I have started training Grant to be King. Immediately after his sister was born I begin to feel the Royal thread. I knew that my little boy would suddenly big King soon. I haven't told Raven yet, I don't want her to worry. I don't know what will become of me but the thread of a King is already on my little wolf. He will be a fair and just king because I will teach him mercy without leanicy and compassion without complacency.
Raven will remain Queen until he finds his mate. I refuse to worry. The watchers will be with him as well. Who knows he has more than one throne he could ascend, it doesn't necessarily mean my death. Again why I refuse to worry my little mate.
She is my strength, my shield and the love of my life. When she worries I stress from the mate bond. This is my burden not hers.
The pups are just learning how to fight and how to defend themselves. They are amazingly fast learners. I don't know why we wait until teens to teach them. Grant can take on most Alpha's now at the tender age of 3. I didn't have him demonstrate his full capacity.
Grant has a 4th birthday coming up and I plan to get his party ready, before that can begin I need to talk to my pup. "Grant can you please come to my office I have some business to discuss with you little wolf.", I use my king voice in the link. "Yes Pa, I'll be right down.", Grant answers quickly.
I sit at my desk and work while waiting for Grant. I have taken several of my Lunas duties for the pack while she is recovering. This party planning is one such duty that I didn't want left to the Beta female. As his father I want to participate in my sons upbringing.
Grant climbs up in the chair in front of my desk and says, "Hey Pa. I'm going to lunch with my sisters soon, you wanna go with us?". I look at him, lean back and smile. "As a matter of fact I think I will son. Before we collect the girls I had a couple of questions to run by ya. Well its just 10 days until your 4th birthday and I wanted to see what you were thinking about this year. Any ideas?", I put my fingers together and lean back watching his expression.
"Pa I haven't even thought about my birthday yet, I've been working too much.", his little face scrunched up in thought. I couldn't help but grin at my little guy. He suddenly get a big smile on his face. "Pa it got really cold last night what if we skip the party and go somewhere warm. Everybody will like that. We can have cake and ice cream. Please Pa!"
"I couldn't agree more. Let me talk it over with mommy first and I'll get back with you ok?", I smile big at him. He slides out of his chair to come hug me before pulling me to lunch with all 10 of my pups. Pure heaven! I link Raven asking if she wants to join us. When she walks in, everyone gets quiet. They are very respectful pups. My mate joins me in the pillows collected in the floor.
"Are you comfy love?", I ask softly. "Yes, im feeling much stronger today I should be back to full mommy mode soon.", she smiles. "Well my little Luna, what would you say to a vacation for Grant's Birthday? He and I had a meeting about this year's party and he has requested a warm family vacation with cake and ice cream. I thought we could invite the Grandparents and head out to Bora Bora. You know how we all love Tahiti. The sun will do us all good. What do you say?", I look into her eyes searching for her true feelings not just mommy feels.
"I think that is the best Birthday idea ever! Come here little wolf, let mommy have some snuggles for thinking of something so selfless and warm!", she cuddles up with Grant and then leans back into my arms as lunch is served. "That settles it, I'll get right on the plans, you don't worry one bit by this time next week we will be warm all around.
I enjoy lunch with my family before going back to the office. I carry Raven back to bed because she looks very tired. I request the watchers start packing for our trip, also I call in the doc to look at Raven. I'm very protective of my little mate.
"Your majesty, our Queen is fully recovered from giving birth. I find nothing wrong that a lot of rest won't fix. However, I am going to request no more pups. It's taking a lot our of her. If you both are agreeable I can offer a shot that will last a few months.", he bows.
"We haven't really talked about it but if Raven is ok then I am ok. It's her choice. ", I nod to Raven. "I think that we definitely could use a break. I don't like feeling weak and run down. I am very willing for the shot doctor. Plus we might need a nanny to help out. I guess I have been doing too much. I will delegate better with my Luna task.", she looks down sadly.
"Doctor do you think joining training again will help her regain her strength?", I ask him. "Getting out into the fresh air will definitely be good for you your majesty. ", he looks to Raven. "Just don't over do it and join back gradually my love.", I request.
Raven looks very happy and pleased to be joining the training again. She is after all a warrior. It makes me happy to see her smile. I sit on the bed beside Raven and pull her into my embrace. I just need my hands on my little mate.
