Chapter Thirty–Four
Von POV
A cut, 1 thought.
Though I had often imagined having a child of my own one day, Id ever imagined it to be possible. Following Larker’s reaction to our bond I knew that no man would ever really accept me as I was. Nor could I allow myself to bring a child into the world, knowing eventually the loss of my mate would kill me. Or would’ve if the goddess hadn’t takena upon herself to have me te mated in thas men?
The son was replaced by his own father. A snicker erupted in my thoughts at the reminder of the nincome that’d taken place many life. I wondered what Larken would do if he was to discover the mate he rejected, was his father’s mate to. And unlike ham, Kadden hadn’t rejected the bond between us, even though he losdn’t wanted it. Thad little doubts about the rage Hard fester up inside of the man when Larken finally uncovered the Truth of my identity. And he would. Evrinually.
Kadden wanted a cub
Now the fact remained was I prepared to give the man the one thing that he needed to remain the Alpha King. Even though I knew it wasn’t a decision made out of desire. Ecouldn’t deny my own excitement. I’d always wanted to have a child of my own, the one person in the whole world who’d love me unconditionally. If Fagreed to the request that Kailden had made of me, then I would be presented with the cubs I’ll always imagined I’d one day have.
Yes: I would, but on my terms
A week later having come to a decision on what I wanted when it came to his request. I wanted for him in the bedroom. Wrapped in the bathrobe following my shower I sat on my side of the bed when he walked through the door. “Okay”
“Okay“” He questioned
I slowly bobbed my head at his question. “Twe thought long and hard shout what you asked me in your office. I am open to the idea of producing a cub for you, but I do have some stipulations of my own. Two to be accurate.”
Showing no emotion in the face of my confession be kicked the door shut with a boot and approached the bed. Standing at the foot of the bed, arms crossed over his chest, he stared down his nose at me. “What are these?”
Trook a deep breath to gather my thoughts, as well as the courage to go through with this. Then I forged on before I lost my nerve. “I will produce the child that you need, but I’m not going to just hand over my child to you. To anyone. If the day ever comes that leave then my child will be coming with me.”
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“Listen,” I told him as I held up my hand, aware of the arguments he’d been about to make to my request of him. “I simply said that my child remained with ine, I never stated that I would take humm or her away from you. I know what it takes to be a warrior, my child will know from a young age how to defend their people. My child will come back here frequently for visits with you and its older sister. At twelve it will stay four months out of the year, where you can begin all the necessary training to be a niler.”
“Six.” he countered.
“On three month intervals,” I offered my own counter, proving my willingness to work with him. “Any future child will know the world of both its parents, that will help it grow up strong and be a true ruler. At sixteen we will relocate to your pack so that he or she can step completely into the
rode of your heir.”
“What’s the second stipulation?” He asked.
“Angel,” I told him. “I want her.”
“Angel”
I looked him in the eyes as I explained. “Your daughter. I know you’re scared of her and none of your people will ever accept her for how differeni sher in. Tre willing to be her mother and Kyne’s pack will accept her. She will have the home that she deserves, but your people aren’t prepared to
Dive her.”
“I’m not scared of her,” he found himself admitting to me, coming down on the edge of the bed a worried frown creasing his brow: “I don’t hide her out of shame, bur fear Fear for her. I’ve seen what being different can do to a child.
“What do you mean
Fingers roughly combed through his hair, agitated. You remember b
- Beta:
a Alex!” I nodded. “He had a child once. A little girl. Her name was Rayven She was born different than the rest of the ruba, so tiny and fraid on our thought she’ll survive.”
happened” | woordered
A pased expression crossed las features. “She proved all of us wrong and it was her strength that proved to be her downfall. No one truly accepted her Nocour was really outright cruel to the girl, but few befriended her. Most everyone kept their distance, but there were whispers, crurl words,
uldn’t ignore. She was Layla’s best friend”
the tears “Where L LE DONE
The voice was thick with emotion. Did my absence affect him this deeply? “It was li
was her sixteenth birthday when she disappeared, she
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was never seen or heard from again. I saw what this pack’s actions did to her, then the pain her disappearance caused her family”
Deeply touched by the knowledge that everyone had endured. I slowly unfolded my legs as I climbed out of bed Walking over to where he was sitting on his side, I came to stand in front of ham, offering him a smile. Tcantell you from personal experience it wasnt the actions of the pack that allected her the mist. It was those of her parents. If a child has the complete acceptance and love of their parents, it doesn’t need anything else. Maybe it Beta Ales and feta Olivia had shown their child they accepted her, no matter how different she was, she’d still be here.”
Yours dubit accept you.” he reallard.
“No,” I confessed to him “My parents loved me deeply, but there was always a part of themselves they held back I could see the embarrassment in. their eyes, the shame they felt at having created such a weak child. They were of Beta blood, seeded by alpha, to have produced such a weakling of a dughter. Neither could accept it and it was their actions that broke me. I didn’t run away because of my pack, 1 ran away because of them. If you want to give her a real duner at life, at happiness, don’t ever let her second guess your”
No other words passed between us when its large hands came sip to the front of my body, reaching for the belt of my robe. I couldn’t deny my surprise when the folds came open, to reveal the nightgown I wore beneath. A sheer fabric covered my body, leaving nothing to the imagination, save for the lacy underwear set. He growled in response. “Expecting this were you”
“No.” But was hoping for it.
My entire body shook trony arousal as the robe slid down my arms to the floor, for the first time Kadden boer witness to my body. Judging by the glow of his eyes he was definitely approving Hopefully you’ve finished making your stipulations because no way am I backing out now. Take that oft unless you want it ripped to pornes.”
Hesitantly removing the garment as he’d demanded, it was placed off to the side to avoid being torn apart. “I do like it.” I admitted
“I do too.” he growled “Get in bed. ”
scrambling up into the expanse of the bed, I laid down on my back, willing to give ham the chance to make the first move. Or next. He didn’t disappoint. Yanking the shin off over his bead the boots were the next thing to go, increasing my own excitement. I’d wanted this man from the moment I walked into the office, though in truth Id been watching him since I was thirteen. At the time I never imagined lid one day have the chance to share his bed, let alone be his mate.
L
of lus gammes fell in the floor forgotten my thighs were yanked open as he climbed between them. As my legs were brought upon
side of him. Kadden settled between the valley of my thighs Overcome with emotions 1 didn’t fully understand. I didn’t even think to
question my actions. Hands came up to cup enther side of his face, Fignored his confusion as 1 dragged his head down to me. In the next moment. Í pressed my lips to his, enjoying the pleasure of simply kissing him. As I’d done that night, the night he held me in his arms after Larken’s betrayal, the night I realized how much he meant to me.
Moaning into his mouth that was perfectly echoed by him, I didn’t complain when his hands tore at the flimsy fabric. In that moment I was completely lost in the arms of this man, the mate the goddess gave to me. It wasn’t the thought of giving him a child that made my decision but sumply to be with him like this. To be able to love him, to experience hum, as no other man had ever been able to do. As no other man would He slammed into me.
