Book 2: A Dream Life

Hera’s POV

The main door opened, and Stella rushed out to help unload the luggage. “It feels so good to see you, Hera! Oh my! When are you due?” she exclaimed at the sight of me.

“Next month! Give me a hug now!” We hugged one another when Ebony came out. I hadn’t been introduced to her formally yet we knew one another. The few brief encounters we had before were enough.

She smiled at me warmly. “Welcome home, Hera, Felixe! Finally, we’ll live together like a family.”

“Thank you for joining us here on such short notice, Ebony!” I said, a little awkwardly. It was the first time I was interacting with her positively.

“Don’t thank me at all. I’m happy to be here with you. There’s so much to do, I’m excited. Did you book your delivery at the hospital here?”

I glanced at my clueless mate. “Oh! I’ll do it right away,” he said, and Ebony ushered me inside.

“We can go tomorrow to the hospital nearby, Felixe.” He smiled at his stepmot