My eyes got wide as I said, "That's right! We haven't told them yet!" Everyone looked at us and I said, "We have something to tell you all. We are going to be parents!" Grandma said, "You're not telling us all of it. I can see that you're holding something back. What's wrong?" Aidinth and I laughed as I said, "Nothing is wrong, grandma. We're having triplets!" Grandma jumped up and clapped her hands. Grandpa sat in his chair, smiling with his mouth wide open in surprise. Zeb jumped up and hugged me as he yelled, "I'm gonna be an uncle times three!" I laughed at him as he hugged Aidinth. When he pulled back, I notice tears falling. I said, "Are those happy tears?" He nodded, "I'm happy for you, sis. You deserve all the happiness in the world after everything you've been through." By the time he was done, I looked around and my whole family was trying to choke back tears. I said, "Goodness, ya'll, you're going to make me start bawling!" Everyone started laughing and I said, "That's be
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I actually got to sleep in this morning! I am so happy! It's seven am, and I'm just waking up. Before I do anything else, I eat a couple crackers to ease the morning sickness and then I start to get out of bed, but Aidinth stops me by grabbing my waist and pulling me back. I said, "Today is the day of my crowning ceremony! I have so much to do!" He said, "No, you don't. You got almost all of it done yesterday. Today, you focus on you and me. This afternoon, we will be bound together in front of the entire world. That means you will be mine, for good!" I leaned into him more and said, "I do love the sound of that." Just then someone knocked on the bedroom door. Aidinth yelled, "Yes?" Queen Chumani says, "Hate to break up your early morning party, but your mate is needed out here." I said, "Is it good or bad?" She laughed, "It's all good, honey. We just need you out here soon." I said, "I will take a shower and be out shortly." She said, "Thanks." I looked back at my mat
When I walked into our bedroom, I was met with the sight of a woman I know is dead. "Hello Princess Chloe," she smiled, "I know I look very familiar to you, and I'm very sorry she did all those awful things to you, but I promise, I'm not here to hurt you. Unfortunately, she ruined a lot for me and my future." I said, "I'm so sorry. You must be Kayda's twin sister, that the defense tried to blame her crimes on." She had a tear in her eye when she said, "Yes, unfortunately, that would be me. My name is Kai." I said, "Please forgive me for staring. It's almost like I saw a ghost." She said, "I've heard that a lot since her sentence was carried out. I don't blame you, by the way. She was a crazy person. She swore she was supposed to be princess. I really don't understand what caused it, to be honest." I said, 'Well, I know, for a fact, that it was not you that did it. I was awake for the entire thing, unfortunately, so I know it wasn't you. That's why I treated the defense attorney's qu
That night was awesome. Aidinth and I danced our legs off. At one point, he was dancing with Kimber, while I danced with Kai. I wanted to show everyone that if I'm not afraid of her, no one else should be either. I wanted everyone to see she is not the threat that her sister was. Aidinth and Queen Chumani even danced with her. I could feel all of the tension in the room leave with that first time I danced with her. After that, everyone treated her very well again. I was so happy to see that. She didn't deserve the way they treated her before. Aidinth and I were sitting at our table, when Drago walked up to us with a smile on his face and a fairy princess named Poppy on his arm! We were both so happy for him. Poppy was just what he needed. He accepted his kids with open arms and He accepted her just the way she is. Aidinth and I both wished them all the happiness in the world. He and his kids deserve it, after all they've been through. I told Aidinth, "We should stop in there
As we waved goodbye to King Uther and Queen Chumani, I could see Queen Chumani wipe a tear from her eyes. I'm going to miss that sweet woman. I have grown to love her like the mother I lost so many years ago. But we are not going too far away, and we will be back at least three days a week for work. We just really needed a space of our own. I did invite them up for dinner this weekend. Maybe that will take some of the sting away. I know they understand where we are coming from, I just want them to be as happy as we are about this move. We park in front of Drago's house, and as soon as we open the car doors, we can tell there is trouble in paradise. Kids screaming, "No!" and "You're not my mom!" I know that has to hurt Poppy and probably Drago too. Aidinth and I look at each other and run to the door. I ring the doorbell and Drago answers. He has such a sad look on his face, it scares me. I say, "I heard there is trouble in paradise. I thought maybe we could help." Drago sudd
All the way to the house, I was dreaming of what life will be like, and I was loving every minute of it. I do love the idea of being domesticated. It just feels right to me. In about six months, I won't have a choice. I will be up to my ears in babies, diapers, and formula. Breast-feeding three babies will be impossible. I simply do not have enough arms or nipples. That thought made me laugh. That's when I realized Aidinth was listening to me, because he laughed harder than I did. I said, "Caught you listening!" He said, "You didn't put a wall up, so all bets are off. Don't forget, you will have help. I will be there with you." I said, "True, I am happy that you want to be a part of it." He smiled, "I wouldn't have it any other way." As we got to the closest town from the house, he asked, "Have you decided what we're having for dinner tonight?" I said, "What do you think of chicken parmesan?" I could almost see him salivating as he said, "You can make that?" I laughed,
The next morning, I threw on a pair of sweatpants and a t-shirt and walked downstairs. I poured a cup of coffee for myself, went outside, and sat on the deck to just ease into my day. I do love mornings. Especially mornings when I can just relax into my day. I was thinking of all the unpacking that needs to be done when a wolf family walked up to me. I said, "Look at you guys! Your cubs have grown so much since we've been gone!" I held my hand out to them, and the male nudged my hand to the top of his head. I petted his fur, and said, "You know I'm wolf too, don't you?" Then the female and cubs approached. I sat on the floor of the deck and the cubs walked up to me. They were climbing all over me and trying to lick my face when they heard a noise. Aidinth was at the door, laughing at me being mauled by a pack of wolf cubs. I said, "He's good, guys. It's okay." I motioned for Aidinth to come out and they all stopped for just a minute, until he sat in a chair with a cup
I really didn't want to get them in trouble this early. I wanted to give them a chance to show me who they really are; good or bad, it can deal with it. I also can't lie to these guys. I'm horrible at it. So, I replied, "They killed a deer on our land. I heard the gunshot, and we went to investigate. They said they were actually looking for a wolf that killed one of their cows. They said they didn't know this land was occupied now." The wolf said, "He knew. We told him a while back. He asked about it specifically. He also knows that this is not deer season. Can you show us the spot you found them?" Aidinth said, "Sure can." We led them to where we found them, and the Game Commissioners could see what had taken place. I said, "I'm not so sure that I believe the whole wolf story, but there is a family of wolves, that I have become quite close to, and I really don't want them hurt. One of their cubs is a white wolf. I talked the mates into rolling the pup around in dirt a few t
After locking the doors, Aidinth carried me, bridal style, all the way to our bedroom. We were just about to get in the shower, when I heard a wolf howl, very close to our house. I said, "I can't ignore this. I think they need us." I ran downstairs and saw the entire wolf family at the door. I went to the garage and opened it. The wolf family ran inside, and I shut the door. I checked them all out, and the female's leg has been shot. "Aidinth," I yelled, "Call Layla! We need a healer." I petted her gently and said, "Poor momma, you just can't catch a break!" Aidinth ran into the garage, and I said, "The hunters started early. Momma here has been shot." He brought out a couple of old blankets that we had used for moving and laid them on the floor. I said, "Would you mind staying here for a minute while I get them some food and water? This is their normal feeding time." Aidinth said, "I also called Adrien, so everyone will be here soon." I said, "Thank you. I'm sorry for the cock-bloc