Filed to story: Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel
“That is wonderful, my lady. There is an afternoon meeting for you. Perhaps you will want to go and clean up before you meet with them.” There was a smile on Roisin’s face as her eyes twinkled at me.
“I take it this is a very important meeting.” I sighed again. I desperately needed some time off.
“Yes, my Queen. I believe this will be the most important meeting you have had in a long time.” I didn’t miss the slight smirk on her face, nor the way that she was looking at me intently. There was something about this person that I was meeting with that I hadn’t been told yet. Oh well, I could ask after I was changed. From what I had been told, the next meeting started at two this afternoon. It was currently a quarter to one. Dammit, I haven’t even had lunch yet. I guess I needed to hurry so I could eat before the meeting.
I went with Roisin upstairs to get changed for this important meeting. I wanted to put on something that would be quick and easy so that I could get something to eat, but Roisin insisted that I needed to dress a certain way.
However, the outfit that she gave me wasn’t what I would expect to be wearing to a meeting. No, instead of a business suit or something queenly, Roisin gave me something that was a little fun and geared toward family time.
“Are you sure, Roisin?” I tilted my head in confusion at her choice.
“Yes, Ma’am, I am sure that this would be better for the meeting that you are having. Now, let’s get you ready.”
Roisin worked to make sure that my hair was styled, something I could have done myself with magic, but instead, Roisin did it with her magic. After that, I fixed my makeup myself, with magic of course. Then finally, I got dressed and ready for the meeting.
Before I headed back to my office, I went to get something to eat. Thankfully, my office was at the base of the royal tower, so I didn’t need to travel far. I would enjoy a quick lunch and then be on my way.
Or at least that is what I thought. I was in the middle of my meal when the door to the family dining room opened to permit a small group of people.
“What’s this? None of you greet your guests anymore.”
I was shocked beyond belief, I hadn’t known that they were coming. What were they doing here?
“What are you doing here? I was so curious that I thought the question deserved repeating, out loud.
“Trevor?” Joaquin was shocked as he rose to his feet. His friend was standing there before us with a big grin on his face. “What are you doing here?”
“We told everyone to keep it a secret. We wanted to come and visit you for a little bit. You know, catch up, hang out, spend some time together.”
“I cannot believe this. I am so happy.. Why didn’t you tell us you were coming?” I leapt to my feet and started to run straight toward Aunt Glory and Athair m貌r.
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I watched as my Little Bunny leapt out of her chair and raced toward her family that had just arrived. Trevor was with them of course, and so was Valerian’s wife Daciana. These were people that we were so busy that we couldn’t visit them for over a year now.
The last time that we saw either of them in person was when Gloriana gave birth to their son, Torben, almost a year and a half ago. Trevor was holding Torben who looked just like him. Daciana and Valerian were holding their children as well. They had twin girls who they named Lily and Rose that were almost two years old. The twin girls looked just like Valerian, blue coloring for the hair and eyes.
It was great to see them all, but it was a shock as well. None of us had expected them to just show up like this.
“Athair m貌r, Aunt Glory, what are you doing here?” My Little Bunny asked them as she hugged them and took the baby from Valerian’s arms. “Come here Lily. You’re such a cutie.
“Rivi Rivi!” Lily squealed, prompting Rose to do the same.
“Rivi Rivi! Hold me, Rivi Rivi!” Despite the fact that we hadn’t seen them in a while, we still had regular conversations via the mirror in our room. Our three children and these three children were well acquainted despite our busy schedules.
“I’ll hold you too, Rosie. Come here.” Riviana took the little girl in her arms and hugged them both.
“Eh! Eh! Tin! Me!” Torben was reaching for Riviana as well. Being younger, I think he was having trouble saying Rivi like the other two were doing.
“Oh, little buddy, I will hold you too.” Riviana, in a feat of amazingness that only a mom could do, took Torben in her arms as well. She was holding all three of the toddlers now, something that would be difficult for most people.
“Mom, you’re quite strong, aren’t you?” Rika remarked as she watched her mother holding the babies.
“I think this is perfectly easy, this has nothing to do with strength, sweetheart.”
“Whatever you say.” Rika smiled as she stood next to me.
“What are all of you doing here?” Reagan, being a little more interested in what was going on, got to his feet and walked over to our guests.
“Well, tomorrow is the first of July, right.” Trevor ruffled Reagan’s hair as he leaned forward and smiled at him. I hadn’t noticed until just now how tall Reagan was getting. I see him every day, but when he was put next to someone like Trevor who was even taller than I am, that was when I could truly see how tall he was now. Trevor, who was over six and half feet tall, still towered over Reagan, but not as much as I would have thought given the fact that Reagan was only seven and a half. He was going to be a tall one, just like me.
“What does the beginning of July have to do with anything?” Rika asked as she finally walked up to Trevor as well.
“Well, the fourth is your father’s birthday. And then, not long after that, is Talia’s birthday, right? We wanted to come for a visit because it’s been so long.”
“You came for my birthday?” Talia’s eyes lit up as she heard the words they had to say. She was a quiet one by nature, so she didn’t speak up all that often. She knew Trevor though, so she was a little more at ease than usual. I was happy to see that.
“I wouldn’t miss it for the world, pumpkin.” Trevor scooped her up into his arms as she ran over to him. Her giggle told me that she was not afraid at all.
“Thank you, Uncle Trevor. I’m happy you’ll be here.” Talia, soft voice and articulate as always, thanked the man who was now hugging her.
