It's Just Pretend ✔️

Bonus Chapter |

With a pounce from Rajah I'm woken up. The now older cat still had enough energy to scare the shit out of me. I jumped up a little and he looked at me before leaving the room. Rolling my eyes I turn to my husband wrapping an arm around him.

Moving into his warmth I kiss his cheeks a few times before trying to close my eyes. It doesn't last long as there's tons of meowing. "Christ! Rajah what!?" I shout ornery and tired.

Damien jumps up and I rub my eyes now even more annoyed. He was sleeping so peacefully. The meowing goes quiet and I start to play with Damien's hair.

"I'm sorry teddy bear I didn't mean to wake you up" I groan. He yawns moving his hair out of his face before pulling me into a hug. "You're so warm" he mumbles into my neck making me smile.

"I love you" I chuckle as his hands goes to my thigh. He grips it tightly pulling away so I can give him a kiss. "I love you too" he answers and then closes his eyes.

I continue to run my fingers through his hair and smile to myself as he almost fell back asleep on my shoulder. Of course the cute moment was short lived as the meowing starts up again.

"Damn it" I grunt and start to move away waking Damien up. "You okay darling?" He asked straightening up. "Rajah hardly ever meows- I'm going to go check it out" I stretch, now standing in some shorts.

He nods and slides out of bed. Retrieving a hair tie from the nightstand he quickly throws his hair up into a loose messy bun. He had his flannels and that was all.

I didn't bother waiting I walked out into the living room following the meowing. When I found Rajah he stood in front of the couch and there tucked in the corner was Jasmine.

"Hey sweetie what's wrong?" I ask seeing the little girls tear stained face. She sits up and sniffles. "Nothing wrong" she whispers her lip quivering.

I squat down in front of her and put my arm out when she takes it only then do I move in to wipe her tears. "Jasmine" I coo looking up when my husband enters the room rubbing his eyes.

He sees us and his eyes soften. Hurrying over he doesn't say anything but squats down next to me. "Are you okay? Did you get hurt?" I ask looking over her. She was still in her froggy night gown and her hair curled everywhere.

"No" she whispers starting to play with my fingers. "Can you tell me what happen?" I ask again and she starts to tear up. "I don't wanna go back" she bawls, as my eyes widen. I could feel the tears prick my eyes just seeing her like this.

Damn sleep schedule is ruining me. I'm too emotional. "What do you mean? Going back where?" I ask feeling Damien stand and leave.

"You- don't take me back. I wanna be with you!" She sobs. Damien comes back with a cup of water. "Can I pick you up?" I ask putting my arms out. She nods and scrambles over to me and I hoist her up onto my hip.

I attempt to wipe some tears but they just kept coming. "Drink some water" Damien speaks up helping her hold the glass. She uses both hands and takes a few sips before giving it back to him.

"Jasmine. Remember our talk? We've adopted you. You're our little girl. You won't go back" I remind her as she gulps and wipes at her own eyes.

"I had a bad dweam- I- I don't wanna go back. I wanna be good!" She sobs again kicking her feet. I could tell she was really tired still so that wasn't helping any of this.

"Jasmine" Damien steps in again putting a hand on her cheek. "You're our daughter, we love you and we won't get rid of you- ever. If you ever have a nightmare again just come and sleep with us" he explains. I nod kissing her head.