Is this destiny?

Neither Sarah nor Aiden wanted to stop kissing. They could go at it the whole day and not get bored of it. But they had to stop eventually because there were people around them, and they were on the stage.

Sarah looked down and noticed two more little ones. It took her a second to recognize that two additions in the pile of confetti are Attila and Milica, and that meant members of her Sigma army are also present.

Aiden and Sarah got off the stage and they got surrounded by people who came to congratulate them. Most of them knew that Sarah was pregnant, but a number of guests found out at this party.

Sarah had to ask her sister when JoAnna and Jeff approached them… "Anna, who else knew that it's a boy?"

JoAnna smiled mysteriously. "Me and Felix."

Sarah's eyes nearly bulged out from surprise. "Really? Only the two of you?"

JoAnna understood that Sarah is accusing her of being a blabbermouth. "Is that so difficult to believe?"

"Yes!", Sarah exclaimed. JoAnna is known to have a mouth without a filter, and Sarah didn't know that JoAnna can keep things for herself.

JoAnna snorted. "Great. Just great! Did you forget how many things I kept to myself about you? When you asked me for contraceptive pills I didn't…"

Sarah swiftly covered JoAnna's mouth with her palm. "Yes, yes. I remember. I apologize. Please, stop talking."

JoAnna moved away. "Now you want me to stop talking? What happened with me not being able to keep secrets? Hmm?"

Seeing panicky Sarah, JoAnna burst into a laugh and stepped away. Others used this newly created space to approach Sarah and congratulate her.

Sarah glanced at Aiden who was a few steps away. He was busy talking with Mishi, Petar, Emir, Igor, and Elliot, and she could see that Aiden puffed his chest, reminding her of a peacock. He was a proud dad-to-be, and now that they don't need to hide it anymore, he went all out with bragging.

Happiness overwhelmed Sarah, making her eyes moist, and she hoped that this peaceful-happy mood will last.

"You should sit…", Stella said to Sarah while gesturing to people around Sarah to give some space. "If someone wants to talk to you, they can come. Let's find a table and I will get you something to eat… make sure you stay hydrated…"

Sarah didn't object. She hooked her arm with Stella's and allowed her mom to lead the way, enjoying the pampering. She knew that Stella will miss them when they leave, but their home is in Los Angeles. That is where their friends and their jobs and many other things are.

Stella helped Sarah sit like she is made out of porcelain.

Sarah giggled seeing her mom move swiftly toward the area of the table where the steaming barbecue was placed.

A second later, Noah and Aaron flanked Sarah, they got a chair each and sat next to Sarah.

"Congratulations, Mistress…", Noah said with a smile, and explained their presence: "We are here to make sure no one disturbs you."

"Thanks, guys.", Sarah responded. "I hope you know that no one will disturb me. Everyone here is friendly."

"You can never be too sure, my Goddess.", Aaron said like a true soldier of the Army of Chaos.

They are all addressing Sarah as Goddess Nyx, and only Noah is going with his Mistress nonsense.

Sarah looked at Aaron questionably. "If you have something to say, just say it."

Noah and Aaron exchanged glances, sharing an understanding that this is something Sarah should know about. Maksim gave them some hints about Suvedini, but for more information, Maksim wanted Noah and Aaron to help him get into the Army of Chaos.

Neither Noah nor Aaron are crazy to allow Maksim anywhere near Sarah. That is like supporting a major competitor!

Noah has a muscle-packed body and he is a good fighter while Aaron has his looks and sharp brain. Unfortunately for them, Maksim has looks, muscles, brains, he knows how to fight, and to top it all, Maksim comes from a position that allowed him to form his unique connections and intelligence network.

Noah and Aaron know that Maksim is a major nemesis in their mission to get close to Sarah and there is no way they will allow Maksim to join in that quest! 

Both Noah and Aaron leaned closer toward Sarah, and Aaron spoke in a half-whisper: "Maksim said that there is something suspicious with the woman accompanying Mr. Wang."

"With Suvedini?", Sarah asked to see Aaron and Noah nod. "What did he say?"

"He said that she is not who we think she is.", Noah responded.

Sarah pressed her lips into a line and thought for a second. "Aren't we all like that?"

Aaron didn't like Sarah's lax attitude. "What if she is a threat?"

"We can't go and accuse people of bad intentions because of their past or because they treat others harshly." Sarah saw that Aaron and Noah are not willing to give up, so she had to remind them. "If I am like that, you would not talk to me now."

Noah and Aaron exchanged concerned glances that were tinged with guilt. They know that both of them plotted against Sarah in the past, but she gave them a chance, and… here they are.

Sarah smiled. "Thank you for your concern. You are my most reliable Sergeants, and more than that… I consider you to be my friends. Rest assured that I give everyone a chance to show their intentions, but that does not mean that I am defenseless. As long as Suvedini does not act against us, I have no reason to scrutinize her, and so far she was only helpful."

"What about Maksim?", Noah asked grumpily.

"He gets the same treatment as everyone else.", Sarah responded. "Because of his past, he is being watched and we will be careful to open up slowly to him, but unless he acts against us, we will treat him as an ally," Sarah observed that Noah and Aaron both frowned at this. "Remember guys, if you judge and scrutinize a person from the start, he will become defensive at best, and maybe even offensive. You can't expect that Maksim will allow you to ostracize him without retaliating. If you suspect Maksim, that is a reason to observe him discreetly, and maybe even put him in a position to reveal his intentions. But don't label him as an enemy without proof that he wants to harm us."

"He is a Voronin.", Aaron stated a fact.

Sarah confirmed. "He is, but that does not define him. Do I need to remind you that if not for Maksim, our escape from the main base of the Voronin family would end up differently? He also helped us in overthrowing Simeon, he saved my Uncle's life instead of leaving him to bleed out in their base, and he is working with Hong now. Maksim is Hong's nephew, and I don't want to meddle in their relationship. I am not a fan of Maksim's personality but for me, he is someone who went out of his way to help me out."

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