A Couple of Plans
ZAIA. “Zaia, is everything ok?” I look up at Mom from where I’m slicing the potatoes for the evening meal.
“Of course, why do you ask?” I smile. Mom looks concerned from where she’s braiding Sia’s hair at the kitchen table.
“You don’t cook unless you have a lot on your mind.” She says with a knowing look of understanding in her eyes.
I returned yesterday morning and although I filled her in on everything with Valerie; I refrained from telling her what went down between Sebastian and me.
I don’t know why, but I know how she would have disapproved of me spending the night with him, and that would only make me feel worse…
My heart clenches as I remember that morning….
(FLASHBACK)
My eyes flutter open and I find myself cocooned in warmth. I snuggle back against the hard wall of muscle behind me when I tense. Wall of muscle?
Sebastian!
I’m about to pull away when I realise that my head is on his arm, his hand clamped around my breast, his other arm firmly around my hips, holding me tightly against him…
He’s asleep, I can tell from his steady heartbeat…
his face into
always hold me
fleeting moment, I want to enjoy the warmth
from his hold. I have to make sure I never get into this predicament
(END OF FLASHBACK)
answer me,” Mom says, making me
has been on my mind, and I have been doing some research. “Oh, you are
age the practices of our ancestors aren’t implemented at all, but I truly feel I’m
to allow Valerie to be brought
“I know, but hopefully for Jai, he listens,” I say shortly. I have made it clear we will not discuss Sebastian in
tone, and if she did, that she
kitchen window, wondering who would want us apart?
isn’t your fault you didn’t know about Valerie,” Mom says as Sia slides off the stool and walks over to
as she holds her paper up to me. I crouch down and take it from her. “Oh, it’s beautiful! Should
it near Aunty Valerie, then the moon will heal her.” She says in her adorable little voice. I look at her sharply, my heart skipping a beat. The theory I’ve been discussing
princess and hug her tightly. “That is the perfect plan,” I say,
I nod as I stand up, carrying Sia. “Yes, deep down, I feel that this will help. We are werewolves,
I nod. I told them a little about Valerie when they asked where I went, and both had been
asked many questions. They may be three years
in my new office, one floor up, at the Toussaint Headquarters, and he has just placed a file down in front of me. I
cock my brow. “I don’t want to lose focus on what I am doing, Father. I have come so far, and I plan
push aside the file and cross my legs as I look across at him. He’s agitated, almost as if he just
ask, frowning slightly. “No, aside from someone else stepping in on the Zero project, there’s a high chance we might lose that deal.” He grunts. “If we had Atticus’s backup, I think we could
him for
worry, I’m flying out there for the meeting and I’m extremely confident I’ll get the deal. What company has joined
Why would he do
with my mind again,
why I don’t think you should go.
worked on this project for so long, I will not let anyone take it from me, not you Dad, or Sebastian. If he wants to compete for it, then I’m up for the competition, but
only grown over the past years. Whilst he came to accept.
might pull something. I don’t want you going alone. I will come with you.” Dad
shake my head. “No. You need
too and mind them. I think the trip will do them good too and Sia can enjoy the fresh air.” Dad suggests, sounding uncomfortable
head, trying to think I dislike long trips and knowing that my babies are near would be good. “And will your wife be alright with that?” I ask
“She doesn’t “Security-”
very best for my grandchildren. No one and I mean no one will touch those children, here or abroad.” He says firmly.
and I won’t
“Or perhaps Atticus-”
Atticus if it has to be someone. Besides, I don’t think it’s smart for me to go with him when the rumours are already spread all over the
Atticus. at the party, a blurred image at the fountain, me and him
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