Bound by Alpha's Deception: My Step-Brother's Secret Vengeance novel Chapter 86

"Any word from your parents?" I asked him.

"The storm is still bad so they have to wait until it clears up in order to fly out. They send their love though and will be back as soon as possible" he replied.

Noah's parents went on a holiday to Europe two weeks ago and had planned to be back for Christmas. Unfortunately on the day they were due to fly back, a bad storm hit and all flights were cancelled.

"Well there's always New Years" I shrugged and he nodded in agreement.

"Present time!" Charlie exclaimed before rushing to the tree with Hazel following behind her.

We all gathered round the tree and sat on the couches and the floor. Noah sat on the couch while I sat on the floor between his legs, resting my head on his thigh. My father sat Ethan in my lap before retaking his seat beside Noah.

"Present number one is for... Ethan!" Charlie announces as she picked up a small wrapped box and passed it to me. I put the present in front of Ethan before showing him what to do.

It took less then a minute for him to cop onto what to do and he began shredding the wrapping paper, giggling and squealing the whole time.

I grinned at his actions before helping him open the box.

"Look Ethan! It's a toy car" I gasped as I handed it to him. He held it up to his face as he looked at it with wide, curious eyes.

"Present two is for... mamma bear" Hazel spoke and handed me the present. I smiled thankfully to her and looked at the tag to see it was from Charlie. I shot my eyes towards her to see her smirking.

I pursed my lips before removing the wrapping and peaking inside. I quickly closed the box before glaring at her. She winked then continued handing out presents.

"What was it babe?" Noah asked through our link. I looked back at him to see him trying to hide a small smile.

"I know you saw it" I huffed and rolled my eyes as I turned around again.

"Can't wait to try it" he purred which caused a shiver to travel down my spine as images popped into my mind. I quickly shook my head, getting rid of the images and focused back on everyone.

I heard Noah chuckle behind me so I pinched his thigh making him yelp.

"Ouchy. That was necessary" he pouted as he rubbed his leg trying to sooth the pain.

Presents continued to get passed around and soon enough the floor was covered with torn wrapping paper and boxes. Joyous laughter and chatter filled the room.

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