Chapter 75


    75 Optimism


    Luke.


    I went to bed, optimistic that we were heading somewhere with our investigations. My father did not know


    we were investigating my mother’s death, and I wanted to keep it secret for now because I did not know


    who to trust at the moment. One certain thing was that I would be visiting Neev sooner than expected.


    Paul being there was an excellent cover for me because my father would not suspect I knew anything


    about his trip there with my mother.


    I got to the bedroom, and Tia had already fallen asleep. As usual, she forgot to cover herself, and she


    had also taken off the joggers, so she was just wearing the sweater and her panties. Certain things never


    changed, and this was one of those things. I undressed, covered Tia with the nket and snuggled into


    bed with her. I was about to spoon her when she turned towards me and ced her head on my chest,


    still sleeping. I smiled, looking at the ceiling and caressed her back. It was moments like this that made


    me realise I was truly blessed? I tried to empty my mind of our discussion and soon fell asleep.


    I woke up to kisses. I was able to focus my vision, and I saw Tia smiling at me in her underwear, wearing


    red lipstick. “Wake up, Alpha. Onlyzy men stay in bed until twelve noon.” She teased me, and I sat up


    quickly. I saw the lipstick in her hand and looked at my chest. She had scribbled ‘Sleeping beauty’ on it.


    “You needed true loves’ kiss to wake you up,” she teased, and I pulled her back to bed, kissing her with


    my morning breath.


    “Eww, Luke. Go and brush your teeth,” sheined, and Iughed. I got off the bed, and my cock


    was hard as usual. It was the typical morning hard-on. I moved toward the bathroom and noticed Tia


    wasn’t following me. I turned towards her and arched my eyebrow. “What?” She asked, pretending to be


    oblivious. “I have already showered,” and I looked down at my hard-on. “So, are we going to waste this?”


    I asked her, and she covered her face. I walked into the bathroom, leaving the door open so Tia could


    get a view while I brushed my teeth. The moment I finished brushing my teeth. She entered and hugged


    me from behind, caressing my chest with her hands and feeling my abs while she moaned. She got the


    invite.


    “You look so handsome, Sleeping beauty,” she said, and I shed a grin in the mirror. She tilted her head


    to the side, away from my back, so she could see the mirror and smiled at me.


    “Don’t be smug, Luke.” she teased, and I backed her into the shower.


    I took off her underwear and turned on the shower.


    “I guess I am allowed to kiss your lips now,” I said, caressing her lips with my thumb while the water


    rained on our skin. She moaned sweetly, and a breathy ‘yes’ escaped her lips. I captured her lips with


    mine and kissed her sweetly. She responded and let my tongue ess her mouth; I parted her other lips


    with my finger and rubbed her clit gently. She moaned, encouraging me to do more. I went on my knees,


    parted her legs and delved in with my tongue. She ran her finger’s through my hair and grabbed it,


    moaning loudly. Her legs shook, and I tried to steady her with my hands. She came in no time, and I


    knew her pussy was ready


    for me. I stood up and went to work. Wrapping her legs around me with her back against the wall, I


    buried myself in her and pumped. It felt so damn good, and I had to fight myself from cumming too soon.


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    We finished the shower and dressed up. I was yet to tell her about our trip to Neev and Dome. I also


    wanted to spend the entire day with her.


    “I finished going through Caleb’s proposal this morning while you were sleeping, and his idea might work


    well. He seemed quite passionate and knowledgeable about the application he is proposing. Most things


    are done online now. I think we should invest and bring it to life. Tech is the way forward now,” she said,


    and I nodded. I was going to give him the money to set up thepany regardless, but I was d Tia


    thought his idea was good. I will be happy if he seeds.


    “Tia, I will be travelling tomorrow with Mike and Caleb,” I said, and she paused and looked-at me. I knew


    it was sudden.


    “To where?” she asked, and I knew she was thinking Santa Braee.


    “Dome and Neev,” I said, and she rxed.


    “Doctor said we shoulde in three months,” She said, and I shook my head.


    “I am not going to visit Paul, but I will definitely stop by the home to check on him. I am going to visit a


    woman called Ummul. She served my mother when my parents went on vacation there. She also


    ingested the same poison my mother ingested but in small quantities. It rendered her paralysed and


    damaged her speech.” I said, and Tia went to sit down, shocked.


    “Why didn’t your father tell you this, Luke?” She asked.


    “That is why I do not want him to know I am going there to see this woman. He will automatically think I


    went to visit Paul. From there, we will go to Dome to get Caleb’s grandparents. Because Mike will be


    coming with Caleb and me, I said he could send Natasha here, so she won’t be alone,” I added quickly,


    hoping I hadn’t done anything wrong. “I won’t being?” She asked, and I did not know what to say.


    “I thought we were going to Dome together?” She said, sounding a bit hurt. I went to sit beside her at the


    foot of the bed and held her.


