Chapter 6

Evan

Claudia is brilliant. It took us just over 1 day to get the perfect consistency for the fake blood vial. Now all we can do is wait to rendezvous and get our son home.

I walk to our bedroom so I can show her the final product of the vial and as I enter our room I can hear her in the bathroom as she throws up.

My eyebrows furrow in confusion and concern. How long has she been sick for? Have I been too busy to notice her when she’s struggling?

I’m doing the best I can to get our son back, but to also give Claudia and Peelle the time that they need and deserve from me.

She walks out of the bathroom as she wipes her mouth and she looks at me with wide eyes as she says, “Darling, I didn’t hear you come in.”

I walk towards her as I ask, “How long have you been sick?”

She tilts her head to the side and shakes her head, “I’m fine, Evan, no need for you to worry.”

I grab her arm and move her to face me as I say, “Claudia, you are my mate, my wife, and the mother of my children. I will alwa