Derek:To say I was once again heartbroken, was an understatement. I stared at the crumpled up paper for a short while as I heard Alisha’s panting, as though she had run a mile.Then she let out a tired long breath.“This isn’t working,” she muttered to herself and shaking her head. “Can’t you see that I want to be left alone? I want you to stay away from me and you can’t even do that. I’m leaving, if you won’t. I have to rest.“She stood and was just about ready to do as she said when I spoke abruptly, stopping her in her tracks.“I know that you hate me,” I had said, feeling entirely awful.It was true; I had believed that I could charm her and make her come back to me but each time I ignored what she was telling me. She truly hated me. Now I could see that her anger at me had festered into something that I couldn’t change.“No,” she responded to my surprise, looking at me once more. Her eyes looked sad. “I don’t hate you. I wish I could because that would make it easier Derek, but
Alisha:I opened my eyes to the sight of the sunlight streaming in through the window.It took me a couple of long seconds to blink lazily at the sight before I got up.What had happened last night?I felt a lot better than I had in days, and I couldn’t imagine why.Not until it occurred to me.I had gone through the night with full uninterrupted sleep.No nightmares reminiscent of memories had overshadowed my desire to rest this time.My brows furrowed briefly; what had caused this?Then it hit me like a truck and I recalled what had happened.Derek.I had argued with him.I felt my face warm at remembering how I had in effect, broken down and sobbed I to his shoulder. It should have felt more embarrassing than it did. But I somehow didn’t mind it. Feeling Derek’s arms around me as he comforted me had made me remember why I loved him so much.A groan left my lips and I buried my face in my hands. Did that mean I truly forgave him for what he had done to me? And could i brush those em
Alisha:Melissa sounded so concerned as she said, “I heard you were sick darling. I wanted to check on you but Simon advised me not to. Are you better now?”I nodded and smiled inwardly, feeling grateful to have Simon by my side. If not for him I might not have gotten some space.& was glad he could read my horrible mood and acted accordingly. Perhaps I’d cook something nice for him tomorrow evening?“I’m alright now. I feel a lot better,” I assured the older woman, as she gently patted my cheeks.My gaze turned to Mischa, who was holding a bag that had caught my curiosity.“What’s going on? What’s in the bag?” I asked them both and Mischa huffed.“We came to dress you up. It’s a full moon festival,” Mischa explained, to which Melissa nodded.“I hope you don’t mind dear. It was my idea,” Melissa added. “You haven’t been in the pack for too long and you haven’t enjoyed a festival in years. Mischa told me about it. So I thought to make this one a little special.”I couldn’t refuse, and s
Alisha:I continued, “It’s a bad idea in all aspects. I don’t want to make things complicated between Derek and I again. Because this time it’s not only going to affect us but also affect our children. And I don’t want the twins to think something’s wrong between their mother and father. There’s also other matters that pose an obstacle, too, as you very well know.”“You mean with the Silver Moon Pack and Sebastian,” my best friend understood.“And Gerard as well, who’s still the Beta whether we like it or not,” I pointed out to her clear dislike. “And that means he will involve himself in our business if he ever found out I had returned. He wants his daughter to marry Derek, and that alone is enough motivation for him to not want to see us succeed.”Those thoughts were really not the best ones to have because it made me not have a favorable idea of what would happen. Even though I still had hope Derek and I could possibly work out, I had to be realistic.“I understand everything you’r
Alisha:By the time the sun began to set, Mischa and I had eaten wh oute a lot. With full stomachs and hearty chuckles we made our way to the clearing where most of the party was being held. The music was beautiful, and I enjoyed watching everyone dancing among themselves. A couple had shifted into their wolf forms and ran around, playing with each other.This was a time of celebration and love and to enjoy the blessings of the moon goddess.Mischa had already left to find Benjamin, and I, alone, went over to a corner and watched the dancing by myself. Pulling back the veil, i enjoyed the sights.As I did I was nearly startled by the sound of a twig snapping. Tugging the veil over my face at once, I whipped around to see Derek, who raised his hands up to show he meant well.“Mischa told me where to find you,” he explained, even though he couldn’t see my questioning look through the veil.I was speechless as he brought out a cask of mead from behind him, with two metalGoblets.“Would
DerekI could tell that Alisha was confused and did not know what to say exactly so I jumped in.“Not yet,” I told the twins, who gazed from me to their mother, their eyes shining with confusion.Alisha turned to me, looking surprised.“But,” I added, smiling as I bent down to pick them both in my arms. They were slowly getting heavier, at least from what I could tell. “I am courting your mother,” I finished.“Courting?” Ares sounded confused, his brows furrowed as he clutched the teddy to his chest.“Daddy, what’s courting?” Aria asked me.I still couldn’t help but marvel at the way the twins seemed to have a shared set of thoughts. When one spoke the other would finish their sentences and it never ceased to amaze me.Alisha coughed uncomfortably upon Aria’s blunt question. Her expression communicated to me that she didn’t want the twins to know much about that yer. I nodded at her before saying to Aria and Ares, “I’ll tell you more about it when you’re older.”“How much older daddy?
Alisha:Oh goddess, i thought as the fifth patient commented on the flowers Derek had sent me.This was so embarrassing. I thanked my lucky that I was wearing a mask to hide my blush.I was glad that Simon had only given me a raised brow and a ‘Huh’, and didn’t even see the note that came with it. THAT had been too much.Was this how he courted me? If so then it wouldn’t be long before everyone in the pack knew we were together.I decided to open a note to Derek after yet ANOTHER comment on the beautiful and rare flowers, and how they must be from someone special.I sent a guard to Derek’s with the note.‘How nice, Derek. Why send flowers? It grabs everyone’s attention,’ I wrote in the note.An hour later, he sent a guard to hand me a note , which I took with furrowed brows.‘I tried to do something romantic. Don’t you like it, love? By the way, are you free tonight? Kaiden just sent a missive, and he needs to meet with us,’ the note said.I read the note twice and couldn’t help but s
DerekIt was midnight.I waited near the back entrance of the clinic, leaning on a tree and listening to the sounds of the forest around me.Alisha’s scent was what made me aware of her presence and I turned around to see her dressed in a practical, stealthy outfit.“I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long,” she said by way of greeting and I shook my head as she came up to me.“Of course not, darling,” I grinned at her. Her scent was pleasant and I couldn’t help but lean in and inhale.I could hear her heartbeat speed up.“What are you doing?” She demanded to know as though she didn’t already.“You smell nice,” i told her. “And I liked it very much.”She huffed loudly.“There’s a damn time and place for all of this, Derek,” she argued, and I felt her hand on my chest which pushed me back. I let her, and watched her fold her arms across her chest. “I’m going to need you to focus for a bit, Derek. The sooner we get there the sooner we can leave.”I agreed with her. I had planned a lo