LOGINRaine's POV"This man is turning fifty eight, I'm sure that he does not need this much decoration." Desmond shook his head as he stared at the pile of ribbons, balloons and banners hung all around the living room."We should be grateful it's not in pink."Desmond laughed.The decoration was truly a whole lot for a man of Alpha Gabriel's age, and even more so, his personality. I had seen him just a few times in the past days, and I truly believed that he would have a better time mopping the Pacific Ocean.Unfortunately, Grandma insisted. She said something about needing more brightness in this house, and in Alpha Gabriel's life."Where's your father right now? Does he even know about our plan?"Desmond shrugged. "If it was the old him, he would have figured us out already." A small wistful smile appeared on his face. "My mom and I once planned to surprise him. We tried to do it carefully, but it turned out that he had known about the surprise even before we started making plans. He did
Desmond's POVI felt overwhelmed with Raine's confession. Hell, I was in cloud nine. She opened up herself to me, as raw as she could. I wanted to return the favour. In fact, it wasn't a favour because it was the truth, and it was freeing. Then Grandma barged in.I had no idea what she came to do, but she stood by the door when she saw the both of us, with Raine's face to my chest, and me running my hand through her hair. Grandma was smiling so wide. It felt like we were not physically present and she was watching an extra cheesy romance movie."Mama, what are you doing here?"She waved dismissively. "I'm sorry, I just love the sight of you two like this. It's making my old heart so happy.""Is that what you came in here to do? Hoping to catch us being intimate or what?"She rolled her eyes. "Nope, but it's a welcome bonus. I will be having grandkids soon.""I am your grandson, GRANDma."She chuckled. "Yes, yes. Then what do I call your child?"Raine's body was already vibrating with
Raine's POVMy memories returned in bits and pieces the next day. I had done and said some absolutely ridiculous things to Desmond, and he just sat there, laughing through it all. I had totally forgotten about the rough encounter I had with his father earlier. In fact, I had forgotten that he existed even when we got back home. It was so late, so most people had gone to bed.Desmond bathed me and helped me change into my night gown. I was still a bit tipsy, but I was aware of my surroundings. So I found it so lovely how he just decided to do those little things for me. After that, I lay on the bed, while he knelt between my legs to massage my feet. According to him, they would hurt because I spent so long standing and dancing on heels."Desmond," I whispered his name and he moved closer to my face. "You're the best thing to ever happen to me."He took my hands and squeezed them. "You too, Angel." Then he leaned in to kiss my forehead and my lips. "Good night.""Good night."The next d
Desmond's POV Raine had told me some months ago that she would like to go to a club. Growing up with her parents, she was restricted from so many things, and it only got worse when she killed that boy who definitely deserved it. Now, she was free, and I'd made it a life goal to make sure that she gets to experience everything she missed. I held her hand as we walked inside. She was grinning so wide, I could feel the excitement radiating off her. "Don't tell me you are just going to stand at a corner and not dance," I teased. The last time I asked her to dance, she said something about her rather going naked. I didn't mind that, but I also didn't want to share that sight. "You really want to see me dancing, huh?" She asked playfully. "Yes. Of course." I shrugged casually, as if she was supposed to know that it was the most obvious thing in the world. "It will please me so much." She tilted her head slightly. "I want to get drunk first. Then you'd take me somewhere private." I wa
Raine's POVI've had the experience with really shitty parents, so I shouldn't be affected by Desmond's father's behaviour. But I was.I had associated the Phantom stars pack with constant anxiety, sadness and bondage. While Moonfall had been my sanctuary. It felt like a crack in the fortress I had built. Even though I had separated myself from my parents, their shadow and name still haunt me.The disgust was evident on Alpha Gabriel's face when I told him who my parents were."Forget him," Desmond said, as we entered the room. "He's trying to get to me through you. You don't have to accommodate him.""I know," I said quietly, looking out the window. "Your grandma just seemed so happy to have him, I didn't want to ruin it for her." I also wanted him to like me. It was stupid, but it was true. My own father didn't love me for a reason I couldn't understand. I thought maybe it could be different somewhere else, that maybe I wasn't the problem, maybe I wasn't so difficult to love."I lov
Desmond's POVMy mother was the only child my Grandma had, and she loved her so much. She was so distraught when we lost my mom that she went into a period of depression. Luckily, she was able to pull out, form a supportive community in her native pack and was doing much better now. I used to visit her much often, but now, it was only a few times a year. However, she was always welcomed her.Grandma also loved my Dad so much. She loved that he was a great mate to my mother and he made her so happy. She admired the love that they shared, and she would always advise me to look up to them.When she figured out the animosity my father and I held for each other, she was devastated. It was one thing for her to lose a daughter, but she wanted the family to honour her memory by continuing with the peace and love that Mom brought with her everywhere.We went to sit in the garden like Grandma had asked. She loved plants and flowers so much, her house was filled with them. I used to joke that sh
Raine's POVIf you ask people what their greatest desire is, they're probably going to make mention of money, love or an ambition that keeps them grinding. As for me? What I truly wanted was Freedom.Something so simple, but I've not been able to attain it in the twenty three years of my life.When
Desmond's POV Lorraine Sky Richmond. Twenty three years old. Only child of Beta Nolan and Melinda Richmond of the Phantom stars pack. A graduate of Orion University, where she studied business and accounting and finished with an excellent result. Lucien's ex fiancee. It'd taken only a day for me t
Raine's POVBy the time I went back into the ballroom, the dust had settled. Alpha Lucien and Davina had already left, and Desmond was no where to be found. Beta Dominic was at the center stage, trying to salvage the situation. But nothing could be done about my dignity.Mom approached me again aft
Raine's POVI arrived at the packing lot, feeling the light breakfast of toast I had this morning threaten to reappear. He was my mate, and I was sure of it.Then why did he seem so certain about Davina? She even rejected him, but he insisted.I lifted my face and looked up at the sky, forcing myse







