It was sometime around four when I woke up from my nap. When I woke up, I was informed that I needed to get ready for a special event. We were sending off both Alpha Kings and Queens along with their Councils. It was going to be just our pack again for the foreseeable future.
Before I knew it, Sophia had appeared to help me fix my hair and make-up. I thought she would need help since we were honoring her and her parents. We sort of helped each other get ready for the special event being held at the pack house. We laughed a lot while we got ready. I hadn’t had this much fun in a long time. Anthony watched and listened to us with fascination and wonderment. Now he knew what my mother was talking about when she said we acted more like sisters than like cousins.
We helped each other into our dresses and looked into the mirror to assess ourselves before we declared ourselves ready for the ‘event.’ We left my room to search for our mates only to find them waiting for us in the living room. We were met with wolf whistles.
I was momentarily taken aback by the sight that I was greeted with. Anthony was dressed in a black tuxedo which was tailored to fit his muscular body. I was definitely in awe of his well-toned body. And he is all MINE!
Yes, I was I caught checking out my mate but who cares? He’s mine to drool over and to check out any time I want to. Sophia was caught doing the same thing to her mate. We were both brought out of our lust-filled thoughts by our mates chuckling at us with smirks on their faces.
We all left for the pack house together. When we arrived, we were taken to our specific locations. Since Dad is still acting Delta, Anthony, and I were allowed to go into the Grand Ballroom to take our seats until the ‘event’ began. I happily sat down and greeted my fellow pack members who were very happy to see me feeling more like my old self again.
As the event started, we all stood and bowed as both Alpha Kings and Queens were announced along with Alpha Richard and Luna Shayna.
Alpha Richard addressed the pack, “Good evening Brookwood Pack. Tonight is a very special evening. Before we make any announcements, let us enjoy our dinner. Then, before we enjoy dancing, we will make our announcements. Enjoy your dinner everyone!”
A resounding, “Yes Alpha,” was heard from everyone in the room. We all turned our attention to our dinner. The conversation buzzed as we ate our dinner. Anticipation grew as dinner was cleared away.
Once again, Alpha Richard commanded everyone’s attention. “Brookwood Pack. Tonight is a very special night. We are here to honor our new Delta pair-Delta Melanie and Delta Anthony. We did not get a chance to properly celebrate them becoming our new Delta pair due to circumstances beyond our control. However, both Alpha Kings and Queens thought this was an injustice we needed to rectify before they leave to return home. We, your ranked wolves here at the pack, couldn’t agree more,” announced Alpha Richard.
Cheers and howls of approval were heard in the Grand Ballroom when Alpha Richard paused in his announcement.
“Delta Melanie and Delta Anthony, you gifted the pack with an updated security system that goes beyond that of most packs. Now it is our turn to gift you with a few items. Since you are going to have an heir soon, we have decided to gift your family with a nursery for your home and office. Also, since you seem to have everything and don’t splurge on yourself very often, we wanted to gift your heir with a savings account. We know that you are one of the hardest people to buy for since you seem to want nothing for yourself. So, we decided to do something for your heir instead,” explained Alpha Richard to everyone present.
I had tears trickling down my cheeks at their gifts for our heir. How thoughtful could they be?
Alpha Richard nodded to someone off to the side and stepped back. To my surprise, Uncle Vladimir stepped forward. “Delta Melanie and Delta Anthony, please step forward,” commanded Duke Vladimir. “I know you are one of the most selfless people I know Delta Melanie. It was further decided that the first dance of the evening be yours-the Delta pair-Deltas Melanie and Anthony,” announced Duke Vladimir.
I felt honored to have the first dance. Anthony led me to the center of the dance floor. The song that began to play was one of my favorites but it was also ironic. It was Bryan Adams, Everything I Do, I Do It For You. We danced together as everyone watched us. I couldn’t help but softly sing the song for Anthony. I know the pack heard me sing it as well. When it was all over, Anthony dipped me and kissed me soundly and the pack howled and cheered to show their approval.
Anthony led me off the dance floor to our table where Mom and Dad were waiting for us. Mom enveloped me in a huge hug followed by Dad. Daniel was close behind Dad. To say I felt nothing but love was an understatement. Love was definitely in the air tonight.
The evening was one of happiness for the pack. We hadn’t had a chance to celebrate in a long time. We needed this-to let our hair down-so to speak and just have fun. I was glad that nothing bad happened during our celebration. Did that mean that something bad was going to happen tomorrow? Gee, I hope not.
