Moments to Cherish
Kiara
My mind felt free despite the sheer weight of everything that had happened. Everything I had forgotten returned to me, new memories and old. I would cherish them all.
Meeting the kids, Delsanra, and, of course, everyone else with my memories back was special.
I truly felt like I had missed them. Although they were around, with my memory back, it just felt so much better.
I was relieved that Alejandro had managed to convince me because if I had not trusted him or pushed the kids away, I would never have forgiven myself.
Dante, Delsanra, and I had all just showered and gotten dressed, whilst Raven had gone to get us something to eat.
We heard that everyone was on their way back, and although the kids were ready for bed, no one was sleepy.
The excitement and relief of the battle being won had pumped everyone’s adrenaline.
Dad had just said he wanted to have a word with me. I wondered if everything was okay. Eating quickly, I left the room with him, allowing him to lead the way into one of the less-used living rooms.
“Is everything okay?” I asked the moment we were in a room alone. He gave me one of his half-smile, half-smirks before cupping my face and kissing my forehead.
“It is. Everything is,” he said quietly before hugging me tightly. “I’m just glad you’re alright.” I smiled softly, wrapping my arms around his waist.
“I love you, Dad.”
“Love you, too, cutie patootie,” he said quietly, making my heart thump as I pulled back, unable to stop the huge smile that crossed my face at the mention of my old nickname.
“You haven’t called me that since I was a child,” I said, trying not to get teary.
“No matter how old you get, you’re still my little angel.” My eyes filled with tears, and I hugged him again.
“You’re right. I always will be, just as you will always be my dad. My first protector,” I whispered. He stroked my damp hair.
“Always,” he promised softly.
We stayed silent for a moment before I slowly moved back from the warmth of his embrace.
“As much as I loved a trip down memory lane, I’m sure there was something more you wanted to talk to me about, right?” I asked, trying not to worry. He nodded.
“There was, actually. Ready to hear it?” I nodded as he gave me a smile, cupping my face.
“You’re pregnant.” I stared into his cerulean eyes, letting his words sink in.
“I… what… How?” I placed a hand to my forehead, shocked at the news. This was as unplanned as Dante had been.
“Three kids later, I’m sure you know exactly how,” Dad remarked, crossing his arms. I blushed before placing a hand on my stomach, my heart beating as a new wave of emotions rushed through me. Excitement, nervousness, and happiness.
“Are you sure I am?” I whispered.
“The doctor did a scan to confirm it, too. It’s still early, though.
” Dad explained, going on to quickly fill me in on how the Djinn was still able to struggle against my sedated state.
He had been drawing on my baby’s energy.
Just the thought of that made a flash of worry for my child rush through me. Thank the Goddess he was gone.
“And Alejandro doesn’t know, does he?” I asked softly.
“No, he doesn’t. We only found out today. Only the doctor, Serena, Raven, myself, and a few guards who have been given orders not to speak of it know,” Dad replied. My heart skipped a beat, and I blushed, remembering how much sex we’d had. Not that we always didn’t, but…
I bit my lip, pressing my hand gently on my stomach.
“I can’t wait to tell him. He likes me pregnant…” I trailed off, blushing when Dad raised an eyebrow with an amused smirk on his face.
“I’m glad he takes care of you. Back then, I never expected him to be your mate, and when he proved he cared for you, I was content.
I didn’t think there was anything that would make me approve even more of him.
Yet with every passing year, he has shown he is the ideal mate, father, alpha, and king.
My girl deserved the best, and she got it.
” I smiled, my heart warming at his words.
“I couldn’t agree more… he may not be perfect to others, but he’s perfect for me.” Dad gave a small nod, and I smiled. He may not admit it, but he and Alejandro also had a good bond.
“They’re back! They’re back! They’re here!” I heard Azura’s shout, my heart pounding at the return of my king.
“Fuck, thank the Goddess,” Dad breathed a sigh of relief, and I knew he was as impatient as I was to meet Mom.
He opened the door, letting me step out first. I smoothed the black top I was wearing with black sweatpants, my heart thudding with nerves as if it was the first time I was seeing him. Azura was the first one out the door, running out into the night in her sky-blue pyjamas.
The mansion gardens were lit brightly, something especially in place for me, just like the rest of the pack.
“Mama!” She shouted, jumping up into Mom’s arms.
“Baby!” Mom replied, hugging her tightly. I smiled at them, my eyes searching for my king.
