Dangerous Desires Novel

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Tia

THREE MONTHS LATER.

I woke up from the bed with my entire body aching. I was going to be due in two weeks, and I couldn’t wait. My bathroom rounds were very frequent now. Luke was sitting on the couch, working on his laptop. As usual, I wanted to brush my teeth before interacting with him.

I went to the toilet to ease myself and brush my teeth. I returned to the room, and Luke was still busy with this computer.

“Good morning, darling?” he greeted me, and I sat on the other couch in the bedroom. He put down his computer and came to kiss me. “What are you doing?” I asked him, and he smiled and kissed my belly.

“Searching for a real vacation home by the beach in Eastwood,” he said, and I raised an eyebrow.

“Have you decided on the names yet, as we discussed?” I asked him, and he had a guilty face that screamed ‘No’.

“Luke,” I complained, and he squatted by my feet to massage them.

“Don’t worry, darling, we will sort that out soon,” he said, and I moved my foot away.

“I do not want it to happen like you named Paul. You did not think of it; you just said the first name that came to your mind. I want this to be special,” I complained, and he took my foot and continued to massage it.

“You choose the names you are most comfortable with. We will discuss and then decide.” He said and stood up. I knew why he got up. It was breakfast time. I wasn’t looking forward to it because Alpha Aesop was always gloomy. Since Stacy left, he hadn’t been himself, and I did not think he would adjust anytime soon.

I have tried to reach Stacy several times, but it seemed she did not want to be contacted. I decided I would try again after breakfast. Hopefully, I can reach her this time. I wanted to tell her to return.

We showered together. I wasn’t thankful for the space in the shower until my belly grew. Luke washed me every day, making me feel over pampered. We played a bit which made us linger in the shower. We left the bathroom to get dressed for breakfast.

Putting on my short-free grown, I grumbled a bit.

“What is the matter, darling?” Luke asked me, and I looked at the door. “I am not looking forward to breakfast,” I said, and he understood why and sighed. “I do not know why she left in the first place. I can’t understand it. It wasn’t like she was a saint either. He had apologised to her, and I know he meant every word he said, ” Luke said, a bit annoyed at Stacy for leaving his father, and I sighed.

“She is hurting, Luke Do you think I would hang around if you treated me the way your father treated Stacy? He was unfair I guess he was confident he was doing her a favour, and she could never leave him, he continued in that fashion,” I said, and he shook his head.

“No Tia, my father is jealous, and Stacy is a beautiful woman. I learned he never let my mother out of his sight either,” He said, and I bored my eyes at him.

“Did he throw your mother out often and humiliate her in public?” I asked him, and he could not answer the question.

“I thought as much Stacy is hurting, and he has to give her time to heal” I pointed out, and he nodded I knew he disagreed with me but avoided arguments because his grandaunt was very good at picking up emotions Amirah and Ummul had moved in with us permanently, and they were a joy to have around. They brought joy to the breakfast lounge and our home. We were all taking sign language classes so we could communicate with her effectively. She was the only reason why I did not avoid breakfast altogether. It is tough to eat with a depressed man that never speaks

“Have you been able to reach Stacy?” He asked me, and I shook my head. I knew it won’t be easy since Caleb, her son, had been unable to reach her. He travelled to Dome two months ago when she opened the foundation, and he did not meet her. She had been MLA since then. It was as if she deliberately blocked out everyone and everything that had to do with Aesop. I could not understand her reason because I knew she loved him dearly

“Olivia is in town. I sent her a message last night, and it was delivered this morning I will call her and find out if she knows how I can reach Stacy. It is established that Stacy isn’t in Dome I hope she hasn’t left the island like your father feared,” I said, and Luke sighed.

Braee, I suppose,” he asked me,

and the Alpha is paying her well for it. She is also training his luna she told me I inspired him.” I said, and he smiled. There was still worry in his eyes, but his smile was genuine.

the right-wing breakfast lounge, where Alpha Aesop was in his pyjamas. His beard was bushy, and his hair was long and unkempt. He was a mess. I doubted he had showered, and it was unhealthy

Caleb and Kimberly There was a gloom in the lounge as if life had been taken away from our home Aesop was usually quiet during breakfast until Stacy stirs some shit up, but now, he was just silent Being an Alpha didn’t help because we could feel his depression The people safe from him were Luke, Caleb and Baby Emma The rest of us were unfortunate I could not take it

the rate he was going, he might lose it. I knew I needed

and went to Luke’s office to make a call. Olivia

going to call you just now, Tia I have good news about Stacy” she said. I was glad she knew the situation’s urgency because she skipped the greetings and

The news was important.

three weeks ago and is trying to

think she will be home

so we can go shopping together.” She replied, and I knew it was

I am very grateful,” I said and hung up with excitement.

breakfast in silence. Kimberly and Caleb were the first to leave. Luke and I left Alpha Aesop in the lounge with aunty Amirah and her mother. He didn’t utter a word to us, and just like always, I knew he would be going back

just got off the phone with Olivia, and she has good news,”

it?”

her now,” I said, seeing the relief in his

can plead his

see her first, then I will call you to bring him,” I said and Took out my

bit worried. “What is the matter, darling?” I asked him, and he sighed. “You are almost due, Tia. I would not want you all by yourself.” He said, and I smiled at him. “I will be fine,” I said, placing my head on his chest and wrapping my arms around him. “I will be going with Bart,” I assured him, and he sighed and wrapped his arms around me. We kissed, and I left. Bart drove me to the address Olivia gave me. The house was small and pretty with a white fence. I left Bart

staring at me, surprised. She looked at my bump and smiled

was happy. We managed to hug, and she offered me a seat in her modest living room. It was very homely and peaceful. Nothing extravagant, plain and simple. I never knew Stacy could settle for something like this. “Tia, how are you? How is

even a call. Kimberly, Caleb, Emma? Why didn’t you reach out?” I asked her,

she said, her smile

to find myself. If I had reached out, I would be tempted to come home.” she said, and I sighed. She looked at me, contemplating speaking. I knew she wanted to

address,” she said, and I

foundation you started in Dome,” I said. She beamed at me and touched

your donations, Tia. Thank you so much.” She said, and there was

she said, and I started

she

so much Tea. I soon picked up that it was used as an ice breaker and not a means

and looked at

to come home, Stacy. He isn’t faring well without you.”

deal with his jealously and his derogatory words. It has just been three months, but I had three months to build my confidence, discover my strengths and love myself. I can’t go back to a one-sided relationship, Tia. I yearn for him, but I can’t put myself through that again. You are lucky because you mean the world to Luke; he loves and respects you. Aesop might think he loves me but has

right now,” I said and moved closer to her. “Why did you come back to Woodclaw City if not for him? It is because you want to know how he is doing and if he has moved on. I will spare you the trouble of asking. He isn’t doing well, Stacy, and he hasn’t moved on. He barely speaks, and he drinks

never left the hospital until the day he brought you home He remained by your side. When he pushed you out of his room, he gave them an order at the gate not to let you out. We must be honest, Stacy. Your secrets and past were shocking and quite unsettling, it takes a lot of love for anyone to move past the things you hid and did Please, come home. Do not leave him damaged. Both of you clearly love each other There is nothing you want to do that you won’t be able to do there. List

the man you love. Please, Stacy.” I

him, then make your decision,” I said

here, Tia,” she