1. 70. An unexpected gift 

***Natalia**

Agnes runs away as soon as Tylen and Zane leave, slamming the door to her room shut behind her with a loud bang before any of us can ask what just happened

Uh oh, mommy,Kota whispers. Eggness is sad. Why is she sad?” 

I dont know, Kota,I murmur, kissing his forehead and inhaling the scent of his hair to calm my racing heart. I dont know.” 

Rionna clears her throat, reminding me that we are not alone in the room and she smiles sheepishly when I look up at her

I should get going,” she whispers quietly, holding a thick envelope in her hands. Goodnight

C

I hear the sob in her throat and hold out my hand to her

Are you alright?I ask, Rionna struggling to hold her smile. Im fine,She whispers, turning to hide her face

Knowing she is trying to be strong and we currently only have each other to lean on, I gently rest my hand on her shoulder to offer her support

Are you alright?I repeat, the tears that shes been holding back finally rolling down her cheeks

She shakes her head and covers her eyes with her hands

Mommy, why is Nona sad?Kota asks, Rionna chuckling despite the tears clinging to her eyes

Kota, my love, can you go to my room and bring me a washcloth for Nona?I ask, setting Kota down. Theyre in the dresser.” 

He nods his head gingerly and stomps away, whispering cloth for Nonato himself

I sit down on the sofa, patting the seat next to me for Rionna. She heaves a heavy sigh, her fingers fumbling with the envelope in her hands

Toran asked me for a divorce,Rionna whispers, my heart sinking to my stomach for her.He sent me the papers with Tylen“ 

She pauses for a moment, her anger breaking through and she throws the envelope across the room, several pages spilling out

The coward didnt even have the decency to say it to my face that he no longer loves me,Rionna whimpers into her hands. He lied to me about Zane and hes involved him in this war and now this!She cries angrily, looking up from her hands. And you want to know the sick part?A weak smile spreads across her cheeks. I still love him.” 

The hurt in her voice is all too familiar to me and I give her hand a tight squeeze to let her know Im here for her

I still loved Christian after I divorced him,I whisper as Rionna wipes her tears. I remember hating myself for still having feelings for him.” 

I was unaware you were divorced,Rionna sighs

Two very long years of marriage,I shrug. It seems like a distant memory now that I think about it. But my circumstances were different.” 

How so?” 

My husband slept with my sister,I laugh bitterly. I was a few weeks pregnant when I found out.” 

says with a sad smile.

giving her hand another squeeze. “It was for the best. I didn‘t realize how unhappy I was with him or how much I had given up of myself to be his wife until I walked away. Zane and Grayson changed everything. I‘ve felt more love

between us but we have love... or so I thought,” Rionna sighs. “I could tell he was broken inside when I first woke up in the hospital room,” she says with a soft smile. “He was looking out the window watching Tylen practice his fighting stances out on the hospital lawn. I didn‘t know who he was but I knew he was as lost as I was... so thought perhaps we could help each other find what we

know what he did to you?” I ask, wondering how she could

Toran brought it up every chance he got whenever he felt I was getting too close. He was very determined to push me away and never love again.” She stares down at the divorce papers littering the floor. “I guess he got what he wanted.” Anger suddenly laces her voice again and she stands on her feet. “I hate him!” she

***

he comes closer, I notice something else is tucked under his

what‘s that under your arm?” I ask, my eyes widening

he tucked in his armpit. “It has babies, Mommy. See?” He asks, pointing to the ballsack

way!! S****m internally much

laughter while I curse Celina for gifting it to me in

at the mall with the girls. “Here, I got you this,” she added, handing me a gift box

the next time I see her)” I mutter, completely mortified as

play with it!” Kota shouts, running away out of reach.

me that!” I snap, Kota shaking his head and running into the hall. I chase after

I‘m about to catch him by the front door, a portal opens directly in front of me and almost crash into the

Kota cries, shaking the dildo

flush bright red as she looks at the

horsey in the

groaning mid laugh. Behind me, I hear Rionna‘s footsteps approach

Goddess help me, I sigh, finally capturing Kota and taking the toy from him.

to himself. The Queen clears her throat and I hide the dildo and my hands behind my back.

the airport,” Aurora smiles awkwardly. “T‘ll

the earth would swallow

Rosalie and Carter are staying behind to watch over River Moon and Celina will be handling Kingdom affairs,” she explains. “I’ve tightened security around River Moon so you should be perfectly safe

my fears lie with Zane‘s safety.

me,” Aurora adds, pulling

the Queen, her raw power difficult to ignore. As I stand upright, I examine the medallion carefully. There is a sun

power of whoever wears it, keeping them safe from any wolf who wants to do them harm. As an Ivory wolf, it also helps me connect with my sister and Moon Goddess in

reply, confused as to why the Queen was

Kota mean the world to Zane,” Aurora continues. “So he‘s asked that I give this to Kota to protect him while Zane and I

that?” Rionna asks, fresh tears gathering

stands sometimes,” Aurora says, turning to leave. “But Toran cares in his own way. I‘m sure you know that more than anyone,” the Queen whispers over her shoulder and smiles

heel, Rionna and turning to look at Kota lying on the floor entertaining himself

dildo in the closet in the hall before crouching down on all fours and

head and refuses to speak

wiggling his toes until he finally gives

wanted to play with the worm,” he huffs, using his own sock to wipe the

and wrapped up in my arms. “I have

work, I think in shock. But he‘ll be

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