Ella’s POV
I was surprised to see Kevin though I wasn’t too surprised that he was around. I didn’t have to think much of it to know why he was there.
One, Kevin couldn’t live much without me. He was obsessed with me and I didn’t mind that. I was surprised that he had last this long without me. I had even expected him to follow me immediately he saw my letter. I had expected him to meet me at the red witch’s house so it wasn’t much of a surprise that he was here.
Two, Kevin loved his kids too much for him to let them be alone in an unfamiliar place without being there.
Three, Kevin was a curious man and he couldn’t have stayed at home without knowing how I planned to get the ten years back for him. He would have driven himself crazy, playing a lot of scenarios in his head.
Four,…
I was distracted when I felt him behind me, his breath lightly tickling my neck. I smiled as I turned to him, placing my hands on his as he wrapped them around my stomach.
“What are you thinking of?” He smiled at me.
“I’m thinking of you.” I smiled.
“What? Thinking of how romantic and sweet I am or still thinking of how to insult me for giving my life out to the witch without thinking much of it?” He asked.
He looked hopeful when he said the first one and looked worried when he said the second one. This wasn’t the time to blame him even if I wanted to blame him. We had a long trip before us and I couldn’t afford to be mad at the person that could make it a lively and fun experience for me. I didn’t need to make the two of us suffer.
“I wasn’t thinking of that.” I said.
I wasn’t thinking of blaming him and I couldn’t tell him that I found him romantic. He wouldn’t let go of teasing me easily if I did that.
“Where are the boys?” I asked him.
“They are playing with Liam.”
I nodded. They would soon be asleep. It wasn’t long that we had dinner and they were tired already and if they were playing with Liam, it wouldn’t be long before they start dozing off.
They needed it. It would be nice for them to have their rest today as we had a long day before us tomorrow. By my estimate, we should get to the land of the humans in the next four days depending on how fast we walked.
“There is something on your mind.” He pointed out.
I sighed. He was right. I had forgotten how easily he could read me. I turned to him with a sour expression that would convey what I wanted to say even before I said it.
“I don’t like the mission. How are our kids meant to fall in love with one person? It’s absurd. Asides that she is human, I don’t think I’ve ever heard that before. How can three boys love one girl?” An involuntary shudder ran through me. “I don’t think I even want to picture the mating among them. Do I want to keep setting fights among my boys when they get jealous of one another? No werewolf I know can stand having his mate shared by another. How do I expect my boys to share one woman? No one would be excited to share his mate with a brother but each of my sons have to share his mate with his brothers? What would that do for the pack? What would they think of us? Are they all going to be the alpha? Wouldn’t that cause a commotion in the peace and order of the clan?”
I knew I was going too far with my worries but I couldn’t help but think about the future and how absurd it was going to be.
Kevin placed his hand on my shoulder and pulled me closer, wrapping his hand around me. I sighed as I let my head fall on his chest and shuddered again, taking in his warmth. It felt so good and I wondered how I had thought that I could survive on this journey without him. Being here with him made everything better immediately and I wiped the tears off my face.
“Everything would be alright. Don’t worry yourself too much. The boys might grow up not liking the girl so we don’t have to worry about what has not yet happened. Let’s just focus on saving the young girl so I can get my ten years back. That is the focus for now.”
I nodded, loving that idea. “Let’s just do that.”
“Good.” He smiled at me.
“What would you do about the position you left behind at home?”
“If the people can survive without me when I came to utopia town to find you, I’m sure they will survive without me this time too till I’m back.”
I sighed. I didn’t think it would be easy but it could be done. “Does your father know about your absence?”
He winced and then shook his head. “He doesn’t know. I was too far gone in my worry and shock that I didn’t remember to notify father. I’m sure he would cover up for me till I’m back if he notices my absence.”
That actually settled it. How could I have thought that Kevin couldn’t pull this through despite his many responsibilities.
I sighed in response to his words though. “I hope your father doesn’t hate us for bringing him out of his retirement without planning to.”
He chuckled. “I’m sure father would understand. He knows I wouldn’t just leave the pack without an explanation. I know he would forgive us for leaving without notice and forcing him out of retirement and plunging him back into duty when we get back and tell him why we had to leave.”
I exhaled. “I keep making you come after me to save me.”
“What else would I do if I don’t go after my priority? I’m an alpha with a pack but you are my woman. You will always come first. You and the boys.”
I smiled. “That’s so sweet, Kevin.” I gushed.
His chest swelled with pride. “I told you I am romantic.”
I chuckled. I knew he would feel bloated with pride but I couldn’t help gushing at the words.
“Okay, let’s go save the girl. Elizabeth has one sick sense of humor though.” I said, referring to her saying that my boys have to have the same mate.
I saw Liam walking towards us and shook my head while smiling. His presence could only mean one thing. Kevin saw the smile on my face and glanced at the direction I was looking at.
“Oh! Liam is here. I guess the boys are asleep.” He said.
I nodded. I knew that they would be soon. It would be strange if they weren’t after all I had made them go through.
“We should get ourselves to bed as well.”
I couldn’t agree with him more.