The rest of the evening went by quickly. After eating, I settled down to sleep but I also wanted to snuggle and cuddle with Anthony. Blame it on pregnancy hormones. I was feeling frisky but we had too many people in our house to even attempt to ‘mate’ with each other. Dammit.
I awoke from a dreamless and restless night. I felt like I didn’t sleep very well because something kept nagging me in the back of my mind. What was I missing. Something was wrong. But what? What did I miss? What is about the attack on the transport that freed Prince Michael? What????
I continued to lay there and think about everything that had happened over the last two days, it was a lot. I tried to keep my walls up so Anthony could sleep. He was going to need his sleep. Anthony started to stir and I watched as he woke up.
“Good morning beautiful. How did you sleep last night?” purred Anthony as he caressed my cheek and arm.
“Mmm, that feels so good. Good morning handsome. I slept okay. I had a lot on my mind. I hope you slept well last night,” I purred back at him while I stroked his chest.
“Why didn’t you sleep well last night my love?” asked a concerned Anthony.
“I keep thinking I missed something yesterday. I don’t know what it was. It’s in the back of my mind that I missed something, but what?” I honestly told him.
“You’ll remember it in time. Just relax, it’ll come,” Anthony cooed as he came in for a soft, sensual kiss.
The kiss started out innocently enough but soon ignited into full-on passion. This time I couldn’t be stopped. I had a fire in my belly that could only be taken care by Anthony and him alone. I was like a bitch in heat.
Our hands and lips were roaming to various parts of the body, but the one thing I needed the most Anthony wasn’t giving me.
“Anthony … I need you … I need you now. Please …” I begged him like a wanton bitch.
“Patience my love, patience,” Anthony cooed as he tried to tenderly and gently kiss his way to my mark.
“Mmm … my love, … it feels so good,” I moaned as he finally gave me what I wanted. Anthony entered me slowly until he was finally totally sheathed. He started out slow and began to increase his pace. It didn’t take long before we both reached our climax. We both needed a release this morning. We held each other as we came down from our orgasms.
“Thank you, my love. I needed that this morning. You are amazing, you know that?” cooed Anthony as he continued to caress my cheek and arm.
“I’m not the amazing one, that’s you. Thank you for always being there for me. I guess we need to get a shower this morning, huh?” I purred as I looked into his gorgeous blue eyes.
“I guess we should since everyone is starting to get up. We have one more day before the European Council gets here. I don’t know if we will have more guests here today or what but we need to be ready for whatever today brings. Are you ready for your shower my love?” purred Anthony in my ear as he kissed my earlobe.
“Yes, my love. I am,” I purred right back as I kissed his lips gently.
We took our showers and got dressed. Then Anthony carried me downstairs to the couch like he did yesterday. Mom and Dad were already there. Mom was in the kitchen making breakfast while Dad was sitting at the table drinking coffee. He joined me in the living room to discuss what happened after we left yesterday.
After we left yesterday, Alpha Richard had the Council formerly acknowledge that the Brookwood Pack was not at fault for the escape/transport assault of Prince Michael. He got them to issue a statement in writing stating that fact. All of this was done in front of King Friedrich and Queen Philipa.
“Wow, they actually acknowledged this? Amazing!” stated Uncle Vladimir as he entered the living room.
“Yes, they did. I talked to Alpha Richard last night and he wants to come by later on today to discuss tomorrow with you. We just need to let him know when would be a good time for you. Okay?” Dad explained to me.
“Okay Dad. Anytime really. I’m not going to do very much. I’ve got a book to read. I’m not going to do very much today unless you want me to,” I explained to my Dad.
“No, I don’t have anything planned for you to do today. There are a couple of football games on today. Do you want to watch them with me like we used to do?” asked my Dad.
“I’d like that. I’ve missed watching the games with you. Anybody who wants to join us can do so. Sounds like fun,” I beamed at my Dad.
The day was shaping up to be a fun day. I was going to spend the day with Dad and Anthony watching football on TV. Alpha Richard was coming by around 11 AM to discuss what was on tap for tomorrow when the European Council was supposed to be here. They were actually flying in tonight but the meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 AM in the big Conference Room.
