Jealous loverI watched as the guy Hera called Collin widened his eyes in surprise under my threatening gaze. How dare he hold my mate like that? so familiarly, so intimately. I can literally smell the desire he has for her on him, it permeates the air I breathe. "Answer me!" I growled."I'm sorry, I don't understand your question, Hera is my friend, and I hug all my friends in greetings" The schmuck, Collin said, with false bravado, obvious from his fast rate of his heartbeat."yeah, well...no shit! You will not hug my woman anymore, not ever again! Is that understood?" I said icily, trying to rein in my temper for Hera's sake."I don't think you have the right to decide that for her, buddy" The bastard said. I lost my control and stood up to tear him to pieces but Hera touched me and looked into my eyes, pleading with me to gain control."Collin, nice to meet you again, see you" Hera said to him, giving him a clue to leave."Hera, when next are you coming to the square?" he asked, n
A hot discussion"what!" I screeched."Kimi is pregnant? how? when?" I asked incredulously"um...not sure about the when, but the how is pretty obvious, all they needed to the do was, you Know...um...get naked...and um-" Lucian was saying, grinning from ear to ear like an idiot, probably thinking all this was funny.I frowned deeply at him "Tys, I fail to see what's so amusing, I do not think this situation is funny at all...the reason why you are laughing is beyond me, really""sorry, it's just funny, your expression...it's..." he stammered, almost wheezing from laugh.I ignored him, if he thinks this is not serious, then there is no is no way I will be talking to him."baby...I'm sorry, I was just amused by your question" he apologized, when he was done finding me funny, but still smiling. Despite, the situation, the smile still gave me palpitations, and butterflies in my stomach."I can't believe Lucian would do this, even clearly knowing the consequence of this" I muttered dismally
A riftI started the car again and got back onto the road.I looked sideways at Hera, studying her worried face. A little frown has gotten etched into her beautiful face, making her even more beautiful. Her golden hair blew against the wind rushing into the car as it sped on the highway.It was obvious she was very worried about her family's future, especially her brother's.She nodded off to sleep, an hour later and left me to my thoughts.It won't be easy going back with them to their home, their world. I would be the odd one out in no time, but this did not really worry me much, I am used to that. What I am not used to is being in the midst of vampires and in the middle of a family feud. But I do not have any choice than to go with them to protect Hera and also Lucian.An hour later, I drove into the parking lot of the hotel. I tenderly woke Hera up."wake up, baby...we are here" I said, patting her lightly.She opened her beautiful eyes and I smiled at her. "Why did you leave me t
KimiI can't believe I will soon be an aunt, the feeling...it's so surreal. After my anger for Lucian abated, the realization that I will soon be an aunt kicked in so fast and it's all I could think about."where is the soon to be mother, Lucian?" I asked my brother."She's not very far from here." he replied, smiling, clearly so overjoyed about soon becoming a father.I glanced at Tys, he was smiling, probably relieved that Lucian and I have settled our issues. I felt my love for him expand even more as I stared at him.He caught me looking at him and he winked at me, my toes curled in pleasure. Why the fuck does he look so handsome, so good enough to eat?. I quickly averted my gaze to avoid distractions from him.I turned to my brother "then you should go and bring her here, don't you think?" I said to him.He nodded happily and said "I will be back soon" and went running off to bring Kimi from wherever he had kept her.Lucian and I looked at each other and laughed hard.I sat down
KimiLucian entered, with a petite beautiful woman in tow. She was no taller than five feet, her hair was blonde, plaited in cornrows, and she had a small pert nose, and full lips.Lucian was smiling happily. I can see why he was so crazy about her. She was a beautiful woman.The woman rushed happily into Hera's arms, laughing. "oh my god, Hera...how I've missed you" She cried. Her voice was very soft and gentle.Hera hugged her fiercely "I can't believe you are here, Kimi... looking so beautifully pregnant and so radiant" She said, looking her over admiringly and caressing her slightly protruded stomach.The woman smiled, with pleasure at the praise while Lucian looked on with pride. Hera took my hand "Kimi, meet my mate, Tys," she said, beaming down at the woman and looking sideways at me with love in her eyesI looked down at the small woman, so delicate and small like a porcelain doll, and yet possessing an inner strength that was obvious in the way she held herself. She looked
Conversations What would it feel like to actually have a child or even children with Tys?What would it be like to actually parent mini us? As I watched Lucian and Kimi radiate with happiness, I imagined what it would be like to have a son who looks exactly like Tys.So tall, handsome, with long brown hair that reached his shoulders, eyes as blue as the sea fringed with long and thick eyelashes. And that chiseled face to rival that of a god's. A son who would be as brave and strong and so kind and generous as his father or even more than his father.As I thought all these, my eyes met with his and held. I saw the love shinning in his eyes.I heard his thoughts. He was thinking about having a mini me. I smiled and linked him "me too baby, I would like a mini you, it would make me so complete and satisfied." He held my eyes in a lock until I let go when I grew shy. It does things to me when Tys looks at me like the way is doing."Lucian what are you going to do when Maugrim comes" I
