Chapter 30
"My sister?" I exclaimed, "how can this be I grew up with her parents. They died during a raid."
"To be more specific, she is your half-sister. You share the same father but not mother." Dr Rosenbaum paused to let me take it in. " It seemed her mother was a wolf but the embryo had been genetically altered with your mother's witch DNA. I found some specific code that was infused into her. This would have been very dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child." I had sunk into the couch next to Vincent. My sister? How am I going to tell her? She deserves to know the truth.
"Filli," Vincent said. "You do not need to tell her today. We can come up with a plan to tell her." With that, he escorted Dr. Rosenbaum out as I just sat there in shock.
Vincent walked back over to me, grabbed both arms and gently lifted me to him. He was warm and comforting. "I know you didn't expect this and there is something else I must tell you."
I looked up at Vincent waiting for him to go on. "Saturday night we will be hosting a ball. You will need to help my mother and the Omegas prepare and you still have your shopping spree with Val on Friday. I want you to get something nice yet comfortable." "Why comfortable? What is the ball for?" I took a step back from Vincent to gage his face.
"The Royals are coming," he said. "I just received notice today they will be here Saturday morning and are eager to meet you. I don't think they want to cause harm, but I will keep you safe. I cannot lose you again."
"You think they are coming here to fight?" His face told me everything I needed to know and that was that he didn't know. "Well," I said, straightening my back. "We will be the best of hosts and show them that there is nothing to fear. I am not a threat, neither is Katie. I have heard the Royals are fair and we will just have to believe in that. Who is all coming?"
"Forty-five of them," Vincent said. "That is a large number. I know the King, Queen, Princess Cora, and Prince Cole. Along with their seconds and other warriors. Filli, they are coming in force."
"I see," I said, going to Vincent and laying my head on his chest. His heartbeat steadied me. "Like I said, we are not a threat, and we will show them that. I am sure we can persuade them and work with them. After all, we may need their support against my father." "You surprise me by the faith you have in people," Vincent said, pulling me closer and kissing the top of my head. "I wish I had your faith."
"Well, if it is only two days away, I guess I have a lot to do. Can you link up with your mother and have her meet me in the kitchen so I can help the Omegas get everything in order? Forty-five people is a lot of rooms to prepare, and we don't have much time." With that, I kissed Vincent and headed for the kitchen.
It was midnight before I felt like everyone had their marching orders for tomorrow. With so little time, everyone was on hand to work starting in the morning. I even had plans to set up five rooms and help with cooking in the kitchen. Vincent wouldn't be pleased, but I didn't care.
I stopped to check in on Katie who was sleeping in her new bed. Vincent did an amazing job. He picked out a pastel tie dye and wolf décor. It combined her two favorite things. I slowly lowered to kiss her forehead.
I wondered if she somehow already knew what we were. If she didn't, I wondered how she was going to take it. She is my half-sister. I guess she is also Alex's cousin. Would she want to return to the Dark Moon Pack? I can not think about this now. I was tired and planned to be up at 5 a.m. to start working in the kitchen. I took one more peak at my red-haired angel sleeping before softly closing the door.
I opened the door to Vincent's room. He was sound asleep in bed. He looked so peaceful I didn't want to wake him. I tip-toed into the room, stripped down and joined him in bed. I knew it would be a long few days and we needed our rest. I wiggled up to him, so my back was to his chest.
"Fillian, if you keep moving, my dear, I think you will not get any sleep tonight." Vincent said gruffly.This content belongs to Nô/velDra/ma.Org .
"I'm sorry I woke you. Go back to sleep." I whispered. He grabbed my hips and pulled me to him. With his arms completely encircling me, I fell asleep.
I woke up refreshed and ready to tackle my list, but when I tried to get out of bed, Vincent would not let me go. I tried to nudge him. He just groaned and pulled me tighter. I could think of only one thing to get out. I started to wiggle. I could feel him grow behind me. He was now awake.
"Fili, it is early." He grinned.
