“And believe me, I do get horny at the most inconvient times, how could I not where he walks around shirtless the second he gets home. My eyes appreciate it but my vibrator and fingers don't. “I do, why do you think I practically live in your clothes now?” I snort out a laugh. “But I take care of it, I don't want to complicate things.” That births an uncomfortable silence, he doesn't say a word at all, and when I ask him if he wants anything to eat he just shakes his head. I ordered him a soda because I can't be seen eating alone, and I also ordered two kids' meals for the girls. “Can I watch?” Knox finally speaks, startling me. “What?” My face furrows with confusion, he's already watching me eat but soon the realisation dawns on me. “Oh,” my lips press together. “That's weird,” I clear my throat, biting into my food again. Knox doesn't stop watching me though, and I'm inclined to speak again. “And you're probably asleep by then,” I murmur, I've touched myself next to his
“I don't know what you're talking about,” I frown, watching Maddison smile wider. “She's mocking my miscarriages,” Mariella rolls her eyes. She knows I had a bit of trouble keeping babies because he's not my mate,” she says, glaring at Maddison. “Very tasteful joke, Maddie.” I silently mouth an 'oh' this conversation has nothing to do with me, but Maddie shouldn't be mocking Mariella, the pain of losing a child is something that sticks with you, I can't imagine losing multiple. “Me?” Maddison gasps, “But I am not mocking you, I'd never do that. I was simply trying to say how nice it is that Alpha went for someone who can actually carry an heir.” Even I wince at that, her words are polite but their intent isn't. “It'll be great, Thalia will walk, you'll walk in just like old times.” “What? Walk to where?” I frown, I don't miss what she's implying but I'm not leaving, I can't take our babies from their Father just to make Mariella and his relationship work. And I don't know i
THALIA I woke up alone this morning, Arabella was gone, so was Knox, and the house was moderately empty. I hate that I have to spend so long here alone, I need to be back at work, I'm not used to being idle. I spent half an hour talking Amara through her next court case, one she's picked up out of boredom. After that, I slipped into the kitchen for something to eat, but as I entered, Amara called again and I had to sit down and answer her call. She needed clarification on another case again. “I miss you so much,” she whines, twirling a pen in her hand. Amara hasn't come to visit me here often unless it's Ryan for whom she's here. She sticks to calling me daily and ordering me food so that I know she hasn't forgotten about me. “I think I'm having withdrawal symptoms,” she gasps. “I'm shaking without you.” “As if,” I snort. “You're not thinking of me at all, you have Ryan there and he's wrapped around your little finger.” “That is because we're in love,” she says, her cheeks flu
THALIA I still can't wrap my head around today, none of it seems real, but the lump in my throat since we got back to the pack house is enough to feel reality in. I didn't cry in front of Knox, I took my medication as instructed by Dr Avery and when he left me to myself? I cried a little. I fell asleep for a few minutes but when I awakened, I started to cry again, both sad and happy tears. I'm coming down from the high of it when my bedroom door creeps open and I am still, trying to create the illusion that I'm asleep but that doesn't last long. I sit up when I realise it's not Knox but in fact Arabella Venus. I hastily wipe my tears on the sleeve of Knox's hoodie before turning the lights on. “Hi,” I say, watching her still at the entrance. She looks nervous, she's been this way around me for a while now and it's also the reason I'm looking forward to moving out soon. I don't like making her uncomfortable in her home, Knox probably told her about the baby and she might be going t
“I don't like her, Daddy.” she pouts. “I don't want to talk to her, she's not a very nice person. Grandma says she's trying to steal you from mommy.” “Nobody is stealing anyone from your mommy,” I tell her, lifting her chin so she's looking at me. “Tell me, who would steal me? They can't even carry me.” I jest, making both girls laugh. “Are the guests really gone?” Arabella asks, moderately concerned. I didn't know she had gotten close to any of them, but when I nod, she releases a breath of relief. “Good, I can stop hiding my scent, now. Mommy was scared they'd take me if they smelled me and my gift,” she whispers. I pause, realizing I've neglected my daughter a little bit these past few days. How did I not notice my daughter was hiding her scent this entire time? I merely thought she didn't want to be around strangers but Bella loves strangers, and she took to Florentina just fine. My mind was was occupied that I didn't even think of what could happen if Mrs B scented Arabella Ve
“You have unfinished business here,” Greg says, averting eye contact still. “You're welcome home anytime darling but I think you're happier here.” “No,” I shake my head. “I'm not,” I whine, sounding like a toddler throwing a tantrum. “Flore, pack.” Greg says, “I'll take care of our bags.” “Let me call our private jet for you, please it'll make Thalia feel better.” Knox offers, and I scream, rising to my feet. Both he and Greg are making decisions for me, ye ones I can make on my own. “Shut up, you don't know what makes me happy,” I snap. “Stop speaking for me! I'm going with my mom.” KNOX I told Thalia she couldn't leave and her stepfather agreed with my decision, everyone but Nova was in favour of her staying. She's very upset about us making the choice for her but I don't have an issue with her leaving, my fear remains that she'll never come back to Flame Valley, to me. I would let her go but only with me, and Mrs B would hate to have me around, even though she's unable