Hiding the Alpha’s Heir

“Well?” Mother tilted Her head, looking at me intently. “Is it a deal?”

I bit my lower lip. “I am… not sure yet, Mother…”

I hated the feeling that Desmond would be matched with another woman as his mate. Even though I sometimes wanted to get rid of our mate bond, I didn’t have the heart to ruin it.

My heart still belonged to that man who was my cinnamon.

“Alright. I am certain that you do not like it.” She chuckled. She looked so amused which earned me a frown. “My, my… Don’t sulk, darling.”

“You always like to tease us, Mother…” Even so, I was still grateful that She was with us.

“Hmm?” I closed my eyes for a while when Mother tapped my nose. “When you return to his pack, always wear your necklace, Sicilia. Alright?”

I mindlessly touched the galaxy moon necklace I was wearing. “I didn’t intend to remove this, Mother. I cherish this because you have given this to me.” I softened and purred.

Mother softened as well. “Very well. That is good to hear.” She caressed my hair. “Also, my grandson is quite stubborn. He is acting on his accord again.” She chuckled. She was referring to Sander.

“What did he do?” I creased my forehead before I waved my hand in the mirror lake. The water rippled and showed my son who was at his desk, writing on parchment. “Is he… writing a letter?”

“This is not the only time he did that.” Mother grinned. “Well… Let’s say… For the past two years, he has been secretly sending a letter to update him?”

I sighed. “I told him not to communicate with his father.” I massaged my temple. “Yet.” Looking at Sander, I read that he was thrilled to inform Desmond that we could go home. “I must tell him that it must be surprising. But whatever. Mother, I shall return now.”

Mother nodded. “Of course, dearest.” She waved Her hand. “Visit here again on Iseldis’ birthday.”

“I will!” I beamed and opened the portal to the mundane world-to Sander’s chamber.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

I went behind Sander and leaned forward, seeing that he was finished writing. “Hmm… So, you have been secretly writing to your Papa, son.”

Sander gasped and turned his head behind him. “M-Mama…” He stood up and hid the letter behind him.

I arched my eyebrow. “Your grandma told me that you have been secretly writing with him for the past two years. Is that true?” I crossed my arms over my chest.

I wanted to know if my son was going to tell the truth, this time or remained silent. I didn’t know that he had been doing that ever since.

Now, I knew why Sander was more enthralled when reading his letter… He had been communicating with his father ever since we went abroad.

Sander, who grew more of looking like a younger version of Desmond but his hair was mine, looked away. He nodded afterward. “Yes, Mama.” Then he bit his lower lip, having the same behavior as mine. “A-Are you mad? Is… Is Grandma mad, too?” he asked in a dejected tone.

Sander already met Mother. He couldn’t believe that the Moon Goddess was my mother and that I had the blood of a deity. My father already told me who my mother was but I did not want to believe it actually. He did not even tell me that my other name as a spirit goddess was Sicilia and that I was the Goddess of Fertility.

I couldn’t believe it when Rachelle explained to me why I was infertile for the past five years. It was because there was a disadvantage to being the Goddess of Fertility. But Mother said that I was not used to controlling my ability, which was that I had become an infertile one.

If my father had only briefed me that I had abilities before when Mother bestowed me to my father, I could have avoided being in that situation. My mother said that I could be fertile and blessed everyone whenever I wanted to.

“She is amused actually.” I just rolled my eyes before I decided to pinch his cheek. “Go and send it to your Papa. We are going back to the Sowinski Kingdom soon.”

Sander’s face brightened up. “Really?” I nodded. “Yes! Thank you, Mama!” He hugged my waist before he decided to run so he could storm out of his chamber.

I happened to meet Rachelle in the hallway when I was sauntering to the Luna Queen’s Garden. “Have you spoken to Mother, Sicilia?”

I nodded. “Yes. I think I am ready to face Desmond already, sister.”

Rachelle smiled before she hugged me. “That is good to hear, sister!” she beamed. “You deserve happiness and I am certain that Desmond would not dare to hurt you again.” Then she placed her hands on my shoulders. “Well, perhaps, I might have a new niece or nephew if that happens?”

I shot her a glare. “That is not going to happen again.” I hope so.

“Well… We are not certain about that,” she said teasingly. I just rolled my eyes which earned her a chuckle.

One week after, we disembarked from the royal palace and went to the celestial realm since it would be easier to travel there in a short period rather than we had to ride in a carriage. We arrived at the Euthoria Citadel, which was a castle where my third older sister, Novalie, and her mate and my brother-in-law who was also the fifth prince of the Sowinski Kingdom, Prince Atticus, reside.

“You are here, Seraphina!” Novalie exclaimed with glee and greeted me with a hug. “And my nephew and niece are also here!” She couldn’t hide her excitement as she rained kisses on Sander and Saoirse.

“Auntie…” Sander giggled. Even Saoirse giggled.

I looked at my brother-in-law, Atticus. I curtsied before him. “Greetings, Your Highness, Prince Atticus.”

He frowned. “Please, Seraphina. We are already relatives. Atticus is fine.”