Girls outingThe day before we are to leave for Pittsburgh, I decided to take Kimi out for some girl time.She absolutely deserves it after a rollercoaster of tough time she has had.And also I want her to be physically and emotionally prepared for the journey back home.We all were not sure of the welcome we are going to encounter on getting home. Will it be friendly or hostile? It won't be an easy return, that's for sure and we all need to be in the best frame of mind.Tys and I were on the bed after a night of hot and steamy intimate moments. I laid in his arms, breathing in his woodsy, masculine scent. "Tys?" I called to him."yes babe" he replied, playing with my hair and nibbling at my ear."I would like to take Kimi out today, for some girl time...you know, she's being through a lot...it would be asking too much from her to travel back home not long after she just left there, you know" I said"hmmm...I get what you mean... she needs to be both physically and mentally strong for
An abductionKimi waited patiently in the car for Hera. She kept looking at the trunk, eyeing the things they had bought and smiling at how beautiful the baby's clothes are, they had even bought things the baby wouldn't need yet till it is at least five years old.How thoroughly kind of Hera to do these nice things for her, today was one of the best days ever, she thought.Having being brought up as an only child, without sisters and brothers, she had being very lonely and had actually gotten used to it. When she was a child she had had no one to play with, she had only played with her nannies, her maids, the cooks, and her father's soldiers.The worst thing about it is that she didn't even have a mother too, and she could only play with her dad when he wasn't busy running his empire, which was almost never.So, It was a big deal to her that Hera is acting like a sister to her. And now that they are going home, Lucian's brothers can also be her brothers, and Tys too. But that is if
Happy endingsThe night before had been a fun filled one for everyone involved.They had had a little get together where everybody had finally unwinded. Even the pack members were not left behind. They all came to pay homage to Tys and stare shyly at his beautiful mate.Maugrim and Nymeria had stayed together throughout, rekindling their love for each other.Beowulf had enjoyed playing host, he had announced that he would be leaving soon to travel all around the world and had joked that who knows he might find love. Everyone had laughed. They all joked that, he would find a woman everywhere he went, jokingly testifying to his randiness.Beowulf and Tys had a long father to son talk which brought about a form of closeness between them and making Tys eventually admitting eagerly to having two fathers which made everyone laugh.The night had ended on a note of happiness for everybody when Tys proposed formally to Hera.All the female pack members swooned with jealousy when Tys knelt down
Forgiveness abound"Maugrim? is that you?" my mother asked, her whole body vibrating with shock."Yes, Nymeria, it's me...long time no see" Maugrim replied, with all the love he had for her shinning in his eyes. "Oh my god" Mother exclaimed and she and Maugrim locked eyes for a long while, it was very obvious that they were still in love.Thane and my other siblings looked on at the spectacle with fascination mixed with horror. Except Akela of course, she had probably seen everything already in her visions.Beowulf, growled, he had a look of hatred in his eyes for Maugrim and I felt like punching him on the face.This man made my mother unhappy countless times and now that she is about to find her happiness, he wants to spoil it."Shut up, Beowulf!" My mother shouted, her eyes blazing with rage at Beowulf. I almost cheered for her."Thane, where are the mountain men? what's happening here?" Beowulf boomed"Tys vanquished them all...in one minute, father... Our enemies from the mountai
Shocking meetingsTy's and I stayed indoors two days after the party, exploring our bodies and just stopping for rest and to eat.The others left us alone to ourselves. Lucian and Kimi didn't even notice us as they were too busy with each other too.Maugrim had gone back to his tent and was preparing to follow us to Texas.We are all following Ty's to his home today, all including Maugrim, Lucian, Kimi, and me.Theo and Fyr wanted to come along but father forbade them to leave their duties to follow us on 'an adventure' . That is what they both called it.As we finished packing, Lucian and Kimi knocked on our door."Ty's, Hera? we are ready" Kimi called."We are coming" I called back and hurried Ty's who was still busy tying his shoelace.We set out, ten minutes later.Father and mother were waiting at the castle gate for us. Mother was weeping, while father was caressing her hair, trying to console her."Oh my babies" mother said, as she saw us, opening her arms wide for us to go into
