blinded by jealousy. I was certain that she would not do anything that would displease Desmond.I hope so.Desmond heaved out a sigh before he returned his glance to Hazel and the twins. "Actually, I am still hesitant to let Hazel see our twins. I still have no assurance that she really changed." He lowered his eyes to the ground. "But if you say that she really changed then I will believe you, Seraphina."His tone was soft and gentle. It was still unusual for me that Desmond was b
"What punishment did you bestow to Desmond, Mother? Why did he act like that?" I said as I sat beside Her and hugged my mother.Mother caressed my hair. "He has a fear of abandonment, dear. I just made it worse and bestowed on him some nightmares.""He has what? Fear of abandonment?" Then it hit me. If Mother meant that abandonment, was this the time that Desmond developed this when I left after finding out that he had an agreement with Hazel?"Yes," Mother answered the question I had in my mind. "Ever since that he forced you to return to his pack, Desmond is already paranoid and wants you to keep at bay. He does not want you to leave again. I know you have seen his desperation to fix your mate bond.""But the thing he did is to control me through that process until I felt suffocated with his actions." It almost resulted in Desmond wanting me to separate from Sander and I almost lost Saoirse when I had her in my belly."Indeed." Mother nodded. "Remember when you tried to make some te
I was shocked when they called me that. Mama? They really called me that, right? And I freaking softened after that.I looked at Desmond, expecting that he heard what they whispered at me but his attention was on our daughter which he bestowed on her nannies. Saoirse was taken care of by the newly hired two nannies which Desmond himself picked. Since we needed to have a conversation, it would have been better if our daughter had not been present here."As you know, Hazel is not present here, Seraphina," Desmond began when the three of us were left here in the dining hall. I nodded as a response. "I already took custody from Hazel two years ago since she had been defying me so many times." He glared at Harvey.I shivered since he did not change the way he conversed with his people. But it seemed like he acted differently since Hazel was involved."I see." I already knew that... Mother told me what was happening in Desmond's pack. She made sure that I would not remain clueless until suc
"Oh, is this my baby Saoirse?" Desmond asked, looking at Saoirse in my arms after he carefully put down Sander to the ground.Nodding, I spoke. "Yes," I said softly as I wiped the tears. I turned to Saoirse who was slightly tilted her head, looking at her Papa. I gently held her hand. "Sweetheart, honey." She looked at me. "That's Papa, hmm?""Da-da?" She pointed at Desmond. I nodded and smiled. At that moment, Saoirse clapped her hands. "Da-da!" she exclaimed.Desmond cried more when our daughter reached out to him. "Saoirse..." He hugged her with so much gentleness. "You have grown up so well, my daughter..."I placed Sander by my side as I watched them having a reunion. I looked at how he adored Saoirse as he sniffed and kissed her forehead. Saoirse giggled after that.Then Desmond's eyes lingered on me which made my heart skip a beat. I decided to curtsy before him. "Greetings, Marquis Verlice."There was melancholy written in his eyes when I greeted him formally. "Greetings to yo