The Queen's Angel

chapter 28:Unspoken Desires

Athena's pov:

After I regained control, I couldn't help but feel a surge of protectiveness over my little princess. Lulu had been through a lot today, and I wanted to ensure she felt safe and comforted.

I scooped her into my arms, holding her close to my chest and gently rubbing her back as she began to cry. "Shh, my sweet Lulu," I cooed softly. "Mama's here, and I won't let anyone hurt you. You're safe now, my love."

Lulu's tears flowed freely, and I could feel her trembling in my arms. Her earlier encounter with Alexa and Xavier had left her shaken, and I wanted to soothe her fears.

I continued to speak soothingly to her, my words filled with love and reassurance. "Mama's little one should never have to worry about mean girls. Mama's here to protect you, always."

Lulu hiccuped, her small hands clutching at my shirt as she looked up at me with teary eyes. It broke my heart to see her so upset, but I was determined to make her feel better.

I gently coaxed her, "It's okay to cry, my darling. Mama's here to listen. Tell me what's wrong, and I'll make it better."

Lulu sniffled and wiped her tears with the back of her hand, her little voice quivering as she spoke. "Mama, meanie girl no like heeww. She called you Mommy, and me no like it."

I kissed her forehead and held her closer, understanding the source of her distress. "I know, my love. That wasn't nice of her. But Mama wants you to remember that you are my special little princess, and no one can take that away from you."

Lulu's eyes widened in curiosity, and she asked, "Am I your only little princess, Mama?"

I chuckled softly and nodded, "Yes, my sweet Lulu. You are my one and only little princess. And Mama loves you more than anything in the world."

Lulu's tears began to subside as she nestled in my arms, feeling the warmth of our connection and the love that surrounded her. I gently rocked her back and forth, humming a lullaby to soothe her further.

After a while, Lulu's sobs turned into soft sniffles, and she looked up at me with a small smile. "I love you, Mama."

After our heart-to-heart conversation, I gently examined Lulu's scraped knees, ensuring there were no serious injuries. She watched me with wide, innocent eyes, her tiny fingers reaching out to touch her owies.

"Mama, it hurt," Lulu whimpered, her voice soft and vulnerable.

I kissed each of her little wounds and said soothingly, "I know, my love. But Mama will make it all better." I then took out a small first-aid kit I always carried and cleaned her wounds with a gentle touch, making sure to be extra careful.

Lulu winced slightly as I applied some antiseptic, but she didn't cry. She was a brave little girl, and I admired her strength.

"Which band-aid do you like the most, my little princess?" I asked, holding out a colorful assortment of band-aids with different designs.

Lulu's eyes sparkled with excitement as she carefully examined each one, her tiny finger pointing to the ones that caught her attention. "Dinosaurs, Mama! And stawbewwies too!"

I nodded approvingly, taking the dinosaur and strawberry band-aids she had picked. "Good choices, sweetie." I gently peeled off the backing and applied the band-aids to her scraped knees.

Lulu watched with fascination, her trust in Me as her mama evident in her adoring gaze. "Mama make it all bettewww," she said with a satisfied smile.

Lulu's eyes lit up, and she looked at her knees, giggling softly. "Pwetty boo-boos, Mama," she said, using her adorable baby talk.

I chuckled warmly, delighted by her reaction. "Yes, my sweet Lulu, very pretty boo-boos. But we don't want any more of them, do we?"

Lulu shook her head vigorously, her eyes wide and earnest. "No, Mama. No more boo-boos."

I hugged her close and kissed the top of her head. "That's right, my precious one. Mama will always keep you safe."

I scooped Lulu up into my lap, cradling her gently as I planted a soft kiss on her forehead. She looked up at me with those doe eyes , "Mama, chu tell me 'bout dat Alexa, pwease?"

I smiled down at her, my heart warmed by her curiosity. "Another day, my sweet baby," I replied gently, not wanting to overwhelm her with stories of the past just yet.

Lulu pouted, her lower lip jutting out in an adorable expression of disappointment and I knew that she would have plenty of questions in the days to come but i will have to answer her sooner or later .

To distract her from her curiosity, I reached into my bag and pulled out a cookie jar . I presented it to her with a playful grin. "But for now, how about a yummy treat, little one?"

Lulu's eyes lit up at the sight of the cookie, and her pout quickly turned into a beaming smile. "Yay, tootttie!" she exclaimed happily.

I handed her the cookie, and she eagerly took a bite, savoring the sweet treat. Her joy was infectious, and I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of sadness because i was hiding the truth.

As Lulu enjoyed her cookie, I couldn't help but marvel at how incredibly adorable she was. Her chubby cheeks were dusted with cookie crumbs, and she occasionally let out a contented sigh between bites.

"Mama, dis cookie is yummie," she mumbled with her mouth full, her words coming out slightly garbled.

I chuckled softly, leaning down to wipe away some of the crumbs from her face. "I'm glad you like it, my sweet baby. Mama loves seeing you happy."

Lulu's eyes twinkled with happiness as she continued to nibble on her cookie. But after a few more bites, her demeanor changed. She started fidgeting in my lap, squirming ever so slightly,

I noticed her restlessness and gently asked, "What's wrong, my little one? Do you need something?"

Lulu didn't respond with words. Instead, she began to make small, whimpering noises and nuzzled her face into my chest, her tiny hands reaching out and clutching at my shirt.

 i didn't understand her needs . Confusion filled my eyes as I tried to soothe her with gentle words and cuddles, but her restlessness persisted .

Feeling the urgency in Lulu's whimpers, I decided to try something different. I carefully stood up with Lulu still in my arms and began to move around the room, gently swaying back and forth in a soothing rhythm, and I hummed a gentle lullaby, hoping to calm her.

I reached for a soft blanket and tenderly covered her with it, ensuring she felt snug and secure in my embrace. With great care, I offered her a pacifier, hoping it would provide some comfort. I brought it to her mouth, but to my surprise, she spat it out with a resolute "nuuu. nu paciiii mama"

Confusion and concern knitted my brows together as I continued to hold and comfort Lulu "shhh baby mama is here okay show mama what you need little  baby and mama will give it to you"

I cradled her close to my chest, searching her little face for any signs or cues. Her eyes, still filled with restlessness looked back at me while i was waiting for her answer 

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