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“I love it.” Derek said while leaning down and kissing James’ head.
“What do you think, Baby?” Mason asked me and I didn’t realize I was crying until Mason kissed away a tear on my cheek.
“I love it. And I love you both so much.” I breathed out. They both snuggled into me.
“I’m glad Gamma Ben could convince you to come back,” Mason said. And I sighed.
“I couldn’t let the only blood I have left risk his life. He wouldn’t leave without me and I wouldn’t leave without him. So I’m here because he came with me.” I told them the truth. If it wasn’t for uncle Ben being there, I wouldn’t be here right now.
“I know, Baby. Gamma Ben told us everything,” Mason said. And I just noticed that he called him Gamma.
“Gamma Ben?” I asked him, confused.
“He’s one of my father’s gammas. He helped train Brandon, Liam and I. But I never knew that he was related to you or your father.” Mason explained.
“I wonder why Arthur never mentioned it to me before. I didn’t even know that he was my actual uncle.” He shrugged when I told him.
“Maybe he was on a mission and my father didn’t want to get your hopes up if he didn’t return. Gamma Ben was always on undercover cases, and he was always in the field.” Mason explained, and it made sense. If I knew about Ben and he would have died before I could see him again, it would have devastated me.
I was about to say something to both of them, but I noticed that their breathing had evened out. I tried to turn my head to look at them, but I couldn’t. They fell asleep in the middle of our conversation. I sighed and snuggled myself into both of them, closing my eyes.
Everything else can wait until morning. Right now I’m just going to enjoy having my James and his daddies all snuggled into me. I felt so safe and soon I was also asleep.
Ashlyn
James woke me up, trying to nurse my chest. He was desperately trying to find a nipple. With a yawn, I sat up and moved him so I was cradling him in my arms in front of my breast. He instantly latched on, and I found the pain to be minimal.
I looked around the tent and I didn’t see my mates. Where did they run off to now? When James was finally satisfied, I moved out of bed to find some clothes for both of us and to change his nappy.
When both of us were ready, I slid James inside my hoodie that I stole from Mason. I ripped the collar down to my chest so that James could breathe while being snuggled into me. Once, he was snuggled into me and I could see his cute little face. I made my way out of the tent.
There were a few warriors stationed outside the tent, and they all acknowledged my presence.
“Where’s Mason and Derek?” I asked them.
“My Queen, they are in the mess hall.” One warrior answered.
“Thank you.” I told him before I headed off in that direction. I noticed that two of the warriors were walking beside me on either side, and one was behind me.
I let it be, since I knew they were probably following Mason’s orders to keep me and his son safe, but I still felt ridiculous about having them around me for protection.
One warrior entered the Mess tent and held the flap open for me. The other two followed behind me. As soon as I entered, the tent became quiet. I looked around the tent and most of the men were standing and everyone looked furious.
“What is going on?” I asked the room. I didn’t see Mason or Derek, but Ian and Alex were there. Ian walked over to me and wrapped me in a hug.
“Oh, be careful. James is sleeping.” I told him. Ian pulled away and looked down at my chest. James’ little face was peeking out of my hoodie.
“Congrats, Ashlyn. He’s handsome.” Ian whispered, kissing my forehead.
“Thanks Ian.” I gave him a side hug since I only had one free arm. I looked around the room to see everyone was staring at our interaction.
“So what’s going on?” I asked him and he sighed. Just then, Uncle Ben entered the tent, looking exhausted.
“Buttercup, you’re up?” He asked me, stunned. Uncle Ben walked over to me and kissed my cheek. He even leaned down and kissed the top of James’ head.
I looked over at Ian and he looked confused. There was so much information to explain, I should get Liam to tell the story again.
“Uncle Ben, what’s wrong? Why does it look like some kind of fight club in here?” I asked him and he sighed.
“The vampires need to feed and King Theo’s plane hasn’t arrived yet.” Uncle Ben told me. I looked around at all the men.
“I’ll help.” I said.
“No!” Both Ian and my uncle shouted out.
“I’m not pregnant anymore and I can help them. If anyone else would like to help, please follow me out when I leave.” I told the room. I walked to the back to get some of the red cups and I found a bag full of them.
“Is that where my mates are?” I asked, while walking back over to Ian and my uncle.
“Yes, they are trying to organize something. The other wolves that had helped before are already there helping. But we need more volunteers,” Uncle Ben explained.
“And are you willing to help?” I asked Ian, and he shifted uncomfortably.
“Ashlyn, they are vampires and they have hurt you. They have attacked my pack.” Ian defended his decision.
“I understand that, Ian. I really do, but they were forced to fight, their families were threatened. They are not bad people.” I told him before I turned my attention back to my uncle.
