Chapter 4- Renee's Dream....

Chapter 4

Renee’s POV

When Tristan runs down to meet me, I can’t help but smile. 

“Being away from you was crushing my heart,” he whispers and I giggle. 

We say our vows and Tristian leans in before the kiss.

“If I ever take for granted how blessed I am to have you, may the goddess take my life and give you a second chance to find someone better.”

I smile at him and eagerly kiss him.  At the reception, everyone comes over to congratulate us. 

Tristian is engaged in conversation with several Alphas when I step away.  The August sun is fading and a breeze is cooling the air. 

“It’s absolutely beautiful out here,” Alpha Dexter joins me.  “I think you will like Montana.”

I look at him and smile.  “I think I will too.  What is your pack like?”

Dexter smiles, “Right now is hot.  Storms come in the afternoons and then its humid.  But the water is peaceful and relaxing.  Our ACs work overtime but they are reliable.  The salt grass fills your nose and the pickle grass is turning sweet now.”

“Pickle grass?” I ask confused.

Dexter smiles.  “It grows near the marsh.  When you eat it, it tastes like pickles.  Early August, it’s not ready yet.  It tastes more like sweet pickles.  Give it a few weeks and it will smell like pickles, taste like pickles, and the pups will eat all they can find.”

I turn to him.  “Do you join them in the marsh collecting pickle grass and eating your fill?”

Dexter laughs a real laugh.  “It’s a small grass, I’m an adult man.  There isn’t enough to fill me up, but I do run barefoot with the pups through the marsh and pick some.”

“How old are you?” I ask, smiling at him.

“I’m 20 years old.  Is that why you didn’t choose me?” He asks.

Ro-Why do I want to hold him and make him feel better? 

Me-When do fated mates awaken?

Ro-In the old days when the goddess still showed favor, it was 18 but then the goddess punished werewolves to make it 21. Now there are no more fated mates.  You have to choose wisely.  I think we did. 

I shake my head.  “Tristian and I have a pull similar to fated.  His eyes were the first ones I saw when I entered the room.”

Ro-Liar!  We saw Dexter first. 

Dexter nods.  “Stand in front and catch their eye.  Good plan.  I’m guessing his money helps.”

I shake my head.  “Not really.  My dowry is enough that I could marry the lowest Omega without noticing a change in lifestyle.  I like the idea of wide open spaces.”

Dexter nods. 

Ro-He didn’t call you out for seeing him first.  I like him.

“Renee,” Tristian’s voice gets my attention and I smile.  He smiles and holds out his hand.  “Your sister is leaving.”

I hurry to say goodbye and end up back in my bedroom with Tristian. 

We leave the next day and when I see my new home, I feel at peace. 

The rolling hills, valleys, and rivers are full of life but lonely at the same time.  

The pack accepts me easily and I fall into a role quickly.  Every morning I work with the pups teaching the basics.  In my afternoons I train with the females, herd cattle, and make love to Tristian in the springs. 

“I’m pregnant,” I tell him one morning. 

Tristian smiles.  “Today we take the day off, we chose baby names.  We need a boy name and a girl name.  We will set up a trust for them and when we find out if it’s a boy or girl we will have the name.”

I smile and we do exactly that.  For all three girls. 

“No more,” Tristian kisses my head after Hazel is born.  “I can’t stand watching you go through this.”

“But we need a boy,” I say weakly.

“No, we have three beautiful strong daughters.  Jade and Emeral are proof that girls are stronger than boys.  Our pack is safe.”

“What about the kingdom?” I whisper.

“If the kingdom can’t handle my girls, that is the kingdom’s problem,” Tristian kisses my head. 

Ro-Thirteen years together and he is still so amazing.  I love him.  I really love him.

After I feed Hazel, Tristan brings in our girls. 

“My baby sister is beautiful,” Jade’s pigtails are bouncing on her shoulders.

Tristian looks down at the four of us with so much love in his eyes I can’t stand it. 

Over the next ten years, my sister remains childless.  She won’t come to functions.  Enzo reports she is stricken over not being able to produce a child. 

When I talk to her on the phone, she sounds more and more hollow.  When she calls to wish Hazel a Happy 10th birthday she sounds stronger than she has in years. 

“I’m pregnant,” Rachel says.  “The ultrasound shows it’s a boy.”

My heart jumps and I look at Tristian.  He gives a bright smile.

“Congratulations.  That is wonderful news,” Tristian appears genuinely happy for Rachel and Enzo. 

My heart hurts a little.  I look at my girls. 

Jade has grown into a strong rider and ranked number one among the wolfless class.  Emeral is learning to fix equipment.  The mechanics call her a genius.  Hazel is also showing signs of superior intelligence.  All three of my daughters are perfect. 

When the invitation for the royal recognition ceremony comes, Tristian sends me and the girls to LA for a weekend to shop. 

“Mom, I really like this one,” Jade shows off a silk dress with a slit to her leg.  “If I get the tall heels, we won’t have to have it hemmed.”

I look at my little girl all grown up.  “Agreed.”

When we return home, Tristian runs down to the pack gate and pulls me into his arms.

“I missed you so much,” his kiss is strong and I can’t wait for the girls to go to bed tonight.