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While I’m thrilled that I get to move in with Lily, and don’t think I won’t push to keep it that way, I’d rather things stay as-is and know that she’s safe. Since that’s not an option, the next best thing I can do is help her get stronger while protecting her.
When we leave Alpha Patrick’s office, I walk her to her room. “What would your preference be, Lily bud? Do you want to move to my room, or have me move in here with you?”
She opens her door, looking around. “This isn’t really my room. It’s been a sort of stopping point since leaving my home. I have no connection to it, unlike you who has lived in your room years.”
I shrug. Any place will feel like home if she’s there with me. “I want you to be comfortable. I will be comfortable because you are there.” I say, pulling her into a hug. I know tonight has been nerve- wracking for her. Her fear was palpable and all of us could smell it earlier. As angry as I am about having so many Alphas in our territory coming after my mate, I had to suppress it to help her calm down.
Anders’ comment about the bloody birthday was aimed at me. He knows I’m a hot-head and that I won’t hesitate to get into a fight if it means keeping Lily safe. But this is also a political event, by werewolf standards. Anders’ birthday is a chance for other Alphas to get to know him before he becomes an official Alpha. This is a chance to strengthen alliances and make new ones. Not every Alpha will be after
Lily and not everyone that may want her is ruthless enough to kidnap her. I’ll have to remember that and keep from going off next weekend.
In addition to everything else, Anders’ birthday was the day we had decided that I would sing my song for Lily. Of course, that was before all of this. But now, maybe it’s not such a bad idea. I would be staking a claim on her in front of all these Alphas. If it isn’t clear by then, it will be that they have to go through me to get to her.
She relaxes against me. “I will move to your room. Not only will being on the Alpha floor make the other Alphas think twice, but it will also mean they have to go through Anders and Alpha Patrick to get to me.”
“And me.” I say, pulling back and looking at her.
“And you.” She says.
I kiss her nose. “See you on the roof in a few minutes?”
She smiles and nods.
The rest of the week is pretty standard. She defeats Patrick on Tuesday, Anders on Wednesday and on Thursday, I put her up against both together. She’s able to hold her own and almost gets them both, but they have been fighting together all of Anders’ life and they work well together. I realize that from now on, this is how Lily needs to train. She’s gotten stronger and needs to fight more than one warrior at a time. After this weekend, I will recommend that to Patrick.
On Anders’ birthday, he recognizes Calista as his mate. She still has a couple of weeks left before her birthday, but he’s making plans to give her a birthday gift that she’ll never forget.
“How have you done it all this time? I’m going crazy and I only have to wait a couple of weeks.” He asks me.
“I’ve spent every minute I can with her. It was the only way that Donovan would remain calm. And our nights on the roof have helped tremendously. Now you understand how desperate I was when she wouldn’t speak to me.”
I can see his wheels turning. I know it’s hard for him, being an Alpha, but it was hard for me too. I’m so thankful that the issues between Lily and I have resolved.
Lily officially moved into my room on Wednesday. I made space for her in my closet and in my bathroom. I love that my room smells like her now. Patrick tried to have another bed put in the room, but I told him that Lily knows that I’m her mate and after she said it didn’t bother her to sleep in the same bed with me. he let it go. But I got the Alpha version of a father’s lecture about birth control. I assured him we weren’t having sex. I’m not sure he believed me, because I got a box of condoms anyway.
Friday morning, the Alphas started to arrive with their pack members. Alpha Leander and his mate, Luna Estella arrived first, as their pack borders our own. When they arrived, I could tell that Lily liked Luna Estella immediately. Alpha Leander is a very attentive mate, and I relaxed, knowing that he would not be trying to take Lily. I felt even better when he announced that he and his mate had just learned that she is expecting their first pup.
“Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl?” Lily asks her.
Luna Estella shakes her head. “Not yet. We’ve only just learned that I’m pregnant.” She says, smiling up at her mate. He wraps his arms around her, his hands on her stomach.
“I’m sure it’s a strong male who will take over the pack for me.” He says in true Alpha fashion.
I see Luna Estella roll her eyes and Lily duck her head to keep from showing her smile.
Luna Olivia explains the plan for Alphas and Lunas to be placed in the packhouse, while their warriors will be placed in other homes.
