Later...Third-person POV“A fake pregnancy? Really?” She asked him on their way back.“What?”“It wouldn't have hurt you to give me a heads up.”“It was a spur of the moment.”“I think I should be worried about how you’re so good at lying with how easily you pulled that stunt tonight.”“It wasn’t not lying. It was acting and I just know how to keep my cool. It’s easier to tell when I’m lying than you think. And I mostly did it to make the situation less uncomfortable for you.”“Thanks, I guess. Anyway, care to explain the ring?”“I did earlier. Hope you like it, Wifey.”“Fine. As long as you don't call me that ever again.”“Ok. Wifey.” He chuckled.“Seriously?”“I couldn’t resist. And here's your stop.” He said as he pulled up into the driveway.“Wait here.”“Sure.”She went upstairs to put Natsumi to sleep before joining him.“Here's your stuff back. They’ve already been washed, and the shirts are ironed.”“Thanks, but maybe keep them. You never know when I might need clothes to cha
The next morning…Third-person POVTrey wasn’t there when she woke up, but he had left a message on her phone, apologising for leaving without saying anything and saying that he had put the pillows and blankets back in her closet.He had also left a gift basket with a variety of snacks, berries and a bottle of whiskey.Later at the park…“I’m thinking of potty training Natsumi.” She told Takumi.“Oh?”“Yeah. Lately, she’s been embarrassed about asking for a diaper change. Apparently, it’s a sign to start potty training. But it’s entirely up to her. You can help if you want to. That's if she wants to try it.”“Sure.”“Give me a sec. Tsumi, would you like to use the potty on your own?”“No mowe baby pants?”“Yes.”“Ok, I twy.”“Well, that was easy,” He commented.“No kidding. I was thinking of using the three-day potty-training method if she said yes.”“How does it work?”“Basically, she'll be going commando for three days and having extra liquids and fibre. So whatever nice rugs you do
Twilight POVI knocked on the door and waited.“You know; we could just go in,” Asteria said.“You say that as if we own the place.”“He won't mind.”“You don't know that.”I was snapped out of what could've...would've turned into an argument by something tugging at my shirt. I was expecting a pup since they usually do that when they want to talk to me. It's not that I mind, it's kind of cute actually. I just wonder how or why they think it's a better idea to do that instead of just asking. Back to the main focus. But it was just Trey's wolf and from the way he was wagging his tail, he must be excited to see me. A little too excited if you ask me. It's like looking at a large pup. Because of that, I felt the urge to give him head pats and belly rubs.As if he read my mind, he lowered his head and waited expectantly. I guessed that it was for a head pat, so I gave him a few and it earned me a few licks on the face. I guess that makes us even. After a while, he rolled over onto his back
Third-person POVWhen she woke up, she found herself already shifted and back at the cabin with tons of blankets and clothes on. She also noticed that the fireplace was lit and that she had been sleeping on the couch with her head on Trey’s lap. She knew that he was awake when he began caressing her behind her eyes, but she stayed like that and pretended that she was still sleeping. Mostly because she didn’t want to move and was more than happy to stay that way forever.But she then sneezed, and he stopped.“Well, I guess I’m busted,” She said.When she sat up, he pulled her into a tight embrace.“Goddess, I’m so glad you’re ok.”“What are you talking about?”“Long story short, I woke up to find you had shifted. When I brought you, the time told me that we were out for about an hour. But geez, you should’ve told me that you shift back in your sleep so I wouldn’t have let us sleep outside.”“Thing is, I don’t. It’s only the second time that’s it happened, and the first time was years a
Day 2…Third-person POVThe next morning, he wasn’t there when she woke up. She was a little disappointed but figured that he’d call.Later…“You have a hard head,” Twilight said. “I can still feel the bump from yesterday. No wonder pushing her was hard.”“I’m pretty sure she got it from you.”“Actually, wait here. I forgot to give you something.” She went to get it and came back a few moments later. “Here. It’s a copy of her photo album. You missed out on a year and a half of her life, and this is about as close as you can get to getting that time back.”“Oh, thanks.”“She first started teething when she was a week old. She said her first word when she was six months, and it was “Mammy”. That’s what she used to call me for about a month, and it was also around that time that she became obsessed with minions. Banana was her favourite word. Her first steps came a month after and so did the trouble. Frank was her birthday present.”“Sounds like she grew up fast.”“To be fair, she’s not
Third-person POVTrey’s nose caught the familiar scent of freshly baked sugar cookies, but he figured it was impossible and concluded that he'd finally lost it.“I thought I'd find you here. Stop flooding my phone with messages if I clearly won't answer back.”“Ams...whoa, what happened to your hair? Were you fighting with a curling iron or something? It looks like you lost.”“I don't own a curling iron. Anyway, my hair always gets frizzy whenever the air gets too humid or dry and I didn’t have a hair tie on me to... stop laughing. It's not funny.”“If it's not funny then why am I laughing?”“Because you're a dick.”“Or because it is funny. But you're right, it's not funny.”“Really?”“Yeah. It's hilarious.”“You're the dickiest dick of all time.”“I can’t even take your insult seriously.”She couldn't deny that his one dimpled smile was making it hard for her to stay mad. Until he pinched her arm.“What the fuck was that for?”“Just checking to see if you're real. Glad to know that I
Third-person POV“What exactly is your better idea?” He asked once they got to her pack.“You can have breakfast with Natsumi and me.”“Are you sure?”“If I say it’s fine then it’s fine. And she once said it herself that she doesn’t mind you being around. If it’s my dad you’re worried about, don’t be. He’ll probably chase you around the place but that’s the best-case scenario.”“Don’t you mean worst-case scenario?”“I wish. If you want a little more privacy, there’s a study next to the Throne Room.”She would’ve said her office, but it would’ve made her a little uncomfortable because she still had all the flowers from Alex.“Let’s do that then.”“Ok. Follow me.” She took him upstairs. “Wait in here.”After a few moments, she came back with Natsumi.“Hi, Uncle Twey.”“Hey, kiddo.”“Can you watch her while I get breakfast?” Twilight asked.“Sure.”“Thanks.” She said before leaving.“You like Mama?”“Why?”“Mama said you’we fwiend, so she like you.”“Oh ok. I like her too then.”“Ok.”“D
Later...Twilight POV“Which one of them was it?” Mitsu asked.“You know; you shouldn’t ask questions like that when you know I won’t know who or what you’re talking about.”“Which one of the Alphas in the secret husband? It was a little hard to pinpoint with so many scents in one room and he didn’t give himself away either. But at least it made the list of possibilities much shorter.”“And you think I’ll just fess up?”“Ok, you make a fair point, but will you at least tell me which ones are unmated?”“Not happening.”“I’ll find out one way or another. I have something else to ask.”“Sure.”“Well, tomorrow is Shin’s final verdict. Be honest with me. How do things look for him?”“Logically speaking, I’d say pretty good since he hasn’t done anything wrong as far as I know, and I doubt he’ll mess up after coming so far.”“Oh.” She breathed a sigh of relief. I get that she's worried about him, but I have a feeling that it's more to it than that.“Is there anything else you wanted to ask?”