The partyThe party was already in full swing when Maugrim came arrived at the castle with up to ten of his soldiers, including Nate and his deputy included.Amarog was seated on the head of the long table that had been filled up with different assorted meals while Kasla sat beside him.At the opposite end of the table, a seat was kept for Maugrim as befitting his stature.I was seated with Hera on the left side of Maugrim's chair and Kimi and Lucian had taken the seat next to Maugrim's chair on the right.Theo had made sure he sat next to Kimi, his infatuation with her still intact, while Fyr and Theo took the chairs next to their mother.Before Maugrim arrived, Lucian and Kimi had provided us with laughter, making the mood if the hall boisterous. Lucian has been finding it difficult to bat him away and we have been laughing at him. Kimi had joined in the fun by flirting with Theo, further pushing Lucian to the brink of violence against his brother.Kimi had then taken pity on her bel
Tears and joyWhen Hera left with the letters, Maugrim and I had a swell time together.We spent the time catching up with each other. He told me exactly how he had met my mum and how he felt then and feel now about her.He asked me if he could meet her, despite the fact that she was still married."I will be going back home soon, father, I will know then if you could meet her" I told him and he nodded."Does she love your....her husband?" he asked"No, I don't think so...they have always had problems" I told him, and I saw hope spark anew in his eyes. After wards, he asked about my childhood and I found myself unburdening my heart to him.He listened attentively, and looked wistful as I told him about my siblings and the kind of life I had had while growing up.He also told me how he had endured without his first wife and his son and endured the loss of my mother's love.Some hours later, Hera came back and narrated everything that happened at the castle with joy shinning in her face
The letterNate and I walked for about thirty minutes before getting to the castle gate.He had been quiet throughout the walk. He had not bothered me with questions that I was sure he was itching to ask.When we got to the place where soldiers had attacked us with shooting arrows, I pointed it out to Nate and he nodded and looked around the place speculatively."We are sorry about that" he said gruffly and I nodded."You don't need to apologise, Nate...we expected that" I said and he nodded.When we got to the castle gate, Nate said "go in, I will watch your back""All right, Nate, thank you" I told him and smiled at him, he blushed and averted his gaze shyly.I giggled and disappeared through the magic portal. That must have left him even more speechless than before, I thought giggling.When I entered into the castle, the guards became alert and rushed to my side "My lady, is everything all right?" one of them asked"I'm fine....where is my father? I need to see him immediately" I s
Father and sonWhen Maugrim said "I think you should call me father, Tys" Ty's face lit up with happiness.I had never seen him so happy, so carefree.He smiled broadly and looked so boyish that it left me amazed.I was so happy for him, his happiness is my happiness and his joy my joy.""Father" he called, first saying it slowly like a child that was tasting sweet wine for the first time then he said it with more conviction and a little more loudly "Father" Maugrim grinned and never kept his eyes away from his son."You are a fine young man, Tys, your mother brought you up well" he said with light in his eyes."Hope your childhood was a happy one without me?" he asked.Tys smile slipped and his face became sad "Alas, father, it wasn't." he said softly in a contemplative tone."Why wasn't it?" Maugrim asked, concerned."My father...um...my mother's husband, Beowulf didn't really like me. I thought it was because I was different from the others...but now I can see that it was because I
Stars align"yes Maugrim, I'm your son and you are my father" I saidMaugrim looked dumbfounded at first, then he bursted into dry laughter."Amarog must be even more than a clown than I thought he was" he said "what did he think will happen when you tell me this concocted lie?" he bellowed, his laughter subsiding, taken over by rage for being supposedly taken for a fool.I shook my head "It is true, Lord Maugrim...I am your son" I told him firmly.He looked at me for a while trying to see the seriousness of my claim in my eyes.Then he laughed again."Why exactly do you claim to be my son? Is it so that I can relinquish my desire to crush Amarog to pieces?" he asked"No, I do not hold any loyalty to Amarog except to his daughter who is the love of my life...and I am not claiming to be your son, I am your son" I said"All right, tell me exactly how you happen to be so" he enunciated like he was talking to a two year old.I wasn't annoyed with this. I expected this reaction, so I calmly
MaugrimHera and I walked out of the hall and out of the castle's gate.When we stepped out of the castle's gate, we knew we were already vulnerable because Maugrim's men may be at any angle of the grounds of the castle and might attack us easily.I wasn't worried, but I made sure that Hera was walking behind me, so she will be protected."Where do you think they are?" Hera asked, searching around the wide space of icy ground.I shrugged "I'm not sure, but I will bet that he is camped at the east side of this wood, that will provide him the best sight of the castle, he would be able to see everything going on from there" I said, observing that the castle is very open to scrutiny of the supernatural eyes from the east side of the wood. That was where I had first caught sight of it when we entered the woods yesterday.But thankfully, the castle can not be breached easily from the entrance.We walked to the east side of the woods, keeping our eyes out for Maugrim's men that may be patrol