It was the day we would go to Christina's manor, the Carter family residence. I was anxious and breathed in. I wore a silky red dress that had slits on both sides up to mid-thigh and threw over a cashmere fuzzy red sweater. I wore a pair of cute diamond earrings gifted to me by CC long ago. I put on heels after applying makeup. I looked good, sexy even, but that was not what I was going for today.
I turned on my feet and went downstairs. The twins were dressed nicely.
" Mommy," Cayden smiled at me. I kissed his hair and smiled.
" You look nervous, Mummy," Solara said. I exchanged a glance with Luis, he'll be joining us. He didn't want to, but I needed him for emotional support.
" Ready?" he asked. I nodded, and we went to the limo. Once in, Luis opened a bottle of Chateau Lafite. I hated drinking in front of the kids and never did, though, in this situation, I was going to. I took a glass from Luis' hands and took a sip.
" Are you drinking alcohol?" My son frowned.
" Not really," I said.
We were going deep into the Grey Lycan pack now, and as soon as we entered the gates, we saw lycans in their forms. They were following after the car. Ellis must have sent them to escort us to the manor. I took another gulp of my drink, and my nerves were slowly calming.
' I don't love her... not even a little,' Ellis' words replay in my head again. My heart racing. I was going to see him in less than ten minutes. We reached the manor. The driveway way to the entrance was another three minutes. That's how grand and impressive the property was. Once the car stopped, I inhaled and stepped outside first. The kids followed after Luis and stood beside me. My gaze snapped to the main entrance where a dozen people waited.
' Ellis,' Vee whispered. Ellis' blazing gaze was on mine. He was so handsome. He wore a simple t-shirt that was guilty of showing off his broad shoulders and muscular build, next to him was CC, smiling kindly. She wore an elegant outfit as always. Jace was there too, even though he was smiling softly, his eyes were sad. Melody and Seumo stood close to each other. The rest of the people were servants. I frowned, wondering why Zeyneb wasn't there. She was so cool and a great friend to me.
Before I realized it, Ellis was already in front of us. He smiled, and the kids ran into his arms cheerily. He placed a kiss on them and stepped forward. He gently held my waist and leaned in to kiss my cheek. His lips against my cheek left a warm feeling on my skin, and goosebumps rose. He stared at me deeply, and I felt hypnotized by his mesmerizing grey eyes. I averted my gaze. Ellis extended his hand to Luis, My best friend shook it.
" Thank you for coming, you're welcome," he told us, putting his hands on the kid's shoulders.
" How are you?" he greeted his children. I watched them interact fondly. Ellis turned to us and said,
" Shall we?"
I nodded.
' Love,' I almost jumped when I heard Ellis' mind link. He seemed startled, not expecting him to reach my mind. Ellis glanced back at me.
' How?' I asked.
' I guess coming back has made you reconnect to the pack,' he answered. I joined this pack when I came to stay here, but when I left, the link broke because of the long distance. It was lovely to feel Ellis like this again. We smiled at each other, but it vanished quickly. What was I thinking, seriously? Why do I like feeling this way?
" Oh, my gorgeous, adorable, grandkids," CC's voice snapped me away from my thoughts. She hugged them tightly. Happy tears danced in her eyes. I stepped closer to properly introduce them.
" Kids, this is Christina Carter, Ellis' grandmother, and your great-grandmother," I told them.
" I'm your grandmother," Added CC. They exchanged pleasantries, but I could tell the question they wanted to ask.
" Ask," I smiled at my kids.
" But you're our father's grandmother. Why do you say you're our grandmother too?" Cayden asked.
" Well, CC hates getting old, and I think she'll feel younger this way. Imagine how ancient she'll feel if you call her great-grandmother," It was Melody who answered with a laugh. CC glared at Melody playfully,
" I'm not that old, hence you should call me Granny or CC," She said lovingly.
" Hoo, can we call you Granny too?" Melody and Ellis asked. CC gave them a little glare that made their smiles vanish. She looked at the twins with love,
" Cayden and Solara, this is the Grey Lycan Pack. It is your true pack and home. You are very welcome, and I'm most pleased to see you here," she said. I could tell she felt emotional.
The servants parted ways for us to go inside. The manor was as stunning as I remembered. CC announced we'd be having brunch in the garden as the weather was lovely today. We were interacting with each other. CC busied herself with the children. Jace and Luis were speaking. I was chitchatting with Seumo and Melody, everything was serene and an ambiance of happiness filled the room.
Ellis came to us, and Melody and Seumo immediately walked away as though he ordered them to leave.
' Chauetu, it is only ten?' his voice sounded in my head.
' Who are you to judge,' I gestured for the liquor in his hands. ' is it obvious that I was drinking?' I asked.
' You never could hold your liquor,' he laughed.
' That's not true!' I yelled, ' I was feeling a little nervous, that's why I drank,'
' Why were you anxious, Love? You've been here many times,' his voice was seductive. It made Vee purr.
' Well, it's been years since I've been here,' I said, facing the marble floor. I felt hurt course through me.
' How does it feel being here again?' he stepped closer to me. If I moved, I'd be met with a wall, so I didn't. My heart pounded in my chest, I was sure he could hear it.
" Why are we mind linking again?" I changed the topic. He chuckled and shook her head.
" I don't know," he said out loud.
" More Chauetu?" he glanced at the waiters, and I shook my head.
" As you said, I can't hold my drink. It's only mid-morning," I shrugged. He had his bourbon though, and I watched him drink it. The way he gulped it made dirty thoughts run in my head. He smirked, and I chased away all titillating thoughts.
" Love, thank you. Thank you for bringing the twins here. We are delighted," he said sincerely.
" It's their pack," My voice came out as a whisper. I could feel the happiness radiating from him and it was disseminated to me.
" Did I mention you look beautiful?" he said softly.
" No... Sir,"
" Well-"
" She's here. Babe, she's here," Luis was in front of me, looking agitated.