All Chapters of Once Rejected, Now Desired : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

SOPHIA Immediately I closed the door, I turned the key to lock it. Slowly, I pressed my back against the wooden door, closed my eyes and let out a soft breath. I had only been in Asher's presence for less than 15 minutes, so why did it make me so tired? Breathless? Dare I even say fatigued? By the time I opened my eyes, my three boys were staring up at me with their eyes wide open. I had thought they were close to falling asleep, but I was clearly wrong. "Are you boys okay?" I asked, making my way to them. I was worried, they all seemed like something was bothering them - especially David. He was always the cheerful one, and the brother who lit up the room without trying. "We're worried about you, mummy." Darwin spoke softly. I forced a smile and climbed the bed, finding my way to their middle. Daniel sat by my left and placed his head on my left thigh, while David climbed up to my knees and locked them between his own. Darwin, on the other hand, took my left hand and caressed it

SOPHIA The morning started on a finer note. It was always a surreal feeling to wake up between my boys. There was nothing that could ever conquer my joy of waking up and seeing all three of them together; healthy, happy and strong. I rose up to start my activities of the day, which included getting them ready for theirs. I had a sense Gaston would be too busy to watch after them today, especially after telling Asher not to come close to them. That also reminded me of the fact that I needed to speak with him. "But do we really need to go to work with you, mummy? Why can't we stay back and play with uncle Asher and uncle Gaston, like we've always done?" Darwin asked as I dried his hair with his personal towel. I hung his towel over my shoulders and cupped his soft cheeks with both my palms. "Well, Uncle Asher is going to be very busy today. Let's not forget the fact that he is the alpha king of this kingdom, and he was to go about doing king duties." "So he's too busy for us?" Oka

ADELINE "Get well soon, my dear." I read the tenth goodwill message I had read that morning, and tears gathered in my eyes. Everyone wished me to get well, to get luck, but no one wanted to know what was wrong with me, no one wanted to know how I had ended up there, and even if he did, I wouldn’t tell anyone. I couldn't. I didn't hear when the door creaked open, but I could tell when he stepped in. My nose caught the whiff of his scent immediately. I dropped my phone underneath my pillow and tucked the pillow against the wall, forcing a bright smile on my face. Behind me, stood the doctor. She wore a brighter smile, as though she was finally happy to see me awake and without tears for the first time. "Good morning, Mrs. Reed. It was a beautiful morning, is it not?" Reed sat beside me and reached for my hand. Once his skin brushed against mine, I could feel myself shudder. "Are you doing okay, darling? We were very worried about you. I was very worried about you." He said aloud

ASHER The day went by quicker than I thought it would. Ivan and I left the hospital and proceeded to my mother's Chambers. My mother, the Queen, was overly delighted to see Ivan. Not that I could blame her, the man was every woman's picture of a perfect son. He was charming to a disgusting fault, and I rolled my eyes at how many times he threw compliments around, especially to the elders he really didn't like. I didn't know how he could pretend to be nice to people he didn't like, but it was not something I could do. If I didn't want you around, I was sure to let you know. It was a means of protecting my space and the peace that accompanied it. "My, my, Asher." Ivan breathed out as he stretched his feet on the grass while he sat in the fields. It had been a long day of attending court and business meetings together. I got a sense that Ivan would be staying for a long while, because he was keen on meeting everyone in such a short period. He was smart enough not to ask after Reed o

ASHER Sophia took my hand, and I encircled my fingers around hers. I couldn't feel her skin through the fabric of her gloves, yet the heat that emanated from her body threatened to suck me in. She was burning hot - metaphorically. Heavens! She was beautiful. Even as everyone else made way for us at the centre of the dance floor, and I led her to the centre, underneath the bold neon blue light, my heart pounded against my chest. Was I really going to hold her tonight? Pressed against my chest with my hand encircling her waist? There was no one else but us, no other sound, but the rhythm of our heartbeats beating in synchrony. As our gazes locked underneath the electric blue lights, jolts of current coursed through my veins. Her beautiful brown eyes blinked, and dark lashes fluttered. She threw her head back in a breathless laugh. She must have seen something in the crowd, but all I could see was her. She did a short spin in her beautiful mini dress while I held her right hand abov