Hiding the Alpha's Heir (Desmond and Seraphina) novel Chapter 16

As soon as I agreed that I would personally make Desmond's another tuxedo, Sir Elron told me the conditions I must do.

"First, we will fetch you at the public park at six in the morning using the provided carriage by Lord Verlice. Second, you are going to work from six in the morning and five in the afternoon. You are going to work seven days a week so you can finish the tuxedo. We will provide your meal allowance or if you want to stay where Lord Verlice is staying, we will provide you accommodation."

"I thought he is rushing to have it finished? Shouldn't I take another seamstress with me? I cannot possibly do all the work since I need an assistant to do that."

Sir Elron smiled. "There is no need for you to take someone with you. Yours is enough. I shall be your helper and Lord Verlice has people to help you as well." That made me silent from what he said. "So, are we agreeing on the terms now?"

"I want your master to stay away from me," I added. "I do not want him to keep on harassing me," I said through gritted teeth.

Even if our bond was severed now, my heart was still reacting to Desmond's presence. That was why I need to take precautions whenever Desmond was around. I was certain that he would do anything to make me suffer from severing our mate bond and our marriage.

Knowing him, his vengeance was unimaginable which was why he was the only person that I was frightened of.

In the end, Sir Elron did not bestow me assurance about my last request but he would surely tell it to Desmond.

Madam Ibanez dismissed us early so I got the chance to go back to our home just before dusk arrived. I really had no choice but to agree with it. Sighing, I looked for Sander but he wasn't there.

"Sander?" I creased my forehead as I checked every corner of our flat to look for him. He wasn't here when I roamed around. I didn't panic as I thought of something where Sander could have gone.

I remembered that there was a nearby river here. He was also fascinated by the bodies of water so it could possibly be that he was there all day. Sniffing his scent, I looked for him and left the establishment of the flat where we were staying.

I could tell that he was just nearby. That made me feel at ease. It meant that my son never got to go to a far place. As long as he spotted some bodies of water, he would be there and enjoyed his stay.

"Mama likes orchids, too!"

I smiled when I could faintly hear my son's voice. Now, I was sure now that he was here on the river bank. I took my time as I saw people passing by. This reminded me back in the past as this time when I used to walk with... Desmond. I got a chance to appreciate it while I kept hearing my son's beaming voice like he was talking to someone.

"I want you to meet my mama, sire."

"Sander?" I called when I saw him soaking his feet in the water. I creased my forehead when I saw a man wearing a trenchcoat and a hat who was beside him before he stood up and tipped his hat as a sign that he would be leaving.

"Mama!"

I snapped back and turned my head to see Sander running towards me. I smiled and knelt on the ground before I opened my arms. He quickly dashed inside and hugged me so tight.

"You came home early, Mama..." He sniffed when I stood up and gathered him in my arms.

"I missed you, too, sweetheart..." I rained some kisses because how I missed Sander so much. I didn't get a chance to have fun with him because I was always busy with my work. Also, I always went home so late and left the flat so early which was why I always felt bad leaving my son alone.

Sander giggled before he showed me a small bouquet of orchids. "Mama, this is for you. Sire helped me to purchase them in the flower boutique we saw earlier."

I creased my forehead. "Sire?" I glanced up at the man who was with him earlier. I was surprised that he was already out of our sight. "The man sitting beside you," I paused and glanced back at Sander. "Is the one helping you?"

"Hmm!" Sander beamed.

"I see." I caressed his cheek when I lifted him down. "But Sander... I told you that you must not speak with strangers, didn't I?" I caressed his head as we started to walk side by side.