Forbidden Love [Fem!reader x Cassandra] [COMPLETE]

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"She's forgiven," Cassandra whispered to him, letting him hop off her lap and return to his seat.

"He has a powerful pout," Daniela muttered before leaning over and kissing Costin's head. "Just like his Mama."

"I don't pout!" Isa whined, making everyone laugh again. "I'll make him pout at all of you."

Costin giggled as he offered Isa his apple juice. "Mama no pout."

"See? He gets it," Isa grinned before shaking their head. "That's your apple juice, Costin."

"They have their own," Daniela promised and held up Isa's cup. "See?"

"Mommy," Costin turned and offered his apple juice to Hunter.

"Thank you," Hunter hummed, taking a sip of the juice before giving it back to Costin — causing the boy's smile to widen. "Now it's all yours."

After everyone finished eating, we headed to the main lounge and sat around the fire. Costin settled between Cassandra and Hunter, showing them his drawing. I glanced over with a smile, taking in the drawing. '...Somehow, Isa's drawings are worse. Maybe I should ask Cass to teach them.' Once everyone had seen the drawing, Hunter promised to place it on the fridge later, making the child's smile widen. The Lady began telling a story shortly after — one that gained everyone's attention.

Year: ????

POV: Alcina

I finished humming and tucking the girls into bed, promising them I'd be back after a quick phone call. I left after that, not wanting to waste time. Once in my study, I grabbed my phone and dialed the number Mother Miranda instructed me to call.

"Alcina, I take it the triplets have been at your side all day?"

"You'd be correct, Mother Miranda," I responded with a smile. "They love spending time with me."

"...That's good. Do you remember when I left? How I said I had a lead? Well, I found it, and 'it' turns out to be a woman."

"Oh? Who?"

"Her name is Mia — we're lab partners."

"And you think she can be a host?"

Mother Miranda was silent for a long time before a sigh escaped her. "...Potentially."

"Mother Miranda?" I questioned her hesitation. 'Has she developed feelings for this woman? I've never heard Mother Miranda hesitate about an assessment.'

"I won't bring her back — I have a new plan. Something I wish to test."

"Of course, Mother Miranda. How long will you be staying?"

"Until the end of next month, then I'm returning for a week. After that, I return to check on the progress."

"I'll keep the Village afloat until your return."

After I hung up and returned to my room, I climbed into bed and smiled as the triplets scooted closer to me, purrs leaving the three. I draped an arm across their tiny bodies, finally understanding Mother Miranda's obsession to get Eva back. 'If anything happened to either of them- Well, I would be doing everything she's doing.' My thumb brushed Daniela's cheek, making her purr louder and try to nuzzle into the digit. 'Nothing will take you three from me.'