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We say goodnight and Eli and I head up to bed.
The week after the mate gathering, we continue our crazy work schedule but also prepare to have King Ailduin and Prince Aolis in our pack for the next training session. There are some adjustment issues that either I or Grace have addressed. Some pack members didn’t think we were serious about punishing them for being verbally aggressive to other pack members. It’s a good thing a couple of the cells had been cleaned out. It gave me a chance to give those individuals a night to think about their choices and whether or not they want to continue in this pack.
Grace had pulled some of the new pack members in to assist with the cleaning and restocking of the bunkers and safe rooms. Now that we have more members and many are omegas that would not be required to fight in a battle, we will need as much space as this pack has available in the event of another hunter attack.
Liam and Rik talked to different supernatural beings and everyone has heard the rumblings of the hunters taking supernaturals either to kill or experiment on. Anders is heading a group who is looking to see if any of the hunter compounds can be found. We were hoping after the tournament and the strength shown by the Guardians that they would retreat and back off, but it seems as though they may have turned their attention to other supernaturals.
The sprites have been diligent in monitoring the forest. Now that our pack has expanded, their watch is also increasing. It helps that a couple have mated in the other two packs, so expanding their little community to include our new land as well as Rik’s and Liam’s pack was not a problem for them.
Grace has planned a special meal for Ailduin and Aolis when they arrive. The elves, like the sprites are vegetarian. While they do not condemn us for being meat eaters, they feel that all like is sacred, especially the life in the forest. Therefore, they choose not to eat the animals of the forest. We have made an effort to not have any meals with deer or rabbits while they are here.
On the day of their arrival, Rik, Cara, Liam and Angel arrive at lunch time. Ailduin and Aolis are scheduled to arrive mid-afternoon. Our nursery and children’s home are completed and we are able to drop the babies off in the nursery.
As we all sit to eat, Liam jumps in immediately. “I know the training was limited before because both Cara and Angel were pregnant. But now that Angel is pregnant again.” he stops to kiss the side of her head, “and after the effect on all of them after the pull of power at the tournament. I’m not sure I’m comfortable practicing the power transfer that was planned. At least not with Angel. I’m not willing to put her or my child at risk.”
“Let’s see what Ailduin has in mind for training this time. Liam. It’s possible that he has other ideas for our training. But if not, I can push my power rather than having Grace or Cara pull it.
That way I control it.” Angel says.
“And there’s no reason Grace can’t practice with me. She has already pulled my power without really having any training. Once Ailduin guides her, I think she’ll have better control of how much. she pulls, so she’ll know when it’s too much.” Cara adds.
“We’ll be careful. If we need to take lots of breaks this weekend, we will.” Grace adds.
After lunch, we have the nursery staff bring the children out back to play, while we help watch over them waiting for Ailduin.
“The pack has really come together.” Rik says to me as we sit in the shade watching our mates playing with the little ones.
“It’s not done yet, but it feels like it’s really coming together. I have plans for an expansion into the new land we acquired. Several new pack members have asked about building their homes and wanting to create a second market village where they can have stores closer to their homes.” I turn to Liam. “Perry has been great, by the way. He’s a fantastic general contractor. He has a good head for how to make things come together and good ideas for ways to structure the groups of buildings that I wouldn’t have thought of.”
“He’s one of my best. And I hear you have quite a few people who are very skilled in your pack. I’d like to have him speak to them about continuing on with my company if you agree.”
We talk a little longer about the on-going development plans for the pack before we see Ailduin and Aolis walk through the trees. I’m not exactly sure how they travel to get here, but each time I have seen them arrive, it’s been on foot.
They are surrounded by sprites and I can hear the twittering and chittering of excitement from here.
Grace and I stand, ready to welcome the fae royalty. The others join us as well as Alexander, the twins, Thomas and Tula.
“King Alduin, Prince Aolis. Welcome to Safe Haven Pack. You are most welcome here.” I say. Leilani, Lolana and Alexander all kneel as the rest of the sprites join them on the ground. Tula tugs on Thomas until he too drops down, putting her on the ground so she can kneel before her king.
“Alexander, what are you doing? He’s not your king.” I ask through the mind link.
“Leilani and Lolana give you and Luna the same respect that I do. Therefore, I am giving their leader the same respect that they do.” As I watch, Thomas does as well
*Please rise my children.” Ailduin says and in a gesture that would look ridiculous on anyone other than him, he spreads his arms wide, his palms facing up. It’s a majestic gesture that only a king could pull off.
The sprites love for their king is obvious. They are very excited to see him and Aolis, but they are more quiet and respectful than usual I wonder how long that will last.
Ailduin steps forward, looking from Alexander to Lelani and Lolana. “And I see we have some of our sprites that have mated with a werewolf.”
“Yes. King Ailduin.”
“He is our mate.”
“We love him.”
“And he loves us.”
Ailduin looks at Alexander. “You will take good care of my children, yes?”
Alexander wraps an arm around each of his mates. “They are my mates. I would give my life for them.” Lelani and Lolana swoon at this statement.
“I’m glad to hear it. Now, I heard that another of my children was injured and needed my healing power. Where is she?” He looks around before looking at Grace.
I watch as Grace goes over to Tula and Thomas. “Tula, let King Ailduin see your injury.”
Tula’s head is down, as if she is embarrassed and can’t look at Ailduin. Thomas begins speaking. quietly to her as Ailduin approaches them.
“Tula.” He says gently.
She looks up at him. “King Ailduin.” And she bows her head.
“May I see your injury?” She nods her head and Thomas reaches his hands out. She jumps into his hands, turning her back to Ailduin.
“Hunters pulled her wing off, King Ailduin.” Thomas tells him.
He holds his hand over her back, closing his eyes. I watch as he takes a couple of deep breaths. before his hands starts to glow. As soon as the glowing light touches Tula, she sucks in a breath, her head snapping up to look at Thomas.
“Tula?” He asks, ready to pull her away if she’s in pain. In an instant, everyone can see her wing beginning to regrow. Grace comes over to me, wrapping her arms around my waist. I can feel her awe and her happiness for Tula through our bond as I feel her tears dampening my shirt as I hold her.
The sprites all quietly ‘ohhh’ and ‘awww’ as if any noise will break Ailduin’s concentration and cause Tula’s wing to stop growing. The twins are leaning against Alexander, glowing tears running down their cheeks as they watch their friend as she’s healed in front of all of us.
When he’s done, he steps back. Tula stands in Thomas’s hand, testing her new wing, flapping it gently before a huge smile spreads across her face and she lifts herself off his hands.
“Tula!” Thomas’s voice is full of love, happiness and awe at his little mate.
She turns to Ailduin. “Thank you, King Ailduin.” She says, before dipping to kiss his cheek. She turns and looks at Thomas. “I’m healed! I’m whole!”
“My sweet girl. I’m so happy for you, but you know I loved you anyway.”
“But Thomas, don’t you see? Now we can complete the mate bond! I can be like Leilani and
Lolana! I can be a true mate to you.” She says before flying to him and wrapping her arms around. his neck.