Grant and Lillian are one month old today and still no visit from the Moon Goddess. This is very unusual for our family and every King gets his pups blessed on their day of birth. Raven is training again, we make love often and the pups are thriving. The kingdom is growing daily with my Luna Queen at the helm.
The pup litter house has had many pups born there. The families are growing healthy and not one pup lost. The homes for elder wolves are full with 25 waiting while more are built. 50 widows no longer need to go rouge. They are cared for by the fund. They live in an apartment building for widows. The pups born with disabilities have a home they can live in until the Moon Goddess heals them. All the packs have been overhauled and homes are fixed.
While Raven has been healing our people I have been helping our leadership grow. We have been having team building meetings, teen camps, leadership training camps. Alpha's, Beta's, and all top leadership positions have been giving everything they can to make packs stronger.
Together we have been building an empire. Raven is starting the training camp for Lunas and another for females to train exclusively. I think that the female wolves are becoming more at ease around their Queen. So far any wolf male or female has been put in their place if they get out of line. Raven is so gentle with our wolves that they forget she is a Queen.
We are waiting for the blessings before we show our pups. We are waiting until they are 2 before we start trying again for more pups. Grant is a very powerful Wizzard and Alpha. He is also a hybrid with his snake and wolf both showing up already. Lillian is a very successful medicine woman although she isn't a doctor or witch.
We have been researching possibilities for the gypsy clan to be in Raven's past, nothing has been conclusive yet. This might explain why the Moon Goddess has not given a blessing yet. Research shows her blessings come after the Gypsy King bestows his blessing. We have left word with the Scottish Gypsies that we believe Raven has Gypsy in her heritage and we are waiting for the King to bless our pups.
I am doing my computer work outside in the garden so I can watch my mate train with the warriors. She has her Luna class after lunch. We are planning a lunch in the garden together. I asked the cook for salmon with sweet potatoes, asparagus and cheesecake for dessert.
After training Raven stops by to give me a kiss and inform me she is going to shower before lunch. I can't resist the urge to follow her. I intertwine my fingers with hers and walk inside to go to our room. Our shower has water from every direction and the hot water relaxes you immediately.
I wash her body for her while she washes her hair. We make love and move on to the bedroom. After we spend our lunch time together in bed we go to the garden to eat. I have a meeting at 4 but we have plenty of time. At 2:30 the footman enters to announce a guest. I invite him to join us for lunch.
"Hello your majesties, I'm so sorry to invite myself to lunch. I was told you wanted to meet. I am the King of Gypsies, James Roman.", he introduced himself. "Welcome to our home. We have been trying to reach you because our pups show gypsy gifts and we are assuming that Raven is part gypsy.", I tell him.
"Yes, it has been many years since I blessed our little Raven Ember Grace but I must say she has grown into a remarkable Queen. She gets that from her father.", he laughs. "Wait you knew my parents? They died a few years ago. I couldn't find any information about my birth. I was 1 year old before my dad was in any of my pictures. Only my mom is before that.", Raven says.
"Your father is before you. Your mom went to her mate who raised you. We were a great couple but not moon mated. Not blessed. I didn't even know you were married and had pups. I will bless your pups princess. I'm sorry for not knowing. I'm here now.", he tells Raven.
She looks at him with big eyes and shock. She has tears and I move to put her in my lap. She snuggles into my neck and just sobs. "Excuse us please. ", I stand to leave. He looks bewildered as we leave. I mind link my Beta to invite the King to stay in one of the guest villas. I take my mate to our room and hold her.
I go take care of our pups and then instructed the Nanny that we will have no visitors until we give the ok. Keep the pups behind locked doors. I have our Deltas watch over the nursery. Our pups can feel what is happening and Grant mind links me that his Grandfather is ok to trust because his aura is good. Lillian told him so and he too thinks Grandfather is good.
Raven goes to the pups after a nap. Grant tells her about her father. Lillian explained that he is good. She agrees to talk to him for them. He is invited to dinner. At dinner Raven brings the pups down to help her cope. Grant smiles at his Grandfather and reaches for him. Reluctantly Raven let's her father hold him.
"He looks like you Raven. You were just like this.", her father says. "You think so? We have been comparing baby pictures but couldn't decide.", Raven smiles unsure. "I agree, Grant looks just like Raven to me.", I smile while agreeing.
