LOGINMaliyla's POV
As soon as I found out my parents were coming to Crystal Blood, I was all kinds of fucked up. It had been months since I had seen or heard from them. I was torn between the longing for a reunion and the fear of facing the painful memories and unresolved issues that my parents represented. The thought of seeing them again stirred up a mix of excitement, anxiety, and apprehension, leaving me in a state of emotional turmoil.
"Maliyla," Hathor's voice echoed in my head.
"Perfect timing," I said, stepping into the shower and letting the hot water run over my aching body. I was physically and emotionally exhausted after spending so long in wolf form, fighting and throwing all of my power into it. Even though Hathor took all the hits, my body still hurt from them.
"You seem lonely and like you need someone to talk to," Hathor responded.
Hector's POVMy apprehension about dinner plans began when Daunte and Jonathan informed me it was planned. The only thing I wanted to do was spend time with Maliyla. My only desire after the entire fight was to be one with her by holding her, kissing her, and making love to her. Apart from being with my mate, I had not thought about anything else. I had planned to take her on a vacation, which we could enjoy together. Despite this, the trial loomed ahead, and I needed to settle the pack, which took up most of my time.I was a bit confused when they said Maliyla and Katia would meet us at the restaurant, but I went along with it. The moment I arrived at the restaurant, I knew that something would happen, but I didn't expect my mate to propose to me while serenading me. I felt embarrassed and humbled, but it only made me love her even more. There was no shortage of surprises from Maliyla.
Maliyla's POVIt had been four days since I did my crazy on-stage performance and proposal, and I was still getting compliments. Everyone loved it, congratulated me, and told me it was the first time they had ever seen Hector so vulnerable. It was adorable in my opinion. Hector couldn't escape Jonathan's jokes, and Daunte wasn't much help either.The gifts still needed to be given to them. I didn't realize this until the hostess handed me the boxes.(Flashback)"My apologies, Ms," said the hostess, handing me the boxes with the watches I chose for Daunte, Jonathan, and Leonard."Shit," I exclaimed as I facepalmed myself.It totally slipped my mind, but having met Jayden (Leonard's wife), I knew I had to get her something, as well as Evangeline and Katia."Would you mind taking t
Maliyla's POVBy the time everyone arrived at the restaurant, the place was bustling with activity. Katia had instructed everyone to dress up when they questioned why she said we looked our best tonight. It didn't really matter since Hector always wore professional attire. It was rare to see him wearing jeans and a T-shirt, but it was enough to make me wet when he did. The black Armani suit he wore today made him look extra yummy. In addition to his great personality, Hector had a certain je ne sais quoi that attracted people to him. In addition to his undeniable charisma, he had a way of making everyone feel special. It was his confidence that made him irresistible. A man like Hector could have anyone he wanted, yet he always chose me. I was the luckiest woman alive. His heart belonged to me, and mine belonged to him. We were meant to be together for a reason, and I would never take that for granted."Bellissi
Maliyla's POVI had a great time hanging out with Katia. Other than the pregnancy symptoms, it felt like it did when I would go shopping with Gisselle. It was bittersweet as I knew she would have loved it here at Crystal Blood Pack. As part of our visit to the mall, Katia and I visited every store, including some that were unavailable in Egypt. We went on a frenzied shopping spree together. Clothing and shoes were plenty in our shopping cart. As a result, I bought clothes that were more suited to those that a Luna would wear, while still keeping my personal style in mind. Having finished shopping, Katia insisted we go to the Mystical SPA in the mall for a spa treatment."Katia, I'm not sure if we should do this. It's expensive, and Hector might not like me spending all his money," I told her hesitantly as our bill quickly mounted."I know he won't mind. Besides, I'll tell him it's a b
Hector's POVWhen I heard Maliyla's words, I realized how broken she was, struggling with all those insecurities, but her ability to endure and fight made her more beautiful. It was, however, her brokenness that drew me to her. Daunte described her as a fighter, and I knew she would be an excellent Luna and mother. She brought up the topic of having children, which I had been thinking about for some time now. To me, it was vital that Maliyla did not feel obligated to follow the traditional beliefs of any pack. My goal was to make her comfortable and allow things to unfold at their own pace.Since we had security matters to take care of regarding the silver nitrate bullets found in Adams' possession, Daunte stayed through the end of the week. Our task had become daunting due to the thousands of hours of footage we had to review. There were also other things that needed our attention. As Katia was pregnant, I kne
Maliyla's POVI felt something different when I woke up that morning in Hector's arms. After turning to look at him, I smiled when I noticed he was still sleeping. As always, he appeared devilishly handsome and at ease. Tears welled up in my eyes as I turned away from him, his arms still around me. His arms tightened around me as I closed my eyes and breathed deeply."Well, I'd say good morning, but you're crying in my arms," Hector said, tightening his embrace."My tears are not caused by sadness; they are caused by joy," I replied, pausing to add, "For the first time, it feels as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders; I feel free.""Is that what makes you cry?" Hector asked as he leaned closer to me.As I cupped his face in my hand, I smiled. I'm crying because I've been so stupid and have been for a long time.







