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
"Sander?" I was shocked to see my son here."Are you my Mama's male friend? Greetings!" I flinched when Sander bowed his head at Nicklaus. "I am Sander Verlice, son of Papa, Desmond Verlice, and Mama, Seraphina Beryl."I chuckled as I smiled wryly when he already introduced himself before Nicklaus. When I looked at Nicklaus, he was already smiling, nodding his head."Greetings to you, too, young lord. I am Nicklaus Romero. Yes, I am your Mama's male friend.""Pleasure to meet you, Mama's male friend, Sir Romero.""Sander!" I scolded him. I suddenly felt bashful when Nicklaus even joined in the way Sander addressed him. "My apologies, Nicklaus. It is rude that my son addressed you that." I smiled apologetically.He gestured his hand as if dismissing it. "It's fine. He looked respectable with the way he greeted me."Even though he didn't mind it, I felt like it still felt wrong that Sander had to call Nicklaus like that. "What are you doing here, sweetheart? Are you supposed to have a c
I immediately looked at Desmond who was silenced right now. I couldn't read his expression but he was glaring at Harvey."I see. Who is their real father?" I wanted to confirm. I could slowly feel my heart being pricked right now as I waited for Harvey's answer.Harvey opened his mouth to answer my question but then, Hazel arrived, gasping for air. "There, you are, brother. These two... Really..." She was panting and looked at us. As soon as our eyes met, Hazel smiled brightly. "Greetings, Luna Seraphina." She curtsied before me. "And... Alpha Desmond."I only nodded as an acknowledgment of her greeting."I see you also have twin pups, Hazel," I said when the twins were giggling to tease her. "It looks like they are having fun."Hazel grinned. "Indeed, Luna." She looked at me. "I am grateful to someone who has given me these wonderful twins. However, that someone doesn't even want to shoulder the responsibilities of being a father to them." My heart skipped a beat upon hearing it. "Bu