Chapter 49

Sabrina's POV

Kyle rounded up eventually and we left together with my mom. When we picked up the kids from school, I sent them to another car because I didn't want my kids to be near her. I was just a kid too when it happened.

She looked pitiful, but I was also pitiful for so many years. Kyle let me do what I wanted because he understood and he felt my pain.

When my kids arrived with us, they asked us who she was.

“Mommy!” They rushed into my arms as always when we met at the entrance of the mansion. Ethan had an injury on his arm but I didn't panic because I knew it would heal, even after warning him not to get any more injuries. After we exchanged pleasantries they did the same with their dad that they still don't know is truly their biological father.

“Mummy, who is she?” Ethan asked, looking at her. When I turned to face her, she was spilling out unimaginable tears from her eyes. It tugged at my heartstrings, and it broke me, and I hated that it did. I took a deep breath.

“Fine. You can say hello.” I said to her, It didn't come from my heart. I only did it for the kids.

“She's your grandmother. It's Grandma. Say hi to Grandma.” I forced out a smile.

I wasn't comfortable with the situation but I hoped I wasn't making a great mistake again. Pretending to be mad only hurt me more and I just couldn't do it anymore, I couldn't be like her as I was nothing like her.

After they exchanged pleasantries, I headed straight for my room to think. Kyle followed suit and sat me down because he knew why I was so distressed.

“Baby, how are you holding up?”

“Not so good. I understand that she has to be here, but I'm still very bothered. She's evil and leaving her with my kids makes me sick.”

“I understand. I do. I'm sorry, okay? I'll deal with Laura and send her packing. You have nothing to worry about.”

“Okay, fine. I trust you. Get me out of my outfit and take me into the shower. I'm too weak to do anything.”

It wasn't even intended to be sexual. I was really incredibly tired for no reason. Right, I'm pregnant. I'm pregnant again for Kyle. I still couldn't tell him.

“Is that an invitation, wife? Want me to fuck away all your worries? I missed chasing but I love this even more. You really starved me for months.”

My lust stirred awake anyway, when he slowly took my dress off and whispered in my ears. It was so hot, so wet worthy.

He drew the bath after getting me off my dress. After that, he picked me up and dropped me inside the tub full of water slowly, then he joined me. After a decent bath, he pulled me to him and kissed me for what felt like hours.

It was messy and loud, but he didn't touch me at all. Not like I was complaining since his kisses were enough to make me orgasm. I just loved him too much.

My mouth was probably swollen from the intense kisses after we got out. He dressed me in a comfortable dress then led us down for dinner. My mom and kids were already waiting for us.

I felt that sudden pang in my chest again and I guess Kyle noticed because then he offered to let the maids take our food upstairs but I refused. If she was going to be here until further notice, I should take the bull by the horn. It was my house, my home and I had no reason to be uncomfortable in my own home.

I smiled at my kids and took my seat beside my husband, then we finally dug in.

I guess my mom was trying to make small talk, to liven up the mood but I really wasn't interested, so Kyle handled all her questions.

“I wonder where you two met. I'm just shocked you managed to become a Luna.” She grinned like we were friends, like old times and catching up.

“I don't know mom. Maybe I'm just a whore. You know, since two alpha kings have seen me naked-”

“Mum, whore is a bad word!” Ellie yelled, shocking all of us. I cleared my throat and immediately let go of my anger. We'll work together.

Nothing will ever make me go out of character for my own kids. I had to come back to my senses. Kyle grabbed my hand from underneath the table and tried to soothe it, to make me calmer.

After dinner, she told me to sit down with her in the living room for a talk. I agreed to get it over with. A maid served orange juice and some of my muffins I made.

“Sabrina. Will you ever forgive me? Will you ever breathe the same air I breathe?” She sounded broken, hurt. Should I just let it go and pretend like nothing ever happened?

“It's a wonder for me too. It's hard for anyone to remain normal after that. I had to run away, and even then you didn't look for me.”

“I'm sorry. I'm really really sorry. I know. Only the both of us truly understand what you went through, and I admit, I should've known better. Laura was just making me really sad, so I pushed her away and when you took care of her and tried to make me look like a bad mom, I guess I had issues even more. If I could look back, I would've chosen you.”

I was taken aback. Chose? What choosing?

“We are both your daughters, mom. There's no choosing. Are you here because you've abandoned Laura? You can't leave her. Everything she's doing is because of you.”

I shook my head. No way. If that's her plan then she must leave and deal with her daughter.

She took deep breaths and also shook her head, like she was fighting herself over something. Finally she spoke again.

“You don't think it's hard for me too? Finding an abandoned baby by my doorstep. I was the happiest, but after Laura, I just couldn't do it anymore. I'm not a good mom. I'm not fit to be a mom, I was clearly never fit. I guess Laura came to show me that. I won't abandon her. Forgive me. Find a way in your heart to forgive me and I'll spend the rest of my days proving to you that I've changed.”

She'll only keep begging. I should start forgiving. I became calmer now, more clear headed.

“Tell me everything.” I said softly.

“About what?”

“What really happened? Was I truly abandoned? How did you know about my powers? A ball of smoke shot out of my hands the day we were on the phone and it terrified me. Do you think you have an idea who my true mother is?”

“Slow down and let me answer all one after the other.” She chuckled slightly, and I don't know, it made me happy. It felt motherly, like I could finally talk to someone.

I nodded in anticipation, eager to hear what she had to say.

Yes. We suddenly found you there one night, and that's all I know. That's the full story. We got you adopted because you were such a sweet child, a blessing. Raising you wasn't hard at all. But Laura, she came with so much troubles and problems. I was having difficulty conceiving so when I finally got pregnant after so many years, it was hard to take in.”

Tears began to well up in my eyes.

“Pregnancy became hard but I dealt with all the complications. Then she was such a stubborn, naughty child. I just couldn't. I started hating the two of you, but when she was older, I took her back and poisoned her mind. I have no excuse, and this is me coming clean about everything as it is.”

“Okay, what about the powers?” I bit back the tears. Even though I lived through what happened, hearing her talk about it from her own point of view hurt. She's definitely a bad person but she was also struggling. We all were.

“She came herself, the woman. I'm assuming she's your friend. She told me everything and she didn't just tell me, she showed me. She even told me how to get rid of her, but apparently she thought I wouldn't be fast enough to get you because she knew about our rift. I'm glad you're okay. And for your second question, I have no idea who your mother is. We didn't look for her. She didn't look for you either, and remember that's why you got adopted in the first place.”

“Okay.” Well, I guess that was it.

“I think your powers are cool. I'm really proud and happy with who you've become, Sabrina. At least one child has finally gotten it easy. Now we have to tame the other. I hope she won't hurt you.”

“Me too mother, me too.”

She nodded.

“I'm pregnant.” I said, shocking myself too. It just came out of me.

Since when did I reveal such information to my arch enemy?

Her eyes glistened in nothing but pure delight, like she was truly happy for me.

“No way! Does Kyle know?”

I shook my head immediately and looked over my shoulder for a bit just in case.

“No, not yet. I can't tell him yet. I want something grand. With the twins, I didn't expect it but this one is real and on time. I'll wait for the right time.”

“I understand. I really understand. Can I hug you?” I could see the genuineness in her eyes.

I shed a tear.

I ran straight into her arms and we both cried for a couple of minutes. I never dreamed I would ever be close to her again like this and it was fine but now being like this with her, losing her again will hurt. How did she get to me?

Is this forgiveness?