"Yes, and I have a day full of activities. But first I must get you to release me." I whispered, pulling my head back to reach up to him.
"Never. I will never release you." He said.
"Is that so..." I slowly reached between us and started to stroke. He moaned and his grip loosened. I flipped around so our naked forms were facing each other. I lined him up with me and wrapped one leg around his hip, so he entered. I was ready for him, and we made fast work to our mutual peaks.
Once done, he rolled on his back and I hopped out of the bed for a quick shower. When I was out, Vincent was waiting, sitting up on the bed.
"Where do you think you are off to at this hour?" he said.
"I have stuff to do still," I said, being as vague as possible.
"Like setting up five rooms and helping in the kitchen?" he said, and my mouth dropped.
"Who told you!" I said as I continued to get ready. "That doesn't matter. I didn't tell you because I know your stance. You will not let me help." He just sat there in silence, so I went on.
"I like helping the pack. It gives me a sense of purpose, after which I will meet up with your sister and go shopping. Aren't you going to say anything?" I had finished getting ready and he still just stared.
"You are amazing and if it makes you feel closer to this pack, that is all I want," he said. I eyed him, not quite believing what I was hearing. "I just wished you would do more Luna stuff and less Omega." "And there it is." I went over and kissed him and said I would meet him up tonight for dinner after shopping.
The morning work went fast. Everyone was pitching in to set up the Omegas were surprised to see me helping. I just waived them off. I learned each of their names and we worked as teams of two to get most of the work done. I was matched with Ashlee. She was a wonderful worker and super sweet. We got done with our tasks in no time.
I was left with just one hour before I had to go on the shopping trip. I took another shower to wash away the work of the day and dressed in a nice sundress with strappy sandals. When I went to my vanity, I noticed a card with a note from Vincent. Fillian,
Please get whatever you want. Use the card and spoil yourself. Get Katie a pretty dress as well, because although she will not be at the party, which she is sad about. I have a special role for her. You will find out later.
You will need two dresses, one business one for the meeting and the second for the ball. You will be in good hands as Val knows all the designers. She has also set up a beauty morning before the arrival where you, Katie and Val will get ready in Katie's room. Have fun. See you tonight.
I think shopping with Val was more tiring than the work that morning. By the end of it, we had visited 15 shops. I had two formal business suits, one white pants suit and one tight purple dress. My formal gown was a velvety low plunged gold that went well with my fair features. The back was open and there were jewels at the waist. This too was a bit too tight, but Val loved it.
Val's dress was bright pink and short with a shear over it. I think Diane is going to kill me. She looked amazing but it didn't leave much for the imagination.
She also forced me to get new undergarments. Most were lace. My cheeks turned bright red just thinking about wearing them. One was a bow that could be untied. When we returned, I put everything away and quickly hid the bow bra.
Vincent and I had a nice dinner and followed up with dessert in bed. "Whatever happens tomorrow I will be right by your side." He kissed me on my forehead, and we went to sleep.
I woke up early. I chose to wear the purple dress to meet the Royals. The beauty team curled and left my long hair down. They also curled Katie's hair and put flowers in it. We were ready. I went to see if all the rooms and other accommodation were ready. The pack had done a marvelous job pulling it all together. Not a single thing was left to do. It was just in time.
The black SUVs were pulling up and we had all assembled on the pack house stairs like some old-fashioned tradition. Vincent with me by his side and Kaite in front of him to give the Queen and Princess flowers. This was the task Vincent had planned to include Katie in meeting the Royals. John was to Vincent's other side and Eric to mine.
Eric started breathing heavily and seemed like he wanted to run or shift.
"Is everything alright?" I asked Eric and Vincent looked concerned. The first door opened and out stepped the King and Queen. Katie gave the Queen the flowers, which she graciously accepted.
The second car door opened, and Eric lost his mind and ran towards the door. Vincent called him back via link. I had never seen him act that way. The King and Queen were aghast. Eric just looked at the Princess and they both said "Mate."