Lucinda's POV"Wow, you have said a lot," Eliza comments. I am not sure how to respond to that, so I just nod."So, how did my son convince you to be his fiancee?" she adds smiling."Is that the only thing you caught in my whole venting?" I chuckle, relaxing."No, it was the easiest to start with. I won't say I understand your need to kill, but I understand your emotion of betrayal, the discomfort that you are in, and how misused you feel. I get that. You gave your all to this man, and well, he hurt you, and to what extent, you alone know the whole truth about that. You know the deep cut it made and the emotional hit you had to endure, with the pack, with Arthur, even with your wolf. And how you view things, for now, makes sense, and as you slowly let Shadow love you, you will understand how much worth you have to those who deserve you." When she says, it's like a balm to my pain, anger, and hurt. My feelings suddenly feel valid and important, and for the first time, they feel raw and
Arthur's POVNobody had to be told twice as we all rushed to the bedroom where Quin was. When we get there though, her eyes are still closed and she is still sleeping. "Echo," we all look at him in irritation."I swear, her hand moved and she was starting to open her eyes. I didn't wait to see more and I rushed to get you in case she wanted to say something," he tries to defend himself.Mother goes to her side, and checks her pulse. "She's awake," she confirms. The room goes into an uproar, and we start hugging each other. It's like the tension that had built up was unexpectedly tumbling down."She just needs to rest now," she continues."How long before she opens her eyes? " Dawn cues."That's for her to decide. The worst is over, and maybe you going to head home before the week culminates," she smiles. Relief washes over me like a wave and I can feel myself finally breathe. Quin is awake. Echo was right when he said Quin would wake up sooner than we expected, he was right. I pic
Dawn's POVHe is here. Winter is here. Of all the places, he is here, whilst I am looking for a mate. What in the world am I doing?Marie is only a few months old, and I am not very keen on dating anyone. So what am I doing?'You trying not to die', my subconscious reminds me.Right, I nod. Don't die. That's the mission."What's going on?" Queen Mother stops me when I get to the kitchen, whilst she is still chopping onions. "Winter is here, like as in here, in human form," I mumble, starting to pace around, talking to myself, "He is here," I nod, finally letting it hit that this is true. Winter is outside, with Arthur, and in a few minutes, he will enter this house and we can talk. But what is he doing here?"Alpha Winter is here?" Queen Mother invites, and she stops what she is doing and looks at me."You guys know Winter?" I stop pacing around and look at them."And what do you mean Alpha Winter? You mean to say he is like Arthur?" I try to blink away the confusion but fail. Winter
Dawn's POV"Okay, so you know Winter right?" I seat upright and face the kid."You mean Alpha Winter?" he corrects me."Yes, I keep forgetting his is that, but yeah him, he is my mate and the father of my child," I blurt out. "Well, I didn't know that he was the Alpha, and I met him in the city, in a bar, by chance, and then bam, one thing led to another, and well, Marie happened and well, we are here," There, I said it. I am conflicted about how he is going to believe what I have just said. "Well, that's a story," I could tell that he is conflicted on my behalf. Right?" In that moment of defeat, I close my eyes and lean on the headboard. Someone knocks on the door. I open my eyes and it's Quin's mother. She enters the room and I can feel myself getting annoyed."Are you here to add more insults because I can leave you with your daughter and grandson?" I propose, ready to stand up and go. I am not in the mood to entertain the likes of her at the moment. She stands at the door and I
Dawn's POV"You not giving me a chance to be mad at you," I utter in a whisper, and he stops."Granted I took the wrong number, but I've been mad at you for as long as I've known you because you didn't get back to me, and, I can't be unmad at you just because of that," "Okay, what do you want to do?" he turns and looks at me. "I still wanna be mad and you," I state."Why?""Because I thought you hated me, and that you were a liar, and well, when I told you about Marie, you just left me to read. Granted, it wasn't your number, I've already painted a picture of who you are, and I can't unpaint it as yet because I was hurt, and I am still hurt. I thought all of it was a lie. The long talk, you comforting me, I thought you just did it to get me to do your bidding," I explain."Dawn…I would never," he kneels in front of me and takes my hands into his, "Well, I didn't know that because I never got to hear your side of the story. Every text that came through I thought it was yours, but th
Arthur's POV "So, what do you think?" he asks me. "Do you think I can be a good dad?" we are now outside after Winter has had the chance to hold his baby, shed a few tears, and was able to make her sleep for the first time. Well, we were at the beach, and Dawn was still mad at him. A power couple indeed."Of course you will," I chuckle, placing my arm around his neck."But how do you know that, and can be so sure of it?" "Man, the fact that you even asking about it means that you are going to try your best and that is the best you can do for your daughter anyway." I advice."Woah, this is the first time you've been like this," he adds, relaxing and closing his eyes, just sunbathe."Been like what?" I turn to him."Accommodating, friendly, and welcoming." "But I've always been like that," I comment, I shake my head. "Not as a brother no. As someone with whom I am acquainted too yes, and maybe even as a stranger, we would, on some occasions pass as one, but as a brother no, I don't
Quin's POVI heard them. My brother, mother, and Arthur. I heard them fight about us, and I didn't like it at all. Winter was mad. Not just mad. He was mad sad, and my mom wasn't giving herself any justice by just saying she was hurting. Is she kidding me?I am also mad at her now. I mean, I know I forgave her, or I hope I did, but is this her best defense?"I hope it's not," I mutter to Acai. The outside noise shuts down, and I am left with Acai beside me. She is more majestic that I pictured her to be. "Where are we anyways?" I look around and it's just dark. I can see in the dark, but there are just miles and miles of darkness. "I don't know, I just know that we are rebooting," she states."Why?" I look over to her."Why not?" she shrugs. "Acai..." I drag."Okay fine. I think moon goddess wolf' got hurt and she rebuilding or recreating herself in you, if that makes sense,""How do you know?" I tilt my head, stopping for a second. "I don't know, I just do." I continue with her.
Nanewe's POV"Don't you wanna check if Winter is okay?" I suggest to Dawn."Nope, I am fine honestly," she immediately rejects it, crossing her legs. "Please," Arthur begs."No," she shakes her head. "I plead with you," Ave intercepts."Why is everyone so worried about him? He is old enough to cry himself to sleep," she sighs, looking frustrated and annoyed. "It would be normal if he didn't just find out that he might have not met his sister ever," Ava adds in her muffled voice. "Okay, I am trying to judge you or anything, but that's just lowkey dark," Dawn comments."Now, can you do it?" Ave repeats. "Fine, but I have a condition," At this point, the conversation is between Dawn and Ave. "What is it?" Ave cues, looking like she has finally achieved something good. "I need a place to sleep in," Dawn conditions. "I can do that. You can have my bed so long as you are here," she smiles. "Okay, deal." she smiles it out and rushes out the door.****Dawn's POVThe moment I am out