Sydney's POVThe heavily tiled wall of the kitchen stared back at me as I tried to control my anger. Sitting on a chair Mrs. Grayson got me with my head resting on the cold tiled wall, my temperature only went up. I felt like I was in a furnace.I closed my eyes forcefully in an attempt to push the tears back. They escape though narrowly. The tears that flowed through my closed lids made things feel better so I just stayed that way.Images of my sons appeared in my mind. Not surprising. Both of them with their loosely curled black hair — such handsome children. Nick was the noisy one, just any child would be. Always playing and seeking attention, my hazel-eyed son was the very helpful of the two, constantly asking if he could help me with things. His sharp jaw showed the promises of a gorgeous man in the future. He was also a little tall for his age.Asher, the younger twin, always seemed to follow his brother's lead when it came to mischief. Asher was the quiet one who only pointed t
Alexander's POVMy hands quivered. I didn't want to resort to this but after everything that happened this afternoon, my throat and everything else in me was sore."Let me go," she begged. The expression on her face wasn't that of someone who was begging though.Reluctantly, I released her even though I was still burning with anger.'You really need to give this woman a break. What is wrong with you?' came Lyall again with his unwarranted talk. It wasn't my fault that she was careless enough to get pregnant.Both of us stared at each other. I watched the rise and fall of her heaving chest. I felt a little bad that I had to do that but the last person I wanted to see now was Sydney. I could see the hatred in her eyes and surprisingly, it pricked my heart.Frowning, I went, "Where's my mother?"Her mouth opened and closed without utterances. "Where is she?" I barked.Sounds flew from her mouth but still nothing, until she pointed upstairs. What was wrong with her?I looked at her closely
Sydney's POVI smiled as I watched my sons hug her closely.As I was leaving for work today, I thought of Nick and Asher constantly being pent up in that apartment with Lucas. In fairness to him, Lucas was very nice to them but I still distrusted him.Then I remembered that Mrs. Grayson had been wanting to see them for a while now. I was already halfway through my journey to work when I turned back and went home to get them.As I watched her hold them to herself on her bed, I knew it was the right choice. She kept screaming like a teenager with her boyfriend. It was cute, to be honest."Sydney! How? Why? How did you get them here? I thought it would be quite a distance for both of them," she asked.She didn't lie, it was quite a distance for them with their short legs, and I liked walking to save transportation fees."Well um, you know it's the holiday. And I thought of having them spend some time with you today. Plus, they're resuming in September," I said a little indecisively. I fel
Sydney's POVMrs. Grayson hugged me again, this time, refusing to let go. At this point, I wasn't sure if she was hugging me for everything I had been through or if she needed the hug herself and just couldn't ask for one. Either way, I enjoyed her embrace, feeling the warmth of a mother.Since my new life in the Moon Rise pack started, I did my best not to think of my mother. Deep in my heart, I knew that without her maybe I wouldn't be here today. But it didn't change what she did to me. Yes, she saved me from being homeless by sending me to a sister of hers who I never knew existed. But that wasn't the problem. Why didn't she show me at least a glimpse of this love earlier on? What was so special about this loving gesture that she had to wait until we were never going to see each other again to show it?Anytime I watched Alexander and his mother, my heart warmed. They argued a lot — two well-opinionated people — but those two never failed to show how much they cherished each other.
Alexander's POVWatching those kids leave wasn't the best time for me. They were actually fun and didn't give me issues.'That's funny. I thought you didn't like kids,' my wolf teased.I liked kids but the ones I've met were just too much for me to handle. How would something so small be so fast and destructive too?It was still early outside, a perfect time for me to go for a run. When last did I even run? Since we moved to this pack, I hadn't been as organized as I'd liked.Oh shit. I hadn't called Amarok in ages.I dialed his number immediately."Your Highness," came my beta's voice from the other end."Amarok, how's the pack doing?" I went straight to the point."Everything is going well, Your Highness. The renovations of the palace will soon be finished.""Good. What about the shelter house for the omegas? Is it ready?""Not yet, sir. But it'll be finished in about two days," he replied.Strange. They usually worked faster than this. A thought came to me to ask for pictures of wha
Alexander's POVHis mother's face appeared just as I ran to him."Oh my God! What happened to him?" she screamed as she scooped him up and made her way to the living room."I don't know" I muttered, following behind her.Just as his back touched the couch, Asher woke up. His eyes were reddish and he looked very sick. What could have gone wrong? He was fine throughout the time we spent together. Or was it just me who didn't notice anything?His skin was fiery hot when I touched it. "He's having an allergic reaction," his mother said rapidly. Please get me some water."I ran to get the glass of water as if my life depended on it. His temperature soon went down a bit and he closed his eyes, snoring peacefully. Looking up in relief, I wanted to ask her how she was able to identify the problem so fast when I saw the most horrendous expression on her face."What did you do to him?" she asked me from nowhere."What are you talking about? I found him just like you did," I explained.Hugging hi
Alexander's POVThe night was very quiet and it was comforting that mother was with me, although I didn't want to agree with her words. I was standing there trying to find the truth in it and I was finding truth. I had noticed that any little thing about Sydney concerned me whether it was her presence or her actions, it always bothered me.It was becoming more problematic because I was getting emotional with her boys. I loved Nick and Asher a lot and the thought of doing something to them was disgusting."Did you hear me you stubborn boy? It's very clear that you are in love with her." She rang again in my ears again, making sure to rub it in like salt in my wounds. "I don't know what it is you are doing and I don't understand why you are torturing yourself this way." Said the person who was so worried about me a few minutes ago. The way her moods switched was be oming concerning."Mom, I don't love Sydney…" I was barely sober enough to understand where I was but I understood the grav
Sydney's POVRelief washed over me when Asher finally took the medication I went out yesterday evening to buy. He seemed well enough and I wanted to take him home before resuming work for the day.It was just me and those two left in my room. Alexander and his mother wanted to give me some time to rest."Hey boys, you're going home today," I made known."But why?" Nick was the first to ask.Quirking my brow, I answered, "Because both of you need to rest and I won't be able to come up here often to check up on you."Asher shook his head, which both surprised and slightly annoyed me. Just a few minutes ago, he was making enough noise to wake the dead. He'd never behaved like that before. Yet, all he could do was shake his head when I needed him to talk? What kind of kid was this, please?"Mommy, I can look after Asher," Nick proclaimed. His face was so cute. This would be funny if I wasn't boiling already."No. You should go home. Aunt Rosa will take care of you." Both of them wrinkled t