Chapter 80

“Sure.” I laughed and hooked arms with him.

We walked out of the room and down the stairs, out of the school. Someone grabbed my arm and I raised my hand but Jacob’s scream made me put it down.

He sighed in relief, “Hallelujah. I think you broke my nose earlier.”

I shrugged, “You don’t just grab people, Jacob. It’s very creepy.”

Scoffing, he opened the door and gently pushed me into the limo, sliding in after me. I sighed and waited until we arrived at the next place. It took an hour! A whole HOUR of my life gone in a car ride.

The car finally stopped and I got out, leaving Jacob. I was standing in the forest.

I tried to get back in the car but it was locked. “Jacob! Let me in!”

The car backed up a little before speeding out of the forest, leaving me alone.

I huffed angrily, “Greaaat!”

A movement to my left caught my eyes. I turned to it and saw nothing. God help me that this is not another threat. I am not in the mood for that.

“Cora.” It whispered. The voice was really familiar.“Cora.”

Kaden.

I burst out laughing, slapping my knee. “Kaden, you’re a dork.”

His laugh echoed and he stepped into view, wearing a black tux. He looked DAMN SEXY! “That’s not nice.”

I opened my arms wide and he smiled, walking towards me. He wrapped his arms around me and held me tightly. I hugged him back, burying my face in his chest. Kaden kissed the top of my head, “C’mon. Let’s eat.”

“I am down with that!” I nodded enthusiastically.

Kaden led me over somewhere, covering my eyes.

“I told you I don’t like surprises.” I growled, trying to get his hands off my eyes.

His breath tickled my ear, making me shiver visibly, “You look beautiful, baby.”

“Yeah.” I mumbled.

I could hear him roll his eyes. He turned me around, uncovering my eyes. His hands cupped my face as he leaned his forehead against mine.

“Are you ready?” He breathed, his eyes glancing down at my lips briefly.

Standing on my tip-toes, I placed my lips on his before leaning back. “Yup. I’m ready.”

Kaden grinned and slowly turned me around. I looked around and bit my lips. The path was lit up by candles, leading to a circle table. The table had two long candles in the center of it, three platters, and a vase full of the purple roses.

“D-do you like it?” Kaden stuttered slightly.

I shook my head, “No.”

He tensed, “I-I can do something different a-another day. S-sorry.”

Laughing, I turned around and wrapped my arms around his neck. “Kaden, you’re so gullible. I love it so much.”

He took in a deep breath and exhaled before smiling, “Thank God. I was panicking.”

I rolled my eyes and smiled, “I love everything you do.”

He shot me a look and I laughed, “Okay, not everything. But you get what I mean.”

He nodded, “So, you like it?”

“Yessir. I love it. Let’s eat! They starved me today. I have to eat, fool!” I stated

Kaden laughed, “I understand. Let’s eat.”

“What do we have?” I grinned up at him as we walked to the table.

“Your favorite.” He chuckled.

My smile fell, “Spaghetti?”

“Yup.” Kaden laughed and pulled me to his chest.

My smile came back ten-fold, “Yes! I. Love. You.”

His lips twitched at the seriousness in my voice, “I love you, too.”

He pulled my chair out for me and I sat down, “Thank you.”

“No worries.” He smiled and sat down in his chair.

Kaden motioned for me to open my platter which I did eagerly. Spaghetti was piled on it.

I stared at it with wide eyes, “I haven’t had spaghetti in months! Kaden. You’re amazing.” I picked up my fork and took a bite, “Oh God, where did you get this?”

“I made it, is it good? Do you like it?” He laughed and took a bite of his.

“You’re going to be the cook whenever we have our family…” I trailed off, my mouth forming a soft O as I realized what I said.

I nervously looked up at Kaden to see him grinning at his spaghetti. He looked up and caught my eye, I blushed and looked down. What’s with me and blushing?!

I slowly took a bite and chewed, looking around. “Did you do all this?”

“With help.” He was still grinning.

Nodding, I cleared my throat. “Cool.”

Kaden bite his lip, “There’s nothing to be awkward about. We are going to start a family someday.”

A lot sooner than anticipated.

“Yeah…” I nodded.

I didn't know how to tell him the news about my pregnancy. It was all too soon. What if he doesn't want it? I was definitely going to tell him.

Not tonight anyway.

“Kaden…” I trailed off, hearing him say. “Cora.”

“Y-you go first.” I smiled and motioned to him.

He nodded and cleared his throat, “You know I love you, right?” He asked, looking into my eyes.

I nodded slowly, “—Yeah and I love you, too.”

He smiled, “You saying that made me a little less nervous.”

I smiled and nodded encouragingly at him, “Go on.”

He grew nervous again and wiped his palm on his pants.

