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“It’s a gorgeous name, and I like how Kamaria contains my name,” Mom added, making Delsanra smile.

“And Kamar is literally Qamar, your roots, Mom,” Rayhan added.

“That’s such a cool coincidence!” Delsanra said, but from the look of happiness on her face as Mom nodded in agreement, obviously happy with the name, I realised she had done it on purpose. Our eyes met, and she gave me a wink.

“I can’t wait to meet her,” Mom said, smiling as she looked at me.

“Me too,” I whispered softly.

I truly was looking forward to it and more so the fact Mom would be here for it all. For a short while, I had thought I was going to lose Mom, but I hadn’t. She was right here by our side, and I was working on a spell to make the pain of Dad’s loss easier on her. Delsanra was helping, too, and I was sure together, we would come up with something. No matter what.

A Night at the Westwood Mansion

Elijah

Ipulled on some sweatpants before running a comb through my hair. The dusting of greys was even more prominent lately. I actually liked the look; it just made me look sexier, and even Red liked it.

Today had been like any other day in the Westwood mansion. Actually, it had been extra hectic since we had a party tomorrow. I had just showered and decided to go find Scarlett. I could hear Raven trying to get the boys settled into their beds; Liam had just gotten back from a pack meeting and was in the kitchen making him and his mate some drinks. He had taken after his mom in that department, and although I wouldn’t really admit it, he was a pretty good baker, just like Red and Kiara.

We all kind of retreated to our bedrooms pretty early most days. The days were hectic with the kids and work, but once they were all in bed, we would get some alone time with our partners. There were the occasional two days each week where we would have some adult time and just spend it together.

“I don’t go bed.” I heard Jayce shout and then a bang. He had thrown something, I knew that much. He and Carter were the most rebellious, with Theo and Ares being mischievous, and little Renji was an innocent soul.

“Everyone is going to go to sleep now,” Raven scolded.

I smirked as I walked down the hall to the quintuplets’ bedroom. The door was slightly open, and I poked my head in. Renji was the only one in bed. Carter was playing as he sat up on his bed. Theo and Ares were trying to escape as Raven was on the floor between their two beds, making sure they didn’t run off, whilst Jayce stood with his arms crossed on the end of his bed, throwing toys. I cleared my throat and all six pairs of eyes turned to me.

“Who isn’t listening to their mom?” I asked, putting on a strict expression. Instantly Theo and Ares settled down whilst Carter carried on playing, but Jayce just stood there unhappily.

“Me. I don’t want go bed!”

“Jayce, you have to go to bed now, all right? Look, tomorrow you can do whatever you want to. You know tomorrow is Azura’s birthday,” I said, walking over to him. He frowned at me, and we locked eyes before he turned his back on me and got into bed with a huff.

“No. My birthday, okay?” I smirked crouching down and pulled his duvet over him.

“I’m sure Azura can share.” I smiled, ruffling his hair.

“Thanks,” Raven said with a grateful smile as she tucked Theo in.

I flashed her a smile, thinking she really was an incredible momma. With everything that had happened, she had never once complained that she was tired or anything. Not only had she been there for this pack but for everyone over at Kiara’s pack, too.

“You’re really a superwoman,” I told her, making her grin.

“Thanks,” she replied, grinning.

She and Liam had had a house made for their pups and themselves, but I would miss them the day they left. I knew that time was coming closer because the boys were already getting bigger, and there wasn’t as much space here anymore, but I would miss it; the crazy mealtime drama, the hustle and bustle of the kids shouting in the halls in the morning… I knew Liam had said we should move in with them, but this home was something I had built for Scarlett, a place that had far too many memories attached to it.

We heard yelling, and both Raven and I exchanged looks.

Azura.

I stood up quickly as Raven patted Ares, who was startled by the shout. I left the room and closed the door behind me, not wanting them to get rowdy all over again. I headed towards our little wildfire’s room.

“Please, Azura,” Scarlett was saying. I knocked lightly on the door before entering.

Azura was standing there, dressed in her pyjamas. Her hair was damp, and she currently had her back to Scarlett, who was crouching on the floor and damn, did her ass look mighty fine. I bit my lip, taking in how her yoga pants emphasised her bubble butt, dangerously sexy. It was illegal to look that hot.

Are you going to just check out my ass, or will you actually talk to your daughter?I smirked as I entered the room.