"You get some rest I've got dinner and the pups tonight. I will start pulling my weight around here as well love. I can't cook but I can order your favorite take out, plus I'll take the pups out to play and get them exhausted. I will ask Samsin to watch Selene and make sure she is fed.", I informed her.
I gave her some tea the Omega brought in, the remote for the TV, and her book. "If you think of anything else you might need just link me love.", I whisper as I kiss her head. "I will honey, I honestly think I just want to sleep. Will you wake me for dinner?", she asked me. "Of course my little love.", I walk out locking the door behind me. I don't want her disturbed.
I gather all the pups and we head outside. First is a game of pounce. Grant is and exceptional fighter so I ask for his help teaching the little ones to pounce on me. He shows them how to wait until I'm distracted and then pounce on me making me fall into a roll. We practice this for a couple of hours. Then we go for a ride on the Alpha wolf. The girls especially love going fast thru the forest.
Little Lillian holds on for dear life giggling louder than any other pup. After a few rides my wolf Nolan is exhausted the little ones always wipe him out. We are ready to eat so I call Wasabi. They have the best Chinese and sushi ever. I order 2 of everything on the menu plus 50 crab rangoon and 25 egg rolls.
As soon as I get the pups settled with macaroni and cheese I go to wake Raven. I snuggle up next to her breathing heavily on her neck. I very softly call her name. "Raven, love its time to eat.", I say as I rub her back. She turns to snuggle into my chest. "Baby I ordered all of your favorites from Wasabi.", this gets me one beautiful eye opened. "The children are having macaroni and cheese. I thought we could give them some applesauce as a treat while we eat our Chinese and sushi.", I say very softly.
"You got sushi for me too?", she asked me sounding very droggy. "Uh huh, I did because I'm awesomesauce like that.", kissing her I mumble. "Mmmm, that feels good babe but I'm starving. Can I catch a piggyback ride downstairs to the dining room?", she pushes me back just enough to halt my advance.
I turn so she can climb up on my back, reaching behind me I grab a handful of her ass. She feels so good wrapped around me like a koala bear. I walk down slowly to enjoy how her warm body feels against me. Grant looks up and giggles at his mom riding my back. I place her in her chair on her feet which gets a squeal from all the pups. She hops down to the floor and sits gracefully.
We start eating as soon as everyone sits down. My queen on one side my Beta on the other. Everyone enjoys the Chinese but I think Raven enjoys the sushi the most. Jennifer ask, "Luna, do you think we could take a few of the teen girls to Scotland? I was thinking it would be nice if they meet Nessie and learn some water techniques. We could take the ones who are 17 and older who don't have mates, they could find them in Scotland. "
"That sounds like a great idea but first we are going to Bora Bora for Grant's Birthday. When we get back we can talk to the girls and see how many want to go. What do you think Will?", she speaks softly. "That sounds perfect, I would love to take Grant to train with Nessie. I think it would be great training for our pack to learn. Then we can start a water training session as well.", I reply squeezing her hand gently.
"Great idea Beta it's good to be open to new and better ways to fight. We may be in peace but our little ones might need to do a coastal battle someday.", I acknowledge her. I address my Beta, "Why don't you get any great ideas like your wife?" I playfully smack his arm.
Raven and Jennifer start planning on a good time to talk to the parents. They need an agenda first and need to make sure Nessie is on board. They will need a safe place for shewolves to stay while training as well. While the girls are talking it all over I ask the Beta how our territory looks as far as hosting a hunt.
"I think we are sitting good as far as wildlife goes. I saw a herd of deer and wild boar. We have fox, turkey and opossum too. Rabbits and squirrel are everywhere. We could host a hunt. When are you thinking?", he laughs out. "If the girls are going on a trip to Scotland then the boys should hunt. I really want to take Grant to visit Nessie but he might want to hunt more. I'll ask him.", I reply.
Grant comes to hug us goodnight Samsin got the pups ready for bed early because they were exhausted after playing with Pa. "Hey buddy I was just thinking about you. Mommy and Beta Jenn are planning a trip to see Nessie with the girls from the pack and Beta Rick and I were thinking about a hunting party while they are gone. Which one would you like to do?", I ask him.
"Pa, I want to meet Nessie but not with girls. I want to hunt here with you. Please...", he begs. "Yeah, sure we will get it all together when we return from Tahiti.", I reply. Raven get her lovins and sends him off to bed. Well Beta I guess you have a hunting party to plan. I'm taking this young lady to bed.", I say as I pick her up and run up the stairs with her giggling.