Lillian laughs bringing the attention to her. Before he puts Grant down he says, "I give you the blessing of seeing on several levels. You will become a great Alpha because you can see things others can't. I gift you the blessing of calmness. One is from the Gypsy King and the other your Grandfather. You Grant Scott Brown are a very blessed young pup."
He switches pups for our little princess, "I give you the blessing of beauty, not just outer beauty but inner beauty. You will have what is needed to give to others in need. As your Grandfather I gift you the gift of charm. Charm is more than a smooth voice it also is the ability to find peace in an adverse environment. You will be a very strong woman."
As soon as he finishes his sentence a spark happens and we see the Moon Goddess. "King Roman thank you for finally completing your duty, I've been waiting for you for 2 months. King Brown I'm sorry to have made you worry. I felt like I needed to wait. He blessed them both well. (She reaches for Lillian first) You my dear little one will be a woman of great worth. You already have been able to see but you will feel too. Your mate will find you early and will be at your side at a very early age. (She looks at Raven and I) Parents, don't push him away. You will know when the time comes, I will show you. (She touches Lillian on her face) Look into my eyes little one.... now you will forever be marked."
She gives Lillian to me and takes Grant. I look into Lillian's eyes to see they are pure silver. They are beautiful. Raven gives the Moon Goddess Grant then she takes Lillian into her arms. "Oh my, her eyes have changed colors to silver!", Raven exclaims. Meanwhile the Moon Goddess has begun with blessing Grant.
"Grant you will be much like your name. It means Big, tall, something hoped for, something longed for. You will be the tallest wolf, the largest wolf. You will be the Alpha every pack longs for. You will be drawn to a pack early and at 16 you will go live there. They will become your pack, loyal only to you. You will find your mate in this pack. She will rub you wrong at times but she will make it up to you. You will become the most famous Alpha in all of the kingdom.", she finishes.
The Moon Goddess hands Grant to me and looks to Raven, "Stand my dear and give Lillian to her Grandfather." As soon as Raven does this she touches her stomach area. "You have the King's seed in you but the doctor is blocking the attachment. I will bless this seed and you will carry full term. You are strong so don't worry. Don't block his seed with birth control because I will only bless attachment to those that must live. You will have more pups, than the original 7 because you are faithful."
"Thank you Moon Goddess. I will do as you say. I love my pups and will love all you bless me with.", Raven replied. "I think I should put the pups to bed and then I'll return to dinner.", Raven tells us. I stand to help her as she takes both pups and leaves. I turn to thank the Moon Goddess and she has vanished.
Raven returns to dinner very quickly. "King Roman can you tell me more about what happened? I want to know everything that transpired. Was my brother Jonathan your son too? Did my mom refuse to let you see me? Did....", he interrupted her. "Wait, let's take this slow. Jonathan was not my son. He was the Alpha's boy. Your mom asked me not to disturb your life because her mate would care for you like his own. Now let me tell you the story child, after dinner in the living quarters where it is private and cozy. We don't need all of these ears.", he spoke gently.
"Yes I agree honey, let's do this in the comfort of our quarters.", I tell her. She nods her head at me agreeing to my request. I know she needs answers but not out here. I think that the story is going to be long. We need privacy.
After dinner we all go to our living quarters where we can sit down together and talk. I start the fire in the fireplace while they start sharing the story. Raven tells her side of things first. Then she looks to the Gypsy King to share more.
"Your mom was the most beautiful shewolf I've ever seen and we had both looked for years for our moon mates. We started to think that we would never find our moon mates. So we followed our hearts. We fell in love. We married and she was my queen. We had a beautiful pup. She was like a little bird, a Raven. We loved you so much. Then one day this Alpha came up looking for a special flower for some medicine his Beta needed. They looked into each other's eyes and it was over basically. He understood she loved me and we had a pup. He promised to take care of you and he was your moms mate. I couldn't compete with that bond. I set her free and promised to stay away. It was the hardest thing that I've ever done. Later I heard they had a son Jonathan. I didn't hear they had died or that Jonathan went crazy. I should have followed closely but I didn't want to hurt you. Please forgive me.", he tells Raven.
"I grew up calling another guy father, I just need time. You are welcome to stay here as long as you want. I think I should go to bed now. Goodnight King Roman.", she says. "Goodnight Raven, I'm proud of you sweetheart. I have a very important gift for you but I'll wait to earn your trust.", he replies. "I will retire with Raven, please stay if you can. I think Raven needs to learn all about her father. Goodnight sir.", I say.