During the evening, I danced with Uncle Vladimir and Uncle Friedrich. They both wanted a chance to express how happy they were that I was feeling much better. Also, that they needed to get back home and they were going to miss me. I told them I understood but they needed to do what they needed to do. I wanted them to know how much I loved them as well.
The evening finally came to a close after several hours of dancing and pure happiness on everyone’s part. I’m glad we could give the pack something to celebrate after all the drama we’ve had to endure over the last couple of weeks.
Everyone went home after Alpha Richard bade them a ‘goodnight and be safe’ statement as usual. We slowly made our way home. I was tired but I wanted to spend some quality time with my handsome mate.
Once we got home and prepared for bed, I had every intention of ‘cuddling’ with my mate but when I got into bed I fell asleep quickly. Anthony blamed it on me being pregnant and the long night. Okay, I’ll go for that.
The next day went by rather quickly with Alpha King Friedrich and Queen Philipa along with Princess Sophia, Prince Mason, Princess Ophelia, and Duke Vladimir all leaving for Europe again to return to their normal duties. The European Council left shortly after they did. We saw them all off in the morning before 9 AM. Then, it was the U. S. Alpha King and Queen and Council. They left shortly after everyone else.
Now, it was just the Brookwood pack once again. We all breathed a sigh of relief. Now, we can concentrate on pack matters once again and get back to normal. Anthony’s Grandparents were the last to leave to return to their pack. It was at that point in time we decided to look at the room we wanted to turn into a nursery. Mom and Dad both said that the room closest to our room was the logical choice for the nursery.
It wasn’t until after everyone left that I could have some real cuddle time with Anthony. I decided I needed to set up a romantic evening with my mate. I set the atmosphere for him with low light, candles, soft music, and the setting just for two. I even tried to wear what I thought was something sexy for him. When he saw what I was wearing he started laughing. I was stunned.
“Why are you laughing at me? I wanted to dress sexy. Is this not sexy?” I snapped at him suddenly angry.
“Baby, you’re trying too hard. You’re sexy every day. It doesn’t matter what you are wearing-even if you wear nothing at all. I didn’t mean to laugh. It was just the look on your face that made me laugh. Come here, baby. Let me make it up to you,” soothed Anthony.
“No! You ruined my mood. Get away from me,” I pouted as I pushed him away from me and ran from the dining room.
“Baby, stop. I … I didn’t mean …” was all he could say before I turned back around to him.
“What Anthony? I wanted to do something nice for you. I felt like you were getting the short end of everything lately. Now, I feel like my effort was for nothing,” I sniffled as I started crying. Yes, blame it on the pregnancy hormones. They are now raging full blast.
“I’m sorry baby. What can I do to make it up to you?” cooed Anthony. Now he really was sorry he laughed at me. He was trying to comfort me but I wouldn’t let him touch me. He felt my anger through the mate bond as well as my hurt at his actions. He didn’t realize he had hurt my feelings so deeply. I had never done anything like this before and I was unsure how to do it. Now not only was I embarrassed but I felt like such a fool for trying to do something like this for him.
Anthony wrapped his arms around my waist and gently kissed me on the lips. He deepened the kiss. ‘Baby, I didn’t laugh at what you did. What you did was fantastic. The look on your face was funny. I’m so sorry I laughed at you. You don’t know how sorry I am,’ professed Anthony as he continued to kiss me along my neck to my mark.
‘Thank you for apologizing my love. It’s the pregnancy hormones-sorry if I made a big deal out of it,’ I sniffled as I allowed him to continue his sensual assault on my neck.
“Can I make it up to you my love?” cooed Anthony as he nuzzled in the crook of my neck.
“Yes, but not right now. Let me have some alone time. It’s a little fresh right now. Let me go get the dinner for us. I’ll be right back,” I replied as I wiggled my way out of his hold.
Anthony sighed softly as I left his embrace to go get dinner. He watched me walk into the kitchen with a frown on his face. Regret was clear in his eyes. I felt his regret through the mate bond but I also felt the love and comfort he was trying to send my way.
I love my mate but sometimes am I really that clueless about the opposite sex? How am I supposed to do what he likes and doesn’t like if I don’t try things out? Oh boy, this is going to be fun trying to figure things out. I’ve got to figure something out to salvage the rest of this evening. I can’t cry. I can’t let the hormones overwhelm me. That’s when a plan came to me. Here goes nothing.
I walked into the dining room with our dinner in my hands and a smile on my face. Here goes nothing.