AzraelHe was finally asleep. I closed the picture book that we’ve been reading endlessly for absolutely no explainable reason. I dropped it and closed the music box playing and carried the infant to his crib.I didn’t think babies grew so fast, but witnessing it, there were many myths I cleared about babies. They were quick learners with an obsession with sounds, colours and staring, and they all had their own personalities.Babies also have this gentle scent that was addictive and unexplainable, but whatever that scent is, they appeared loveable even though Leslie’s son, at three months, knew had to pester for my attention.“Don’t wake up at two.” I warned him after placing him in his crib.I had to wait an hour or two after he slept or he would jolt up and refuse to sleep in the crib.“You’re spoiling him too much.”I turned my back to Leslie, standing at the door with a nightgown on. He approached me and hugged me.I placed my hand on his hip, jerked him closer and perked his lips
LeslieBang! Bang! Bang!Confetti and ribbons fell on me.“Happy birthday!!!” Everyone cheered.“Happy birthday Princess.” Isaac said and hugged while we laughed like we hadn’t seen each other in years.“Did you do all this? It’s beautiful, but I told you to go smaller.” I said, and he rolled his eyes before pushing his glasses closer to his face.“It’s not every day you turn thirty. Now that I mention, I’m ancient.”I laughed and placed my hand on Isaac’s shoulder. “You’re not ancient. You’re still my adorable teddy bear I loved since high school.”“We’re just getting to the good part.” Reina said and handed me a glass of wine.“I can’t drink.” I said.“Just only a glass for today. It’s your birthday, no kids, no problems, just as adults celebrating another one.” Reina said as I stared at the glass.I sighed and collected the glass. Everyone cheered like it was a homecoming game, and the music started as Jade and Sven dragged me to the centre of the room.I would never let Isaac and
AzraelI handed Leslie a cup of chamomile tea after crying his heart out. The party ended significantly early, everyone going back to their homes after questioning why Leslie cried.It was my fault; I admit. I shouldn’t have let that woman close to him.“Thank you.” Leslie said and drank the tea.I waited until he emptied the cup before I placed the tray on the nightstand in the corner.“Are you feeling better?” Leslie nodded.“What about everyone? I really ruined the mood.”“They’ve all gone home.” I sighed. “I shouldn’t have let her come.”Leslie smiled. “If you didn’t, she would come to me anyhow. Isaac mentioned she wanted to see me, but I wasn’t ready. Now I’ve spoken with her, I’ve seen a glimpse of the future.”“And what does that future hold?”“I don’t know.”I stared at Leslie, and he chuckled weakly and stared at his hands. “I don’t know, but I know everything is going to be alright.”“And if it isn’t?” I asked and sat beside him. “If this future you’re certain doesn’t turn u
“That’s one item off the list.” Leslie said and crossed out the cooling pads from his heat supply shopping.We had almost everything needed to prepare his heat and the baby that was coming closer and closer: cooling pads, towels, scented candles, baby formula, bottled water, convenient food and supplements and the list went on.Tomorrow, Ben would take the baby off our hands for a week or until Leslie’s heat ended.We checked out of the supermarket with four heavy bags of supplies and dropped it in the car trunk.“Is there anything else on the list?” I asked as I closed the trunk.“Yes. I still have to get some birth control for the both of us and special condoms as backup from the pharmacist.”“Betas live the life; no stress, no worry.”“Yet you’re on top of the food chain.” Leslie shook his head and headed for the passenger seat.We parked in front of the pharmacist store.“I’ll be quick.” Leslie said and got down from the car.I watched him enter the store and waited in the car for
LeslieWe were ready to face a week of heat that could start any moment. Dr. Owen warned it would be worse than my usual heat cycle since pregnancy disrupts the cycle and it could be longer. I had an average of three to five days, but the chances of bathing in mindless pheromones for seven to thirteen days and satisfying my body were a little scary.“Ben just left.” Azrael said as he came in with another carton of bottle water.He tore the box open and handed me a bottle. “Hydrating for a start, you’re soaked.”My breath was ragged as I smiled weakly. Slick dripped between my ass, tickling my skin as it lubricated my thighs.I grabbed the bottle and corked the cap, but it was challenging. Azrael took the bottle and opened it up before aiding me to drink.He threw the empty bottle aside and stared into my eyes. His eyes were red and his fangs longer and sharper.“Your scent is driving me crazy.” Azrael struggled to speak as he touched the collar on my neck, ensuring it was tight. “It’s
I dragged my feet as I headed for the bathroom. Azrael was still deeply asleep after my heat ended yesterday. The thickness of our pheromones dancing in the room because we were dominant genders would take a few days to clear out before I could bring home the baby and allow Ida to resume work.Until then, it was just me and Azrael.I put on the lights and stepped up to the sink with droopy eyes. It took a while but after I watched my face and the drowsiness disappeared; My reflection baffled me.I screamed.I was covered with bite marks, hickeys, blood and finger marks. There were so many traces on my body of the last few days I prayed the obvious ones would clear.I looked at my thigh, and Azrael’s fingerprints were loud and proud. Then I heard him burst into laughter at the other side of the door.“Kid it’s not that bad.” Azrael said like he had every idea why I screamed.I slammed the bathroom door open, and he was lying there, comfortably on the bed with faint marks on his body th
The door opened and closed, distracting me from my laptop for a second. My eyes went to the clock; twenty minutes to one in the morning.“I thought you weren’t coming home today.” I said as I rubbed my neck.Azrael sat down beside me and placed his head on my shoulder.“I’m sorry about today and Lucas.” Azrael sighed. “He wasn’t on his best behaviour.”I laughed. “I like Lucas; he’s cute and unpredictable, different from Kioko, like a teenager. It’s refreshing to meet the person who raised you, and I’d rather deal with him than Jennifer.”Azrael chuckled. “Was she that terrible?”“We can’t stand each other. We ruined Thanksgiving dinner over the siblings’ favourite meal because they forced us to work together. She’s nice to everyone except me, but having her grandchild changed something.”“It’s great we don’t see her so often.”“Because of Lennon.”We laughed, and Azrael leaned closer. “This is nice.” He said.“It is.” I peeked at Azrael. “Hey Azrael,”“Yes?”“Don’t antagonise Lucas w
Azrael dropped on the bed with a heavy groan.“What’s with the sigh? Rough day at work?”I straddled his back and massaged his back. He moaned in relief as I tackled the knots on his back.“No. Lucas came to my company today and got into an argument with Sawyer.”I laughed. “I can’t imagine Mr. Sawyer dealing with Lucas.”Azrael burst into laughter. “It was the funniest shit witnessed. Lucas enjoyed messing with couples and Sawyer was so frustrated he cried until Lucas apologised.”“What else happened?”“He also invited us for dinner tomorrow.”“Dinner?” I laughed nervously. “I don’t think that’s a great idea.”“Because of Lucas.”“Ehhh...”“I expected that, but Lucas promised he wouldn’t mess with us. Dinner is a great way to bond, and I haven’t told Lucas something important about you.”“What is that?”“You’re divorced and you have a son.”“He doesn’t know!”I got off Azrael and paced around the room. “Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! Why did you hide something so important? If he d