I held Lilac by her shoulders, and she leaned into me. I was two inches taller than me, so it was comfortable.
" Lilac, Lilac, I- That woman, whatever she told you. I love you so much," he was agitated. He couldn't even formulate coherent sentences.
Lilac was just speechless, so I did the best thing I could do for my girl, unleash on her behalf.
" You love her enough to get another woman pregnant on her," I scoffed. " Jace. If you loved her, you wouldn't have been fucking that woman,"
" It was a fucking mistake," he barked, desperate. I shook my head,
" A mistake! Let me guess you were walking along the side street, and your dick fell into her pussy, and since it was already in, you thrust, to fucking make a baby! No, it wasn't a mistake, you were aware of your actions!" I said in two breaths. I was angry at Jace. All this anxiety was making me anxious as I was reminded of what happened to me. I glanced at Ellis, and his face was wounded. He had no right to act hurt, I should be hurt, I was the one who was denied a mate by the moon goddess, and the man I loved for ten years was blessed with one.
" Love, maybe we should-" Ellis started, but I interrupted him.
" No! A mistake is when you do it only once. Even that is unacceptable. Lilac would never do that to you! Ever, because it's always the men that cheat!"
I needed to calm down. I took deep breaths and held Lilac closer in my arms. There was quietness for a moment when Jace spoke,
" I'm so sorry. I fucked up, and I regretted it the first time it happened. I was in a bad place that time after the miscarriage, but I don't want to make excuses," he stepped forward, and following Lilac's actions, I moved back.
" I love you so much. I hope you can forgive me. I want to marry you, and be with you for the rest of my life," Jace said. Lilac scoffed and crossed her arms against her chest.
" What the fuck do you take me for?" Lilac spoke up," That you'd bring up marriage, and I'd jump back into your arms. No, it's not happening," she declared. She was getting her strength. I moved away, giving her space. She nodded once, and I took it as a sign to leave. I nodded at her for strength, and Ellis touched her shoulder before following me. We went to a salon, and I stood against the glass, watching the forest. I stiffened when Ellis stood beside me. A manly scent emanated from him, and I couldn't help but inhale it. My inner lycan purred. I glanced at him, and our gazes locked. He opened his mouth.
" Love," he called to me gently.
" Hmm?"
" Are you alright?" his question caught me off guard.
" I'm alright. I just lost my cool back there," I told him, feeling red now.
" I understand. I don't know if I should say this but Charlotte and I only slept together the day we met," I narrowed my eyes on him before I snapped them away to the beautiful scenery. I vividly remember Charlotte telling me they'd slept together after he left my place.
' The bitch lied!' growled Vee. Se fucking lied to me. I felt emotions swirl in me.
" I don't care. Why are you telling me this?" I asked. He exhaled.
" I don't know, Love. Just in case you thought we did it again the following days," he said.
" Thank you for telling me," I said. Our eyes locked again, and he smiled.
" What's that smile?" I asked.
" Your eyes smiled at me first," he said warmly.
" No, they didn't," I refuted. My fingers involuntarily went to touch the end of my hair. I don't know what to do or say now. Why was he giving me that look? It screamed, I love you, and I want you. I could hear the thunder in my chest.
" Mommy?" I turned around to see my son enter the room, thanking the goddess he walked in when he did. Solara followed after him.
" Daddy! You're here!" They all ran to him like they were going to open presents on a Christmas morning. Ellis carried them and kissed each one of them. I was smiling as I felt a sense of calmness wash over me as I watched their interaction. I got my phone and captured a few pictures of them.
" Why are you here? There's no school today," Cayden said.
" I know. I'm here to see you guys," Ellis smiled at him.
" Breakfast is no, no, no, Daddy," Solara giggled, shaking her head. Ellis kissed her jaw, and she threw her head back.
" It tickles, Daddy."
" I'll make breakfast," I said and went to the kitchen. Ellis followed me, still carrying our children.
" You can cook now?" he asked, putting them on the large counter.
" Of course. I could always cook. CC taught me, remember?" I glanced back at him. I went to the refrigerator and got bacon and eggs.
" Well, you didn't cook the most delicious food for me," he said.
" Well, I was your girlfriend, not your wife," I retorted, cracking the eggs in a bowl, and putting them on the pan.
" Wow," he murmured.
"You and Mummy are not married?" Solara frowned. Oh boy.
" No," I answered when Ellis didn't.
" But why?" she started to look sad, " And how are we here if you are not married? My best friend, Cia, said mommy and daddy need to be married to have a baby," she said, looking between us.
" Are we adopted?" Cayden looked mortified.
" No!" Ellis and I said at once.
" Look, I wanted to marry your mommy so badly, but I did something awful, and she was angry at me and went away. I deserved it," he said, taking all the blame. I didn't avert my gaze when he looked at me this time.
" Do you still want to marry, Mommy?" Solara asked, and my heart started to pound in my chest.