62 - The Beginning of a Family

Malia

I knew Jaden wasn't doing well at all, so I wanted him to feel loved and complete now. I placed my hands on his shoulder and massaged it.

Jaden was sitting at the edge of the bed, eyes closed and arms tense. How long had it been since we just spent time together, just for the sake of it? It's been so long that we've only lived for wars and thinking about others. Gosh, how hard this is!

"Love," I called, making him look at me. "I think we should take a few days just for us. You know, to relax. I think you need it."

He exhaled and turned, wrapping his arms around my waist and pulling me to sit on his lap.

"I don't think it's the right time to leave the pack. A lot has happened recently, and we need unity with our members more than ever," he said, bringing the back of my hand to his lips and kissing it lightly. "I know you just want what's best for me, but we're the alpha royalty, love, and we need to be here."

"I understand," I said, resting my head on his shoulder. "Well, there's