Helanie:
I had walked back to my room—Norman’s room—and sat down to rest a bit when I received a call from an unknown number. I scrunched my eyebrows before picking up, and just hearing the voice on the other side already brightened my mood.
"Helanie, how are you?" My mother sounded so cheerful, so full of glee, I knew she was fine. She had told once that once she went to Arthendel and managed everything, she would call .
"I’m fine. Oh my god, I can’t believe I’m speaking to you again," I said, happily excited.
"I know I have missed you so much, my daughter. You were the only one on my mind, and it had been so hard for to focus on anything, so I decided, you know what, screw waiting for everything to get normal. I just want to speak to my daughter," she said happily, making smile on the phone and holding it tightly.
"I have missed you too, mother. So much has happened since I returned," I said in a soft tone.
"Are you okay? Did anyone try to hurt you?" My mother asked, anxiety audible in her voice.
"No, Mom, everything was fine," I said. "They welcod with so much love. All the council mbers, everyone, really. They told rmaids are not hated and that they would respect us and make us feel at ho."
"It sounds like a complete surprise," my mom said, a little relieved.
"It really was," I replied, recalling the events. "And I was happy to see Vonstan redeem himself by making the right decisions. He even made better rules for the she-wolves. The rules and regulations that once bound them are now giving them freedom, and I love that. I’m also glad I was able to bring so change for the better."
"I’m so happy," my mom comnted.
"I got a ssage from Vonstan," she continued. "He apologized for making feel like I couldn’t reveal my true identity and said he wants to shake hands with us for future projects."
"Did he by any chance try to find out what Darcy did to you?" she asked anxiously.
"I was curious about that too," I admitted. "I wanted to know how everyone would react if she was seen as a criminal, since this ti the cri was against a rmaid and not a werewolf. I didn’t say anything yet because I wanted to get a heads-up from you first."
"It’s alright," she reassured . "You did the right thing."
"We’re slowly uncovering a lot of truth. My mates are really supportive," I mumbled, biting my bottom lip as I prepared her for more news.
"Helanie, what is it? Are you hiding sothing from ?" she asked, and just as I expected, she imdiately knew there was sothing I wasn’t telling her.
"Mom," I said, pausing to steady my breath, "there’s good news."
There was a sharp gasp from the other side as if she already knew what I was going to tell her.
"Yes, Mom, I’m pregnant," I said, my voice shaking slightly. "And this ti, I’m pretty sure it’s from all the mates."
My mom went silent.
"You don’t have to worry," I continued. "My mates are making sure everything is fine. They even kicked Darcy out so she can’t play any tricks."
I hurried to reassure her. "I’ll be fine. I know you’re scared for my future."
"It’s just that Helanie— her other daughters-in-laws are staying with you. And if she picked them, they must be evil, just like her. And the idea of you carrying a baby with all their DNAs—it’s a lot to take in," my mother’s voice carried a hint of worry and for all the right reasons.
"I know," I said softly. "We’ve discussed it, and my mates. We know this is the end goal, but we’re already one step ahead. You don’t need to worry, just pray for ."
I tried to smile weakly. I wanted Mom close this ti, but I knew she needed to prepare Arthendel as a kingdom.
"Now, tell ," I teased, "what are you hiding?" I wanted to speak freely with her and make her comfortable.
"How is he?" she asked, and I didn’t need to ask who she ant.
"He’s not well. He misses you a lot," I said, hearing the comforting sigh on the other end.
"He doesn’t hate for not telling him the truth, does he?" she asked.
"No, Mom, he doesn’t. He never once ntioned that. He was only concerned that you felt unsafe and couldn’t tell him," I said, getting up from the bed and walking toward the exit.
"Please take care of him. He’s a very nice man," my mom said. I smiled. I knew in the end they’d end up together. I really hope they do.
"Mom, why don’t you speak with him yourself?" I asked, already walking downstairs.
"Do you think that’s the right choice?" she asked.
"Of course it is. I’m headed to his room. I’ll hand him the phone. Just please speak with him," I insisted, knocking on Lord McQuoid’s bedroom door.
"Co in," he said from inside, sounding tired and unhappy.
I opened the door with the phone pressed to my ear and walked in. He was lying in bed, reading a book, but when he noticed holding the phone for him, he frowned. Then, realizing who I was speaking with, he snatched the phone from my hand and placed it next to his ear.
I started to walk out, but I could hear him cry and tell my mom how much he missed her.
However, the minute I stepped outside Lord McQuoid’s bedroom, I bumped into soone I didn’t want to see for the rest of the day.
"Azura," I hissed under my breath, my fists clenching at the sight of her, because of how she had reacted to my pregnancy and how she always sounded so negative around .
"You should not co between us," she said first, and I realized it wasn’t an accident that we had bumped into each other. She had seen walk into Lord McQuoid’s room and decided to confront .
"Co between who?" I asked, folding my arms over my chest.
"Isn’t it obvious who I’m talking about?" she grunted, clenching her jaw. "You should not co between and Emt. You already have too many mates; go be with them," she added, giving a warning look that made it clear if I didn’t listen, I’d be in huge trouble.
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