All Chapters of Aaliyah’s Return : Chapter 201 - Chapter 210

I tug Noah gently towards the stairs not saying a word still very much caught up in my worries . We wall into his room together and I tuck him into bed, I sit with him for a short while before heading downstairs to join the group. Dawson and Andrew are here debriefing their Alpha on today’s activities at the pack. I join them in the living room and squeeze in between Desmond and Shawn.Brandon is seated with Dawson and Andrew on the single chairs.“Is he asleep?” Brandon asks as he listens to a report from Dawson.“Yes, he is,” I whisper.“How was work today?” I ask Desmond.“It was hectic, chasing another hotel so prelims are in place.”“Where this time around?” Shawn teases.I laugh. “Very soon, only the moon will be left.”We all laugh at my joke.“In Frankfurt,” Desmond adds.“How’s the new chat bot working now, Shawn? No more glitches, I hope.”“It’s much better. The 2.0 version deals with all the bugs.”“So that’s all for tonight,” Brandon says, closing the file in his hand.

I walk out of the kitchen retracing my steps to my bag slowly. Rummaging through I find my phone, I look at the screen and Desmond’s name flashes. A smile slips on my face and I pick up and return to the kitchen with the phone clutched to my ears .“Hello, Desmond,” I say.“Hello, my princess.” His deep, sexy voice comes through the line. “I wanted to know if you are free tonight. I want to take you out at 5 p.m.”I glance at the clock in the kitchen; it’s already 3:00 p.m., so I answer, “It’s kind of tight as it’s already 3 p.m., Desmond.”He laughs. “That’s perfect. You have more than enough time. You need very little effort to look beautiful. Your dress and accessories should be laid on your bed.”I shake my head, smiling. Only Desmond pulls Prince Charming stunts like these on such short notice.“You are something else.”“You know you love my spontaneity… I’ll be there at 5:00 p.m. prompt.” Before I can ask for an extra 30 minutes, he hangs up. I sigh, trying hard not to get

Desmond shuts my limo door gently and rounds the corner to enter his side. As he settles into the car, he adjusts his tie and faces me, smiling.“So next up is… do you want to guess?” he teases.“I have no idea, Desmond. The opera house? Wine tasting? A sip and shop?”He shakes his head at all of my suggestions as the car starts to move out of the airport. He smiles and leans back, pulling out his sleek phone and silencing it.“We are heading to the Grosvenor Street Auction House. Silent auction tonight limited seats. I had to book months in advance.” I stare at him in shock, once again surprised by how much planning goes into our dates.“So, are we bidding on something in particular?”Desmond chuckles. “Remember the rare painting you admired in my corridor at the Shark Fin?”I nod, my mind flashing to the masterpiece.“The second of it has just been unearthed. It’s the star jewel of the auction. I know how much you wanted one.”My mouth falls open. “Oh wow! Yes, I thought of it

I slowly wake up, bright light streaming through a window by my I look around, I am back in my room but I don't remember how I got here . I stare at the ceiling for a moment, trying to remember the last thing from my date with Desmond the previous night. We had just settled in the limo on our way home when I dozed off in his laps, exhausted… I guess that’s what happens when you fuck in a limo… My cheeks feel warm as I drag my body out of the bed and settle into my yoga pose. After getting into the downward dog and some other yoga poses, I get up and head into the bathroom. After my bath, I dress in a olive green silk wraparound dress and head into Noah’s room. I find him just waking .“Noah, Noah,” I touch him gently.“Good morning, Mummy,” he whispers, his eyes partly closed.I laugh. “Morning, Noah.” I help him sit up gently in bed. “Go and have a bath so you are not late for school.”“Okay, Mummy,” he whispers grudgingly, getting out of bed and heading to his own en suite

We are having Dinner when I hear the doorbell, Dawn goes to open it returning with Desmond moments later. I lift my eyes to his smiling , “ Hey Desmond “ he gives me a wink fetching a plate to dish his food “ My lady, I am at your service.” he adds a dramatic bow and bother Brandon and Shawn snort in derision while Desmond ignores them settling in to eat. I wonder what Desmond has to tell us this time but I squash my worries to the side for now after all the food food is so delicious and fillin; Dawn outdid herself as usual. I owe it to Dawn to at least enjoy what she took time to prepare . The conversation is bubbly and flowing like champagne. I watch Desmond curiously as he grabs a fruit . His eyes move to mine as he mumbles “Later” to me under his breath. I understand, and I nod my head as I continue to enjoy my meal. Once I am full , I lean back in my chair and ask, “Noah, honey, do you want some more samosas?” watching him amusedly as he clears his plate. He looks up at me w