*********************CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE*********************BRINLEY.It's been a few weeks since Dominic's been born, and I've nearly lost my sanity in these intense two weeks. Dominic's heart has stopped more times than I can count. Dr. Jacob has decided to put him on liquid heart medication to see if it helps his heart. It's been three days, and so far, it's working.He said if Dominic improves, he can go home soon. I go to the hospital to visit him every day because Xander refuses to let me stay there. But I know he doesn't want me to see the Doctors work on Dominic when his heart stops. Xander is going with me to the hospital later on today. I have to meet with Katie about the fundraiser that happing next week. Katie and Kyle have done everything, But she wants to inform me about stuff, but I think she attempts to keep me from sitting at the hospital all day.But I don't mind, though. I love to be needed. Since my stomach has healed up quickly, Dr. Jacob said I could go b
******************CHAPTER- FORTY****************BRINLEY."Don't," I push Xander's chest. As much as I want to be marked, I don't want him doing it against his will. I want him to do it because he wants to, not because I forced him into doing it.He frowns. "I'm doing what you want. I'm going to mark you,"I shake my head."I want you to mark me when you're ready,"Xander sighs. "I want to mark you. But I also want it to be special, something you will remember when you bare my mark,""Why didn't you just tell me that? Why would you let me think it was because you didn't want me anymore?""Little mate. I will always want you. Nothing will change that,"Xander strokes my cheek softly."Are you sure?"Xander leans down, his breath hot on my neck."Oh, I'm sure," He says, licking my skin lightly because he knows that makes me crazy."You might want somebody else more," I say, biting my lip to keep from moaning as he sucks and licks the sensitive skin of my neck."I could never," LIC
************************CHAPTER- FORTY-ONE*********************BRINLEY."I want to thank everyone for coming today to the grand opening of the Caputo's orphans home. It has taken a little over a year to complete this project." Xander says, and the crowd roars, clapping and cheering. "This orphanage would not be possible without this one person. She has gone above and beyond for this Kingdom, making it a better place, and I'm glad to be able to call her my Mate, Brinley James. Please come up to the stage,"I climb the side steps with trembling hands and walk onto the stage with my head held high and a smile.For the first time in my life, I'm happy doing something I love, helping people in need.Xander motions me to his side, and he wraps an arm around my waist."It's my Mate's goal to make the children who have no one feel special and belong. She designed this orphanage, and it was my goal to make her dreams become a reality," Xander says, turning to face me. "Brinley, James. Tha
********************* CHAPTER-FORTY-TWO *********************** BRINLEY. I'm not sure how to answer him. The truth is, I have no idea why I put myself in danger. I just knew in my bones that I had to try my best to protect the Kingdom and my family. "Xander, there's no trace of Hael. It's like he disappeared," Kyle tells him. Xander shook his head. "Keep looking," Kyle nods. "Here, these are for you, Brinley," Jerry says, handing me leggings in a shirt. "Thanks," I mutter and walk behind a tree to put them on while Xander talks with Kyle and the guys. I can feel the fabric of the leggings stick to blood from the bite that Azel gave me. I ignore the pain and walk to Xander's side. "If he didn't exit the Kingdom, he must still be here," Xander tells Kyle. "But where?" Xander sighs. "I don't know," "He wants to make you suffer. If he couldn't do it with me," I pause. "Oh, no. The house the kids. Dominic," I said with a nausea feeling swirling in the pit of my s
**********************CHAPTER FORTY-THREE**********************BRINLEY."What will I be doing on the days you cook?" Carol asks, folding her arms over her chest. By the time the girl's day out ended, it was dark, and everyone went to bed early to get rest for the gala tomorrow evening. But I couldn't sleep and wandered into the kitchen for some hot honey tea, and it always helped me sleep.To my surprise, Carol was making tea. I guess she could sleep either."You can do whatever you want,""I guess I could help cook at the orphanage," She sighs. "Okay. You can have the kitchen two days and week while I help the sisters," "Thanks, Carol,"She nods and pours us a cup of hot tea, adding honey and lemon. "This should help you sleep," Carol says, placing the cup in front of me. I mutter a "Thank you" And take a sip. The taste of the honey lemon soothes my throat as it goes down, and I hum at the exquisite taste."Why couldn't you sleep?" I ask carol.She shakes her head."I often h
*********************CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR*********************BRINLEY.It's been a week since the gala, and I still hadn't told Xander that Mark Mortaga had threatened me with Dominic if I didn't provide him a female to marry into his family.I know I'll have to tell Xander, but when would be the right time to say to him?Ugh.Xander's uncle Charles is flying in for a visit, and to his great nephew, Xander didn't seem that thrilled about it when he told me this morning. I'll for sure tell him today before Charles gets here.Yes. I'll go now.I knock on Xander's office, and he tells me to come in. "How many times have I told you? You do not need to knock. I always have time for you,"I nod my head and take a seat in front of his desk. "Xander, I need to tell you something,""What?"I sigh.Here goes nothing."At the gala, I had a run in with Mark Mortaga, well, more as he followed me,"Xander frowns."What did he say?""That if I didn't have a girl, something bad could happen to D
*********************CHAPTER-FORTY-FIVE*********************BRINLEY.When Xander returned outside with Charles and me, the tension was thick. Finally, I placed a hand on Xander's should and gave him a warm, loving smile before excusing myself. I couldn't be near Charles anymore. He was making me sick just thinking about what he said. First, he killed Caliana so Xander wouldn't have her as a mate, and now he's trying to get rid of me. I didn't lie to Charles when I told him I wasn't going anywhere, I love Xander, and until he says he doesn't want me, I'm here to stay, and I will fight Charles with the last breath in my body.Charles has so much hatred in him, and he is so self-absorbed that he wants all his relatives to be like him, first Xander and then his pour son. I flop myself down on the bed and let out a sigh.How can I tell Xander that Charles ruined his chance with Caliana and that the curse did not skip him? But, then again, how could I not tell him?Why did Charles hav
********************CHAPTER-FORTY-SIX********************BRINLEY.I waited and watched as Xander and Charles stepped into the car from afar. Xander was giving Charles a tour of the orphanage today, and as much as I wanted to be there, I had another thing to do, something that I couldn't do if Charles were around the palace today.I dig through the freshly packed dirt to retrieve Caliana's box. I needed to keep it safe, and the Caputo kingdom was not a safe place to hide it. I couldn't risk Charles finding that amulet is too powerful for his hands. Once I got the plastic wrapped box, I ran to Xander's car and started the ignition.I knew one place that Charles or nobody would think to look for it, a place where it would be safe until I could put it in Caliana's hands.The Deluca Kingdom.Knox and Lucy were visiting her parents for the weekend so now was the perfect time to hide this thing.********As I pulled up into the Deluca Kingdom, I knew where I was hiding the box. It was m