Chapter 6

We walked out of grandma’s room and I pulled Luke outside. I pulled him to the side of the house and pushed him up against the house. I jumped and wrapped my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist. He smiled at me with his eyes turning black, indicating his bear is taking control, “Well, little mate, what did I do to deserve this beautiful torture?” I kissed him gently, “You treated my grandma with such love and care. Thank you.” He smiled, his eyes going back to normal, “She’s a beautiful woman with a beautiful personality. I could listen to her stories of while she was growing up all day.” I smiled, “She has seen a lot in her life. Some good, some bad, but everything contained a lesson for her to learn. She learned each lesson well and never repeated the mistakes again.”

We heard mom and dad come out and Luke groaned, “Ugh! I was enjoying this a lot.” I laughed, “I’m sure you were. We can continue this when we get to our home.” Luke smiled as he eased me back to the ground, “Well then, let’s go. We may have to stay tonight with your parents if it’s too late when you are all packed.” I smiled, “Okay. I really don’t think it will take too long to pack up all my stuff, so we should be able to get on the road this evening.” He pulled me close, “Good. I can’t wait to show you our new home.” I smiled, “As long as I’m with you, that’s all I care about. I don’t require a fancy house. As long as we have a big kitchen, that’s all that matters to me.” He smiled, “We definitely have that.”

When we got to my parents’ house, I immediately went in and was attacked by my younger siblings. Luna and Nikina hugged me and asked if I found my mate. I smiled, “I did find him. He’s a werebear/warlock hybrid.” Nikina asked, “So he has magic like you?” Luna suggested, “I bet he’s super strong!” I laughed, “He is. But he’s gentle with me.” Both of the girls swooned, “Aww.” I smiled as the triplets ran up to me to hug me.

Luke laughed at all the love I was receiving, “Looks like you have a close family.” I giggled, “The closest. Right guys?” All of my siblings yelled, “Yeah!” I’m laughing as I tell my siblings, "Guys, this is my mate, Luke. He’s a werebear/warlock hybrid.” Then I introduced him to all of my younger siblings. He asked, “So you are the oldest?” I nodded, “Yep. Mom got pregnant with Kurt and Caleb right after she and dad adopted me. That opened the floodgates.” Luke laughed, “Sure looks like it.” We both laughed as we walked to my room.

When we walked into my room, I pulled out my duffle bag and two suitcases. I started taking clothes out of my dresser and putting them in the duffle bag. My dad asked to talk to Luke while mom came in my room and started helping me pack. I hear mom sniffle and realize she’s crying. I put the clothes I was holding into my duffle bag and wrap my arms around my mom, “You’re not losing me. You’re adding another son!” Mom laughs, “So the girls are even more outnumbered.” I laugh, “I guess, but you are getting two more daughters too.” Mom laughed, “Perfect!”

My mom started packing up my clothes from the closet into a suitcase. I smiled, “His home is in Colorado. In the mountains. I can’t wait to see it.” Mom sighed, “We will have to find time to come up and see you.” I smiled, “I would love that. I don’t have a lot that I’m taking with me. I do want to take all of my crafting stuff, my jewelry and all of my pictures. I really don’t think there is anything else I want to take. If I think of anything else, we can always get it next time we come down to visit. Mom replied, “Well make sure you leave a lot behind then.” I laughed, “I’m not going to have to find an excuse to come and see you, mom. I will be able to come down whenever I have time.” She smiled, “Okay. I understand. I can always bring whatever you need to you.” I smirked, “Or you could ship them.” She squinted her eyes at me, giving me that, “Don’t you dare,” look. I laugh, “It’s only if neither of us have time.” She laughed, “I know. I’m just going to miss you, sweetie.” I sighed, “I’m going to miss you too. But I’m starting a new life. I know I’m going to be so happy.” She laughed, “You deserve it, love.”

I finish up my packing and we walk out of my room carrying all of my luggage. Dad and Luke jump up and insist on carrying them to the truck. I go back to my room, grab my backpack, and fill it with my makeup, and outfit for tomorrow (just in case we stop at a hotel tonight) and my toiletries. I zip it up and walk out to the living room. I announce, “Okay. I’m ready.” Luke smiles at me, “Are you sure you don’t want to say goodbye to everyone?” I laughed, “Oops. I do want to do that. I just got carried away. I’m so ready to start our new life.”

The triplets ran to me and wrapped their arms around me. Jack sighed, “I’m going to miss you.” Josh smiled, “I hope you really like it there.” Brianda smiles, “Be happy big sis. You deserve it.” Luna smiled, “I know you’ll be happy with your new life.” Nikina giggles, “Yeah. What she said.” I laugh at her and tell all of them, “I’m really going to miss all of you. But I know I will be happy.” My siblings step back in time for my parents to engulf me in their arms. Mom sobs, “I’m going to miss you so much.” Then my dad comforts both of us, “You’re going to be just fine. We will come and visit soon.” Mom reaches for Luke and wraps her arms around him, “Take care of my baby, Luke.” Luke smiled, “Of course. I most definitely will.”

I say goodbye one last time and we get in his truck. Luke starts the truck and looks at me, “There is one thing I haven’t done yet that I really need to do.” Then he puts his hand on my cheek, “I Lucas Parker, accept you, Sylvie Shumani, as my mate and Princess.” I giggle and blush as I hear him, “That blush is going to be the death of me.” I smile, “Well, then, let me finish this. I, Sylvie Shumani, accept you, Lucas Parker, as your mate and my duties as princess.” I smile as he kisses me gently. He sighs, “Thank you, little mate.” He sighs as I kiss his cheek, “Thank you for accepting me.” He smiled, “I wouldn’t have had it any other way.”

Luke puts the truck in gear and we are on our way to our new home.