“Cora, I love you with all my heart. You’re my everything. My baby. Even if you weren’t my mate, I’d love you till the end of my days. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I don’t know what I would do without you.

I really don’t. From the moment I saw you dressed as a dude. I wondered, ‘Am I gay? Because the most beautiful man is standing in front of me.’

I tried to push you away but when I found out I couldn’t. I tried to make the best of it. But then I found out you were a girl. You don’t even know how relieved I was. I’m rambling. Anyway, I love you with everything in me. I’ll never let you go until you tell me to.”

Then he stood up and walked around to me, before dropping down on one knee, “Cora, the most powerful and beautiful woman in my entire life right now, will you do me the extraordinary honor of marrying me?” He brought out a purple box from his pocket.

"Right now?" I asked.

"What?!" He retorted confusedly.

"You said the most powerful and beautiful woman in your entire life right now, what d'you mean right now?"

He smirked, "There's going to be another more powerful and beautiful woman in the future." Dramatic pause, "And she's going to call us Mom and Dad."

I covered my mouth with my hand as tears started to prick my eyes, “Yes.” I whispered inaudibly.

“What?” He was nervous again.

I moved my hand away from my mouth and took a deep breath, “Hell yes, I will marry you!”

He beamed and held the box out to me, “You can open it.”

Tears of joy ran down my cheek as I ran my fingers over the smooth box. I opened it and gasped.

There laid the most beautiful ring I have ever seen. It had a sapphire jewel in the middle with diamonds surrounding it.

New tears ran down my face as I looked up to see Kaden smiling widely at me with so much love in his eyes. I almost gasped again.

“Put it on me.” I said excitedly.

He laughed and pulled the ring out of the box. He grabbed my left hand, looking into my eyes. He stayed looking into my eyes as he slid the ring on my finger. He kissed my ring and smiled up at me.

I blinked and looked down at my finger. Squealing, I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled his face to mine for a passionate kiss.

I pulled back and looked at my ring again. I bit my lip and pressed my lips to his again.

“I love it. I love you.” I whispered against his lips.

“I love you, too.” He smiled and wrapped his arms around my waist, “Now, what were you going to say?” He asked, looking up into my eyes.

I froze slightly before smiling, “Nothing.”

Kaden frowned, “No, really. What was it?”

I shook my head and smiled, “Nothing, Kaden. It’s nothing.”

“Tell me.” He insisted, smiling.

“D-do you like k-k-kids?” I stuttered.

"Sure.” He frowned confusedly.

“Would you want a kid? If you had the chance? Now?” I asked.

“Yeah. I wouldn’t mind a little Cora or Kaden running around.” He smiled and his eyes glazed over in thought of having a kid, I assume. His smile widened. "Not a little Cora, I want a little Kaden first."

“I-I’m pregnant.” I said as my eyes searched his face for any reaction.

His eyes unglazed and snapped to me, “Seriously?”

I nodded slowly, testing his reaction. A slow smile formed on his perfect pink lips. His mouth opened and closed, sputtering with a huge grin on his face.

“I’m going to be a Daddy?” He whispered, making sure he heard me right.

I smiled, “Yeah.”

He rolled his lips into his mouth as he picked me up and swung me around.

He suddenly stopped and set me down, “Oh no! Did I hurt the baby?!”

He frantically knelt down and looked over my still normal stomach. He reached out gingerly to touch it, “Did I?”

I laughed, “No, Lily. You didn’t hurt the baby.”

He sighed in relief and kissed my stomach, “Good.”

I laughed again and ran my hand through his hair as he laid his head on my stomach, smiling widely.

“My baby is in there.” He bit his lip and looked up, beaming at me, “Our baby.”

I smiled down at him and scanned his face as he looked at my stomach.

Kaden rested his forehead on my stomach and started whispering to it. What the hell? That’s not creepy AT ALL!

“Kaden…what are you doing?” I asked slowly, slightly creeped out.

He was whispering to my belly! I have the right to be creeped out.

“Nothing.” He pulled his head off my stomach and smiled up at me, “I’m so happy!”

I smiled back, “I was so nervous about telling you.”

He frowned, “Why?”

I arched a brow, “I’m. Pregnant.”

He laughed, “So I’ve heard.”

I rolled my eyes, “Stand up.”

Kaden stood up and dusted his knees off before wrapping me tightly in his arms.

He grinned into my hair and sighed,

“I love you.”

“Forever and always.” I said to him and just before i could look deeply into his eyes... I heard a voice.

"Your wish is over Cora... It's time to face your true faith." I heard a familiar witches voice as the whole room turns dark.

I almost forgot... all this is when my fantasy with kaden ends but a true begining is about to occur as I fight for love.