Of everyone, she had been the only one with mixed feelings about the outcome. She had been so prepared to meet Papa Raf that it was as if it had been stolen from her. But she had kept busy, and I thought it was really helping her. Both Rayhan and I had told her to talk to us when she felt down, and I planned to keep on top of it, too. I would make sure she didn’t feel lonely, and I had talked to her about calming sleeping spells for night-time as I knew that was when she felt the loneliest. She had said she would have a think about it.
Her job as the head warrior was something everyone was excited about. The Ahmar Qamar Pack fighting style was one of the best, and the fact that Mama Mari was the last remaining member who was trained in it was something that Rayhan said was something to think about. How she needed to pass it on, and although she had said that she would teach it to her grandchildren, she had also agreed to train the pack. The previous Luna was respected, and everyone worked hard to do their best, and on top of that, they knew that Rayhan wouldn’t stand for any disrespect towards his mother. They were all doing well and working hard. Mama Mari said that when Ahren turned three, she would start training him, too, as she had started learning from the age of three herself.
It had been a few weeks since everything had returned to normal. I had grown up being tortured and abused, but the pain that I had felt under that curse… it had been worse than anything I had ever gone through. The fear of not knowing if I’d make it back to my mate and children… that fear I had tried to hide as I tried to stay strong in my weakest state for Rayhan, who had remained strong trying to find the solution that we needed.
Once you had a family, the fear of death was different. You not only lived for yourself but for your family,too. As for Rayhan, he was truly admirable. My perfect Yum Yum…
Somehow this entire thing had made us even closer, and we didn’t want to be apart from one another for long. Rayhan was one of the strongest, smartest, and most caring alphas, so when he told me that he was going to visit the Sangue Pack, it had made me happy. There were so many who were affected by it all that it really was a noble move from him. That was where he was gone currently, along with Kiara and King Burrito. Rayhan had said he’d be back by nightfall, so hopefully soon. I missed him already.
“Si, come here,” I said, holding my arms out to my precious little chocolate chip cookie as she toddled over. Her walking was a lot better now, and she gave me the cutest smile as she came over to me.
“Mommy,” she said, holding my face and kissing it.
“Ahren’s gotten a little naughtier,” Mama Mari said, glancing at Ahren, who was up to no good in the corner. He was currently trying to chip off the paint from the wall.
“Very naughty. I think you all spoiled him,” I replied, smiling.
Mama Mari laughed, lightly shaking her head as she got up and moved him away from the wall.
“I’m home,” Rayhan’s voice called, making my heart skip a beat. I hadn’t even sensed him enter!
I stood up, spinning around to see him leaning against the doorframe. His hands were in his pocket, his leather jacket straining on his muscular arms, and his hair was tied back save a few strands that framed his face looked so hot. I ran over to him, flinging my arms around his neck.
“You’re home,” I whispered before I kissed him. His arms wrapped around me as he pulled me out into the hallway and pushed me up against the wall. “Rayhan…”
“I think this might be a bit much for Mom and the kids,” he whispered sexily, cupping my thigh and lifting it. He pressed it against his waist as he pushed himself against me firmly, making me gasp.
His lips met mine in a sensual, erotic kiss. One hand gripped the back of my neck as he slipped his tongue into my mouth. I sighed softly, feeling the electric sparks rush through my body. This was home, in his arms. He let up after a few moments, letting me get the breath I needed.
“I missed you, Kitten,” he murmured, kissing my neck as his hand ran up my thigh and squeezed my ass before slipping it under my top and grabbing my breast.
“I miss Daddy, too.”
We both froze before I pushed Rayhan away, my cheeks flushing, and his hand slipped out from under my top quicker than lightning. We both looked down at Ahren, who giggled.
“Did you now?” Rayhan asked, flashing me a sexy smirk before he lifted him up, making our little boy giggle. I squeezed his chubby cheek before Rayhan leaned over, kissing me just below my ear. “We’ll continue that later.” I blushed lightly as I looked into those sexy grey eyes.
“Can’t wait,” I said, biting my lip.
A dose of my sexy Yum Yum was something I would always look forward to. We entered the living room, and Rayhan walked over to his mother. Crouching down in front of her, he placed Ahren down and took herhands in his.
“How was training today?” He asked, kissing her hands softly.
“Good, I think I have a good regime set up now. How was your trip, Ya Hayati?” Mama Mari asked, cupping his face.
“It went okay. Better than expected. I hope one day Leo finds it in him to forgive me… one can hope,” he said quietly as I sat down on the other sofa, watching the mother and son. I loved their bond, and I hoped it always remained because she needed him as he needed her. Mama Mari nodded.
“Regardless of if he does or not, you did the right thing. I am proud of you.”
“Thank you,” Rayhan said softly as Mama Mari kissed his forehead.
“Has Raihana messaged or called today?” Mama Mari asked me. I shook my head.
“No, but she will later. She said she and Chris had a few meetings today, but she was definitely going to video-call us.”
“Perfect. I heard Dante told her the gender, but she doesn’t want to do a gender reveal party this time,” Mama Mari said with a smile as Rayhan got up and sat on the sofa beside his mother, and he began playing with Sienna.
“That’s shocking for Ri,” he replied, too amused, kissing Sienna’s cheeks as he picked her up and tickled her.
