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Willow
As the haze of sleep lifted from my mind, I found myself enveloped in a comforting warmth, surrounded by the soft morning light filtering in through the window. Slowly, the blurred edges of my consciousness sharpened, revealing Reuben’s face gazing down at me with a tender intensity. His beautiful green eyes, filled with an indescribable depth of emotion, met my own and in that moment, it felt as though time itself had come to a standstill.
My heart fluttered within my chest as our eyes locked. I became acutely aware of the sensation of his arms wrapped securely around me, our bodies so close to one another that we could feel each other’s curves. His hot breath brushing on my face, our lips mere inches apart but hearts mingling in rhythm.
“Willow,” he softly smiled, calling my name as if it were the first time. “You’re awake.”
My heart clenched at the sight of his slightly red and puffy eyes. His hair was messy, his face had lost most of its healthy glow, and he looked thinner, as if he hadn’t eaten for days. Obviously, he hadn’t been taking care of himself, let alone slept. “Your beard has grown,” I I smiled through watery eyes, gently resting my hand against his cheek. “You
Ped always take care of yourself,” I whispered, reminding him of the promise he had at sunset point.
to
“I couldn’t help it, after all you made me wait a month,” he whispered, his eyes slightly wet. As his words washed over me, a wave of guilt and sorrow weighed on my heart. I had given him another heavy dose of abandonment and suffering while I was unconscious.
“I’m so sorry,” I whispered, my voice choked with emotion as I hugged him. He instantly hugged me back as if I would fly away. Tears streamed down my cheeks like a river, I could no longer control my emotions. I buried my face in his chest, crying my heart out as I recalled the horrifying events I endured with Dark, how I had been consumed by evil, and how I had killed him.
Consumed with revenge for my family and all the innocent people hurt, the fear of losing my children and Reuben, I set the evil inside me free even knowing that the result could be that I never return. However, there had always been this man there that would never give up
on me.
“Everything is fine now. Don’t cry,” he gently kissed my forehead. I looked up at him with teary eyes.
“Wyatt and Lori?” I sniffed. “The packhouse had caught fire…”
“Our children are safe, thanks to Bix. He found a cure for Wyatt and Lori and protected them,” he wiped away my tears and smiled warmly. “They’re eagerly waiting for their
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mommy to wake up.”
More tears flowed from my eyes as I nodded happily, “I want to see them.”
“Do you feel weak? The doctor said you should rest for a few days,” he explained.
“I can’t wait. I want to see the twins first, then I will rest,” I stubbornly stated.
He chuckled. “Okay, let’s go,” he helped me sit up on the bed. “Can
you walk?”
I nodded, slowly putting my feet on the cold floor but just as I took the first two steps, my legs gave out in weakness. Reuben grabbed me by the arms before I could fall to the floor. “Your body is weak,” he said, then scooped me up into his arms. Surprised, I wrapped my arms around his neck, “Let’s go.”
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He carried me out of our bedroom and downstairs while I refused to look away from him. I forgot the world around me, I barely even noticed Walter and Ella when they crossed paths with us downstairs. My heart fluttered as butterflies filled
my stomach when Reuben locked eyes with me. He smiled so handsomely that I could fall in love with him again and again. He was mine… my Reuben that loved me unconditionally. I leaned my head against his chest and let myself in his hands completely.
Oran and Bix had stopped in the living room together, they watched Reuben and I enter the dining room where children were eating and chatting with Alpha Louis. All of them stopped and looked at the two of us with surprise in their eyes before Wyatt and Lori jumped down from their chairs.
“Mummy!!” Reuben put me down. I immediately knelt and pulled my precious children in my arms, tears once again rolled on my cheeks but I did not care when my whole world was back within my reach. My soulmate and up at Reuben who hugged the
y children. I looked
three of us from behind.
Unknown to us Walter, Ella, Oran, Bix, Alpha Louis, and Sky were all watching us with a smile.
“Mummy, see Daddy did my hair again,” Lori excitedly showed me her ponytail that Reuben had made as the children once again got ready to return to kindergarten.
,”Daddy made my favorite sandwich for lunch,” Wyatt grinned, showing off his lunchbox.
“That’s great, make sure that you finish all of your lunch and look out for each other,” I kissed both of their cheeks, only to spot Alpha Louis waiting by the doorway, watching the three of
us.
He lowered his gaze, not daring to meet mine, “Children, let’s go.”
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“Grandpa,” Wyatt and Lori raced over to him. They liked him so much that they spent almost every minute they could with him already.
Alpha Louis now drove the children to kindergarten. I never imagined that the man who once harbored so much hatred toward me would have such a deep connection and love for his grandchildren. He took on the responsibility of safely driving them, a duty previously handled by Reuben. Though father and son still didn’t speak to each other, I could see that Alpha Louis wasn’t going anywhere. However, he seemed so guilty about his actions that he avoided making eye contact with me. I honestly wasn’t sure how I felt about him.
Once they left, I focused on my breakfast. It had originally been a lovely breakfast made by Reuben just for me before he had to rush off to an important business meeting.
This had been the norm for the last three days. Reuben had been taking care of the children and me, especially, even though I was feeling a lot better. The world could change, but not his possessiveness towards me. Not that I was complaining; I was loving the attention and care from my mate.
While eating I got a message from Sky. He was going for an Alpha meeting. After Alpha Benjamin’s death and all the revelation of his father’s evil deed, he was broken.
