CHAPTER TWO
Harriet’s POV:
I was shocked, completely confused as this strange man came up to me and kissed me. I couldn’t understand it. However, he felt so good to kiss and I enjoyed his lips on mine, but he was an absolute stranger and most likely sick in the head for just walking up to a lady and forcing his lips into hers. So I pushed him away.
“What is wrong with you? Are you mad?” I questioned, luckily we were at the end of the banquet hall and there was only one bar around, and the three girls had left and the bar man was busy with cleaning the glasses. So we were basically alone, thankfully we wouldn’t be attracting a scene.
“Nothing is wrong with me, I’m perfectly alright. Now that I’ve been able to see you and find you.” The strange man answered— the strange and handsome man. Despite his mannerless and uncouth behavior, this man was very good looking. I let my eyes roam over his features; he had brown tousled hair and piercing dark–eyes. I enjoyed the movement of his lips as he spoke, those lips that had just unexpectedly kissed me moments ago, I enjoyed the way his dimples pronounced as he spoke and he didn’t even need to strain so much before they showed their lovely selves.
I shook my thoughts away, “No you’re not. Because if you were, you wouldn’t just walk up to me and kiss me just like that. You don’t know me and I don’t know you, you shouldn’t do things like that.” I chided him and he stared at me with those dark–eyes. I couldn’t phantom out the meaning of the look he gave me and I couldn’t understand it. But it was there and I wondered why.
“You really don’t recognize me, don’t you? I was really hoping that after all these years, you’d finally remember after seeing me. I’ve waited for so long Ivory, I’ve missed you. What did they do to you and why can’t you remember me?” He questioned me and I could see a bit of disappointment in his eyes. I arched my brows at him. Was I supposed to recognize him? It was then I knew the meaning behind the look in his eyes, it was a let–down and downcast look, like he was disappointed at me for some reason. I didn’t know why.
How the hell am I supposed to recognize him? You can only recognize someone you have seen before and I can swear that I’ve never laid eyes on this man before. Why would I recognize him then?
After all these years? I know we have never seen each other before. I’m sure of that.
So why was he asking me this question?
“No, I don’t. I have never seen you in my entire life.” I stated, matter–of–factly and deemed it fit as my time to leave. This man was truly weird and I had to leave, he’s most likely deranged or mistaking me for someone else. I have never set eyes on him before.
He’s delusional. How would he be walking around in parties only for him to be kissing and hugging random girls. He’s insane!
“Have a nice evening.” I said to him and turned around to leave, but then he grabbed my by my wrists and halted my movement. Before I could comprehend what would happen next, he pulled me into his embrace and hugged me tightly.
My body touched his and I welcomed the feeling of his toned body closely touching mine. I could feel the dents and curves of his pecs pressed against me, and his large biceps wrapped around my frame which seemed small compared to his. And I didn’t feel like leaving his embrace, even though it was wrong to be in such close proximity with a stranger.
Everything felt so in place with arms around mine. It felt like home. It felt like I had been there before…
“I miss you so much, Ivory.” He whispered into my ears and my brows furrowed in puzzlement. Did he just call me Ivory? Who is that and why does he keep mistaking me for someone else.
I pulled away from him instantly, I think this is my perfect cue to leave. I have entertained him for too long, “I’m not Ivory, please. Have a good night.” And with that I left, this time I saw hope crumble in his eyes and this time, he didn’t hold me back. A silent part of me wish he did though. Who is this strange man? And who is this Ivory he always speaks about?
“My princess! I have been looking for you.” I heard the familiar voice after I had walked further into the main banquet hall. I turned around to meet with Kyla, my personal maid who had come with us to the party, however she had been in the vehicle. I wonder why she’s out now.
“Hi Kyla, what’s that matter?” I asked her. I wondered why she was in here.
“Your parents want us to head back home now.” She announced and I nodded. Finally, it about time. I was bored of this place and the people here are weird.
Kyla has been my personal maid for the longest time. She was a little rogue who I had saved, I encouraged her to be brave and my father welcomed her into the pack. She has been attached to my hip ever since. In fact, she’s more than a personal maid to me. I loved her so much and I treat her like a sister.
“Okay Kyla. We can head—” As if today was not already loaded with too many unexpected hugs, I received another at that moment and my statement halted. I looked down to see that it was a little boy, and he hugged unto me tightly.
“Mummy! I’m so excited to see you!”
“What?” Who is this boy? Where did he come from? and why is he calling me mummy?
CHAPTER THREEHarriet’s POV: Okay, what the hell is happening here? Who is this little boy and why is he referring to me as his mother? I was dumbfounded when this boy called me mummy. Even Kyla was speechless and looked as surprised as I was. I stared down at this little boy that clung unto me, he didn’t look anything older than five. He was very young. I gently removed his hands from around my body and disengaged his embrace. This way, I could see the adorable face of this little boy. He was very cute. I wonder where his mother went and why he mistook me for her. He must’ve wandered off away from her sight and now she’s lost. I can help him find her. “Hello sweetie.” I knelt down to his height with a warm smile, he grinned back at me and I could now see that he was missing his two front teeth. I chuckled in amusement. “Hi mummy. I have been waiting so long to see you.” He said and I cringed at that, why does he keep calling me his mother?“Honey, I’m not your mother b
CHAPTER FOURHarriet’s POV: I have never heard of the Red Moon Pack before, it was the first time of me hearing about it and meeting it’s soon–to–be strange but very attractive Alpha, Tyler. And his little son who kept calling me his mother for some reason. So if I have never met him before or been to the pack, how come Tyler knew me, called me a strange name and had painted me in their home? Everything was so confusing. I made a mental note to ask my father by the time I get back home. “Honey, how I wish you can remember me and who I am.” Tyler said to me and the way he said it, the way his voice smoothly aired from his lips gave me goosebumps. And he called me honey? I’m very sure I have never met him before, so what was there to remember? Nothing. “Please mummy, come home with us. Daddy talks about you all the time and he misses you so much.” Nelson began to plead again and to be honest, I was sick and tired of hearing him saying that. I’m not his mother for Christ’s sake!
