Steamy romance is on the way and it will be unstoppable.
[ Gemma ]I looked down in the stroller. My son seemed very chirpy as it was the first time I took him out in a bright sunny day since he was born. He’s two weeks old now and with each passing day, he became healthier and prettier.“You like the weather today, don’t you, Elliot.” I spoke to him in a baby voice and he made a loud sound while throwing his hands and feet in the air as if he was telling me how happy he was.“So, his name is Elliot?”My smile disappeared when I heard the voice which I hadn’t heard in days.My heartbeats accelerated again without my permission.I heard the dry leaves of the garden being crushed under his feet. I noticed, Elliot’s eyes shifted on the dominating visitor and his blue pupils dilated. Little Elliot wasn’t scared of Alpha Giovanni Orsini.“Yes, I liked the name because it was my brother’s name whom we loved so much but he died very young.” I didn’t know why but I told him the reason behind my son’s name.“This is a good name, Elliot means the lor
[ Giovanni ]“Brother, stop. I don’t think I can’t run any far.”Leonardo mind linked me who was behind me as we ran through the thick woods, my paws hitting the ground and it trembled under my feet. The heavy rain pour drenched my furs.“Please, brother, I beg you.” Leonardo ran out of breath. We ran for miles. Farther than our usual length.My paws stopped when we reached at an open space. The sky had turned dark, the storm took a deadly shape. No one would risk their lives in such weather but I like to test my strength and capabilities against odds.Leonardo whined as he joined me. The constant thunderbolts made the weather more scarier but I find peace in the darkness and disaster.We shifted into our human forms and the heavy rain hitting my body felt like needles prickling my skin.It reflected the storm inside me.“Brother, why do you always choose this weather for a run and also tag me along. I hate when my furs get drenched and stench after.” Leo complained.“Leo, you get fr
[ Gemma ]“Regina, what are you going to name him?” Carlotta, who was fawning over the boy in my arms, asked.I couldn’t take my eyes off my son who was in my arms, quiet but adorable. The way his blue eyes stared at me, I felt like he could see through my soul. He was mine, a piece of me. He was the only good thing that had ever happened in my life.“I haven’t decided yet. I never got the chance to sit and think about my son when he arrives.” I said swinging him into my arms.The warmth that filled my heart after feeling him, it was the best feeling ever.“Give him a name which starts with G like Gemma.” She said excitedly looking between me and my baby.“I haven’t found a name which starts with G so let’s wait until we find a catchy name.” I replied and noticed that he yawned.“He is sleepy. Let’s put him in his cradle.” She said.I was a bit sceptic about leaving him alone in a cradle but it was set up in the adjacent room next to mine. Giovanni ordered his maids to set up the baby
[ Gemma ]“Have you lost your mind?”Giovanni yelled at me, his red eyes glaring down at me with fury.I lowered my head, my eyes staring at the ground. I didn’t know what I was doing.“Listen, this isn’t your old pack. The guards here don’t think twice before ripping someone who gives them signs of danger and you just fled off. If I were not right after you, they would have killed you before you even made to the woods.” He yelled again.I lifted my face and looked at the man who just dragged me back to the packhouse and ordered me to go back inside the room where I was staying.“What am I supposed to do, Alpha?” I asked him.“You are a mother now, Gemma. How can you be so selfish and reckless? You could be killed. You claim to fight for your son but your actions speak otherwise. No responsible mother would do something like you did.” He lectured me.I felt guilty drowning me. He was right. I was too selfish that I even forgot that I had a baby who had no one except me. I wanted to en
[ Gemma ]“Rowan Winters…”My voice was shaky as I called out Rowan’s name. He didn’t move. He sensed my presence but he chose to stay quiet and still.“I know you can listen to me so drop this act and face me, you coward!” I raised my voice as anger fuelled me because he helped Giovanni to reach me.He slowly lifted his face and I nearly gasped when I saw his bruised face, his eyes were bloody red. No doubt, he received a good beating but it was nothing compared to what I had seen while coming here.“I am penancing, Gemma. I am locked up here and I will remain here until I die. I choose this over my freedom.” He spoke without any remorse which was enough to push my buttons.“Rowan, how dare you to play with my life like you fucking own it? You had no right!” I yelled at him.My anger unleashed which I had buried for the sake of my baby’s safety.“I did a favour on you, Gemma. If I hadn’t told Alpha Giovanni about your whereabouts, you would have made the same mistake of choosing that
[ Gemma ]“I want to see Rowan.”I said and Giovanni stopped walking who was ahead of me as we entered in the packhouse.Eerie silence loomed in the air.“You’re not allowed to meet a prisoner here.” His reaction came instantly.It wasn’t unexpected. I already predicted that his answer would come out negative. I was no less than a prisoner myself.“Alpha, I request you. It is important for me to know why did he do this? He was someone I trusted more than I ever trusted someone.” I again tried my luck.He remained silent but I saw the veins on his neck popped up and fists clenched.“I don’t want to hear that bastard’s name again, Gemma. If you are done, you may go back to your room now. It’s quite late and no one wanders aimlessly here after ten.” He said, this time his voice firmer than before.I sighed in frustration. I had to keep trying my luck.If this man claimed to be my mate, he must be patient and more respectful towards me.“Alpha, please, I insist. If you say that I am not a