Filed to story: Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel
All of a sudden, Riviana seemed to remember something. Her eyes popped open, and she gasped.
“I have to go.” She was saying as she handed the children back to their parents. Gloriana took Torben while Valerian took Lily and Rose.
“What’s wrong, Riviana? Where do you have to go?” I couldn’t believe that she was about to leave now of all times.
“I have a meeting. I barely had time for lunch. I’m sorry everyone, but I have to go.” She was already rushing to say her goodbyes.
“You don’t have to leave.” Valerian smiled at her.
“That’s right.” Daciana giggled.
“We knew you would be busy.” Gloriana chimed in.
“Yeah, that’s why we made an appointment. We’re the ones you’re supposed to meet next.” Trevor rounded them out.
“Really?” The light that shone from my Little Bunny’s eyes then made my heart feel warm. She was so happy to be seeing these people, to be having this visit. I was glad that she didn’t need to cut it short.
“Yes, really, now sit down and do your job. We have a meeting to attend to.” Trevor joked with her and pulled her into his arms. “Give me a hug now, Goddess Queen. I haven’t seen any of you in person in a long time. Come on, you too Alpha King.”
“Can we get a hug too?” Rika asked him, a smile on her face. She usually tried to act more ‘cool’ than that.
“Come on, all of you. I want hugs.”
Trevor had apparently turned into that really loving, hug giving uncle that most families seemed to have. Well, at least the families that I knew had one. I was glad to see that becoming a father had mellowed him out somewhat. Not that he wasn’t mellow or a good guy before, because he was awesome. Still, he had changed a lot since finding his mate and becoming a father. That made me happy to see.
All of us sat around the sitting room after we finished our lunch, which was now kind of cold. We talked about what had changed over the last year and a half since we had seen each other, even though we had those regular calls and stayed in touch. The kids were all playing together, Talia was happy not being the youngest anymore and was really enjoying spending time with the other kids. Reagan and Rika were a little too old to ‘play’ the same games with the little kids, but they were there, nonetheless. They helped the other kids and didn’t make them feel like they had to do what the older kids wanted to. They were being good cousins and making the younger ones feel loved. It was a nice sight to see.
The talks continued until we got to the part about this visit. There was no need to worry about where they would all be staying, since Valerian, Trevor, and Daciana all had places in the noble towers, so they had their own homes to go to. We did offer them a place in the royal tower though, but they refused.
“We will be fine. It’s not that far of a walk. There is no need to trouble yourself.” Daciana, always on the shy side, just like Talia, smiled at us while she explained why they didn’t need to stay at our place.
“If you insist.” Riviana smiled at her. “I am just glad that we’re going to spend some time together. I wish I had more free time, though. I am always so busy now.”
“You have plenty of time, Queen Riviana.” Roisin stepped up with Gabriel.
“She is right. We have been setting things up so that you can take the entire month off. There is no need to worry.” Gabriel smiled softly.
“That is right, we knew you needed a break. And when we found out that Queen Gloriana, King Trevor, Prince Valerian, and Princess Daciana were planning to come for a visit, we wanted to help you.”
“Thank you. Thank you so much, Roisin and you as well Gabriel. This means so much to me.”
“It is our pleasure, Queen Riviana.” Roisin blushed at the praise she had just received.
“You know that I would do anything for you, my Queen. I am always here to serve you.” Gabriel bowed his head and smiled happily.
“Thank you.” I thanked them this time. I wanted them to know just how much I appreciated that they were doing this for us.
“Oh, Riviana, there is one last surprise I have for you.” Gloriana was smiling at my Little Bunny in a way that told me she was exceedingly happy.
“Oh, and what might that be?” My Little Bunny practically vibrated in her seat as her happiness and curiosity were thrumming inside of her.
“We’re adding to our family.” The words were almost a whisper, but we all heard them.
“What? Oh my Goddess, that is so exciting.” My Little Bunny leapt to her feet and pulled Gloriana into another hug. “I can’t wait to meet my new little cousin.”
“She isn’t the only one.” Valerian smiled. “Daci and I are expecting again as well. We wanted to wait to tell you until we saw you, though. Daci is due a month before Glory is.”
“What? Why did you hide it from me?” My Little Bunny moved over to Valerian and Daciana now, hugging them tightly.
“We wanted to have this reaction in person.” Daciana grinned. “We can’t hug through a mirror.”
This was already a good start to their visit in my opinion. I was starting to get excited about the coming month now.. Well, more excited that is.
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Riviana
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My days of rest and relaxation, and family visitation, started the very next day. I would forever be grateful to Roisin and Gabriel for thinking of me like this. They were so thoughtful and kind.
Prior to this, I didn’t know if I would even have the time to celebrate Joaquin’s birthday with him, or even Talia’s. What kind of wife and mother was I going to be if I didn’t even celebrate my family’s birthdays?
I didn’t want to let my schedule rule my life. I didn’t want to be one of those absentee parents. That wouldn’t be what’s best for my family. So, what I needed to do was figure out a way to lighten my workload. Maybe Aunt Glory and Athair m貌r would have some suggestions for me while they are here.
