My Name is NOT Cupcake

"Nova, so nice to see you again," Mathias greeted me. "This is my mate, and Elias' mother, Alexandra," he introduced me. Coming closer, I could see that this woman was beautiful. There was a grace about her that told me she was classy and poised. Her clothes looked like casual business-wear; something that a Southern Bell mother would wear. Her pale pink blouse with khaki slacks and small black accents spoke for itself. She pulled me into a hug.

"Just Alexa is fine, dear. It's so good to finally meet you. Between Elias, Taylor, and Matt, I'd say it's about time," she said, as she pulled away and smiled at me motherly. Her voice was as I imagined. It sounded like bells with a slight southern drawl. Her voice was melodic and polite. I couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was. Her light brown hair was pulled into a neat bun at the back of her head with bangs cutting straight across, stopping at her eyebrows. Even older, she still looked the ripe age of 25 years old. Her eyes were a vibrant green. It made me wonder what the baby growing inside of me would look like. Would it be a boy or a girl? Would he/she lean towards Elias' lineage or mine? I snapped out of it and smiled back at Alexa.

"It's nice to meet you, too," I responded politely.

"Please, come inside," Mathias said. Elias touched the small of my back and led me inside.

"Are you hungry?" Alexa asked. I was about to say 'no', but that would be a lie. And I didn't feel the need to lie to Alexa; the exact opposite, really. I felt like it was in my best interest to always tell Alexa the truth, so I nodded. Alexa led our little party through the kitchen and into the dining room where we sat at the formal table. Alexa rang a bell I didn't notice until now and in walked Kendra. I thought I felt my heart stop. She was wearing a long-sleeved turtleneck black dress that had a long skirt that covered her ankles. The dress looked like something a nun would wear. It wasn't flattering at all. Her hair was pulled back in a messy bun and her skin was paler than before.

was confused. This wasn't the same outspoken, fierce, and confident Kendra who

everyone went on as if she didn't exist. After we ate, Elias and Mathias excused themselves to get some work done. I debated going up to the fourth floor to wait for Elias, but

said politely, walking towards the living room. I glanced at Kendra, who was cleaning up our mess, once more before I followed Alexa to the

able to resist me son, or how did you resist him as long as you did, even mated?" she asked. It wasn't accusatory, simply inquisitive. I felt like shrugging would be rude so I kept my shoulders still and I clasped my hands

about everything he did. How he pulled me away from my family, and Kendra... I couldn't be around him. My mind wouldn't let me,"

"Willpower," she offered.

agreed.