SHELLY.“How could you?” he snarls."How could I what?” My eyes don't leave his huge frame pacing back and forth. “Why...” He breathes in and then out, slowly. He comes closer to me and squats right in front of me. "Why did you tell Lord Asher, without seeking my permission or even as little as consulting me?” now his voice is a low growl. “Because?” I’m livid, almost about to snap if he pushes this further. He places his hand on my thigh. "Because I’m still the father, and I should have a say in his justice.”I snort. "Amazing! This ought to be the most awesome speech of the century. Shouldn't it?” I stare at him. "Shelly, this is not some cheap joke."“Of course, it's not. Rather It's an expensive one.” I give him a round of applause. “Then stop being ridiculous.”"Ridiculous? Now I’m being ridiculous!” My tongue swipes over my teeth. "You, a papa? Who would have imagined? I mean, suddenly you're acting up and being all sneaky, and now you want to claim papa to my children, es
SHELLY.“When do we strike?” Lady Agnes is eager. "Lord Asher asked me to confirm. He's gotten his ammunition in place, and incited the people to prepare for a just cause...”"We won't be needing all of those. I don't intend to make it a gore battlefield with heads and cold blood as decor. Just her, her baby, and her mates. She will be my weapon.”"Regardless, we can't just do nothing. You know when planning events, especially fights, you don't completely exclude unforeseen circumstances, like the what-ifs. It could go south and cost our lives if we're caught unaware. It could even get worse and our tribe will be burnt to the ground. What if...”“It's fine, Agnes. I get it. There are plenty of what-ifs. I just don't want to drag good people into my mess. I mean, I’m excited to have the support of everyone including yours and Lord Asher, but I want to limit the risk that hits anyone to as little as none.”"We're not complaining.”"You don't have to. Besides, Petian would need a home wh
AALIYAH.I open Nanny Mellissa’s room to find her quietly sitting on the bed, repetitively fondling her dress. The fluorescent bulb is switched off and the curtain is let down, leaving the room almost completely dark. "Mel, I only heard from the other maids that you are back, truth be told, I wanted to debunk it but then again I couldn't.” I stop to let her explain herself. She looks up at me but is still quiet. Like I’m a stranger. “Mellissa?” I find myself on the verge of yelling. Everything seems off. I feel so sad that I heard the news from the other workers. And to think that she's acting up... I puff. Perhaps it's just me making a mountain out of a molehill. "What's the problem? Are you okay?” I take a calmer approach. I can only pray silently to the moon that her mama is okay and nothing is out of control. “Good day, lady Aaliyah.” She bows to greet. Her voice is more like a whisper. I hesitate, not happy at all, and still careful enough to not blow things out of proport
AALIYAHFor the first time in forever, I slept without my baby. Normally, Mellissa would nurse him till noon and bring him to my bedside or leave him in his nursery, but yesterday was different. She didn't show up, neither was I moved to check up on them. Perhaps I was too excited to be relieved of the stress I endured in her absence for a week. Baby Hendrix is a handful. Matter of fact, I was enjoying my liberty and I still am. She must have missed him so much to want to keep him for the whole night. And honestly, I don't mind him being with her for the longest. “Your bath is ready, my lady.” One of my maids informed me. "Alright, I will be out in a minute. Get my dress ready, the lengthy flay gown with rhinestones bearing a good amount of net, and my gloves. I want to take a stroll.”"Very well, my lady.” She gets to work immediately. I climb down from the bed, put on my footwear, and head for the bathroom. The smell of floral soap and honey mixed in the water is giving. Just
HECTOR.“What are these rascals doing without me?” I stroll into Hudson’s room and straight to where they are seated, playing a game of numbers. "Having fun, I know you can tell.” Hudson is swift to respond. “Without me? I barely spend time with you both.”"That's what happens when the world is on your shoulders.”Hunter scoffs, not darting an eye to not be defeated in his favourite game. “A couple of times I wish Beta Arlo didn't go wild, I mean I will be free.”"Good riddance." Hunter speaks for the first time. “Not like it's your type of fun anyways.” Hudson continues in his comical jest. "What's my type of fun?” "Boring books and ledgers and journals, I’m sure your library should be outpouring by now.”"Hudson! Shush, would you?" Hunter casts a light warning. "Hector doesn't need to say much, you will see yourself in the woods in search of an imaginary relic.”That cracked us up and takes us back to how we nearly lost our lives over some stupid artefact. Shit.“Well, the goo
HUNTER."Please, don't start. I know the exact reason you're here, to taunt me and drag me to filth...”"Aaliyah, don't leap yet. First, let me start...""No, I don't need that.” She settles on the floor, her back is rested on the frame of the bed. I pace back and forth, combating the urge to scream. I want to fucking scream out my lungs, at her and everyone in sight. For the agreement with Hudson, I try to follow suit and play the calm mate he deems appropriate. But right now, it isn't working, the only thing on my mind is to hunt nanny Mellissa myself and tear her to shreds, and keep my baby away from everyone, including Aaliyah. If she most likely failed in her role as his mother, he needs to be protected from her inclusive. Damn! Calm down Hunter, it is no one's fault...actually, not hers. And the irony is that you know it. I stop to look at her, the fear and terror this one act of nanny Mellissa has done, the reckless damage to a mother, the pain searing through her heart and
AALIYAH.The atmosphere takes a swift turn from the intense heat of vexation to an intense heat of desire. I tilt down and press my full lips on his, slowly and gently, tasting the saltiness and lust encased in his taste buds with every kiss and tongue swipe. His hand cups the back of my neck, pulling me closer and deepening our contact. With my broad hips settled on his slender one, I roll and rock his bulge to hardness, slow at first then roughly, obeying the jolts of electricity coursing through me. I break the kiss to catch my breath, sitting upright with him between my thighs and my aching cunt on his hard rod. Hastily, I pack my hair in a ponytail, not wanting anything to disrupt this moment. And in the spirit of taking off distractions, I loosen my blouse and toss it to the end of the room. Leaving in sight my voluptuous boobs, my nipples are erect pink and hard, and ripe. I push downwards, pressing my warm soft boobs ok his face, before dangling them and giving him boob
AALIYAH The night sky is almost out and neither Hector nor his search team are back. I wonder how far they've gone and if any progress is made. Oddly, I find myself worrying about Hector and his team, what if it's a ploy to penetrate the pack?I pray silently to the moon goddess, wishing for a second chance to be the mother of the most precious thing on earth. How careless of me. I truly was careless with my baby. If the moon grants my wish, I know better than to trust him with anyone and anything. I recall how Mellissa struggled to get past my guards, seriously pleading to speak with me, fighting off the guards and pushing her way through, wanting to have at most two minutes of my time. Such desperation from a young girl, and curious as to what might be the case, I succumbed. I asked the guards to let her be and gave her an audience. Like a child, she poured out her heart, revealing her hurt and lack. Not for once did it occur to me to do a background check before believing her