Shortly before 11 AM, someone knocked on our front door. Dad answered the door to find Alpha Richard and Beta Mason.
“Come in, Beta Mason. This is a surprise, to what do we owe this honor?” Dad inquired.
“Good morning everyone. I have news that I need to share with you in person concerning Doyle Kessler. It’s rather urgent,” Beta Mason replied.
When he mentioned Doyle Kessler, it got everyone’s attention in the living room.
“What about Doyle Kessler?” I inquired from the couch. “Hello, Beta Mason. It’s good to see you again.”
“It’s good to see you again, Delta Melanie and Delta Anthony. I hear congratulations are in order,” Beta Mason exclaimed.
“Thank you, Beta Mason,” replied Anthony.
“Beta Mason, may we introduce everyone else in the room before we begin? This is Alpha King Friedrich (The European Alpha King), Duke Vladimir (His Second in Command and Brother), and Milo Atkinson (Anthony’s Grandfather). Everyone, this is Beta Mason of the Lakewood Pack,” advised Alpha Richard.
Beta Mason bowed toward Alpha King Friedrich and Duke Vladimir when he was introduced. “It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Beta Mason replied.
“Now that introductions are done, why don’t you explain why you are here Beta Mason,” Alpha Richard commanded.
“Yes Alpha Richard,” Beta Mason replied as he began to sniff the air. He became distracted as he kept sniffing the air trying to find where the fragrance was coming from.
Everyone in the room just watched him because they knew what was about to take place. Princess Sophia entered the room sniffing the air. The two of them locked eyes for a moment before they moved like magnets toward each other.
“Mate!” growled Beta Mason.
“Mate!” growled Princess Sophia.
Everyone watching had grins and smirks on their faces. I was so happy for Sophia. She really needed and deserved a second chance mate just like me.
“What’s your name, mate?” Beta Mason softly asked Princess Sophia.
“Sophia. What’s your name, mate?” Princess Sophia softly asked Beta Mason.
“Mason. I am so glad I finally found you,” Beta Mason softly said as he gazed into her eyes as he held her gently.
“Ahem! Excuse me. I hate to interrupt the two of you but we need to talk about Doyle Kessler first. Then the two of you can get to know each other better. Sound like a plan?” inquired King Friedrich.
“Yes Alpha King Friedrich,” replied Beta Mason.
“Come, sit down and let’s have a conversation in the living room. We need that information now,” Alpha Richard declared.
“Yes Alpha,” Beta Mason sheepishly stated as he came to sit down in the living room with Sophia.
“Beta Mason, what news do you have concerning Doyal Kessler? It’s obviously important if you came all this way just to tell us,” I observed.
“Yes, Delta Melanie it is. It’s most distressing as well. I overheard a phone conversation last night between him and Clark Downey. I heard Clark saying that if he were to help Doyle kill former Delta Troy, he wanted you as his reward since you were supposed to be his mate. I’m sorry, but he gave up that right when he rejected you. He is not your mate any longer, Anthony is your true mate,” Beta Mason announced vehemently.
“Do you know if Clark contacted him or the other way around?” inquired my Dad.
“I’m not sure sir. I just overheard part of the conversation. I had to wait for Alpha Tucker to get back from his trip before I could come here,” explained Beta Mason.
“Did you hear anything else or did they drop any names?” Alpha Richard asked him.
“I do remember him mentioning Michael in passing. Something about Michael being a disappointment,” revealed Beta Mason to everyone.
Everyone looked around the room at each other. That was the confirmation we needed that Doyle Kessler was behind Prince Michael’s escape.
“Okay, thank you for bringing this to our attention. I need to go talk to Alpha King Matthew and the Council about this new information. Beta Mason, you may need to talk to them in person or I may need to bring them here Delta Melanie. I’ll let you know which. For now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to leave,” Alpha Richard advised us all.
“Yes, Alpha. Just let us know,” I replied as he left.
We all looked at Beta Mason who looked at us. We all just took a deep breath and let it out. What kind of information did Beta Mason just drop into our laps?