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CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX.
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BRINLEY.
After dinner with Kelsy and Ryder, I sent Delores off to bed. She looked worn out, so I told her I would clean up, and Kelsy offered to help. At the same time, Xander and Ryder stepped out into the backyard. I washed while Kelsy dried the dishes, her lips formed a thin line, and I knew she had something on her mind.
"Spit it out,"
A frown formed on Kelsy's face. "Why didn't you tell m
***************************CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN************************BRINLEY."So, did you make him fall in love?"I arched my brow and looked at Kelsy as if to say, 'Are you fucking kidding me right now?'"No, I told you I won't force him to be with me. I didn't force Gabriel when he wanted to reject me. I accepted it.""Would you accept it if Xander was to reject you?"
***************************CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT************************BRINLEY.Xander laid me on the bed and walked over to the black leather bag he got this ball-gag out of. He pulled out something black and something shiny.My heart rate accelerates.What is he going to do to me? And why do I want it?I involuntary rub my thighs in anticipation. Xander threw the things on
**************************CHAPTER TWENTY- NINE.***********************BRINLEY."Because I love you,"I froze, unable to move or speak. I've waited so long to hear those words I never thought he would say. I thought he was ashamed of me and hated my age, but Xander Caputo, the Alpha king, just said he loves me."Say something,"I shook my head as I looked into his eyes, "Don't say
******************** CHAPTER - THIRTY ****************** BRINLEY. Do you know that sickening feeling after eating a corn dog and riding the roaster right after not thinking about the consequences? That's the feeling I have right now as we are all gathered around Papa's bed. Tear's streaming down everyone's face, myself included. Xander's holding my shoulders as Kelsy, Delores, and I say our goodbyes to him. But what is the right last words t
********************* CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE ********************* BRINLEY. I open my eyes to see the sunlight shine through the window; Xander must have put to bed. The last thing I remember was falling asleep in the car. It feels strange to wake up in the Caputo kingdom again, but it also feels like home. I yarn, stretching my limbs, glancing around the room, then I realized I was not in Xander's room, and we didn't share the bed. I
************************* CHAPTER- THIRTY-TWO ********************** BRINLEY. "Where have you been?" Julia says, both hands on her hips. 'Taking care of your baby,' I wanted to say, but I didn't; there's no sense in causing Julia to say something that will make me slap the shit out of her. No matter how bad I want to do that. "Bane was fussy. We walked around town all day," She scoffs, "You should have asked my permission to take him into town," She says. "I didn't want to wake you from your beauty sleep," I say sarcastically. "Whatever, give me my baby," I hand Bane over to his mother, and without uttering another word, I run upstairs to my room. My phone starts ringing when I close the door and glance at the screen. Kelsy. "Hey, Kels," "Brinley, who was that adorable baby, you sent me a picture of. Unfortunately, I was busy earlier and couldn't phone you," She says, sounding exhausted. "It was Julia's baby, his name Bane," I tell her as I run my bathwater. My feet are
***************************CHAPTER-THIRTY-THREE.************************BRINLEY."Xander, what are you doing here?"Xander breaks eye contact with me and glances at Bane in the stroller, and then he looks back at me."So it's true," He saysI frown."What's true?""That Julia is making a laughing stock out of the future Luna/queen,""I'll just wait outside," Dr. Jacob says, walking to the door.Dr. Jacob paused, glancing up at Xander. They exchanged a look that I couldn't place before the Dr. left the room.What was that about?"No one is making me the laughing stock but you!" I tell Xander once we are alone. "Me?" He says, pointing to himself. I nod."Says the girl letting Julia tell her lies and have her slaving for her and her child." He sneers."What are you saying? That those things Julia told were untrue?""Of course they were,"My forehead creased. Julia lied? Of course, I wouldn't put anything past her, but it all made sense. Or so I thought. It's still hard to believe th
**********************CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR**********************BRINLEY.It's been two days since Xander has seen my sketches for the new orphanage. He and I have a meeting to discuss it with one of Xander's contractors.Xander also agreed to keep this under wraps so the nuns don't find out; I want to surprise them.The nuns will be able to bring in more help and more children. Katie had an idea to help get the kids into new homes. Hopefully, a fundraiser will help bring the orphanage some finances and show off the beautiful kiddos.Katie and I are going to the rental to tell the nuns the excellent news. "Remember not to let it slip about the orphanage, okay?" I tell Katie as were walking. I love Katie, but sometimes she has a big mouth."I won't," She says, glancing at me.I raised my brow, and she pursed her lips."I won't. Trust me,"I nod my head. I trust Katie. I just don't trust her mouth."How are things with you and Xander?" Katie changes the subject."Good. The other day