Norman:
Flashback:
"Why are you doing this? Don’t you see I’m with child?" my mother’s voice broke as she asked the evil lady that question.
I wish I hadn’t been hiding under the bed. It was Kaye’s turn to seek his brothers, and unfortunately, I had co here.
Or maybe I had done so on purpose, so I could witness the evil woman taking a step forward in her brutality.
"I’m not doing anything. I just believe you shouldn’t be sitting around like this. Pregnant won should keep working too," I could see the red heels of Ursula as she hissed at my mother.
"The doctor told I would lose my child if I didn’t rest," hearing my mother plead with her was so painful.
"So? Is that my fault? Listen, I’m not the babysitter anymore. I’m not your caretaker either. I’m soon to be his queen. The rogue queen--that will be so amazing. So, you’d better get used to this life now. I an, why bring more life into the world when your existing kids are going to live a life of hell?" Her voice was always filled with hatred for and my brothers.
It was still tolerable until Ursula started terrorizing my brothers.
"If I were you, I’d kill these babies. They’re not going to save your relationship," she scared when she advised my mother to ’take care’ of the babies.
End of flashback:
"Good morning." I had the worst night but had to greet my mother since it looked like she had been through hell as well.
She looked so disturbed, as if she hadn’t been able to blink even once.
The morning, though, was amazing. The sun was peeking through the clouds, and the fresh morning breeze filling our lungs as we sat in the garden for breakfast was refreshing.
"It will be a great morning for us indeed," she said, rubbing her eyes. No makeup on her face--that was new. She was definitely bothered.
"Tell you’ve decided to change your behavior with Kaye," I said, grabbing a glass of fresh orange juice to clear my throat. My voice was raspy today.
The full moon always ca with such a worry. And when it left, I felt like so much had happened, but I wouldn’t know exactly what until soone told .
"I’ve decided to finally give love to my son," there was a smirk on her lips as she ntioned Kaye. It was always a smirk, never a smile of appreciation.
It hurt.
But I wouldn’t let her hurt him.
"I hope you’re not planning to hurt my brother with any of your gas," I said, my tone harsh and far from gentle.
"I’m not. I’m just going to give him what he’s always wanted--my undivided attention, extre love, and affection," she murmured confidently. Her tone had changed again, but this ti it seed like she was genuine about bringing happiness to Kaye.
Of course, her giving him attention would an a lot to Kaye. I just hoped she wasn’t doing it to gain control over him.
"I want to know what you’re up to," I demanded. She smiled and shook her head at .
"Norman, I’m his mother. I’ve always loved him. I was just strict with him because I was afraid I had done so much for nothing. Anyway--" her tone softened noticeably as she continued, "I’ve decided to arrange a date between him and Kesha."
I was in shock.
It was so strange to hear her ntion Kaye and Kesha in the sa sentence. Among all the she-wolves, she loved Kesha the most.
I had always heard her talk about Kesha for Maximus because he was the most adored and perfect son for both her and my father.
So of course, it would an a lot to him.
"Really? So, you just changed the guy for your precious Kesha overnight?" I asked, making sure she could hear the sarcasm in my voice.
"I’ve t that girl--what’s her na? Ah! Helanie," she nodded to herself, saying the na through gritted teeth.
"She’s a pretty one. Not at all like her mother. The platinum-blond girl with big blue eyes. Have you seen her hands? Did you notice how small and soft they look?" she continued, describing Helanie in unnecessary detail.
"Did you ever notice her body? All the weight in the right places. But one must wonder if she’s as soft and sweet-slling as her breath?" she asked, and I rolled my eyes.
"Mom! I haven’t paid attention to her in such detail," I lied, feeling a twinge of guilt for being so blatant about it.
It was a huge lie.
I rembered that one day when I got a good look at her breasts. Even now, just thinking about it made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
I felt so guilty and disgusted with myself because, no matter what, I couldn’t forget that sight.
"Hmmm, she slls amazing--at least her breath does. Those rosy cheeks and plump red lips. Even living as a rogue didn’t harm her beauty. Norman, if my son kissed her, he’d need a major distraction to forget about a beauty like her," Mom said.
She was right about everything. She had made a good decision after thinking it through.
"But you need to be subtle about it. I’ll take care of Helanie. I need to distract her sohow," I straightened in my chair, scratching the back of my neck in worry.
"That’s good. We won’t let another one of us get distracted by those wicked won, you hear ?" she muttered under her breath just as Kaye showed up, smiling brightly.
"Good morning," Kaye cheered, completely unaware of what had been happening behind his back.
Watching him look so happy made feel guilty.
What if we stole Helanie from him and he lost his charm?
But it needed to be done. It had to be.
Kaye had no idea what else was going on. I couldn’t bear to watch my brothers fight with each other over her.
And then there was her mother.
I couldn’t believe Helanie wasn’t like her.
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