I nodded. “Alright, Atticus.”

“Uncle Atticus!” Sander beamed as Atticus lifted him in his arms.

“Oh, oh. You have grown so much from the last time I see you, Sander. You look so much like Marquis Verlice. Right, my goddess?” He glanced at Novalie who was smiling from ear to ear.

“Indeed.” She looked at me. “Go inside first and take a rest for a moment, Sander.” Sander nodded, excited as he was guided by one of their servants. “Mother and Rachelle informed me about your departure from the Waevalon Kingdom. So, it means that you are going to see Marquis Verlice now, huh?” There was a teasing tone when she nudged her elbow at me when she bestowed Saoirse to Atticus when my daughter wanted to get carried by him. “Well, you know… Just apply what I taught you, Ragriel, Iseldis, and Grizel on how to make a man behave under your palms.” She wriggled her eyebrows. “It works on Frederick.” She grinned at Atticus. “Right, darling?”

Novalie used to call my brother-in-law by his second name, Frederick. Every time she would call him his second name or the endearment to him, Atticus would easily melt like ice.

Atticus chuckled. “Uh… Yes, my goddess.” He winked at her causing Novalie to giggle.

“Shut up, Sister Noblete.” I rolled my eyes.

We stayed in their castle for a few hours as we both caught up with each other. I had a great time with my third older sister. While we were having some tea and my pups were being entertained by their servants, I placed my hand on Novalie’s stomach when she experienced that she was infertile.

They had been planning to conceive a pup soon but right now, they were enjoying their married life first.

Iseldis already healed her infertile state but there was no assurance if she could really conceive a pup or not. I had suggested beforehand that I should bless her. Nonetheless, Mother said that it was not the right time.

“Allow me to bless you, too, hmm?” I looked at both of them.

“Please do,” they said in unison as they smiled at each other. They knew my ability so they trusted me.

Taking a deep breath, I focused my eyes on her flat stomach that was covered by her dress and her corset before I started uttering the words to execute my ability as the Goddess of Fertility. Even though we were spirit goddesses, there were still limits on our abilities.

Each of us had our own roles as the spirit goddess so we must fulfill them properly. We do have different roles and our ways of living were the same as what it means as spirit goddess’s roles.

“I, Sicilia, the fourth daughter of the Moon Goddess, am the Goddess of Fertility who must bless this woman named Noblete and her womb so she can begin to conceive a pup soon that she and Atticus Frederick de Carteret would cherish the most.”

As soon as I finished the words, I could feel jolts of sensation flowing from me to Novalie’s stomach. I could feel that there was hot air passing behind my nape and both of us shivered in delight. She gasped as our eyes met.

“Did you feel something?” I asked her as I was finished blessing her womb.

“Yes!” she exclaimed and held my hand. “Thank you, sister!” We both hugged each other after that.

After staying there, Atticus dispatched their royal carriage so we could go there to the Rising Diamond pack. While we were on our journey, I couldn’t stop my heart from pumping so wildly in my chest. I wondered what Desmond would be his reaction when he would meet us.

I had countless what-ifs in my mind while I was holding my daughter in my arms and Sander was sleeping in my lap.

Would he get mad because I decided to abscond from him and did not work things with him? Would he do the same actions that he did two years ago by taking away my decision to decide for our pups?

I slightly shook my head. I must not doubt my mother’s words. My mother’s words were absolute. I must trust Her judgment. She was the Moon Goddess after all. Her will must be followed.

I felt like a coward. I always needed to run away when things were overwhelming for me.

I wondered how I would interact with Desmond once we saw each other. I hope my wolf would not dare to play with me.

The carriage halted when we arrived at the gates of the Rising Diamond pack. My eyes widened upon seeing that it was already opened and Desmond’s pack members gathered in the same place, making an aisle.

“We have arrived, Lady Beryl,” the royal coachman said politely.

One of the royal knights opened the carriage door for us. Sander couldn’t contain his excitement as he glanced at his sister.

“We are going to see Papa, Saoirse.” Sander beamed more as he hopped down from the carriage. “Papa!”

“Hold on, Sander.” I thanked the royal knight who helped me to mount down from the carriage. As soon as I got down, I stiffened when I got to smell the familiar scent of citrus, orange, and cedarwood. The scent itself was enough to freeze my whole being.

What made it worse was my wolf was jumping in joy as well as my stomach skyrocketed upon seeing the love of my life who I needed to leave for the second time around.

Desmond started shedding tears as soon as he saw us. With that, I could tell that he has never forgotten me-us and his eyes were full of love just like the time when I accepted our mate bond.

I couldn’t see the anger that I was expecting as he halted in front of us.

“You are all here…” His voice croaked as his amber eyes lingered on Saoirse and me while Sander was in his arms.

I stiffened when all of a sudden, Desmond hugged all of us as he started wailing in tears, muttering ‘welcome back’ repeatedly. At that moment, I couldn’t help the tears falling from my eyes as I hugged him back.

Oh, cinnamon… You must have suffered a lot, didn’t you?