I mean no harm.

“This is so cool!” Andrew jumped atop the picnic blanket in an excited manner that Anna couldn’t help but smile.

There was a buzz of excitement in the air.

As Anna played the snacks and fruits out for the twins to eat, there was the sound of a throat clearing that made her and William turn to see who it was.

“Alpha,” it was a guard who bowed deeply. “There are some delegates from the Grey Hills Pack and the Moonlight Pack here. They wish to see you.”

William refrained from giving into the urge to pinch his nose and only let oit a small sigh, and nodded.

“Very well. I will be there in a bit. Have them wait for me in the study,” he ordered the guard and dismissed him with a wave. The guard bowed and left, before William turned to his mate, meeting her gaze.

Before he could say anything, she spoke, “It’s alright, Will. I’ll handle things here for the time being.

After William left - but not before giving her and the twins kisses each - she sat and enjoyed the snacks while they watched m