161NaomiThe minute I left the room in fear, I felt my wolf howl in pain. I forgot my protection necklace because of something trival. I almost lost my child because I was afraid of seth turnbg against me.I survived, but what if I didn't?What if Violet got her way?What if there was no antidote for the poison I as injected with?I could have lost my baby.I could've- I sobbed into my pillow, hating myself, seth, and every other thing.I couldn't make this mistake again, I could never. I knew Seth didn't mean to cause all this, but seeing him was just going to open wounds, and I couldn't look at him without having mixed feelings, mostly anger and hatred.I felt bad. He has his reason for trusting Violet. She's his sister. And despite that, he never hesitated to lock her up.And the necklace was an honest mistake. He would never ever do anything to put me or our child in danger, but it was all too much.I had to stay away from him for a while. I don't want to be reminded of my almo
SethMy throat bobbed as I swallowed, my hand shaking slightly under her gaze as she pinned me with her unwavering stare, her eyes hiding all the emotions she was feeling, if she was feeling any.She was scarier than she thought, and right now she looked every bit of an elegant queen and I was nothing but a mere Knight with a crush.I may not be wearing an armour but why is it so damn hot in here?"Well uh," I started, my voice wavering as it reached my ears.Naimi rose a brow, waiting for me to complete my sentence, but a sigh left my lips and I dropped the offerings I came bearing on the couch, and moved closer to her.Her gaze faltered as I moved closer to her. I brought out a hand and caressed her face, and to my surprise she never pulled away, but her eyes never left mine."I came here to apologise, but I don't know where to start. Aubrey and Hazel helped me with the presents, but here I am, making a fool of their kindness. I'm sure Aubrey wouldn't let me hear the end." I chuckle
NaomiSeth and I walked hand in hand to see Tia and Asher. After many fussed from both of them on me, and apologies, they finally let me apologise for what happened."It's not your fault, Naomi. It's that horrid girl. She takes after her mother. Too bad Connor and Maxwell had to grow with horrid people. Maxwell lost his daughter, but Connor lost his mother and sister because of their wickedness and greed. " Tia shook her head in disappointment as she thought it over, and I silently thought, my mind going to Connor. He always acts strong for all of us, but was that the sort of environment he grew up in? Where he suffered and suffered until he couldn't suffer anymore?Seth turned to Asher, who was deep in thought as he stroked his beard. "Dad, I don't know what to do to Violet and Sheila. They've been cuffed up, but I don't know what to do. They are still Connor and Maxwell's family."Silence fell as we silently thought. Connor hated his family, but he still didn't hate them. But he wo
Naomi"I want to take you on a vacation after our baby's gender reveal."Seth declared after I finished my meeting with the planners and the maids on the preparation for my gender reveal picnic. It was only going to be us, Asher and Tia, our friends and Maxwell, Connor's father so it wasn't much of a party.It was going to hold in just a few days, and this idea of a vacation was perfect. Just what I needed after the hell of a year I've had, and the fact that my due date was getting closer and closer by the day.My eyes met Seth's and I smiled. "That's great honey. I cannot wait for that."He visibly relaxed, his smile mirroring mine. "I've owed you a vacation for over a month now. But it's better late than never."Seth and I haven't been quite the same since the incident, but I have forgiven him since it happened, and he saw to the right penalties given to Violet and her mother without killing them, so there was nothing to be mad about. But things were strained. For whatever reason,
One Hundred and Sixty-five NaomiThe day of the baby shower was here, and I was filled with excitement. Today was the day I was finally going g to know my baby's gender, and although me, Xander, Aubrey and Asher want it to be a girl, I was ready to accept whatever gender my baby would be.I already loved the ball of joy, but not everyone thought like me.The garden was decorated with blue and pink flowers and balloons, and it was divided into two sections. There was the blue section for the team boys, which consisted of Seth, Tia, Connor and Hazel, who were fiercely rooting for the baby to be a boy and even went as far as wearing blue clothes and painting their faces blue and holding blue streamers.I was a hypocrite, a big one because my side was just as competitive. Xander was placing pink petals while wearing a pink t-shirt that read, "World's favourite girl uncle," while Aubrey was getting her face painted by Asher who wore a similar shirt to Xander's, but instead grandfather in
NaomiMaxwell brought out the envelope and a blue confetti came out of it.“It’s a boy!” Maxwell screamed and we all joined him, including those of us in team baby girl.Seth rushed at me and planted kisses all over my face. “Told you. It’s a boy.” He brought out his tongue in order to taunt me and I did the same. Still not wanting to lose the battle.“Gosh, I’m in love with you already.” He said rubbing my belly. “What about mummy?” I pouted like a baby. He gave out a laughter that sent shivers down my spine.“Mummy knows, I’m crazy about her.” I blushed and he pecked my forehead.“Okay lovebirds, it’s time to cut the cake.” We walked towards the cake stand. “Okay, so you are both going to cut the cake at the sound of the last letter of the baby’s name.”“What do you think his name should be?” Seth asked, looking at me affectionately “Alistar.” A smile appeared on my lips.“Our little Star.” He nudged me closer to him“What are they saying?” I could hear our guests whisper among t
167Naomi"Well, you think you are the best, but everyone knows I can beat you in ten seconds." Connor shot back and they began arguing like kids, and I rolled my eyes with a smile on my face.Everyone was happy about my baby, and my heart felt full at the sight. Everyone who loved me was here, and they all couldn't wait for my baby to be here.My beautiful son. My Alistar.Seth returned with my cup of ice cream, and sat beside me, placing my feet on his leg and softly rubbing it. I moaned softly as the ice cream melted in my mouth, completely ignoring the idiots that were still arguing about who was going to help my son kill his first person and Seth scoffed, entering the conversation. "None of you are going to be teaching my son anything because I'm not dead. I will teach him because we all know I would destroy both of you in a fight."Seth smirked and sat up smugly, while the two other fools shared a look.Then they burst into laughter. "Oh goddess! You? Beat me?" Xander cried i
168HazelSwallowing hard, I took steps towards where Xander, the man of my life argued childishly with Connor and Seth about who would teach his nephew to fight and I wanted to laugh because how would he argue when it's time to know who would teach his own child to fight.Will he be happy when I tell him? Will he be sad? One going i knew about Xander was that he had the roughest childhood ever, and he was a victim of an evil dad who just wanted to make him a tool, a machine, and never for once saw him as his son.For a long time back in the kingdom he grew up in, he hated kids, I couldn't bring that up with Aubrey and Naomi for obvious reasons, but he was now a changed person completely. But does one ever completely change? That was the main reason I have been scared to come out and tell him that I am pregnant and our baby was going to be due sooner than everyone thought because I've been using magic to conceal it from human eyes.I felt horrible, I was horrible. I don't think I'm r