Just as I finished my breakfast and went to the front yard for a walk, Ella passed by.
“Hey,” she awkwardly smiled, my smile mirrored hers.
“Hi”
“How are you feeling now?” She walked into the front yard. During the past three days, everyone had come to visit me except Ella. Now I could tell that the reason she hadn’t was that she was too embarrassed to face me.
“A lot better,” I smiled and asked, “how about you? I heard you are leaving Emerald Bright this weekend.”
She nodded, “I have to leave. After all, this was not the place that I belonged from the beginning,” she smiled.
“Are you going back to the Opal Moon Pack?” I hesitated a little because the other day she completely ignored Alpha Adam. He was still living in Emerald Bright solely due to the fact that Ella still lived here.
“I am never going back to Opal Moon,” she murmured.
“But you are the heir. What will happen to the Opal Moon if you…”
She shook her head, “Opal Moon was never mine. I have legally returned the territory to its rightful owner the other day. Now it is up to Bix. If he wants to claim, create, establish, or
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abandon Opal Moon, it is all his choice,” she explained.
I was surprised to witness this side of Ella. This was the Ella that I had been friends with six years ago-selfless, righteous, and kind. If only Alpha Adam had not forced her to sign those magical marriage papers, she might not have ended up in this situation. However, she seemed to have accepted responsibility for all wrongdoing without making excuses for her bad behavior towards me.
“Have
you thought about where you will go?” I questioned.
“I have not thought about it, but I am sure I will find a way for myself,” she stated, gently biting her lip as she added, “Umm… I just want to apologize to you for everything I did,” she cleared her throat a little. “I know we cannot go back to being friends on the terms we used to
and we cannot ever be best friends again, but I wanted to thank you for giving me shelter even though I did horrible things to you. You were there for me when I needed support.”
be on,
I smiled at her and gave a nod, accepting her sincere apology.
“Are you girls going to cry? Should I come back later?” Bix raised an eyebrow.
Ella rolled her eyes, “Did I say you could talk to me?”
He grinned, “You cannot stay mad at me for long, I know that.”
“Who said that?” She snapped at him.
“Take a lesson from Willow, become kind hearted! No matter how much of an as shole I was, she was always kind to me!” He suddenly dragged me into their argument.
Ella narrowed her eyes at me, “You are too innocent, Willow. You should never have forgiven this jerk for how much of a bas ta rd he was to you.”
“It’s okay. It’s all in the past now,” I smiled.
“Oh no! Girl, you are still too forgiving!” She was annoyed.
Bix pleaded with me using his eyes, looking down right pitiful. It was the same look he used to give me when we were friends.
I felt bad for him and walked over to Ella. “You should forgive him too. He is your cousin, he had his own reasons for keeping things hidden. His intentions were good, so don’t make him feel bad for too long,” I
ggested.
Hearing my words, Ella was silent for a moment as she glanced at Bix’s guilty face. She seemed slightly moved by my argument. “Alright, I will think about it,” she finally spoke, but I could see she was not truly mad at Bix. She was just teaching him a lesson.
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“Yes!” he grinned from ear to ear, hugging her, “I knew you were kind hearted, Ella,” he started, loading her up with sweet talk. Ella just rolled her eyes.
“Willow, you’re wonderful! You helped me again,” Bix excitedly hugged me then. I hugged him back with a laugh, while he stretched out a hand pulling Ella into our hug. Ella couldn’t keep up her pouting for more than two seconds as she returned Bix’s hug.
At this point, I couldn’t help but feel as if I had returned to the past when we were best friends. This feeling was so good that I didn’t want to let go of this moment.
“What the hell is going on here?” Reuben’s voice interrupted our moment. All three of us raised our heads to look over where Reuben, Oran and Walter were standing together frowning bitterly at the sight of us hugging each other.
“What’s the matter?” I raised my brows at Reuben.
“Why are you giving such a big tight hug to… to…” Reuben glared, his eyes full of jealousy before he ripped me away from the hug I had been sharing with Ella and Bix and drew me into his chest. “Don’t get so touchy with other people.”
“Bix, you get over here!” Oran growled, rushing over to Bix and pulling him away from Ella. “Why are you hugging those girls?!”
“Woman, what’s with all the hugging?” Walter domineeringly towered over Ella.
“Have you gone insane?!” Ella, Bix, and I all said to these insane males at the same time.
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The three of us looked at each other, before we turned in the opposite directions and left all three of the males in the front yard.
I glanced at Reuben once before entering the packhouse only to find him right behind me. He closed the door shut and pinned me against the nearby wall, “What… what are you doing?” I gasped up at his still jealous face.
“I need a hug too,” he pouted as he just held me tightly. “Let me shower you with he stated, kissing my face, neck, and lips.
my scent,”
I giggled at the level of his jealousy, I kissed him back, “You are such a child, Reuben.”
“Yes, but only for you,” he nipped my lips as he slid his hand under my top. “I am hungry, Willow,” he grabbed my breast, teasing my nipple.
I moaned in pleasure, “Want me to cook something?” I raised my brows, brushing his c ock. with my knee.
His eyes shone, “No need, I will help myself!” He picked me up in his arms and strode upstairs to our bedroom. I giggled at his excitement as he tossed me on the bed, soon the
bedroom was filled with our groaning and moans.
