Thanks for reading. A date ahead for the two and kudos to Zera for pushing Aaron by taking the bold step. I know the chapter is short, I will have another update up today. I just have so much to do and I don't know when I'll don't. Don't forget to vote and leave your comments
I didn’t even stress about trying to find a nanny to watch Zion while I was away. Aaron, just as he did in ensuring safety in my neighbourhood by acquiring security for me and Zion, made provision for that. He already thought ahead, and Ivan came over to stay with my son. He was the cool uncle, after all. I didn’t want to put too much into my appearance, but a part of me wanted to look good for this man. It was his first date, lest we forget, and it deserved to be special.My phone buzzed before the dressing mirror where I stood, and I saw the caller ID as Diya. I smiled, picked up the call, and placed the phone to my ear.“Zera! How are you doing?” Her cheerful tone came charging through.“I’m fine, Diya; it seems you’re out.”“Greg took me out to the newest club opening on East Street.”“Oh wow, you’re living the life with your husband, and I am happy for you.” I heard a honk from the car, and I knew Aaron was already at the door waiting.“Who’s that?” Her tone came off suspicious, a
Part 5The university was now back in session at the end of the first week. The heads of the institution hosted a welcome-back party at which the professors and staff of the university were in attendance at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers event hall. It was a meet-and-greet. This way, the old staff would get to meet with the new staff and lecturers, and the new ones would get acquainted before the semester resumed fully.A few familiar faces I got to see were Jerome, Xena, and Daniel. I had stalked Daniel’s social media page to keep up with his life and affairs, but it was harmless. I wanted to know he was safe, and from what I saw, he seemed to manage his life well so far, which was a good thing. I wish sometimes that things could have gone a different way. Sometimes I wish we just remained friends and never attempted relationships, but we did, and I had to live with that reality forever.Our gazes met, and we stared at each other for a while. His eyes, however, looked void of any and e
I glanced at him before returning my focus to the rack behind the counter. “Is that why you came in here with your arms locked in hers? To get me jealous?”“Well, are you?”“What?” “Jealous?”My cheeks heated, but I stayed silent. Of course, I was jealous. Why wouldn’t I be? The two looked good together, but I remained silent.“It’s fine. I got jealous when I saw you and him talking earlier, even though I knew all that exists is friendship. Same with Ms Kira, the new biology professor.” His hand lifted to stroke my face, and despite wanting to pull away, I couldn’t help but lean in.“Tell me, are you jealous?”My eyes fluttered, and I fought the moan that almost left my throat when he sang his fingertips over my temple and down my cheek.“Yes.”“Why?” He asked with a tone laced with interest.“Because I love you.” My eyes fluttered at my admission, and they locked in his. “I love you, Aaron, and I am scared.” My admission left me in a vulnerable state, but I didn’t care. I didn’t want
Deep down, I knew what I asked for. I wanted to see him. That might have been difficult, but I wanted to see him without any barriers. I wanted to see him shift into his wolf form.He took a step back, and his withdrawal made my heart clench in my chest. “Aaron.”He shook his head, unwilling to grant my only request. “Zera, I have little control over my wolf’s form unless I practise. I do not want to scare you.”I smiled and cupped his face, and my small hands barely did justice to covering up his face. His long lashes fluttered at the touch of my hands, and he sighed.“You can’t scare me. You never have. Not really.” I smiled at him.His eyes fluttered, and they met mine, and I beheld the genuine vulnerability there. I knew my request was not one he felt most comfortable granting.He nodded and squeezed down on my hands, which held his face. “Okay.” He didn’t break our gaze as he took a step back from me. I had made the request, but my heart was hammering against my chest in fear, an
“I don’t understand,” I said, because the more he explained, the harder it became for me to understand.“Six years ago, I was in search of a mate. Every alpha needs a mate. But unlike every alpha that just needs a mate, I needed a true mate, one meant for my soul. They would be the only ones who could balance the power that surged through me.”He took a deep breath, and his eyes fluttered to reveal his difficulty in saying this. “Six years ago, I was on a mission to find her, and I found you. You weren’t a wolf, as I expected. You were human, and I didn’t prepare for that. At first, I thought it was a mere physical attraction, but the closer I was with you, the more out of control I was, and I had to succumb. All alphas in my bloodline dating back to the great alpha King Xavier Ainsworth had wolf mates, so it made me question everything. It also made me question why I had the same feeling I’d have if I met a mate. The moon goddess’s ways aren’t ours, and so I was going to hold on to yo
The semester, which began not so long ago, is almost in the middle now. The days were flying by, and I was barely keeping up. This time last year, I was the sole guardian of my son Zion, with a little help from Diya’s parents, and yet I had my life under control. Now I had Aaron and his siblings, Lionel, Diya, and her family helping with him, and yet I barely had anything under control.Well, last year you didn’t have the man you call Aaron on your mind and body now and then, and you also weren’t aiming for a PhD.True to that, but I wish I could get everything in check. Now I felt like a clumsy mother whose only care in the world was giving her boyfriend an orgasm anywhere and everywhere.The sex was great, despite my telling Aaron for the millionth time that it wasn’t. He wanted me, and I wanted him, and saying no to him wasn’t an option.In the last month, I noticed how strong his desire and cravings were when the full moon approached, and, most times, I could barely keep up with th
I told myself the last time I came into my office and found Aaron, that would be the last time we’d do anything in my office, but I couldn’t keep to my words, especially when Aaron was involved. Sex before work has now become a frequent occurrence. I enjoyed it and won’t be a liar, but the effect was getting worse, and I couldn’t stop myself from wanting him whenever I saw him. We barely had time for ourselves because of our work and other responsibilities, so this worked best.Aaron adjusted his brown trousers and rose to his feet. He looked dreamy in his white long-sleeved shirt tucked into his trousers, and it was the sight that made me lose control this morning.I rubbed my hand over my face after adjusting my suit and pencil-mouthed skirt. “We can’t keep doing this at work.”“I know.” He took a step towards me. “I know, but sometimes I just want you so much it drives me crazy.” He kissed my cheeks and my neck.I wanted him to, and it was hard to control, but this was also my job,
I stopped by the bookstore to get Zion a few new books, since we were all done with the bedtime stories we had at home. Last week, he asked if I was about to read him The Ninja Turtle, where the short, bad guy got caught in the end.I didn’t need another clue to know he was tired of the always-repeated story already.I made plans to branch out at the bookstore today before going home. I would get four new storybooks for now, and once they got exhausted, I would go for another.“Good evening, ma’am,” the older lady behind the counter said at my entrance into the bookstore, her eyes staying on me.I flashed a bright smile. “Good evening.” I moved over to the counter, where she stood behind it, and placed my hands on it.“What can I get you?” the polite lady asked.“I need at least four intriguing storybooks for a five-year-old boy.”Her brow rose in interest. “Ah, the ever-curious five-year-old boys, eh?”I chuckled. “Yeah, he is.”“Does he have a preference for the stories he listens to