GAMMA ADONAI

CHAPTER 14

BALQIS'S POV

"I apologize for my kid's attitude. I'll teach them properly next time" Luna Onika like she said her name was bowed for the umpteenth time..

"It's okay ma'am. They're just kids and I just wanted to satisfy Riot. He can be violent if I don't heed to his request to meet you" I flashed a tight lipped smile.

The woman smiled back and gestured to her driver. The later came back again with her limited edition Hermes bag, I gasped but keep my envy in check.

She brought out a paper and scrabble something and gave the bag to the driver again, then she faced me. "We're hosting a party to celebrate Frankie and Arianna's eighth birthday, please accept my invitation"

I gingerly took the paper from her and read it's content which was actually her signature.

I looked at her, "What does this...."

"Oh that's the pass" She smiled very beautifully, showing off her beauty that I as a woman find very beautiful and I wonder what it feels like to be this woman for a while longer. "The guards won't let you pass if you don't have the consent of a resident"

I clutched the paper like a precious possession. I'm finally getting to enter the Bermuda Mansion. I greeted the woman once again before running off to my car or else I'll be late for my job.

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I named my son Riot, because I know Adonai his father would love such a name.

For some reasons, I find that girl, Isis quite disturbing as she kept coming back to my mind. Why did a mother leave such a beautiful baby? Or she was adopted?

"Cut the crap and stop thinking about someone else's child!!" I scolded myself aloud, stepping on the pedal and speeding off to the restaurant where I work.

I have a long day ahead of me today as I'll still have to go and pick Riot from school and take him to the Karate class.

Getting to the restaurant and changing into my apron, I heard the commotion that made me stop.

"Blame your motherfunking parents for not taking care of you, why should I take the fall by paying you double!!!" That was the owners voice, I dropped the apron and stepped outside to look.

"You haven't paid me for last month. I'm not asking for double, I just need...." the owner kicked the girl angrily, pushing her away. "I don't have the money to pay you, don't you fuckin get it!!!"

My blood ran cold as I watched then man brutalize the little girl of about ten years old!

It's very cuel and so unkind. Without thinking twice, I barged into the argument and took the girl's hand. "This is domestic violence!!"

The boss stopped and looked at me like I was mad, "And where did you come from? Is this where I pay you to work at?"

"You can't be harassing a kid!!" I yelled angrily. "Pay her money boss!"

He dropped the skillet he was holding and smirked with evilness, "You think you're eligible to fight for someone when you can't even fight for yourself? I took you in and have you a job despite being bitten by a revenant, how can you....!"

"That is not an excuse for not paying this little girl!!" I yelled back, not holding back, and I don't even plan to hold back. The fact that he was yelling at a young girl old enough to be his daughter is disrespectful and foolish enough. I'm not going to let him assume he's right!

"Fine. You can as well take her in and feed her instead of wasting my precious time!!"

I should take her in? When I can't even fees myself and my son properly? This little girl needs help, needs a home to stay, and I definitely don't have that......

"Ma'am. I'll be fine, please don't loose your job because of me" The girl pleaded and once again, I was amazed by her level of understanding and profanity.

I can't help it. I pulled her hand, "I'm a mother and I won't let you tramp on this little girl for your own filthy gains! I'm not a monster like you!"

Then I pulled her hand. "Come with me. I'll get you another place" we both left the backyard and just like that, I lost my job in an attempt to help someone in ended.

I took her into my car and covered her with one of Riot's caftan at the back seat and she bowed to me respectfully. "Thank you so much for your help ma'am"

"No. I should apologize for making you looser your job, but may I ask, who are your parents and why are you living like this? You should be in school?"

"I'm an Orphan" She said with a simple smile that make my heart tremble, because I was reminded of my own scar too. "But I'm waiting for my uncle. He'll come pick me soon"

I nodded in agreement and stated the engine. "Where should I drop you?"

"At the bridge before the pack Nursery School" she directed and sat back again.

My mind was now like a defective's room, filled with mysteries and alot of unsolved questions. Why is this girl fending for herself when she's so little. Why didn't Isis have a mother?

I dropped her the bridge before driving off to my second part time job which was a coffee shop.

I have a lot of part time jobs, all thanks to my perfume, only strong werewolves could smell that I was a bitten revenant.

Work goes on as usual, and when it's time to pick Riot, I took permission and left to pick him up, but the sight I saw before the nursery school shocked me and I was compelled to rush out of my car hurriedly.

Before me, the little girl I saved in the morning was picking foot on the ground and the kids throwing the food were Frankie and Arianna — Luna Onika's kids!

I wanted to rush and help the little girl, but a little hand held me back and I looked down to see Isis, the fat girl.

"Why...."

"My daddy has gone to call the officials" She said and I stopped. Her father is here?

"Did you know where Riot might be?"

She pointed to the school gate. "He probably at the parking lot, waiting for you"

I bent down and pulled her cheek. "Thank you so much darling. See you later"

I rushed into the school to pick Riot and on our way out, the pack officials has already arrived and a particular golden haired was amongst them.

All of a sudden, the pull of the bite activated, and began to pain me very harshly.

I groaned in discomfort, and held my neck. "What happened to you, mommy?" Riot asked.

Before I could answer my boy, I heard Isis's voice through the crowd. "Daddy..."

The man turned and picked the girl. When she's properly nestled, I caught his face...........