Rexton's POV.
After several days, finally all my work was finished. It's time for me to go back and rest for a while.
But I don't want to go straight back to the castle. Maybe it would be better if I went to visit my girlfriend and mate first. I will give them a surprise.
"Let's stop by the gift shop first, Luke." I told him.
He drove the car slowly, while I sat in the middle seat checking my work results from the past few days.
After a few minutes of driving, Luke stopped the car in front of a shop. I saw a very large gift shop with various types of goods on offer.
Getting off the car, Beta Luke followed me from behind. He carried the trolley for me while I picked up a few items that caught my interest.
"Pay the cashier, I'm waiting in the car." I said handing him the card.
He nodded obediently.
The car started moving again, now in the back of the car there was a lot of luggage which I would give to mother, Matilda and Amelie, the rest was for me and my family and several employees.
I feel happy to be able to share it with them. Every smile that appears on their faces when they receive a gift from me makes me feel happy.
"Drop me off at Matilda's, Luke."
"Okay, Alpha. Should I wait until you're finished?"
I shook my head. "No need, when I'm finished I'll contact you again to come pick me up."
"Yes, Alpha Rexton." He said very obediently.
A large bag containing souvenirs was already in my hands. I got out of the car and walked closer to the house which was not very big but felt warm inside.
I rang a bell near the door, not long after that the door in front of me opened to reveal a woman who was no longer young.
"Oh, my goodness, Alpha Rexton. You came when it was snowing like this." She said welcoming me. "Please come in."
I smiled and nodded. She helped me take off my coat. Her service to guests is truly amazing.
My guess was right, it feels very warm in this house. I haven't seen Matilda or Amelie, maybe they are in their respective rooms.
"I didn't mean to stop by." I said.
From the corner of my eye I saw someone standing not far in front of me, when I looked in that direction I saw my mate standing there. She stared at me for a few moments.
Mama told me to sit and wait. I obeyed and she left me after hanging my coat. When she got close to Amelie, she seemed to be whispering something. I couldn't hear what mom said, but after that my mate came into the room.
My eyes looked around. Several photo frames appeared to be mounted on the wall. I just realized that there is a photo of Matilda and Amelie when they were little, they were smiling happily and embracing each other. So sweet.
"Please drink it, Alpha Rexton, I hope this tea can warm you up."
I nodded. "Thank you, mom. You shouldn't have bothered."
"There's nothing to worry about, guests should be served well. Isn't that right, Alpha Rexton?"
"Mama is right." I said nodding. "Then I'll drink the tea you made."
I sipped the tea, sweet and warm. I like it.
Glancing slightly at mom, I saw she was watching me. She smiled watching me sip the tea she made.
"Uh, where's Amelie?"
"She came into the room." I said.
"Oh, she hasn't come out yet?"
I shook my head. "Not yet."
"Oh my, has she contacted Matilda?" Mama got up from her seat and approached the closed bedroom door. "Amelie, have you contacted her?"
Amelie's bedroom door opened. "Yes, but can't be contacted."
"Awh, that girl." Mom switched to me. "Didn't you contact Matilda first, Alpha Rexton?"
I shook my head. "No, I came here straight after finishing work."
"Oh my, I'm sorry for Matilda. For the past two days she's always been home late."
I frowned. "Why?"
"She said she had something to do." Amelie answered, she also sat in the living room with mama and me.
"I don't know what she's working on, but she always says she's been busy lately." Mom added. "Once again, I apologize on behalf of Matilda, Alpha Rexton."
"No problem, I can meet mom and Amelie here even though I can't meet Matilda."
"Awh, I still feel bad. Your main purpose in coming here must be to meet Matilda, right?"
"Oh, not really." I looked at Amelie who seemed surprised to hear my words. "My main purpose in coming here is to give you this, souvenirs I bought especially for you."
"What's that?" Amelie asked as I placed a large paper bag on the table.
"You can check it out." I smiled seeing her.
"Thank you, Alpha Rexton. You shouldn't have to bother like this." Mom looks very happyLigus felt uneasy.
"I don't feel bothered, mama."
"Thank you very much, may I save all this first?"
I nodded my head. "You can do it."
"Okay wait a minute." Mom's eyes turned towards Amelie. "You accompany Alpha Rexton here for a moment, okay?"
Amelie nodded, she sat not far from me. "Um ... actually ... there's something I want to talk to you about." She said timidly, keeping her head down.
"What do you want to talk about? Say it."
"Sorry for the past few days, I shouldn't have ignored you. I also want to thank you, after your arrival, Mr. Anderson no longer called or scolded me."
I chuckle. "No need to thank or apologize for that, Amelie."
"I feel bad."
"No need to think about it, how about we go outside?"
"Going outside? Didn't you see it was snowing?"
"Not as much as before, this will be very exciting, Amelie." I invited her to play in the snow which would be very exciting. "Put on your coat and let's go outside and play in the snow!"
It wasn't snowing as much outside anymore. All surfaces now looked white with thick snow.
I helped Amelie to put on a coat, socks, boots and gloves. I feel like a husband who cares about his wife.
Looking right and left, I made sure everything was safe and mama hadn't come back here. My mate's pink lips are very tempting. I couldn't resist tasting it especially after I didn't see her for a while because I had to carry out my duties.
I just hope mama doesn't see what I'm going to do to her adopted child. "Shut up and feel it."
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