And we have a soft spot. Who of my readers is here with me?
Kai: “Ready, set, go…” the bartender said. Irina and I gulped our vodka shots and put the shot glasses down, more specifically, slamming them down on the table. Irina’s eyes brightened as she laughed, clapping her hands when she saw that she had put the glass down before me. Her eyes met mine and I couldn’t help but smile, my smile genuinely reaching my eyes, as I saw this side of her. “Your woman can drink.” The bartender said, and Irina, who was drowsy by now, raised an amused eyebrow. “She is my wife, my friend.” I said, and Irina brushed me off as she looked down at her nails, as if pretending that she had just had them manicured. “You doubt my skills.” She slurred, and the man chuckled. “How about another round?” “I think, malyshka, you’ve had enough alcohol for one day.” I said, and she raised an eyebrow. “That is what YOU think, my beloved husband. I am not even drunk and can go at this all night.” She said, and I chuckled. I shook my head at the bartender, dismissing
Irina:“Irina, what did I say…?”“Please, stop.” I said, stopping the Alpha as I tried to contain my anger and annoyance. I didn’t even know what I was angry about. I just knew that I wanted him to stay away. “Just stop with this kindness, and all this ‘loving’ husband part. You don’t have to…”“Irina, I don’t understand?” He asked, frowning in confusion as he tried processing what I was telling him. “Did I say anything that offended you?”The two of us just entered the hotel room, and though he has tried to speak to me, I’ve been quiet throughout the whole ride back. I needed to clear my mind, and I knew that it was impossible, not with him speaking as much as he was.Hell, I didn’t even understand why I was being emotional with him.“I don’t deserve you as a husband. I don’t deserve this kindness that you’re giving me, and you don’t seem to stop. You just go on being everything that I didn’t expect you to be, and…”“Irina, hey.” He said, stopping me. He cupped my cheeks, forcing me
Cosimo: “I told you that sending his mate to him was going to be a bad idea, Cosimo.” Alessio said, looking me in the eye. “You should have known that she would eventually feel the bond, no matter what spell you put on her.” “The woman would have him killed before the two of them figure out that they are mates.” I said, and the omega scoffed. “She is a huntress, regardless of how much we tried to stop that from showing in her, it would eventually become clear to everyone what she is.” He said, and I let out a low growl. “She was given her crest by Sebastian. The man dared take the risk and give it to her.” “You are not going to do anything against him. We still need him in our loop, and whether or not he’s given it to her will not make a difference. She won’t know who she is and where she comes from,” I said, tapping my desk twice. “Why don’t you just take hers? Why have her killing people around to claim something when you have one in your own grasp?” Alessio asked, and I shook
Kai: “Mama,” I said, smiling as I walked inside the house, wrapping my arms around her, pulling her to my chest. She smiled, hugging me back. I kissed the crown of her head, letting my lips linger there for a few seconds before pulling away to look at her. Rustem and Yelena stood a step back behind mom, looking at Irina who stood behind me. “How are you, son?” Mom asked, smiling at me. She put her hand on my cheek, smiling when she saw me being calm. “I am fine, mama. How are you? How’s things?” I asked, and she smiled. “We are all fine. We were waiting for your arrival.” She said, and I kissed her forehead before taking a step back. I nodded at Irina, and though she kept her stance, mom’s smile almost immediately faded, making me shake my head. “My wife, Irina.” I said, taking Irina’s hand. She looked up at me, and I ran my finger over her thumb, assuring her that things were going to be okay. “A pleasure to meet you, Irina.” Mom said, and Irina nodded. “The pleasure is m
Irina:“You’re back…”“Are you okay?” Kai asked, stopping me from speaking. After what I heard from his mother, I wasn’t. But she was right, I couldn’t blame her for doubting me. It wasn’t like I didn’t deserve it.“I’m fine,” I said, choosing to keep my feelings to myself. Kai’s eyes were fixed on mine for a second, and I shook my head. “I should have expected the reaction from her. Especially after what you told me. I am fine, don’t worry.”He nodded, but I could see his anger in his own eyes. His eyes were fixed on the ground as he avoided looking at me for a second before he nodded at his desk. “I have a few things to work on. I can assume that you wouldn’t mind me working here? I mean, if you want…”“Kai, you do realize that this is YOUR room. If you want to work here, I am not going to tell you not to do so, right?” I asked, stopping the man. His eyes met mine, and I shook my head in question, waiting for him to say otherwise. He smiled and nodded, and I watched as he walked t
Kai: “Do you really believe that things would be easier?” Viktor asked, shaking his head in question. I sighed, and shook my head, knowing that they wouldn't. Mother has made it clear that she wanted nothing to do with Irina at home. “I knew that it was never going to be easy. But I didn’t expect that as a reaction from mom. You know that she isn’t the type to be this resentful, and I know for fact that this was the first time that I’ve seen her in such a state.” I said, and Viktor nodded in understanding. “I have to admit that this was something that neither one of us expected. Luna Katerina was often calm, but you can’t expect her to. She has the right to doubt everyone that breathes around you, and when she knows that she is coming from Cosimo’s side, she is going to be a little more aggressive. It is a mother’s instinct.” Viktor said, and I nodded. “But you can’t stay mad at her for long.” “I’m not,” I said, tapping my desk. It was morning and I was thankful for the fact
Irina: I smiled when I woke up to find myself alone on the bed. I knew that Kai had slept by my side, his side was messy, but it was a little late and the man would have been up by now. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes before getting up, knowing that I was going to need to freshen up for the day. I still had a lot to do, and the number of things that were piling up were countless. And checking my email earlier today didn’t make things any better for me. I walked toward the bathroom and freshened up, taking a shower as I did. The warm water cascaded my body, and I couldn’t help but sigh in contentment as it relaxed my muscles. I walked out of the bathroom toward my side of the closet. The maids had most of my clothes arranged. I still had to fix my personal things. I chose to wear a sundress, it’s been a long time since I wore a dress at home. I was often busy, and I knew that I would need to wear pants, and when we were in the hotel, my clothes were mostly limited. I put my dre
Kai:“Where are you going this early?” Mom asked, shaking her head in question. Irina was in the room, getting ready for the two of us to go out while I beat her on the fact of heading down the stairs, choosing to trust her word.“You didn’t bother coming to breakfast, and now you seem to be ready to go out. And I am guessing, judging by the fact that you worked with Viktor in the office, that you aren’t going to work.” She said, raising an eyebrow at me. I looked my mother in the eye, trying my best to find the right words that would fit what I was supposed to say without hurting her. “I didn’t come to breakfast as it seems to me that my wife wouldn’t be welcomed over. As for where I am going, you never bothered to ask me where I was heading when I went out. Why now?” I asked, keeping my tone calm.“I believe that you know, as well as you know your name, Kai, my reason. Now, where are you going?” She asked, repeating her question.“Out, with my wife. The woman has been in the room