“If I may, with my mate expecting our pup, I would feel better having my warriors close. If that’s not possible. I’d at least like to have my Gamma nearby. I know you have plenty of protection available. especially with your unmated Guardian, but I won’t take any chances with my mate and our pup.”
Calvin rearranges rooms and puts Alpha Leander, Luna Estella and their Gamma on his floor. This means some of the other Alphas will be across the packhouse, giving more space between Lily and them. I am completely on board with this.
Next to arrive is Alpha Benjamin. As Patrick expected, he comes with a full contingent of warriors and his Beta. There is no reason for Lily to be a part of the greeting party, so I tuck her away in our room, leaving Lyle to guard her while I stand next to Anders and Patrick. The Alphas will realize soon enough who she is just based on the protective detail that Patrick and Calvin have assigned to guard her.
I can see Alpha Benjamin looking disappointed as he looks around, hoping to see Lily. I’m not sure if he expected her to be on display, but even if she was here, unless Andra was shining in her eyes, or we introduced her as a Guardian, he wouldn’t know that she is our unmated Guardian.
When Alpha Jerome arrives, his response is similar to Alpha Benjamin’s. Once again, Patrick was correct in his assessment. So far, these two Alphas are at the top of my list of people that do not come near Lily.
As the rest of the Alphas arrive, I realize the others may show an interest in her, possibly even try to convince her to consider them as mates, but Benjamin and Jerome are the two that I am most concerned about.
When they have all arrived, Luna Olivia and Beta Naomi offer to give tours of the pack lands. The Alphas who brought their Lunas agree. The others say they would like to relax out back by the pool, which has been set up with refreshments and drinks before the party this evening. Anders birthday party isn’t until tomorrow, so tonight is more mingling and schmoozing with Alphas.
As soon as possible, I head up to our room, relieving Warrior Lyle.
I spend a boring afternoon watching as the Alphas arrive and then move to the backyard to enjoy time by the pool.
Finally, Clint comes back to the room, just as I get out of the shower. The official cocktail party starts at 6pm, with a sit-down dinner at 7pm.
Calista and I wanted to go shopping this week, so Luna Olivia and Beta Naomi took us with Clint and Anders as our guards. Luna Olivia Informed me that, as my surrogate mother, she was responsible for buying my dress for both nights. I wanted to argue, but she wouldn’t hear it.
So, tonight. I’m wearing a royal blue midi wrap dress that has a v-neck, flutter sleeves, and a matching sash. The dress comes to my knees, and I have a pair of 3-inch silver heels to go with them. I decide to leave my hair down in its large curls and after I finish getting ready, I feel Clint come up behind me.
He pulls my hair off one shoulder, kissing the spot on my neck where I know he hopes to mark me one day very soon, sending shivers down my spine. “I will be there with you all night. If I’m not at your side, I will be close enough to get to you in less than two minutes. You will always have three warriors surrounding you, so the Alphas will know immediately that you are the Guardian. If you or Andra feel uncomfortable at any time, mind link me immediately and I’ll be there.”
I turn around, breathing in his scent and letting it calm me. “Thank you.”
“You don’t have to thank me. I have to be near Anders a lot, but I’ll be keeping an eye on you. Lyle will be on your guard duty all night and the other two will rotate depending on whether or not Patrick, Calvin or I am also on your guard. Don’t leave my sight without telling me where you’re going, even if it’s the bathroom. I know it sounds intrusive, but I’m not taking any risks with you.”
“Okay.” I say. He pulls back and looks at me, Donovan coming forward. “Andra, we need you to agree as well.” He says to her.
“I have no intention of being taken by anyone but my fated mate. I will let you know if I feel uncomfortable.”
“Perfect answer.” Donovan purrs at her.
Clint pulls Donovan back and I pull Andra back. I see his eyes go unfocused and I’m guessing he’s mind linking my guard. He nods and takes my hand. “Ready?”
“As I’ll ever be.” I say. When he opens the door, Warrior Lyle and Lucas are there, waiting for us.
“You look lovely this evening. Lily.” Warrior Lyle smiles at me.
“Thank you. Thank you, both. I know tonight will probably be as stressful for the two of you as it is for me.”
“Don’t worry about it. Lily.” Lucas says to me. “We volunteered. You’re part of our pack and no one is taking our pack member against her will.”