    “You are carrying our baby Tia, and this period is crucial. What if we have to fight to protect ourselves?


    These territories do not belong to my family even though we are in charge of the entire Ind. I would


    not survive if anything happened to you and our baby, Tia. Please stay in the City for my sake. That way,


    I can focus and do what needs to be done without fear or worry, “I exined, and she sighed and


    nodded.


    “I understand your position, but I do not want Tasha in my house. She can visit, but that is it. I need my


    privacy, and Kimberly is already here,” sheined. That was fine by me. “That is okay. I will think of


    something, and she will remain at home,” I said, and she sighed. “Is this why you are taking me out?”


    She asked me, and I nodded. “Where are we going to,” she asked. “The park or the cliff?” I asked: While


    speaking to her, 1 linked Michelle to prepare snacks and drinks that we would use for a pic.


    “Easy choice, Luke. The Cliff. That is our sanctuary,” she said, and I kissed her, grateful that she didn’t


    give me a hard time.


    “How long will you be gone?” she asked.


    “Five days?” I said uncertainly.


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    “Remember, your father is officially handing you the position next week. I can cover up for you and say


    you went to visit Paul, but he won’t be happy if you don’t attend the ceremony. Not like it is necessary


    since your Key Mark is active, but I think he wants to do it for show.” She said I had forgotten entirely


    about the handover when we made our nsst night. “I guess we will be spending three days then,” I


    said, and sheughed.


    Michelle finished preparing the snacks an hour and thirty minutester, and we got ready to leave. Caleb


    and Kimberly were going at it in the room while Emma rested in Michelle’s arms in the living room. I


    guess the two love birds were trying to make up for lost times.


    “Tell my brother that I took my wife for a pic when hees out,” I told Michelle, and she smiled. I


    could imagine the image she had of the Moons right now. Tia and I were always at it, making a lot of


    noise without caring about our environment. Caleb and Kimberly were now doing the same.


    The pic went well, and we returned home early for me to pack for my trip. After packing, I called Mike


    to see if he was all set.


    “We should be on our way at six in the morning. We will be taking the helicopter to Neev. I booked a nice


    ce for us to stay, and they have a helipad. Ummul’s daughter, Miss Wahab wille and get us at the


    hotel. She seems a bit excited to see you. She was very specific that youe,” He said, and I was


    pleased he made the arrangements. Even though Woodw was an Ind, I believed it was more like a


    continent because it was so big that we needed to fly to


    I could not wait to meet Ummul and her daughter too. I needed some answers.


    “We can only spend three days on this trip because of the handover,” I reminded him, and heughed.


    “I thought as much. It didn’t click until this evening when they announced the ceremony on the news.


    Everyone has been celebrating. They im you are as strong as Leonard Moon, who was your


    bloodline’s strongest. Some even specte you might be a reincarnation of him. In other words, people


    are happy about it,” he said, and I giggled. Tia and I needed to watch the news more often. It just doesn’t


    seem necessary when you call the shots and know what will happen.


    “About Natashaing… Tia will be going to the office.” I lied, and he interrupted me.


    “I spoke to Tasha about it, and she wants to hang out with her folks instead. The wedding is the day after


    the handover,” He reminded me, and I sighed. I actually felt weird lying to the guy. It was a win-win


    situation for both of us. I did not know why Tia did not want Natasha to stay in our house, but she was


    the boss. I hung up and was about to call Caleb when a call came in from my father. I answered and


    greeted him. “Luke, what is this I hear about you taking the chopper to Neev? Have you forgotten the


    handover is in a few days from now?” He asked me, and I sighed. “I just want to check on Paul briefly,” I


    lied, and he sighed. “Are you going with your wife?” He asked. “No, she will be here,” I replied. “Good, It


    means you won’t be staying long. Please be careful in Neev. The ce isn’t as safe as they try to make it


    seem,” he said, and I knew why but since he never told me about his experience, I decided to ask him


    why hoping he might open up a bit. “Why?” I asked him, and he sighed.


    “Not everything should be discussed on the phone. I will tell you when I feel it is the right time but just be


    careful. Do not go to restaurants or bars there. Is it true Caleb ising with you?” he asked


    “Yes,” I replied. “What about Kimberly and Emma?” He asked, and I sighed. “They will be here with Tia,” I


    replied. “You are not helping that boy, Luke. You should push him to do the right thing and marry that


    girl,” He said, and I nodded. “We are working on it,” I told him, not wanting to go into details, and he was


    silent.


    “Okay then, return quickly,” he said and hung up. I sighed and called Caleb. After discussing with Caleb,


    I put down the phone and cuddled with Tia in bed to watch a movie. I did not want to talk about anything


    serious. I just wanted to have a peaceful time with my wife so I could travel in an optimistic mood the


    next day. I dreaded what I would find on the trip.