CHAPTER FIVEHarriet’s POV: I’ve never liked Hattie. I’ve heard so many stories about how she was a snobby and haughty girl, and she always lived up to those adjectives whenever I saw her on a few occasions we coincidentally both attended. I didn’t know she had a boyfriend, let alone know that it was a future Alpha. The future Alpha who told his son I was his mother, everything is so confusing. I told Kyla that I would be back and she should wait for me here. After that, I took Nelson out of the hall and went to search for his father and Hattie. After the dance was over, I saw them leave the hall together and it made me a bit angry that Tyler had turned me into a babysitter so he could go have fun with some girl not even minding about his son who he kept with a total stranger he assumed to be his mother. I had memorized Tyler’s scent from when we were speaking and it was very easy to do that because of the distinct scents Alphas usually have. I was able to trace him to the
Chapter SixTyler's PovThe shocked look on Ivory's face reminded of when I'd always surprise her, she loved surprises and wore this look everytime she was surprised, she gulped in nervously as she saw Nelson and I and muttered some incorrigible words for some seconds, Nelson looked at me and I nodded to him in response.Nelson left my side and clung to her, she was immediately calm when he hugged her legs and her gaze softened as she looked down at him, her eyes met with mine and I simply shrugged, Nelson's eyes were closed as he still clung unto her, he seemed to be sniffing in her scent, I couldn't blame the poor thing, her scent was intoxicating."You? What are you both doing here?" She managed to ask.I cleared my throat."We're here to see you, can't you tell?" I replied."Me? You're here to see me?" She repeated my question."Isn't that what I just said?" I asked.She sighed."Can we please talk about this somewhere else?" She pleaded as her eyes roamed around.I could see she
Chapter sevenHarriet’s PovI suddenly began to feel happy for no reason, my fears had disappeared and I was busy exchanging words with the man in front of me, I had initially feared that his presence was as a result of my previous actions.Seeing him argue with me like we were some kind of close friends made me feel alive and excited at the same time. It was good my parents weren’t awake yet, it gave me the opportunity to get rid of him as soon as possible.“Mommy…” The little boy cried.I sighed in frustration, the boy still clung to me and wouldn’t stop crying.“I’m not your mommy, stop causing a scene out here for me, you should go to your father!” I sternly said.The boy rubbed his now swollen eyes with the back of his palm and stared at me, his little eyeballs reminded me of mine, it was the exact replica.“Mommy please don’t chase me away.” He begged.His words melted my lady heart and for a split second; I was tempted to just reach out and carry him in my arms, he was adorable
Chapter EightHattie's PovI screamed at the top of my lungs at the maid who knocked on my door."Get the hell out of here, nobody should dare disturb me!" I yelled."But my lady, you've been locked up in there since last night, I'm scared something bad might happen to you." The maid said worriedly."If you dare knock on my door one more time I swear I'll rip your throat out!" I warned.I could feel her hesitation and then heard her retreating footsteps, I broke another expensive jar and growled in frustration, I had carefully planned it all out, Tyler was already falling for me, he was in fact in love with me.I am his childhood and best friend, I knew him better than anyone else would or could, yesterday was the perfect opportunity to seal our relationship and define it, though he's rumored to be heartless and strict; years of being with him made me understand that he's caring and loving, I fell in love with him from the first day I set my eyes on him and I wanted him for myself eve
Chapter NineTyler's PovI was more than pleased to set my eyes on Ivory again, it was a dream came true for me, for five years I had writhed in pain and held on to a glimmer of hope that someday we'd be reunited again, there were times I had thought of given up and even gave up but Nelson kept me going.Ivory's appearance made me feel alive once more, how she helped Nelson and also put Hattie in her place makes me happy, she openly declared to Hattie that I belonged to her and I found it enchanting, the problem was her not wanting to be called Ivory, she was no doubt Ivory but prefers being called another name.It was strange but I cared less, she was with me and that was all that mattered, the kiss we shared at the dance, it was magical and a confirmation that she was indeed Ivory, she tried to hide her jealousy when I danced with another woman but she stepped in at the last moment and called me hers.Nelson has been gushing over her ever since, poor boy; he grew up without his moth
Chapter TenHarriet's PovNelson looked at me pitifully, like he would burst into tears any moment, I groaned loudly, was he trying to coax me into staying home the entire day? Kayla seemed to understand my dilemma as she laughed and bent over, she ruffled his hair and gave him a bright smile."Little one, the lady have to go somewhere but she'll be back soon okay? You have to let go of her." She said convincingly.Nelson shook his head in disagreement, it seemed he wasn't having any of it."What's your name?" Kayla asked him."Nelson." He replied."You have a such a beautiful name Nelson, do you want to play with some toys? I have some back in my room, you can play with them there." Kayla said."No, I don't want to go anywhere without my mommy, I will only stay with her." He said decisively.I sighed, his clingy nature was adorable and at the same time tiring, I needed to be at work as soon as possible, I hated being late to anywhere I wanted to go and he was wasting a considerably l