by Sydney Addae
“Please put it on me.” Hands trembling, she gave it to him, turned and pulled her hair up out of the way. He locked it in place and kissed her bare shoulder.
“My wolf and I are one, as you and I are one. When I need his energy, wisdom and focus, he rises to the occasion and has never disappointed me, never let me down.” He kissed her other shoulder. “Just like you, Sweet Bitch. You wear not my crest, but my wolf.”
She grabbed his face and kissed him hard. Ignoring the knocks on the door from their impatient pups, he lifted her from the bed and walked into the bathroom.
“Daddy… mama. Come on… please. It’s Christmas.”
An hour later, wrapping paper littered the floor. The children played with new toys and set aside their supplies. Victoria basked in the glow of her diamond jewelry. Jacques wore an embroidered robe with a wolf and woman embracing. Rose showed off her new ring and remained seated while Rone served her every whim in his new outfit and Rolex watch. Danielle snapped pictures of everyone until Rese grabbed her and took her out the room for a long while. When they returned, Jasmine laughed at the way Danielle leaned against Tyrese and remained seated as if drunk.
Jasmine wondered when Tyrese would take the trip to Key West his wife gave him for Christmas. By the look in his eyes, it would be soon. Lilly sat on Cameron’s lap wearing a Santa hat. Every once in a while, she’d lift her hand and stare at the new diamond ring and diamond bracelet Cameron gave her. Jasmine wasn’t sure what Lilly had given Cameron but the smile of contentment on his face said it was all good.
Milfius had left early this morning but Jasmine suspected she’d see the young man again. Ulric had looked at Sarita and told them the child favored Hawke. He took a picture and promised to make sure Hawke received it. Jasmine wondered why they hadn’t done that before and had Tyrone send a picture to Alpha Radoff and Maheegan. Their response had been the same as Alpha Ulric’s. Sarita sat on the floor near David surrounded by her presents. Today, she’d been in better spirits and seemed relaxed while listening to David talk about the microscope.
“Happy?” Silas asked playing with strands of her hair.
“Yes, thank you.” She met his gaze. “Be honest, did you like your gift?”
He took her hands in his and kissed the backs of them. “The one of you and the Goddess?”
She nodded.
“It is my greatest treasure. The two females who own my heart.”
Immortalizing her experience with the Goddess crystallized when she realized Silas had everything already. With Maheegan out of the country, Jasmine asked for a referral of a skilled artist and was pleased with the result. Silas had been speechless when he opened it.
“I’m glad you liked it.”
“And the ring with the children’s birthstones.” He held up his right hand, displaying the ring she’d given him. “I appreciate it as well.”
She laughed. “There are only two stones in it.”
He pulled her close. “Perhaps we can work on making that three.”
“Maybe…” She looked at her babies running around and talking. In a couple months they’d start school. Anything was possible. She brushed her fingertips over the wolf pendant and smiled.