“Take me to them.” I told him. He sighed, but nodded. I followed him out of the tent and I noticed a few of the other men, including Ian and Alex, were following us.
Finally, my mates came into view, and they didn’t look too happy. Both of them rushed over to me.
“Baby, what are you doing here?” Mason asked me. He took the cups I was carrying and threw them at Liam. Everyone looked like zombies.
“I’m here to help.” I told him, and he frowned.
“Babygirl, you can’t, even if you want to.” Derek said, but I shook my head.
“I’m not pregnant. I can help.” I told them both firmly.
“Buttercup, you lost a lot of blood giving birth, you need to recover.” Uncle Ben said, and I pushed my lips into a line.
“Buttercup, listen to Gamma Ben.” Eric stepped beside Derek. I knew I would not be winning this argument. I turned around to face the others that had followed me.
“Warrior Eric, what are you doing here? And why do you smell like a rogue?” Ian asked his former warrior, and I sighed.
“Ian, one problem at a time,” I told him, and he looked down at me.
“Problem?” He asked me and I nodded.
“We can all sit down and have a chat, but for right now, I need your help. I just need some of your blood drained into one of those cups. Please?” I asked him. Never thought I would beg someone for their blood.
We stared at each other, and he eventually nodded. I let out the breath I didn’t realize I was holding in.
“Thank you.” I whispered to him. I turned my attention to the group standing behind him.
“I know it’s hard to put what you think you know aside to help them. But they were fighting for their families. They weren’t fighting because they believed in whatever cause Susan was fighting for. I would have done the same thing as they did to protect my family. They need blood. It’s in their nature. Just like it is in ours to shift into our wolves or dragons and for the witches to use magic. It’s who we are and we shouldn’t feel ashamed of who we are. I’m willing to help them, but I can’t. So I’m asking you all to step up and to give up a bit of your blood. You can drain it into a cup. No one is being bitten.” I told them. I didn’t expect the group in front of me to clap, or that the vampires and wolves that were helping to be clapping behind me. Derek let out a loud whistle, and I turned to shh him.
“Everyone who is helping, follow Eric,” Derek announced, as I rubbed James’ back to keep him sleeping.
“Do you have to be so loud?” I scolded him. Everyone had followed Eric, and I was so relieved that they would help the vampires. I didn’t know that there was such a rift between the kingdoms.
“I’m sorry, Babygirl.” He whispered, wrapping his arms around me and kissing my forehead.
“That was amazing. We have been out here for the last few hours trying to convince them to help,” Mason told me. He stepped closer and kissed my cheek before leaning down and kissing James’ head.
“You should have woken me. I could have helped sooner. Our men look like they are exhausted, and so do both of you. Both of you need to go get some sleep.” I told them.
“We can’t leave you out here to command and to take care of our son,” Derek sighed.
“Derek, I got this. James is safe with me and I’m safe here. You have nothing to worry about. How are you going to protect us if you can’t even keep your eyes open?” I asked him and he pushed his lips into a line.
“I’ll order everyone who needs to rest to go rest. But Sage and Brandon are to stay with you at all times.” Mason told me, and I nodded.
“If it gets you two into bed, I’ll do what you ask.” I told him. Mason moved to wrap his arms around my waist from behind. He rested his cheek on my shoulder, breathing in my scent.
“We just want to keep you both safe.” He whispered before he kissed my neck.
“I know, and I want to keep you all safe. But you both need to rest. The vampire will get home safely and I will help with the rogue situation. I’m sure Eric can give me a hand if he’s not too tired,” I told them. Derek snuggled into my other shoulder.
“Just promise us that if anything happens, you will mindlink.” Derek sighed.
“I’m not about to risk my life or James’, I promise.” I told them and they both squeezed me.
“Okay, Baby. We trust you. But we are going to hang around until the vampires are done feeding, just in case,” Mason said, and I nodded. I understood his concern. When vampires are starving, they lose all sense of everything except for their bloodlust.
They were still holding me when Liam rushed over to me, with Ian and Alex following him.
“Beautiful, finally!” He exclaimed, kissing my cheek. Derek let out a groan, and I laughed.
“Liam, oh how I’ve missed you.” I told him with a smile, and Derek looked down at me, shaking his head.
“Good, because it seems you get to hang out with me this afternoon,” he exclaimed. And Derek let out a sigh.
“Derek, it’s fine. You know Liam would protect James and me with his life.” I told him. I love Liam, but not in the romantic sense. He was fun, careful and a breath of fresh air.
“Doesn’t mean I won’t kill him.” He mumbled, and I smacked his chest with my free hand.
“Go,” I ordered, and he sighed.
“Fine.” He pushed his lips into a line.
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