LOGINRaine's POV"Wait!" I yelled after Alpha Gabriel as he was about to enter his car."Did he send you?" He asked without turning back."You might have not noticed, but I do have a mind of my own," I said, standing in front of him. He finally turned."Why are you here?""You're just going to leave without talking to your son?"After Desmond left last night, they both didn't see each other again. Now it was just a few minutes past six AM, and he was already on his way out."Listen, young lady... I don't have time for this.""If I'm allowed to guess, I will say that you're a coward."He went completely still, the shock taking a moment to register on his face. "What did you say to me?""The truth that you needed to hear.""Listen, young lady," he stepped closer, and I did move back due to years and years of deep conditioning. But I was quick to stop myself and not allow my familiar fear for authority take over. "I don't care who you think you are, but mind the way you talk to me.""Or what?
Raine's POVAt about 7 PM, Desmond, Teresa, Dominic, Dean and I stood at the entrance of the dining room, all dressed up. Packaged boxes were lined at the foot of each seat. Desmond and I went shopping after we finished with the decoration yesterday. It took us a while, especially since we both had no idea what to get for him. As for the rest, we still had no idea when they went shopping or what they bought.Gabriel and Grandma entered the room shortly after, and almost everyone loudly wished him a happy birthday. Almost everyone, because Desmond just whispered it. Gabriel on the other hand, only nodded. It was obvious he had no interest in celebrating.Grandma didn't mind. Instead, she ushered us all to the table."Thank you all for making this possible," She began once everyone was settled. "And you all look lovely by the way.""You too, Mama." Desmond said."Raine, what's the piece you're wearing?"I looked down at myself and smiled at my bright lemon knitted gown. The main piece s
Raine'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 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
~ Thirty minutes earlier Desmond's POV"Fuck!" I groaned, my head tipped back in pleasure as MacKenzie's tongue swiped over my cock like a damn vixen. Her cheeks hollowed, as she sucked me like this was her sole life's purpose. My hands tightened around her silky dark hair, as I helped her move, p
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







