"Take care, Alpha." Grandma said as she held my shoulder."I will, la." I smiled bitterly. "I'm gonna miss you."We're now in the private airport of De Luca Corporation. Their private plane is waiting for us. Harffiel, in the other hand, stood beside me."I'm gonna miss you too, sweetheart." She said heartily then turned to Harffiel. "Do take care of my grandchild, alright?""La," I whined like a baby but she just chuckled at my reaction."I will, Mrs. Marcos." Harffiel said with his sexy deep voice."Good." Grandma nodded then turned to me. "Enjoy your stay there, alright?""I'm not staying, la." I announced. "I will just visit mom. It's been awhile since the last time I saw her.""I know. But who knows you'll love to stay there, right?""No way." I rolled my eyes. "Anyway, we have to go so soon, la.

The following morning, I woke up early to have a jog. And when I went back to my house, I saw Harffiel sitting on the couch while reading a broadsheet."Good morning!" I greeted joyfully and he turned to me in surprise but immediately recovered and he smiled sweetly."Good morning, wife." He teased."Sounds gross." I scoffed and rolled my eyes at him as I walked towards the kitchen."Isn't it?" I heard his voice and footsteps followed."Are you hungry? I will cook breakfast for us." I presented, looking for some foods inside the fridge."No need." He demurred. "I can do it by myself."I scrunched my brows as I faced him."You sure?" I asked."Yup." He nodded. I can feel overwhelming confidence in his voice."Okay. I'll just take my shower. I'll be right back, alright?""Yeah, sure. Take ti

"You didn't tell us you're coming home, Alpha." Aunt Graciana muttered.We're in the midst of our dinner. Aunt Graciana invited us to join their meal. I refused at first 'cause I told them I won't be long but she insisted and I had no choice but to nod in approval. Harffiel might wonder what's taking us so long to go back."I'm sorry, Aunt. My come back isn't really planned." I explained and I turned to Royal who's watching me already.Mrs. Mocetti and her husband sat across us, Throne got the center seat while I sat beside Royal."Mm." She nodded, chewing her food. Her eyes are on her plate. "How's your mom, anyway?" Then she shifted her eyes on me."She's fine." I smiled. "She's stable and by tomorrow, she's ready to be discharged.""She's lucky she survived. I mean, don't get me wrong. Your mom is really stubborn. I kept on telling her she should relax."

"Do you have something to do?" Royal suddenly asked, making my heart flinch and I turned to him with a faint smile."None. I just wanna go home." I shrugged and turned around, walking back to our car."I have nothing to do as well." He informed me and I stopped from walking, breath's ragging."Okay." I curtly said and continued walking. I think I'm going insane everytime he's near me.I was about to open the car's door when he held my hand, sending tidal waves into my nerves and I abruptly pulled away my hand like he's burning me. I turned to him and caught his playful smiles."What do you think you are doing?" I raised my left brow at him but he just grinned at me. A hint of brilliance lingers in his eyes."Let me do the honor, Ms. Marcos." He said in a grin and opened the door. I then furrowed my brows at him."Tss." I hissed and rolled my eyes. I hunched as I stepped inside the car. And as I settled myself inside, he closed the doo

"What's your plan now?" I asked Royal as I walked with him to his car. "I want to marry you," he said without a doubt. My heart skipped a beat. Even a single word could take my breath away. He said it like he would never regret anything. He said it like he was so certain of his plan. "But..." I trailed off. The thought of my parents knowing what was between me and Royal gave me chills to the bone. I still wondered what would be their reaction if they would find out my engagement with fratello. "I know," he smiled reassuringly. "I can wait years again, Alpha, if it means having you for a lifetime." "What if they will find out about us and they will not agree with this?" I asked worriedly. "I don't want to lose you again, Royal. I can't afford another loss." "I don't want it as much as what you feel about it, Alpha. But don't worry. We will take things slow. We're not gonna rush this matter." "But can you really wait?"