Telling everyone ended up being as big a task as Denver anticipated. His mom was glad obviously and she had to have been the easiest to break the news to. She had cried as she hugged him saying that they didn’t know how much joy it brought her. He remembered the way he had treated her when he was under Tasha’s spell and the guilt was about to do him over when Claude placed her hand on his back and rubbed gently as though she could immediately feel the damp in his mood.It was the little things like that that made him swear all over that he’d sooner put a bullet in his head than hurt her again. He was already struggling to tell himself that he deserved her as it was. She was the stronger one out of them, he decided. Even when her parents had taken the news not as well as she would hoped, with her dad vehemently against it and refusing to give his blessing and her mom worried that he’d hurt her again, she had been the strong one. Telling him that they should give it time and that even t
“Oh goddess, Denver! Why didn’t you take her to the hospital?” His mom ran in looking very anxious with the pack doctor coming in after her. He had called Claude’s parents as well but he knew that they’ll come a bit later due to distance. Denver thought he was going to faint with how anxious he was. He had read all the books about babies but he never thought he’d need to have any basic knowledge of the whole labor process because his mate would be in labor for thirty minutes with no professional at all and only frightened old him. Claude was in so much pain, it was tearing him apart.“I didn’t think we’d make it in time.” He said, raking his fingers through his hair. “Her water had broken and she suddenly started having contractions. I was scared she might start crowning in the car.” He paced as he spoke and his mom went to place a hand on his shoulder, squeezing it.“Breathe my boy.” She said softly but it only seemed to break him because he practically collapsed on her while she wra
“Oh come on, you only give them so many gifts 'cause they don’t see you in person as much as they do me.” She laughed and Claude’s mom rolled her eyes.“The question is which grandparent gives them the most gifts Kristy.” She shrugged, proud that she had won in that category.“You’re too smug for your own good.” Denver’s mom complained just as her mate came in, twins latched unto him. Claude and Denver’s son Ricky was resting quietly on his chest while Krystal their little girl was more interested in pulling her grandfather’s hair until she got a reaction.“Someone should take her, please. My scalp is burning.” He complained and the two women giggled. He had loosened up a bit since officially handing over the Alpha position to Denver yet anyone who saw the way he played with his grandkids would still be shocked out of their minds. “I think she’s going to try to get you back all the days of your life for wanting to pick favorites between her brother and her.” Claude’s mom laughed.“Yea
MARCH, 15, 2019.THE CRESCENT PACK HOUSE.In the moderately decorated living room, two adults, a man, and a woman, were seated on the double seater couch, while another, obviously their daughter, was head bent; kneeling on the floor."Are you ready to speak now, Claude?" The man asked her."Father, I'm not guilty. You know I wouldn't do-"She was about to continue when a resounding slap landed on her cheek.Dumbfounded, she raised her misty eyes and fixated them on her parents.They were Alpha Michael and Luna Silver. Both governed the affairs of the Crescent pack, and the girl who was kneeling in front of them was their only daughter; Claude."Mother, wouldn't you speak to him?" The devastated girl turned to her mother, who also turned her face away.Sobbing, she got up slowly and threw a hateful look at the both of them."Father, mother," she began."Don't call me that, Claude. I can't give birth to a slut like you!" Alpha Michael thundered at her.His words made his daughter halt in
( AUTHOR'S POV )"Denver?" Claude whispered in fear. She had come to see Denver as her own nemesis."Let's go." His command was short and emotionless, however, it was sufficient enough to ignite a chilly feeling around Claude's heart."Alright. See you next time, Victoria ." Claude got up slowly and walked out of the room, without taking another glance at her friend.Once outside, Denver dragged her hand and furiously led her down the stairs.He didn't even acknowledge her parent's goodbyes and angrily dragged her over to the car."Let me go, Denver. You are hurting me." Claude whispered.Without acknowledging her words, he pushed her into the car and shut the door shut.Claude decided to remain silent on the drive home. Taking a sharp glance at Denver, and nervously clasped her hands, and placed them on her knees.She knew he was already in a foul mood, and another word from her would further fan the flames.She turned her gaze away from the front view of the car and turned it towards
( Denver'S POV )I stomped off in anger as I headed upstairs.I was literally boiling at that moment and felt I could end the life of any being who would approach me.'Do you think treating our mate in that manner is acceptable?' I heard Landon say.I sighed. Landon was my inner wolf, and it seemed he always took Claude's side against mine."She cheated on us, Landon. Do you still think we can salvage the situation?" I retorted.'But was there any need to act in that manner?' I heard Landon's voice in my mind."Act in what manner, Landon? What I did was the right thing to do. Don't you agree with me?" I ran my hands through my hair.At that moment, I heard the sound of a loud thunderbolt, and I sighed again.'The right thing to do? That's what you think, Denver. You hurt her, by the way, you acted.' Landon said calmly."And what business of mine is it? She isn't our mate in the first place. Is there any need to act in a kind manner to her?" I asked my persistent wolf.'She is pregnant,
MARCH, 18, 2019.CRYSTAL DIAMOND HOSPITAL.( CLAUDE'S POV )It had already been days since I had a discussion with Victoria, and today was the day I was getting an abortion.Yeah, that was right. I had finally agreed to get rid of my first child. The product of my mating with Denver, and the outcome which has brought me nothing but pain and misery.I knew my child was a girl. I had felt it. Call it motherly instincts, or whatever.No one knew I was at a hospital. Since my parents weren't around when I arrived, I hoped they wouldn't know of my whereabouts.Well, it wasn't as if they cared anyway. All that mattered to them was for me not to do anything that would taint their image in any way.I patted my stomach fondly.'Don't forgive me, dear child. This heartless mother doesn't deserve it at all. Hate me all you want, and I hope when you return, the family to which the Moon goddess would send you, would make me more accommodating and happy at your arrival.I felt an emptiness and void
March 15, 2014.( CLAUDE'S POV )"Claude, wake up, wake up." A gentle push on my shoulders woke me up. I opened my eyes slowly and sat on the bed.My body ached a little, and I stifled a yawn. And then something clicked in my mind, and my eyes widened."Hey, are you fine?" A calm voice beside me reminded me that I wasn't alone. "I'm fine Victoria." As I spoke, I wondered what was happening. Wasn't I supposed to be dead?"Victoria, what year is it?" I asked with bated breath.Victoria in turn looked at me with a weird expression."Are you sure you are fine, Claude?" She asked again."Do I look otherwise?" I retorted."You don't, and that's the problem." She shook her head.I sneered inwardly at her words. To think that I had lived with such a white lotus who could pretend perfectly well. Had I been blind all along?She told me the date, and I groaned. I was right.I was back in time, and my room confirmed it.I was about to get up from the bed when a sudden sharp pain made me fall back