Chapter Six
Christian’s POV
“Christian!”
I jumped up from my bed and ran down.
“What’s wrong?”
“I’m leaving, something is wrong with Emilia and I’m bringing her home.”
“I’m coming with you!”
“No! I’ve got it, just stay with Maison.”
I growled making her stop and gasp.
“I’m going with you.”
“You’re one of them?”
I didn’t have time to explain, Emilia was in danger and she needed me.
“Get Maison, we leave in ten.”
We both ran and in ten minutes flat we were off on my private jet.
“Where we going?”
I looked over at Maison and smiled.
“We’re going to go get mommy.”
“We are?!”
I laughed and rubbed his head, placing him on my lap. He was the cutest kid I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. Maison was like a son to me. Emilia, well Emilia was the woman everyone wanted, but no one could have, including me. Three years and yet she won’t give me the time of day when it comes to being with me. Emilia wasn’t like the others, she worked hard without the help of anyone, even when I could give her everything she desired and more. No, she busted her ass in school while working two jobs and taking care of Maison. She was an amazing mom and a great friend, especially to me. She knew who I was and what I did, yet she still let me come around.
I knew little about her family or where she came from, but then again would you tell me? I wasn’t the nicest guys around and everyone knew me from how ruthless I could be and dangerous, but not with Emilia. Emilia brought out what was always missing in my life. I loved her and I’ll be dammed if anyone was going to hurt her.
“Hey!”
I was shaken, making me shake my head and look down at Maison laughing.
“What’s so funny?”
“You were doing it again, only this time mom wasn’t here.”
I laughed and started tickling him.
“Taylor!”
I let him go and run up to her.
“Go on and take a nap I have to talk to Aunty.”
“Okay.”
He ran into the bedroom in the back and I waited until he had the television on.
“So tell me, what happened?”
“First, tell me why you never told me, does Emilia know?”
“Of course she does, it’s hard not to when you’re the same kind.”
“Are you the only one?”
I laughed and shook my head.
“Of course not, you think I could do what I do being human, come on. Emilia knows, so now tell me what happened?”
She looked around at my men then back at me.
“I don’t know, but I know Emilia and for her to cry like she has been since she’s got there, especially after finding out who the father.”
“He’s there?!”
“Yeah that’s why she wanted to come back, but that’s not all. Her father is this big time Alpha…”
I suddenly stood up.
“Alpha?”
“Yeah. He’s suppose to be this big time, big shot. Well she…”
“What’s her last name?”
“DeSantos, why?”
I growled and grabbed my phone.
“Christian, what?”
“Call her and tell her you’ll be there in two hours and do not tell her I’m coming.”
I smiled; oh this was going to be good. Big Alpha DeSantos was going to get the surprise of a lifetime.
Emilia’s POV
Taylor texted me to let me know she was on her way and that she was bringing Maison along. I groaned and laughed as Emily painted my toe nails.
“What’s wrong?”
“Maison is coming.”
“He is?!”
“Oh the yelling, the yelling!”
“Oh stop. Now all done!”
I looked down and laughed.
“I’m so glad we have closed toe shoes.”
“Hey, you missy need a little color in your life.”
“I have color, thank you very much!”
“Please.”
“Well atleast I’m not rainbow bright!”
“I am not!”
“Emily your entire high school career was based on using as much color as possible.”
“And I looked cute.”
“You looked like you belonged on the front cover of Candy land.”
“You were just jealous.”
“Psshhh!”
“Admit it, you were jealous.”
“You wish.”
I got up and was about to walk away when I saw a car pulling up and Dad coming out.
“Who’s that?”
“Oh one of Daddy’s friends, probably here for the wedding.”
The car opened and out came Christian. I gasped and saw him turn and wink.
“You know him?”
Then Maison came out with Taylor both turning towards me.
“Maison!”
“Mommy!”
He ran as fast as he could and jumped into my arms.
“Oh baby boy.”
“Mommy.”
I looked at Taylor and she made her way over.
“I tried.”
“It’s alright, how did you get in?”
“Apparently Christian knows your dad?”
I looked over at them and Dad was clearly not amused, but he kept a welcoming face, looking at me and Maison.
“Hi, I’m Taylor.”
“Oh sorry, this is my sister Emily.”
“Hi, nice to meet you!”
“Daddy!”
He didn’t give me a chance before he jumped out of my arms and ran across the yard into Mauricio’s arms who didn’t hesitate to take him in. I couldn’t help but cry.
“It’s you, it’s really you!”
“Yeah it’s me buddy.”
They looked at each other and then at me.
“Mommy, don’t cry.”
I laughed, wiping my tears.
“Happy tears.”
I smiled and went up to them.
“Mauricio meet your son Maison.”
“I think he knows that mom.”
We laughed.
“And I’m your uncle Antonio.”
“And I’m your aunty Emily.”
He hugged them each and then looked over at mom and dad.
“Who are they?”
“That’s my dad and my mom.”
He then ran and stood tall in front of Dad. Dad looked down at him as mom bent down and smiled.
“Hi, I’m grandma.”
He hugged her as fresh tears came streaming down my face, but dad wouldn’t budge so Maison did the only thing he could, he hugged his leg.
“Grandpa!”
I ran over and pulled him away.
“Not so tight okay, remember what I told you about hugging people?”
“Oh he’s just like a big teddy bear! I like teddy bears.”
I couldn’t help but laugh.
“Yes, but he’s not a teddy bear.”
“Yes he is, watch.”
He then poked my dad in the stomach making him smile. Dad actually smiled.
“See, he’s not so scary, he likes me!”
I looked at dad and then down at Maison, picking him up.
“Strong boy.”
I nodded, just as Christian stepped up and wrapped his arm around me.
