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The days flew by; I was so amazed by everything in Brazil. It was no lie that Rio de Janeiro had been named a "Wonderful City." Jaden and I enjoyed all the best it had to offer and visited the most beautiful beaches. We went to Copacabana, Ipanema, Barra da Tijuca... it was delightful, and each place was an adventure and a cultural shock. I had learned a lot and was quite tan.I looked at myself in the mirror, wearing a thin-strapped, mid-length dress with a low neckline. My hair was flowing down my back, and the high heels made me feel sexier. It was our last night before heading home, and I couldn't wait to finally see my kids again.I always called home, but I was forbidden from having long conversations after Mirian had a huge crying fit — so did I — on the phone."Wow," Jaden said, looking at me. "You look stunning!"His eyes were sparkling as he gazed at me in that dress. Licking his lips, he moved closer and firmly held my waist, pulling my body to his. He was warm and dressed
After dinner, my nausea just wouldn’t go away. I was starting to get worried, especially considering I had noticed that my period was at least two weeks late.I lied to Jaden, saying I was going to the hotel gym, but instead, I was sitting in the lobby at night, waiting for the pharmacy delivery I had ordered through the front desk.Another shocking thing about Brazil: anything can be delivered to your home. Your food, packages, snacks, pharmacy items, even your groceries. This was a surprise to me, since that doesn’t exist in the pack. But Rio de Janeiro is also three times larger than our island, so...The front desk clerk called me, discreetly handing over the small package. I thanked her and went back to our room, my heart racing. Inside the package were two pregnancy tests. I closed the door behind me, trying not to make any noise, and went to the bathroom.I was so nervous; there were so many possibilities, so many ways this could turn out.I took a deep breath, trying to calm d
I was bursting with anxiety as we descended at the pack’s airport. I just wanted to get home and see the most precious things in my life running towards me. Goodness, a month without seeing them felt like an eternity. So, I got into my car as quickly as possible.When I arrived home, the familiar sight of our residence brought immediate relief. The sky was beginning to darken, and the house lights glowed warmly. I pulled the car into the garage and ran out, unable to contain the anxiety that consumed me.When I opened the front door, the house was silent. The anticipation in the air felt almost palpable. Jaden was right behind me, looking as anxious as I was, but with a calmer, more serene expression.“Home sweet home,” he said, taking a deep breath.“Let’s go, let’s go,” I said, my voice trembling with emotion. “I can’t wait to see the kids.”Jaden smiled, his expression reflecting the same anxiety I felt. “Me too. They must be excited to see us.”We quickly took the elevator upstair
Jaden’s fingers traveled down to the curve of my back, pulling me closer as his lips met mine with passionate and eager intensity. The kiss was more than just affectionate; it was hot and fiery. His touches were firm yet gentle, exploring every inch of my skin with an unending need.I surrendered to the moment, my heartbeat quickening as he deepened the kiss. His warm breath mingled with mine, and I felt a growing heat spread through my body.Jaden pulled me into his lap, and I wrapped my knees around his hips, unbuttoning his shirt to reveal his deliciously chiseled chest. I couldn’t help but salivate, breaking away from his mouth to plant kisses along his neck and chest. Jaden gasped and held my shoulder as I descended lightly.His eyes held a warning as he kissed me and rose from the couch with me still wrapped around him, carrying me to our bedroom. He sat down on the bed skillfully and held my hips, pressing my intimacy against his already growing arousal.I continued to kiss my
As soon as we woke up the next day, Lilith was shouting through our Mental Link for us to come downstairs for breakfast. We all missed each other terribly, and I was just as eager.So, I got ready for the warm, tropical climate and quickly took the elevator down, carrying our excited little kids. I was more than happy to finally be home, in my own house.The trip had been great, but nothing compared to being home with the people who truly matter and love us. I was proud of my kids, proud of myself, and proud of everything.When we reached the first floor, the kids let loose and ran to the dining room. I followed them quickly but stopped in my tracks at the door when I saw the huge banner decorating the entire large hall.“WELCOME BACK, ALPHA JADEN AND LUNA MALIA.”I stood there, completely stunned. Had they prepared a surprise for us? For our return? I teared up, utterly amazed. My throat tightened for a moment.Then I took a deep breath and walked into the dining room, following the k
One Month Later…“Enjoy yourself!” Jaden murmured. “The kids and I are really going to miss you.”“It’s only going to be a few hours,” I murmured, laughing.“Even so, any moment away from you is torture.” He pulled me in and gave me a kiss.I pulled away from him, smoothing his shoulders. “Let me go, or I’m going to end up staying here because of that face.” I lightly pinched his cheek.I was heading out for a girls’ day in the heart of the pack. Lilith, Maggie — Toby’s wife — Julie, Katalina, and I had planned to meet up before we left to enjoy our favorite coffee one last time.At least I was happy knowing that I didn’t have to leave them behind; instead, we were all starting a new life together. Katalina and Damon were finally engaged. Maggie was going to join Toby, who was now the royal head of security. Lilith, as the wife of my Gamma, was coming with us — and even if she didn’t want to, she had no choice. I wasn’t going to leave her behind.I got into my car and gave the driver
We were surrounded by boxes and suitcases, the typical chaos of moving. The sun was already setting, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink, as Jaden and I rummaged through closets and shelves looking for the last items to pack."I never realized how much stuff we accumulated over the years," Jaden commented, holding a box full of mementos.I looked at him and laughed, unwrapping a small picture frame. "Look at this," I said, showing him a photo of us at a Halloween party two years ago. "Do you remember this day? It was the first time we dressed up together."Jaden looked at the photo and smiled. "Of course, I remember. You were dressed as Bella, and I was Edward. I'm still annoyed you humiliated me like that.""Hey!" I laughed. "I didn't do anything." I rolled my eyes. "Bella doesn't end up with the dog; she ends up with the vampire.""Minus points for Bella. Who wouldn't prefer a hottie like me?" He sighed, shaking his head."Well, she wouldn't." I shrugged. "And if you wer
I was standing in front of the house where Serena and Dandara were living. I was nervous too; it had been a while since the last time I saw my little girl, who by now was five years old—she had celebrated her birthday during my honeymoon.I tried calling, but the phones weren't answered, and I preferred to believe that she hadn't seen the message rather than thinking she was ignoring me. I knocked twice on the door and took a deep breath, waiting for a response that came a few seconds later from Serena.When she opened the door, her eyebrows arched in surprise, and she twisted her mouth, sighing before crossing her arms in front of her body. "Your Majesties," she said, making a brief bow."Serena, hi!" I said, trying to smile. "We came to see Dandara."She let out a slightly bitter laugh."I'm afraid that's not possible," she murmured."Why?" I frowned."Dandara has afternoon classes now," she pointed out. "She asked for it, and I agreed. I'm afraid you won't be able to see her before