MasonI arrived home but why do I feel scared to go inside? Why do I feel scared to open the door?I shake off every creeping fear inside me, opening the door to a dark living room. I took off my shoes as they were wet from the snow. I padded inside the house with my socks, switching on the lights.I gasp, jumping at how Leo was sitting on the sofa watching me quietly.“You scared me,” I rub my chest, closing my eyes to calm down.“Where did you go?” His tone is calm as he is searching my face, trying to read my every expression.I ignored him and went to the kitchen to fix myself a warm chocolate, I’m freezing.“I ask you a question sugar, where were you?”“Shouldn’t I be the one asking you that same question, Leo?”He gets up from his seat, “I didn’t go out without telling you, you suddenly left with Mikko and then came back by midnight? Where did you go?!”“Do you want the truth?”Leo crossed into the kitchen, keeping a distance between us, “I’m not trying to start a fight with you
Mason“Mason, don’t you think that…” David hesitates, biting his tongue. I could see how tight he clenched his fist, “Everyone in Lauderhill is a suspect.”“Not only that,” Mikko shuts the first aid box, “Leo is a suspect if you ask me.”My head goes blank for three seconds but I recover too quickly, “You are making it obvious that you hate the man I love, what is it to you?” I laugh quietly.A deep frown forms on Mikko’s forehead, “You can’t tell me we are not thinking the same thing, Uriel showing his presence on your child’s birthday should tell you how dangerous your boyfriend is.”“Mason,” David takes a deep breath, “ Do you know another thing that stands out? They’re living on traditional rules and they are doing things the traditional way. How do I put it…?” David shakes his head, trying to gather his thoughts, “They believe in courting their fated ones, pursuing them with a traditional gift that has their names or a piece of themselves in it. Don’t you find that suspicious? Re
Mason“I’m glad my daughter is classmates with Mr Alien’s grandson, it is a privilege for my family,” One of the parents said as I walked them out the door.“And Kai Kai is such a good kid, an amazing angel.”“Well, what do you expect from the grandson of the richest and most powerful man in Lauderhill? I have to say I’m lucky to experience what the media or others won’t have the opportunity to see.”The other response, “Mason, what do you think about joining the school committee? With your status it will elevate the school and students.”I bow lightly to the women, unable to keep up with their chatter, “Ofcourse, I do not mind.”One of them held my arms, “It’s unfortunate that you can’t get married to a girl, I could see how that good looking guy was possessive of you. Is he Kai Kai's father?”“Yes ma’am.”“I know what you both are doing is wrong in the eyes of a lot of people in Lauderhill but I support you.”“Thanks.”“When is he proposing to you or who is proposing to whom? I thin
LeoMason disappears upstairs with Raphael, opting to change into something proper for the party.The living room is alive with melodious music.Nolan is teasing Rachel as she tries to serve him a drink, “You have double eyelids, they are beautiful.”Rachel is stunned by the guy, she drops the glass of champagne on the table, ignoring him. She runs off, shaking her shoulders.Jason sits by the couch quietly, eyes closed with Auden who is sipping his wine quietly. Roosevelt joins the couch even though there is not enough space left, his body pressing against Auden.“There is enough seat, Alpha.”“Let me sit here with you.”“No.”“You heard him, go somewhere else,” Jason opens his eyes, annoyed at Roosevelt. He doesn’t need anyone to tell him, he already understood the situation and what was going on between them.“How about you go to sleep somewhere else?” Roosevelt repressed a smirk, “Who sleeps in such an environment?”“Why are you attacking him? Stop bothering me,” Auden gives Roose
Leo “Jerkface? Auden is what?” Roosevelt finds Mason’s jokes too funny, laughing into the back of his hand, “I can’t believe you’re calling such a fine delicate man a jerkface, I should call him that too. What do you think, Leo?” “I think you should meet the celebrant. Kai Kai, this is Uncle Roosevelt. Roose, this is Kai Kai, my little puddle.” Kai Kai is excited after looking at Roosevelt, he hugs his legs, looking up to him, “Hi Uncle Roose…oos…velt,” Kai Kai tries to pronounce his name but Roosevelt is already melting in joy, he kneels down to be on the same level as Kai, hugging him. He tries to poke my mindlink and I let him in. [This is the human you desperately wanted to save? I could cry from how cute and innocent he is. What a beautiful little human.”] I replied to him, “Thank you for saving him, you made celebrating his birthday today possible. I owe you,
Leo The house was silent, Kai was asleep, the workers had retired for the night. I stretch on the sofa, facing up to the string lights dangling beautifully.I wondered if Mason had fallen asleep.I sigh, unable to fall asleep. I can’t help but think about the conversation with my Uncle… No, I shouldn’t. I shouldn’t think things that will get me agitated, it will only make Amir powerful.I should restrain myself more from now on, especially around Mason, he is beginning to think I have mental illness. But then, my Uncle is pushing Amir to come out under the pretense that he wants me to stay calm, that he can’t talk with me if I’m not in control.He knows how irrational Amir is and he is trying to use him.I blink as the light in the living room switches on.Rachel screams and jumps back, scared. She immediately composes herself, bowing, “I’m sorry Sir Leo, I didn’t see you there.”I shut my eyes, hating the bright lights, “It’s okay.”I could hear her heart thumping, “But why are you