Chapter 65

Grace and Kathy had been swimming in the pool for hours, enjoying each other's company and chatting quietly at the edge. Eventually, their mate arrived with towels, ready to help them dry off after their long swim. Sarah and Miles came out to join them, but when Miles saw Grace and Kathy as mermaids, he was completely astonished—he had never witnessed anything like it before.

As he tried to make sense of the scene before him, Miles stammered, “Luna Kathy, you are a mermaid?” His eyes were wide with disbelief, searching Kathy’s face for any hint that this was just a joke.

Kathy smiled warmly at Miles, nodding with gentle pride. “Yes, I am, and so is my mother,” she replied, her eyes shining with a hint of delight.

Once Grace and Kathy finished drying off, something extraordinary happened—clothes began to reappear on their bodies as if by magic. Kathy stared in surprise, unable to believe her eyes, and reached up to touch her hair. There, nestled just above her ear, was the hair clip she never worn before. She glanced at her mother, who only smiled reassuringly, her eyes sparkling with affection and understanding.

Grace leaned closer with an excited smile and said, “You got Pearl of the Ocean. It’s rare for it to reappear in your hair; it must wait for its owner, which is you.” Kathy’s eyes widened in awe as she touched the shimmering clip, realizing the significance of what her mother had just revealed.

“Can I take it out of my hair to see it?” asked Kathy, her fingers hesitating near the sparkling clip. Grace nodded encouragingly, her voice gentle. “Go ahead, but be careful—sometimes magical things can surprise you.” Kathy slowly slid the Pearl of the Ocean from her hair, marveling at how it shimmered even more brilliantly in her palm.

Kathy never sees nothing like this before, Anthony came over and put his arm around her waist to see for himself. Robert came over and bows to everyone before speaking.

“King Frances wants everyone to come into the conference room there something important him want everyone to know,” said Robert

Everyone exchanged curious glances at Robert’s announcement, sensing the seriousness in his voice. Without a word, they fell into step behind him, making their way back inside the grand halls of the palace. Kathy carefully tucked the Pearl of the Ocean hair clip back into her hair, feeling its subtle weight as she reached for Anthony’s hand. As they walked together, a faint sense of something forgotten tugged at the edge of Kathy's thoughts, but she couldn’t grasp what it was.

The royal guards stood at attention, opening the ornate doors to the conference room as the group approached. Once inside, everyone found their seats around the long table, anticipation thick in the air. King Frances took his place at the head of the table, his expression solemn yet welcoming, clearly ready to share the important news he had summoned them for.

“King Frances, what is that you want to see us?” said Kathy

King Frances’s gaze swept around the table, his tone even but weighty. “I speak with Witch Queen Raine. Due Maria’s trial is coming up soon after she gives birth,” he began, pausing to let the words settle over the assembled group. “Queen Raine and I suggest to make the baby human by erasing its wolf and witch side. The baby will live in the human world where no one will know who the parents are. This is safest for everyone.”

Kathy thought it was a brilliant idea to raise the baby without any knowledge of or contact with its parents. Maria and Noah are still living what King Frances said, and it's going to be tough not knowing what they might do. Moreover, should the child mature into an adult, they may wish to learn about their parents. She couldn’t take the child because she was expecting twins. Kathy also wanted to keep the child safe, making sure they were placed with a caring family. Anthony, seeing Kathy lost in thought, gently touched her hand, and she turned to him.

Anthony’s voice was low and steady, bringing Kathy back from her swirling thoughts. She glanced at him, her eyes a mix of worry and hope. “I’m just thinking about the baby and what kind of future it will have,” she admitted softly. “I want to make sure it’s safe, and that we’re making the right decision for everyone involved.”

Kathy hesitated for a moment before speaking, her voice thoughtful. “I was thinking, I know it’s a long stretch. How about we find the child a family instead of sending the child to an unknown orphanage and hoping it will get adopted? I know it’s something that will take too much time in our situation. Plus, you and I still need to clean up the mess Samuel left behind. It’s going to be hard, and it could turn out good or bad,” she said, looking around at everyone gathered at the table.

The room grew quiet as Kathy’s suggestion settled in, prompting several thoughtful glances among the group. Anthony squeezed her hand supportively, acknowledging the weight of her words and the complexity of the decision before them.

Everyone agreed to wait and see, knowing that finding the right family for the baby would require careful searching and consideration. As the day went on, King Frances met privately with Queen Raine, sharing the details of the plan and ensuring that everything was set in motion. Their conversation reflected a sense of resolve, both leaders determined to protect the child's future while honoring the wishes of those involved.

