Thanks for reading and thank you for all the wonderful comments yesterday. I really forgot I had wonderful readers on this book. Thank you.... Another chapter up and we have the reality unfolding. Daniel wasn't the bad guy, just the wrong one. Daniel isn't done yet and honestly, he's still one of my favourite characters because he's stubborn and zealous (don't hate me ahah) so the big break has happened. Zera is sad. Leave your comments on what you think would happen from here.
I didn’t know if I had the strength to go in, but I had to. I couldn’t stay out all day and wallow, and so I dragged myself in. Shutting the door, I pressed my head against it with my eyes closed, reminiscing about all that had happened so far.A few good things happened, but this one seems to have ruined it all. I still wanted to believe there was a way around this; there had to be. I didn’t diminish my role in all of this, nor did I think I was sinless, but I didn’t prepare for the nightmare or the pain I caused Daniel. He was a good guy with a good heart. He was the best among them, and he deserved better.I heard a crack in the door from not so far away, but I didn’t even open my eyes to see who it was. I knew who it was, and a part of me didn’t want to see him.“He’s already laid in bed,” Aaron announced after the door closed behind him, and I just hummed. My head stayed pressed against the door, and my eyes closed.“Are you okay?” he asked, sounding a little worried.I doubted hi
The month that followed flew by. I divided my time between work, Zion, and Lionel.Four weeks ago, I reported to the university because, though it was the exam period when I disappeared, they still needed my presence there. Mr Tobi, the vice chancellor, however, told me Aaron had stepped in and informed him why I wasn’t present. I didn’t know what Aaron told him, but it sounded genuine enough because Mr Tobi believed it and granted me pardon for the days I missed. I didn’t know what exactly he told them, and I didn’t ask.Daniel also came back two weeks ago and apologised, claiming he had overreacted. When I asked him what changed his mind, he admitted Aaron had come to his house to speak to him. In his words, Aaron had admitted to kissing me and that I only kissed back because he made me. He also told him that in the week I spent with him, I had welcomed no form of entanglement because I had him in mind. Somehow, Daniel believed him and returned.I was happy about his return. I was al
Three weeks later, I dropped Zion off at Lionel's place before heading out for my classes. I started my PhD course in psychology three weeks ago, and since things had fallen into a good rhythm in the past month, I felt it was the right time to take it up. Zion had a healthy and stable relationship with his family of uncles and aunts, loved ones, and friends. My boy had more love than I could have asked for, and I wasn’t complaining. His big day was also around the corner, and I wanted something special for him. I also wanted my family and friends to be present. He would be five after all, and it wouldn’t get any better. After I finished my class for the day, I drove to Aaron’s estate. I haven’t been back here since two months ago when I left, and I didn’t think I’d willingly bring myself back here, but here I was. I didn’t call him before leaving the office; I didn’t remember to, and when I got to the gate at the estate, security stopped me. “I am sorry. I didn’t call Aaron.” I tol
A week later.We stepped out of the children’s clothing shop, where we had gotten a few new clothes and birthday outfits for Zion. Aaron wanted to get more, but I had to inform him we were dealing with Zion, who was still a few weeks away from turning five. Yes, his father was a millionaire with money to toss around as he pleased, but I didn’t want Zion to get used to having too much glamour in life at such a tender age. Besides, my salary, although good enough, could only go so far when compared to Aaron’s.Today was a less busy day for me. Zion was with Diya, and my lectures ended in the early hours of the day. Just like we did last week, Aaron and I made plans for his upcoming birthday. Aaron’s dedication to me warmed my heart, and he stayed consistent in asking for my input on everything, even though I gave him the green light to plan the birthday. He had appreciated my opinion most days, but today it was a different case.While Aaron set the shopping bags into the boot of the car,
Unlike the disaster I expected and prepared for, the party turned out more successful, and Aaron held his own. He was more organised and informed than I would admit out loud. For someone with little knowledge, he was vast in the field. Just like I promised, I took a step back and allowed him to lead, and he did it better than I could have ever imagined.I had planned Zion’s last four birthdays, but this put all those past years’ parties to shame.He didn’t come home with any extravagant gifts, but three days ago he got him a Megatron toy, which Zion didn’t need. He must have seen the look on my face because he said he’d return it if Zion didn’t like it. As if Zion would ever use that line.We bonded very well, and it made me happy. Despite equipping myself in case of a fallout, none of that happened. He was just a reasonable father who wanted the best for his son. He reminded me so much of my father, and as much as it warmed my heart, it made me sad that he might not be around to witne
‘He’s still the same man. Judging him just for being a werewolf would mean judging Zion as well.’Zion would always be Zion in my eyes, my beloved son.Aaron had a different story.“You’re not alone.” I spoke, my eyes flickering from his lips up to meet his gaze: “I have thought about the kiss more than I should have, Aaron.”He took a step closer, and I felt the heat coming off his body, and the hairs on my body rose on alert.His hand lifted to my face, and my breath hung in my throat, but I didn’t pull away or push him off. To an extent, I wanted this. I wanted him.He leaned in and took my lips into his wet, soft ones for a brief kiss that ignited all the emotions I’ve experienced in the past week, from lust to need and desperation.The kiss deepened, and his tongue pushed into my mouth, and I allowed him in to taste and dominate. My nipples grew hard and pressed against my breast pad. We were kissing out here in the open, and despite being at the corner of the hall, anyone whose a
My eyes pried open as the door to my room cracked, and I saw Zion dragging himself through and towards my bed. I had just closed my eyes not so long ago, trying to sleep, and the strain lingered in them now that I stared at my son.“Zion, baby, what’s wrong?” I asked.“I couldn’t sleep,” he grumbled, already climbing onto the bed and crawling over to my side.I pouted, “Oh, honey, I’m sorry. Do you want to sleep with mommy?”He bobbed his head, and I opened my arms to him, tightening them when he got into it. I kissed his hair and rested my head on the pillow.Not long after he came into my arms, he fell asleep, but I couldn’t sleep. I kind of saw these sleepless nights and unending thoughts coming, but I let my heart think for me.The memories of what happened between me and Aaron at Zion’s party kept me up. I didn’t need a psychic to know my desire for him had gotten out of control for a while now. My inability to control my desire for that man led to what happened, and that wasn’t t
“Oh,” he seemed rather puzzled, and I heard his footstep coming even much closer, making my heart pick up its pace. “That’s the first.”“How is it the first? We were intimate, and then you act as if nothing like that ever happened.”“I hope I’m safe.” He breathed, and it sounded more flirty than scared.“We will find out together,” I answered, and then I turned to him. I dragged a deep breath at the sight of the man who now stood before me in a white round-necked polo and black jeans trousers. He seemed to have also been playing with water because his hair, although not dripping, looked wet. A few strands fell into his face, shielding his alluring eyes and puffy, red lips. He looked as gorgeous as ever. It took much control not to reach for him.I dragged in a deep breath and returned to reality to meet Aaron’s eyes, staring at me from head to toe. If I wasn’t mistaken, there was a desire in his eyes as he beheld me.The first goal was reached.“You look beautiful. It’s as if you got r