A Treasure
Delsanra
“Smile, Mama Mari,” I said, giving her a hug.
“I am smiling,” she replied, giving me a small smile.
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 her hands 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.
“She may just be growing out of her partying stage,” Mama Mari said with a small laugh.
“I doubt Ri will ever grow out of getting attention and being extra,” Rayhan smirked.
“I think she just wants to keep it small this time,” I said, defending my friend.
With everything going on, Raihana had told me she just wanted to keep everything simple and small so she could cherish it with family.
However, she promised to tell me the gender as today she had an official scan.
Although she had complete faith in Dante, she wanted to have the scan to confirm it before she announced it.
“Well, she had a scan today,” I added, as Rayhan raised an eyebrow.
“Really? She never said,” Mama Mari exclaimed with surprise. I shrugged sheepishly.
“I think it may have been a secret?” Mama Mari let out a small laugh.
“You girls can never keep anything from one another.” No, we couldn’t.
I smiled as my eyes met Rayhan, who was watching me with such an intense look that my heart felt all fluttery. We had truly come so far, and I wouldn’t change anything for the world.
Sienna was tugging on her father’s necklaces. Ahren came over to me and sat beside me, playing with a toy. I ran my fingers through his hair, feeling content.
My perfect family.
Raihana
I watched Chris sit back as he discussed the new building plans to extend the pack territory. He looked incredibly sexy as he talked to the men. We were in the city, and the businessmen were human.
“Of course, that sounds great, Mr Somers,” one of the men said as I ran my hand up Chris’s thigh, now that the important part was done.
“Perfect, so what do you think Mrs Somers?” Chris asked me, raising an eyebrow. I smiled slightly, my hand dangerously close to his manhood.
“I think it all sounds great,” I replied before I leaned over and kissed his lips softly.
So proud of you.
I really was. There had been a time he’d had to prove how capable he was, and he did it effortlessly.
Chris was an excellent alpha, and when it came to doing the job, he was an entirely different person.
Focused, serious, and so damn sexy. I was tempted to see if we could get the conference room to ourselves so I could have him take me right then.
He looked at me as if he knew exactly what was going through my mind.
“Well, if that is all, we will take our leave,” he said, standing up and giving me his hand. I took it and stood up as the men stood up politely.
“Thank you once again, Mr and Mrs Somers.”
Bidding farewell, we left the room and entered the elevator. We were on one of the top floors, and I pressed the button for the ground floor.
“So… what did you have in mind?” Chris smirked suggestively, backing me into a corner.
“In here? There’s a camera right behind you…” I whispered.
“Hmm, cover it. I think I have just over a minute to make you come. Challenge accepted,” he said, pushing me into the corner. His body shielded me from the camera, which I had misted over just as he pulled my skirt up, slipped his hand into my panties, and his lips met mine…
He had succeeded in making me come, and we had left that elevator with my legs feeling like jelly but thoroughly satisfied. We spent another twenty minutes getting hot and steamy in the car before we finally returned home.