***“Exactly.” Enzo nodded. “So maybe you can help me understand why I... The fuck!” Enzo exclaimed when something suddenly flew at him and knocked him down forcefully. He landed on his back on the lush grass a bit further from the group.Both the werewolves and the vampires instantly went into battle mode. Whilst all the male vampires except Enzo, of course, drew out their swords and bared their fangs, majority of the werewolves gathered shifted into their wolf forms.“Calm down everyone.” Jeremy roared, his eyes on a chuckling Enzo who still remained on his back and a certain very wet silver pup sitting on his chest, licking at the vampire’s face.“Jeremy?” Ryan materialized beside his mate with a cry. “Sylver…”“Shhh…” Jeremy shushed his mate as he pointed to where the vampire lay with his son. “There he is. What happened?” Jeremy breathed.“He kept trying to teleport out of the bathroom when I was bathing him.” Ryan began to explain. “But I would tell him to stay. He tried so many
***Ryan broke into a run. When he got to where Enzo and his…son lay, within the protective bubble, the shield didn’t even disappear although it was obvious that his son had seen him. Sylver clearly didn’t even trust him around Enzo, Ryan thought as he dropped onto the lush grass beside the bubble, his cheeks wet with tears…of joy.“Syl? Honey?” Ryan said softly as he reached out to touch the shield.A completely human Sylver rolled off Enzo and looked at Ryan whose wet, wide eyes were filled with love, delight, and shock. Love because he loved his son to bits of course. Delight because for the first time, he was looking at his son in his human form. And shock because…well, his son was supposed to be a little over two months but actually looked like a seven-month-old kid. He was crawling towards him for goodness sake.“You’re so beautiful,” Ryan said softly, staring at his naked son. Sylver had thick soft-looking black hair like Jeremy’s, green eyes like Ryan’s, and an absolutely ador
***Pawz, one of the newest additions to the country’s club scene was buzzing. The club, which was hard to get into, could hold up to five hundred people but still managed to feel intimate. It boasted of a restaurant, a café, and three dance floors which had enough space where everyone could dance away all their troubles. Pawz had a stellar reputation for top-notch local and international DJs who dished out scintillating sounds. Packed full with people, amazing music, and pure fun, Pawz was not only the hottest party spot every night of the week, but it was also the perfect environment for a dose of dancing way into the night.In the club’s sophisticated wonderland of VIP space, about eleven sexy hunks and a foxy lady whose outfit was hands-down the hottest and slinkiest in the club sat drinking and enjoying the good music that the DJ was dishing out. If they noticed the lustful glances being thrown their way by both females and males, they gave no indication. It was obvious that they
***“You’re right.” Philip sighed. “We have a lot to celebrate. Too bad Troy’s not going to be on the Island from day one like every other person.”On the week in question, Troy had exams to write. Unfortunately, however, it was the most appropriate time for the ceremony. Since all alphas were invited to the ceremony, the planning committee had to find a date that would be suitable for everyone. The final day that was settled on was chosen after taking into consideration events that had already been planned. Troy’s last paper was on a Thursday which meant he could not be on the Island from Wednesday like everyone else. The alpha and his mate were therefore going to join the Soirée on Thursday evening.“That sucks but unfortunately, that’s the most appropriate time.” Jeremy sighed. “The two of you can go there later and have all the fun you want. After all, that’s his Island too.” He added quietly. “You two will be in the cave by the way. I know Troy will love seeing all those pictures
***“Fair enough.” Philip nodded. “As you said, Sylver is just a baby. So we have years ahead of us. When he’s old enough to pick a mate, he will definitely come and find you. We toe the line of humans so that will probably be in the next twenty-one years…”“Don’t you mean eighteen?” Gaia muttered.“In some cultures, it’s thirty,” Jeremy growled, making Philip, Stan, and Paige burst into laughter.“I believe it’s up to Enzo and Sylver,” Aurora said, trying to suppress her smile.“Well, for now, you can forget about him,” Jeremy stated.“I’m sorry but I can’t do that,” Enzo growled, a scowl marring his handsome face. “In as much as you’re the child’s father, I am the one he’s to spend the rest of his life with so...”“The fuck did you just say to me?” Jeremy bellowed, startling everyone.“Shush, son,” Aurora whispered. She clearly didn’t want her son to make Jeremy angry. They’d heard enough to know that it wasn’t a good idea.“No mother, I need to say my piece.” Enzo got to his feet a
***“Thank you.” Aurora mouthed at Ryan. “We are grateful to you for not killing us on sight. And I do apologize again for dropping in unannounced. We’ve taken much of your time already.” She got to her feet and extended her hand to Philip. “We will definitely be getting in touch.”The others stood too and shook hands with the werewolves. It was no surprise at all when Aurora hugged Ryan. Stan gave Enzo a one-arm bro hug and insisted on kissing Gaia on both cheeks which made the chic vampire laugh. Ryan gave Enzo a warm hug and told him to take good care of himself for Sylver. When Enzo came face to face with Jeremy, both men sized each other up, gave each other curt nods, and then turned to go.“You must be shitting me.” Ryan muttered, rolling his eyes at his stubborn mate and equally stubborn son-in-law. “Really, Jeremy?”“He wants to take my son from me.” Jeremy growled under his breath. “Surely you can’t expect me to like him.”“He never said he wanted to take…ugh why do I even bo
***“So where’s Jeremy?” Gloria asked quietly.“Ryan had to whisk him away,” Philip responded.“Alright, can I have a chat with you, Enzo?” Gloria smiled and then gestured at a door in the conference room.“Sure.” Enzo stood with Sylver in his arms and followed Gloria into an inner room even as the people who remained in the conference room finally began to converse.“So you actually told my son you wanted to take his son,” Gloria said with a chuckle as she took a seat on a plush couch.“Well, I meant I was going to take him for a day or two.” Enzo sighed. “Your son didn’t even allow me to complete my sentence. Of course, I know that no parent will be comfortable with their kid going away for a few days but…”“Try with a complete stranger,” Gloria muttered.“I wouldn’t harm him,” Enzo said. “I just…” He let out a deep breath.“I understand you. But put yourself in the shoes of the parents.” Gloria said softly. “Of course they know you wouldn’t harm Sylver. I mean Ryan did whisk my son
***Everyone seemed to be in good spirits. Conversation flowed so easily it seemed as if they’d all known each other for years. Even when the door to the conference room opened later to reveal Jeremy, Ryan, and the three elders, the calm atmosphere remained. Ryan went to sit beside Enzo and picked up Sylver whose arms were stretched out towards him. The boy had clearly missed his dad. After a quick nod at Philip, Jeremy asked for everyone’s attention.“I apologize to all of you, especially our guests, for losing my temper out there.” He began in a quiet voice. “The thought of not seeing my child made me see red…literally. I’ve arranged for a chopper to take you to your…”“No need for that.” Piero cut in. “I’ve already called for another to pick us up.”Jeremy nodded. “I will replace or pay for the one that I destroyed.” He said. “Whichever you prefer.”“You don’t have to do that, Jeremy,” Enzo said. “What I said was wrong. Your reaction, although extreme, was only to be expected of an