“Del?” Rayhan whispered, looking past me, and I realised Delsanra had stepped outside.
She ran past me and straight into his awaiting arms. He lifted her up, spinning her around before kissing her like there was no tomorrow.
A perfect couple, one who had been put through so much…
Thank you, Selene, for uniting them once again.
She was crying softly as he stroked her hair, whispering sweet words into her ear and promises that I knew he would always keep.
Dad walked over to Mom, hugging her tightly before he kissed her hard, but I was somehow rooted to my spot. The quintuplets came running out to Liam, and he crouched down as he gathered them all up in his arms, kissing them. Raven paused, giving me a hug, before she ran to Liam.
And that’s when I saw him. He towered over the rest as he came into view.
He was in a clean pair of grey sweatpants, his god-like body on full display, igniting that pleasure that only he could deep within me.
His dark eyes flashed red, glowing as they locked with mine before he walked through the crowd swiftly, and then he was before me.
His sexy dark eyes held a thousand emotions.
He threaded one hand into my hair, the other cupping my neck and face, making a flurry of sparks course through me.
My heart was pounding, and my eyes were fixed on my king.
“I fucking missed you, Amore Mio…”
“I missed you, too, my king,” I whispered, cupping his face. I pulled him down, locking my arms around his neck.
His lips met mine in a powerful hungry kiss, one arm snaking around my waist and the other supporting the back of my head as he kissed me so deeply I felt giddy.
Sparks, emotions, and pleasure created the perfect magic that only Alejandro could inflict me with.
The taste of his mouth… his scent… it was heaven on earth for me.
He was my everything. I hugged him tightly as he slipped his tongue into my mouth, and my eyes fluttered shut.
I bit back my moan, simply sighing in pleasure.
I could feel every inch of his body against mine, every ridge, every muscle…
My Alejandro.
My mate.
My king.
My all.
We broke apart when I gasped for air, and he forced himself back, both of us very aware of the semi-hard-on he was sporting. My eyes dipped down, and I smiled seductively. I loved him in grey sweatpants, and right then…. Goddess…
“Do you remember everything again?” He asked me, concern clear in those eyes as he took hold of my chin and rubbed his thumb along my lips. I flicked it with my tongue, making his eyes flash.
Keep at it, and I will fuck you right here, he warned me through the link. I smiled slightly at the thought, and it made my core knot before I looked up into his eyes again.
“I do. Everything… when you saved my life outside the cinema, the time in the doctor’s office…
the first time you told me you loved me…
when you asked me to marry you…” My heart was thumping.
I knew right then everyone was around… but I wanted to tell him.
“The time you asked me if I wanted to be a mama? Remember?” He smirked cockily, despite the relief I saw in his eyes.
“Yeah, I fucking do.”
“Well, then... tell me, my sexy beast, what do you think of pups?” I asked, trying to hide my smile as I blinked up at him innocently.
He glanced sideways at where Skyla and Kataleya were standing with Mom and Dad. Rayhan had his arm around Dante’s shoulders, although most eyes were on us. Ahren, Sienna… Tatum, all were present as Maria hugged and kissed them.
“Pups… yeah, they are weird as fuck, but they’re not bad,” he said, making me smile.
“Hmm… so… want to be a papa again?” He looked surprised. Something that was pretty rare for Alejandro. I heard Leo scoff, “A dad at that age? Is his dick still even functioning?”
Okay, so everyone’s attention was on us. Alejandro glared at him as Azura looked between us suspiciously.
“Trust me. It works way better than yours ever will.”
“Boys! There are children here,” Maria scolded.
“And this is why you’re needed,” Marcel remarked. Maria smiled sadly and gave a small nod, looking down at Sienna in her arms. A few of the others laughed, and I could feel Dad’s, Raven’s, and Serena’s eyes on me. Alejandro looked back at me, raising an eyebrow.
“Didn’t you say we were done? Even though you know I like you pregnant,” he said, winking at me suggestively.
“Good, because I am pregnant,” I said, once again surprising him.
“What?” Dante asked, shocked. I looked between him and his father as a few gasps filled the air, and then silence filled the garden. Okay, no one was expecting that.
“Oh, Goddess, not another Rossi,” Azura exclaimed dramatically, placing the back of her hand against her forehead before she fell flat on her back, pretending to faint.
“A baby, Mama?” Kataleya asked, her eyes sparkling.