Kathy walked quietly back to her bedroom, the palace halls now quieter in the late afternoon. She slipped off her shoes near the door, letting her tired feet sink into the plush rug. With a gentle motion, she unclipped the Pearl of the Ocean from her hair, setting it carefully atop her vanity, and allowed her hair to fall freely across her shoulders. The bathroom beckoned her; she turned the tap, listening to the slow rush of water filling the tub, its warmth promising comfort. Alone with her thoughts, Kathy considered Anthony’s true nature—he was a lycan, not a werewolf, something that set him apart in ways she was only beginning to understand.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Kathy picked up her phone, glancing at new messages from Skye. They were about the upcoming wedding, filled with photos of shimmering dresses and playful reminders. Her heart tightened; Skye’s excitement was contagious, but Kathy hesitated, uncertain about attending. Her father, Edward, would be there, and the thought made her wary—she worried about her babies and the tense family dynamics that always seemed to follow. The latest image from Skye was in a gown that sparkled, more expensive than anything Kathy had ever owned. She studied the screen, feeling a mix of concern for what lay ahead.

Suddenly, the door opened, and Anthony entered, a mischievous grin lighting his face. He took her phone from her hand, his movements gentle but determined, and pinned her playfully against the bed. Kathy laughed, caught off balance as she met his gaze—his eyes glowed a striking gold, a clear sign that Max was in control. In that moment, her worries faded, replaced by the comfort of his presence and the certainty that, at least for now, she was safe.

“Max give Anthony back control,” said Kathy

“You forgot what we talk about?” said Max

“What if I did?” said Kathy

Max began kissing her lips, pinning her hands above her head to stop her from moving, and then he tugged down her leggings and panties, tossing them aside, but leaving her bra and shirt on as she watched him kiss his way down her stomach and towards her pussy. Arousal's scent drifted to Max, who smiled at the thought and felt his desire grow. The moment he spread her legs; she understood his intentions. Then someone was knocking on their door that when Max starts to play with clitoris by licking and sucking on the bid making her grasp if seem Max knew someone was coming toward the room. Another knocked on the door.

“Max I think you should answer the door,”

“No way not what you doing to me I won’t do it,”

“We will see,”

As Max held her in place, Kathy could hear her mother's voice from outside the room, while he persisted in inserting and thrusting his finger inside her. Kathy knows she must answer her mother, but she has to hold back her moan and groan.

“Yes, mother,” Kathy replied, doing her best to steady her voice while Max still held her tightly. She tried to sound casual, masking the tension in her tone, hoping her mother wouldn’t notice anything unusual.

Just as Kathy finished her reply, her mother’s voice grew a little sharper through the door. “How did you know it was me?” she asked, sounding both curious and suspicious.

Kathy swallowed, forcing herself to answer in as normal a tone as possible. “Nobody else knocks like you do, mom,” she said, hoping that would satisfy her and that her voice didn’t betray what was happening inside the room.

There was a pause, then Kathy’s mother added, “Oh okay, anyway I will be going with Seth, but I will be back soon,” her voice fading slightly as she spoke through the closed door. Kathy let out a slow breath, relieved that her mother was leaving, and Max eased his grip just enough to let her relax for a moment.

“Mom, be safe and I love you,” said Kathy, her voice softer now as she called out through the door, hoping her mother wouldn’t sense the tremor of emotion lingering beneath her words.

“Love you too, my princess,” said Grace, her voice warm and reassuring as it drifted through the door. Kathy smiled, feeling a bittersweet comfort in her mother’s words, the tension in the room briefly softened by their familiar exchange.

Kathy shoved Max away with her feet, sending him sprawling, then sat up, mortified, pulling down her shirt while her cheeks flushed red, aware that her mother could easily hear what just happened. Max got on the bed, and when he lifted her chain to look at him, her blush deepened, becoming more vibrant than the hushed words in her ear.

Max leaned in close, a teasing smile curving his lips as he whispered, “You were almost caught there, your perk,” his voice low and playful. Kathy glanced away, her cheeks still burning, but she couldn't help the small smile tugging at the corners of her mouth in response to his light-hearted taunt.

Kathy, eager for her bath, shoved him aside, knowing her bathwater awaited, possibly cold by now; she tested it, found it warm, and added hot water. Max took the clothes as he watched Kathy taking off her shirt and bra than put it in the basket before entering the water as she reaches to turn off the hot water. She felt max behind her as she leans her back on his chest to just relax.

“After this bath, you will eat something before you go to bed,”

Kathy didn’t say nothing, her mind is somewhere else and didn’t hear what Max says, keep thinking that Seth is going to be her vampire step-father, that man is over 100+ years old. Then what happens if her mother Grace and Seth want to have children, which means she is going to be a big sister? Max put his chin on her head to snap her out of daydream.

“Max is something you want?” said Kathy

Sigh “Yes, after this bath you going to eat something and go to bed. You haven’t been sleeping great either,”

“Oh okay,”

After their bath, Kathy and Max, their skin still glistening with water, dried off and dressed, before Max handed Anthony control again. They ate dinner and then retired to bed. So many things would unfold for days, weeks, and months to come.