“Please?” I asked, making him roll his eyes. He may act like he didn’t have a soft spot for me, but he still did.
It had been months since we had that conversation, and I was glad to see that the small crush he had on me was fading away. His words were still in my mind,
“It’s time I let you go. I know you are Rayhan’s mate, and you always will be. I promised him that I would stop pursuing you. Let’s be friends?”
He had been nine at the time, but he had acted so much older. Dante was older than his age in many ways, yet his little crush on me had been one of the most innocent and childish things he had. He seemed to have matured even more since. We still had our bond, one that had become even stronger.
He sauntered over, shoving his hands into his pockets as he posed for the picture.
“Oh, look… I’m taller than you now,” he smirked as I looked down at my heels, not missing how he smirked at Rayhan.
“Well, something tells me you will be taller than your dad, who is huge as it is,” Raihana said as Dante put his arms around us, posing for the picture. I could feel Rayhan watching us and, glancing over at him, flashed him a smile. I guess his trying to annoy him wouldn’t go away completely!
“Uncle, picture!” Raihana shouted as Dante and I took the chance to sneak away.
Rayhan had gone over to Ahren and was helping him unwrap a lollipop. I smiled as I ruffled Ahren’s hair. He ran off, and I locked my arms around Rayhan’s neck.
“With those poses and this dress, I think you could put on one hell of a show tonight,” he said, gripping my hips as his nose brushed mine. My heart pounded as I stared up at him slightly coyly, despite the seductive smile on my lips.
“I think I can do that,” I whispered before our lips met in a sizzling kiss.
I had nothing, and then he gave me everything. He moved the world for me. He was my king, my god, my destined alpha, one who would always be mine…
Raihana
I had justtaken countless pictures of all the kids. Only the youngest four weren’t there, but I had gotten lots of pictures of them earlier. I looked up at the moon and slipped my phone into my purse. It was almost time… another hour left until the beginning of a new year…
A strong pair of arms wrapped around me, and I smiled, leaning into Chris’ arms as he passed me a glass.
“So, any New Year’s resolutions?” He asked, sipping his wine.
“None at all, but I have a wish,” I said, looking up at my handsome mate.
“Yeah? What exactly would that be, princess, considering you have the world at your feet?” I smiled.
“Of course I do, but the best part is I have you. My wish is for everything to always remain like this. Peaceful, happy, and perfect.”
“Aiy to that.” He raised his drink before kissing my neck as he admired me. “And to love, to us, and to lots of sex.” I smirked.
“Oh, absolutely,” I replied, raising my own glass. We clinked them before taking a sip.
Life was perfect. Even if everyone we loved wasn’t still here, they would never be forgotten.
Chris kissed me, and I let myself melt into his touch, feeling the sparks storm through me welcomingly.
Wait! I needed to take a selfie of this moment!
Maria
I smiled asAlejandro gave me a tight hug.
“I like your dress, Mama Mari,” Kataleya said, stroking the skirt of my dress. I was wearing an Arabian kaftan today. It was a duck egg colour with gold patterns on it.
“Thank you, darling.” I smiled at her. “Nowhere near as beautiful as yours.”
“Thank you! Mama chose it,” she said as Marcel chuckled.
“I think everyone looks amazing tonight,” he added, crossing his arms.
