Helanie:
Maximus and I returned ho so he could quickly grab the girls while I took care of the babies. After that, we planned to go et Norman.
When we arrived, I sat in Norman’s bedroom with my babies in my arms. My mom ca in and told Kaye had called. He said Norman wanted to co ho, that he thought he’d be fine there because two of his heartbeats were now strong. He felt like he could co ho and just wait for things to unravel from there.
I wasn’t certain about it. If we didn’t help the two break their curses, they would die. But Emt is in a different world and if we woke him up to kill his mate, the poison will erupt in the air and it will consu him. These last two curses were tricky. I smiled down at my babies.
"So, what do you plan to na them?" my mom asked.
"I want their fathers to na them," I replied, passing smiles to my children.
"Their fathers have done so much for . I’m really glad I found mates like them," I told her.
She gave an understanding smile.
"That’s why I couldn’t move on from their father either. They’re really good n." my mom agreed as she ntioned her own equation with Lord McQuoid.
I smiled to myself.
"I’ll go prepare sothing for you and Norman as well," my mom added. "Until we get a miracle with their curses, the least we can do is take care of you both with food."
I nodded, agreeing with her.
My eyes stayed glued to my babies. I couldn’t get enough of them. I would kiss and cater to one while the other slept, then switch when the other woke up. They kept busy. Jenny, Sage, Lucy, and my mother had all been helping take care of them too. Honestly, I could tell they didn’t want to let go of the babies. I guess I had the best friends ever.
Once my mother left to prepare food, I was playing with my babies when I heard a knock on the door.
"Co in," I called, looking toward the door.
Jessica walked in. Of course she was still in the mansion. I didn’t understand why she or Azura hadn’t co out of their rooms during all the commotion.
It was also strange that Azura hadn’t checked on Emt, even though she must have known he was now guarded by warriors, sleeping peacefully. Her silence made believe she was afraid of what this was all about.
"Hi, Jessica," I greeted her with a smile.
She ca to the bed and sat down, staring at the babies.
"Congratulations, you’re a mother now," she said, smiling wide, but her eyes held tears. I didn’t need to ask why.
"You know, I would die to be in your place," she said with a small laugh.
"It’s just weird because, trust , I had imagined being in your place before you ca. I used to think about having babies with him and everything," she said in a soft, gentle voice. It made feel a little uncomfortable, so I didn’t respond.
"I’m not saying you have to respond. Don’t worry. I’m just saying what I feel. I’ve also thought about having his babies. But I guess the heart wants what it wants, and he wanted to have them with you instead." She gave a reassuring look, letting know she wasn’t trying to sha for being in the spot she once wanted.
"Do you see as the reason why he isn’t with you today?" I didn’t know why, but I asked the question anyway.
She watched my face for a few minutes, and her silence gave away how she felt. She did think I was responsible for Norman not being with her. I guess sowhere deep down, she believed that if I hadn’t co into his life, Norman would have eventually chosen her, since he was going to before and never really thought he could love anyone else.
"I’m so sorry. I didn’t want to steal your happiness." I started to respond, but she raised her hand, letting know I didn’t need to explain.
"Well, you didn’t steal my happiness. He was never happy with to begin with," she said, watching put the babies to sleep. "Which one is Norman’s?" she asked gently.
I placed my hand on my daughter’s forehead, the one wrapped in a baby-blue blanket.
"Oh, she has his nose," Jessica said with a laugh, and I nodded. Sitting with her felt awkward.
"I heard what happened to Kesha and Charlotte. The brothers are free from their curses now," she said in a gentle tone.
"I know what you’re thinking, Jessica," I uttered softly.
"Yeah, it’s scary," she agreed. "But if it has to be done, I want it to be done."
"What do you an?" I asked her in confusion.
"Co on, Helanie. One of his mates has to die to save him," she said, making uneasy with how directly she spoke. "I have nothing left to live for, Helanie. He doesn’t want . I’m not the mother of his baby. It should be ."
My heart skipped a beat. I hadn’t expected her to say that. It was too big a sacrifice, and I couldn’t let her do it.
"No. Definitely not, Jessica. I’m not going to let you do that," I confird firmly.
"And then what? Let him die?" she asked, shaking her head in disbelief. "We all know this has to happen, don’t we?"
This ti, she didn’t seem ek. She looked like she had already made up her mind.
"My response to you is the sa, Jessica. No, I’m not going to do that," I said sternly. I didn’t sound ek anymore, because I knew what I was talking about.
We locked eyes in a long stare until she finally sighed and nodded.
"Then why don’t you do it?" she asked. I frowned, not understanding.
"Why don’t you ask him to kill you then? Why won’t you sacrifice yourself, Helanie?"
Those words ca out of nowhere. I just stared at her, waiting for her to take them back, to say she hadn’t ant it like that. But when she hit with a harsh glare, I realized she ant every word.
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