“And a smart one at that, just like his mother.”
“I should hope so.”
“Mommy says I’ll be something great some day.”
He then yawned and leaned his head on my shoulder. I gasped a little from him leaning against my scar, but only Christian and dad noticed what I did.
“Here, let me put him down for you.”
Mom held out her hands and I knew she was anxious to hold him.
“I won’t hurt him, I promise.”
I looked at Christian and he nodded, so I let him go.
“Love you.”
He smiled and snuggled up against mom as she took him inside.
“Sir?”
We all looked towards the steps and Mauricio came up, looking at Christian.
“Mauricio you’ve met Christian, Emilia’s friend?”
“I didn’t know he was her friend, but yes I have.”
“Well I would say we were more than friends.”
He pulled me even closer and even kissed where my scar was, making me pull away.
“I’m going to show Taylor around.”
“Before you go, Christian has asked me for your hand in marriage.”
“Sir!”
He held up his hand as I gasped and turned to Christian.
“Chris…”
“Don’t say anything yet.”
He smiled and pulled me against him.
“I’ve loved you for three years Emilia and I’ve watched you become a strong, intelligent and a loving mother. You’re the perfect woman and you deserve to be treated as such. I’ve been a patient man, but there is only so much that a man can take especially when I know how amazing you could be if you just let me take care of you.”
“Emilia doesn’t need anyone to take care of her; she’s strong on her own.”
I could hear Christian’s growl forming, but I stopped him by placing my hand over his heart making him look back down at me. He watched my pleading eyes then out of nowhere smashed his lips against mine. I gasped, but only allowed him to take advantage and deepen the kiss.
I didn’t expect to feel anything, but I did. He eventually softened the kiss until completely pulling away.
“Wow.”
I smiled, biting my lower lip as a giggle came from my lips. I felt butterflies in my stomach, something I didn’t expect to feel, but I did and my heart was beating so fast.
“Well then, I guess it’s settled, Emilia is to wed Christian!”
I snapped my head up and dad was actually smiling down at me, then he did something I never expected him to do, he hugged me.
Mauricio’s POV
You had to kidding me! He was allowed to marry Emilia, but I wasn’t?! I’m her mate for god sakes and the father of her child!
“Sir, you can’t be serious.”
“I’m very serious. Christian is perfect for Emilia and I was waiting for an opportunity just like this to get ahead. You should be happy he even wants her!”
“I want her!”
“And I said NO!”
We were currently in his office, so the entire room shook from the insulation surrounding us.
“Don’t you want what’s best for your daughter?”
“Emilia chose her path and she will marry him if it’s the last thing I do!”
“Emilia doesn’t love him! She loves me!”
He laughed, making me angry.
“Has she ever told you she did?”
“She doesn’t have to.”
“That’s not what I asked.”
I clenched my fists and looked at him straight in the eye.
“She loves me, I know it.”
“Really how?”
“She had Maison when she didn’t have to. I am Maison’s father and there’s nothing greater than that.”
His eyes went wide then into a glare.
“You?”
“Yes, I was the one, so if you’re going to punish someone then punish me, not her.”
Then he smiled.
“I think seeing your son and your mate form a new family will be punishment enough, now get out before I make it worse.”
“Sir…”
“I said GET OUT!”
Christian’s POV
I watched as he boiled within as I took Emilia’s hand and slipped a four carat blue diamond with surrounding diamonds onto her finger.
“Oh my god Christian!”
I laughed, giving her hand a kiss.
“Still it’s not a beautiful as you mi Amor.”
She laughed as both Taylor and her sister ran up to take a look at it.
“Oh it’s gorgeous!”
She looked up at Taylor and she nodded her head telling her that it would be best that she accepted. Emily too, she knew this was best for all of us and not just for Emilia. I made a mental note to thank them later, but my phone vibrated letting me know I had to be on my way.
“Excuse me ladies, I must leave you.”
I watched as Emilia looked at me with a questionable look, but I just smiled and went up to her, kissing her.
“No worries mi Amor, I will be back in time to escort you to dinner.”
She nodded as I kissed her again, this time taking my time. I loved the way her lips felt against mine and how sweet her taste was. I really wanted to take her up stairs and make her mine, but I knew it was too soon for her. I will just have to be happy with having her in my arms until we wed, then she’d be all mine.
“Be careful.”
I smiled, giving her one last kiss.
“I promise, I’ve got you now.”
I kissed her forhead and said goodbye, getting back in the car as I went to give a visit to a special someone.
“Well look who finally showed up?”
“Where’s ma?”
“Where else?”
I pat my brother’s back and made my way over to her, hugging her and kissing the side of her head.
“Oh you scared me!”
“I have great news!”
“If it’s not about a baby or getting married, I don’t want to hear it.”
“How about just one?’
She stopped rolling her dough and looked up.
“Who and don’t say that Emilia because…”
“Ma!”
“She is trouble! She’s not pure!”
“Yes she is!”
“She has a kid!”
“I thought you liked him?”
“I do, good, smart kid, but that girl is no good for you.”
“I love her ma and you always say to marry for love and not money.”
“Yes, but if she’s marrying you it’s for money, not love. She is no one.”
“She’s a DeSantos ma, she’s the other daughter!”
“What do you mean she’s the other daughter?”
“She’s the one sent away.”
“And probably had a good reason too, I say forget about her and find yourself a good Italian girl who can take care of you.”
“She can take care of me, ma. She was the one who took care of me when I got sick last year, you remember? She even learned to make your chicken noodle soup! Ma, I love her and I want your blessing.”
She went back to her dough then eventually sighed.
“If she hurts you…”
“She won’t, I promise.”
“Yeah we’ll see about that.”