RAVEN’S POVMonths later…“It’s a girl”. The nurse said to me, as I heaved out a loud breath, panting like my life depended on it. A loud shrill cry filled the air. A reality check that I wasn't hallucinating. Vaughan, who had been holding my hand, all through the labour, kissed my forehead. A huge smile was plastered on his face, as he craned his neck, to take a peek at our daughter who was just born. “You did amazing”. He whispered, in my ears, as our newly delivered baby was placed on my chest. I bent my head, as my shaky hands touched her for the first time. It felt like it was a dream. She was nothing I imagined, but everything at the same time. “Damn, I wasn’t even spared a detail”. Vaughan gushed beside me, his eyes locked on her, as she snuggled against my bosom. I chuckled faintly, realizing I birthed a child who took all of her father’s features. At a glance one could notice that. “Not even one bit”. I whispered. The only indication that indicated she was mine, wasa few
RAVEN’S POVWalking through the corridor of the dungeon, I was yet reminded of the reason why people were kept here, and one of them being someone I had trusted, hurts me more. I stopped a few feet to where she was locked up. These past few months, I hadn't seen her, but with the new development I knew this would probably be the last time I would see her, before she finally leaves. Nothing had prepared me for the sight in front of me. She was nothing of the lady I knew her to be. She looked so gaunt, her cheekbones more visible than ever. My heart immediately went out for her, at her condition, but letting her know how I feel wasn’t the right thing to do. She met my gaze, but didn’t even blink an eye.“Vaughan has agreed to let you go”. I managed to say, after a while. No reaction whatsoever from her. “I don't ever regret ever being friends with you. You did what you did, and it can’t be helped, but when next you have a friend I hope you would at least be honest about your feelings
RIEV’S POVVaughan's knowing gaze, at my direction, gave me the clarity I needed badly. Without further delay, I dashed after Dorian, feeling the untamed fury to kill him, as it pumped through my veins.After months of deliberate planning, and hoping he would fall into the well laid trap for him, he did it, not much to our surprise. I gave out orders to Vaughan’s men, who had accompanied us to the meeting. In search of him, I scrutinized the surroundings, feeling a bit wary, as I sensed the discomfort of my wolf. He had arrived before we did, which made me clueless of how he got here. No car was speeding away, which only indicated he was still around the vicinity. I couldn’t even perceive his scent around, making me doubt if he had indeed left or dissipated into thin air. I stared at the building which I just exited.Taking the stairs two at a time I ran up the last floor of the building. Something didn’t feel right, within me. With steady strides I took to the rooftop. His scent per
VAUGHAN’S POVTHREE MONTHS LATER…I sat up from the bed, staring at my sleeping mate, who had her back to me. This has been her favourite position ever since her stomach began to get bigger out, but with time everything would be over, and our baby girl would be here. I glanced at the small clock. “Shit!”. I swore, realizing I would be late if I didn't leave the bed, but as I threw a leg to the floor, Raven’s hand suddenly held my arm, she sat up slowly. “I thought you were asleep”. “Not when you keep staring at me, but I actually wanted to see you off today”. She muttered, yawning loudly, stretching her body. She never woke up this early.“I have everything in order”. I kissed her cheeks, which were rounder with the pregnancy. “Do not say a word about them”. She glared at me, as she saw my smile, aware of what I had in mind. “I said nothing, and besides it's the prettiest cheeks now”. I didn’t understand why she hated them. I rubbed her stomach gently. “It seems like she is gettin
RIEV’S POV“Seriously?!”. I scoffed, as I pulled Della into my house. Sane or not, I didn't want her to get on Raven’s bad side. Raven might be receptive to her presence, but it was like a ticking time bomb, one mistake, and she could snap at her, not caring if she was in her right mind, and to crown it all she was with a child.“Do not forget why you are here”. I said, gouging her expression, but a grin pulled up at the corners of her lips. I wasn’t surprised at her change of personality. I had been aware of it, before Raven’s arrival, but the change was swift. I had my doubts about it, but it was obvious she had dual personalities.“How could I forget that, I’m the hopeless one here, but you know what?”. She cocked an eyebrow at me, and began to twist the end of hair. Her gaze is flirty, just like the old Della I was used to in the past. “More than anyone, your sister is the bad bitch here, unless she could have wrapped the best Alpha around her fingers, so you can’t blame me”. Sh
RAVEN’S POVHours later…In Redmoon…“Be careful with her!”. Vaughan yelled out, as Fia hugged me tightly, spinning me around like a little child. It was almost noon before we arrived. My legs felt cramped up, due to the long journey. “Gosh! It was faster than I expected”. She said, when she finally released me, and I narrowed my eyes at her words. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m ecstatic about your arrival, but knowing what kind of person he is I never imagined he would be so easy to deal with”. She muttered, her face brimming with happiness. “Well, it is what it is”. I muttered, and scanned around, noticing Vaughan’s mother, as she hugged Sierra tightly, while bawling her eyes out. After almost two decades, and all the emotional turbulence Altair had put everyone through, it would surely feel surreal to her. Everything felt different, the air was different, from how it was before, and I knew it was because of Jade’s betrayal. I saw Gale and Hank, who was also around Vaughan, telling him